{"id":149,"date":"2024-08-02T17:50:26","date_gmt":"2024-08-02T17:50:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gandgpediatricdentistryandorthodontics.com\/blog\/?p=149"},"modified":"2024-09-09T17:58:37","modified_gmt":"2024-09-09T17:58:37","slug":"swollen-gums-with-braces","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gandgpediatricdentistryandorthodontics.com\/blog\/?p=149","title":{"rendered":"Causes of Swollen Gums with Braces and How to Treat It"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Does your child have a crooked smile? If so, braces are a great method of straightening their teeth for a more uniform beam. But did you know they can also affect your child\u2019s gums? It\u2019s common for kids with braces to experience swollen gums, which is usually temporary but can sometimes last longer. So, why do gums sometimes swell with braces, and what can you do about it? Keep reading to find out more about the causes and how you can help your child enjoy a more comfortable orthodontic<\/a> journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How Braces Cause Swollen Gums<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After getting braces or having them tightened, your gums might feel sore and irritated, leading to swelling. This is a normal reaction to the changes in your mouth and usually goes away after a few days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, sometimes the swelling can become long-lasting. In some cases, the gums may not actually be swollen but just look that way due to extra tissue making them appear larger. For others, gum swelling happens because they have:<\/p>\n\n\n\n