Gingivectomy with braces - fixing swollen gums
If you've started to notice your gums creeping up over your metal brackets, you might be a candidate for a gingivectomy with braces. It's one of those things nobody really tells you about when you first get your "train tracks" put on, but it happens more often than you'd think. Braces are amazing for giving you a killer smile, but let's be honest—they are a literal magnet for food and plaque. Sometimes, no matter how much you wiggle those tiny interdental brushes around, your gums just decide they've had enough and start to swell. ...