Gingival hyperplasia with braces is mostly caused by poor oral hygiene, formation of calculus or plaque leading to inflammation of the gums, and partly due to fixed denture irritation of the gums (improperly fitted braces), leading to inflammation and hyperplasia of the gums. It can be improved through the use of medication, and in severe cases, it can be eliminated through ultrasonic scaling (surgical treatment).
(1) Maintain oral hygiene: pay attention to the correct way of brushing and cleaning the mouth, and brush your teeth diligently.
(2) The use of drugs: generally minor gingival hyperplasia can be used under the guidance of the physician, such as cotrimoxazole gargle anti-inflammatory treatment.
(3) Fixed denture irritation of gums (inappropriate braces): Consider replacing the braces to avoid continued irritation of the gums.
(4) Ultrasonic scaling (surgical treatment): scaling to remove supragingival calculus and scraping to remove subgingival calculus. It has the advantages of high efficiency, fast speed, less trauma, less bleeding, and saving time and labor.
(5) Daily maintenance: you can use a dental flosser to rinse food debris, and rinse your mouth in time after eating. Regular annual follow-up to the stomatology department, check whether the teeth have calculus and other irritants, timely removal, to avoid the appearance of wearing braces gums hyperplasia.
If patients wearing braces encounter gum growth also need to go to the hospital in a timely manner, according to the actual situation to take the correct treatment program.