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Subject: Re: Swollen Gums

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drrick

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Date Posted: 07:21:41 08/23/04 Mon
In reply to: Shereen from Philly 's message, "Swollen Gums" on 20:11:53 08/21/04 Sat

the gums are usually a bit swollen during ortho tx. It doesnt necessarily mean you will need extra sx.

>Hello everyone. I had a question regarding swollen
>gums and braces. I've had mine on now for 3 months.
>Just had my 3rd adjustment on Friday. I have a space
>problem and an open bight. My otho has been moving
>teeth to close the spaces and my bottom teeth are
>currently being shifted back using springs. I had gum
>surgery before my braces, a crown lengthing procedure
>that removed access gum tissue. However, the more and
>more my braces are on and my teeth move, the more and
>more my gums are swollen. They are not really bad,
>but im sure that I will need touch up gum surgery
>after they come off. Anyone else experiance the same?

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