How do you get rid of gum immflamation with braces?

i have a cold sore so i cant use the warm salt water trick ...
Answer:
Gum inflammation is normal with braces, and the best way to treat it is to brush well, floss, use warm salt water rinses and use an anti-inflammatory pain medication such as Advil (ibuprofen).You should be fine using the warm salt water rinse with the cold sore!When you are brushing, be sure to angle properly to get under your gumline - not only is it proper brushing, but it really does help the inflammation caused by the brackets and pressure of the orthodontia.If you are doing all of this and the inflammation persists or worsens, please talk to your orthodontist.

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talk to your orthodontist for advice

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Why can't you use warm salt water with a cold sore? You sure can use warm salt water. You also need to brush your gums more and if the infammation continues see your orthodontist.

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The best way is to brush you teeth and massage your gums, after each meal, use dental floss an night and also you can use warm water with salt as a mouth wash, it does wonders with the swelling

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drink hot lemon juice with honey

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Sonicare has a new Xtreme e3000 battery-powered toothbrush with a 2-minute timer. It whitened my teeth and improved my gums after just a couple of days. Much more effective than most manual toothbrushes, I think. Can be used with braces. $30 at Wal-mart.

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