How to fix overgrown gums with braces
Braces can align teeth, but they do not directly remove excess gum tissue. Overgrown gums may need improved plaque control, treatment of inflammation, m.
The short answer
Braces can align teeth, but they do not directly remove excess gum tissue. Overgrown gums may need improved plaque control, treatment of inflammation, medication review, or gum contouring after assessment.
How can enlarged gums alter the visible tooth crown?
Gingival enlargement can cover part of a tooth crown and make teeth look short. Crowding, brackets, plaque, hormonal changes, and some medicines can contribute.
How will your dental team assess gum growth during braces?
The orthodontist and gum specialist inspect the tissue, measure plaque and gum pockets, review medicines, and assess tooth position. They may clean below the gumline, adjust orthodontic mechanics, or contour tissue with a periodontal procedure.
When should gum growth during orthodontic care be reviewed?
Seek care if the tissue bleeds, obstructs brushing, grows quickly, or makes eating or speaking difficult.
How should you keep brackets and the gumline clean?
Keep brackets and the gumline clean with an interdental brush and prescribed technique while continuing scheduled orthodontic visits.
Frequently asked questions
What is the main thing to remember?
Braces can align teeth, but they do not directly remove excess gum tissue. Overgrown gums may need improved plaque control, treatment of inflammation, medication review, or gum contouring after assessment.
What could make this need an examination?
Seek care if the tissue bleeds, obstructs brushing, grows quickly, or makes eating or speaking difficult.
Who wrote this page
This library is published by Dental Nation, a licensed dental group practising in the United Arab Emirates. Pages are written and overseen by the same clinical team that treats patients in our clinics, and are held to a fixed editorial standard for safety and accuracy.
This page is patient education, not medical advice, and cannot replace an examination. Anything urgent — facial swelling, trauma, uncontrolled bleeding or severe pain — needs a dentist or emergency care now.