Should I wear my retainers if my gums are bleeding?

If your braces or retainers are fitted properly, they should not cause your gums to bleed. The challenge is that when you wear braces you have to be particularly careful to keep your teeth and gums clean to ensure that you effectively remove any build up of plaque bacteria.

Why do I bleed when I put my retainers in?

Sometimes, food particles can become lodged inside or around them, which, if not cleaned away, may lead to the build-up of plaque bacteria, one of the main causes of bleeding gums. That’s why it is important to keep your teeth and gums clean, particularly when you wear braces or retainers.

Is it normal for my teeth to bleed with aligners?

This doesn’t happen to everyone, but it’s a relatively common issue. As your teeth move, the surrounding gums are moved and exposed, and this can cause gum sensitivity and bleeding for a few days when you switch to a new pair of aligners, particularly if you talk a lot while wearing them.

Can retainers damage your gums?

A retainer can cause gum recession if it does not fit the way it should. In that case, the retainer components can create excessive pressure on gum tissue, causing them to recede. This can happen as the connective tissue attached to the roots tightens up after braces are removed, changing how the retainer fits.

Can my retainers irritate gums?

Although retainers and aligners are generally thought to be more comfortable than metal alternatives, they can still rub and irritate the inside of your mouth, your gums and lips. While this can lead to soreness, it usually goes after a couple of weeks as your mouth adjusts to the new aligner or retainer.

Can retainers mess up your gums?

Can braces make your teeth bleed?

After getting braces, or during treatment, some patients experience bleeding from their gums, as well as redness, swelling, sensitivity, or irritation.

Should I wear my retainer if my gums are swollen?

When gums swell like this they can rub on removable retainers making them uncomfortable. Whilst the retainer could be adjusted by an orthodontist it would be a far better option to treat the gums swelling by visiting your dentist first.

Can Invisalign ruin your gums?

Invisalign® clear aligners should not cause gum disease as long as the wearer adheres to the guidelines for the correct care of the aligners. If a wearer does not maintain the aligners with a daily cleaning as well as cleaning the teeth between meals, then there is a greater possibility of gum disease and cavities.