Using molecular technologies to monitor plaque, researchers found no predisposition for children wearing braces to gum disease - as long as they follow brushing instructions carefully. At least 1000 ...

Orthodontics and dental work: Braces, crowns, and veneers can trap food particles, increasing the risk of gum disease. Age: ...

Medically reviewed by Edmund Khoo, DDS Brushing your teeth is an important part of your overall health and wellness. Ideally, you should brush your teeth twice a day for two minutes with fluoride ...

your braces or dentures are irritating your gums, or you’re experiencing hormonal changes. A more serious medical condition, such as gum disease, can also cause pain and bleeding. Sometimes ...

When preteens and teens get braces to create ample space for all of their teeth, this should prevent gum disease, but sometimes, especially if the gums are already thin, this movement can actually ...