Gum swelling ?

[Cherry001]

I woke up to this Sunday morning, I assumed it was due to it being food stuck in my teeth because I didn't get to brush properly that Saturday night it's more of a like a slight stingy feeling and it doesn't hurt when I brush. I am able to push my tongue against to flatten it out which it does with no problem. Also it's not a the root of my mouth but between my two front teeth. Can someone help me figure this out and what should I do to reduce the swelling?

 

[Dr M]

Swollen gums is common with orthodontic treatment. Your teeth move through an inflammatory process, that can sometimes cause swelling of the gums as well. Additionally, there is also more plaque accumulation around teeth during orthodontic treatment, due to the difficulty in cleaning.
I would start with rinsing with some salt water. If the swelling does not decrease after about 10 days, consider seeing your dentist for a proper cleaning, if you haven't been for a while.

 

[Cherry001]

Swollen gums is common with orthodontic treatment. Your teeth move through an inflammatory process, that can sometimes cause swelling of the gums as well. Additionally, there is also more plaque accumulation around teeth during orthodontic treatment, due to the difficulty in cleaning.
I would start with rinsing with some salt water. If the swelling does not decrease after about 10 days, consider seeing your dentist for a proper cleaning, if you haven't been for a while.

Yes, thank you. I started rinsing with warm salt water, flossing, and using an oral rinse. The swelling has gone down a lot.