Can I get rid of gingivitis with braces on?

Geesh...I feel your pain. I hope you can take care of this soon. Do you have the right kind of floss....with the threader for braces?? I know my husband had gingivitis really bad and he went through A LOT of pain to finally correct it. Your parents need to realize this IS SERIOUS. 1) Get a good spin brush like Oral B. I had a fit when my husband bought his because it cost almost $100 but it was the best thing for his gums. 2) FLOSS....even if it hurts...get in there and clean!! 3) Use Listerine anti-bacterial twice daily after brushing. 4) Talk to your dentist and/or orthodontist for more tips. I'm glad you are taking this seriously and I hope you are able to start feeling better soon. I've always been concerned with my mouth/teeth and I bet it's really bothering you. Take Care.

Get yourself a good electric tooth brush. It will help you to reach places between the wires/brackets. They also do the work in a fraction of the time, and at speeds that even the most vigorous brushing can't do. Don't apply a ton of pressure to your teeth and gums when brushing, just enough so that you see things foam up. If possible, get one with a detachable head so that it can be removed after each brushing and soaked in mouth wash (to disinfect). Rinse after each brushing with mouth wash. Flossing is difficult for ANYONE (braces or not) to master...so if you can, pick up flossing "sticks" at your local drug store. They look like tiny pipe-cleaners on a handle. Your orthodontist/dentist may have them at the office to GIVE you if you ask for them. I found them to be so helpful when I had braces that now, 9 years later, still use them every day.

Most people before me answered the question, but let me clarify someting. MOST poeple have gingivitis cuz they dont brush. But some gingivitis are caused by other reasons-like allergic reaction to a mouthrinse, toothpaste or even to medication. Dont mouthrinse, since it will only provoque allergic reaction and its proven to be useless anyways. If u think ur gingivitis is really caused by defiscient dental hygiene, then i recomend the little brushes on a plastic stick for between ur teeth ( i know that GUM makes them, but im not sure if others do too)

First off, go see your general dentist (if you have one) they will decide if you have gingivitis and how servere it is. You will need a prescription strength mouth wash that will get rid of it within a week or two. If it is that severe, over the counter brands will not help you. Lastly, FLOSS. Buy floss threaders and get that crud out! Poor hygiene during braces can lead to calcification of the teeth (brown spots or very white spots on the tooth) after the braces come off.

switching to a motorized toothbrush may help. I prefer sonicare over the oral-B ones.

brush regularly and lots of mouthwash. like ACT or listerine

Okay, keep brushing at least twice a day no matter the bleeding. Go get some mouthwash, but get the cheap kind. It works better. Keep rinsing... Carry it with you. The bleeding will eventually stop and the swelling will go down. If it persists, go to the orthodontist and ask about some antibiotics... It is an infection and may need to be treated with oral antibiotics.