Braces

Gingival hypertrophy/hyperplasia is a common side effect of orthodontic treatment, often resulting from less than ideal oral hygiene while the braces are on. Usually the gums return to their original size but sometimes there is residual gingival enlargement.
In these cases, you should discuss with your dentist or orthodontist about a procedure called gingivoplasty or ginigivectomy to surgically remove the excess gum tissue. This procedure can be performed by your dentist, your orthodontist, or a periodontist depending on the services offered.&nbsp;Often this can make your teeth look bigger and your gums look smaller. Talk to your dentist or orthodontist for further information.

It’s been about a year and a half to two years since I had braces and after my braces came off I noticed my gums were pretty puffy/swollen. Now, they’re still the same size. I’ve brushed and flossed the same amount. My orthodontist said that they would just go down on their own in max 3 months after I got them off, but clearly that did not happen. I don’t like the way it looks and I’m honestly concerned. My teeth are relatively tiny so it is noticeable.

Gum swelling after braces?

In theory, having excess overjet could make your teeth less stable because they don't fit together to keep each other in check. HOWEVER, teeth will always want to move as a natural part of aging so the difference is rather negligible. Regardless of what your overjet is, you need an upper retainer and a lower retainer to prevent tooth movement.
People who stop wearing their retainers will experience an unpredictable amount of shifting, not&nbsp;"just a bit of shifting". It is a bad idea to stop wearing your retainer, regardless of how much overjet you have.
If you are unhappy with your overjet, it is likely&nbsp;you can always get extractions or jaw surgery to correct it down the road. For now, wear your retainers!

My mother would not allow extractions to be done when I got braces, so now I have a slight overjet and my top and bottom front teeth don't touch. Ortho did not do any IPR. I cannot bite thin things. It looks okay I guess, still don't really like it, but isn't this result extremely unstable? Most people I know can stop wearing retainers with just a bit of shifting, but won't mine completely relapse?

Front teeth don't touch after braces, will this make my teeth unstable?

If you can feel your separators (the little rubber "donuts" that fit between your teeth to create band space) then chances are everything is fine -- it can be difficult to see them since they generally are in the back of your mouth. However, in rare circumstances the separators can slip below the contact point &nbsp;between the teeth&nbsp;and become imbedded in the gums. I would call your orthodontist to ensure that everything is okay. They can advise you best on how to proceed.

I cant see my separators help. I kmow its there I can feel it with my tounge but I cant see it. Is this normal or should I be worried????

Why can't I see my separators? I can feel it with my tongue.

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