Did Braces Ruin My Gums and Teeth?

I had (normal sized) teeth and my ortho didn't care about my results, just that I paid. Braces off for a year, after lots of brushing, my teeth are still small and im convinced the gums are inflamed and that they cover some of my teeth. She is unsympathetic, impetuous, and very defensive (she blames it all on me) Refund request would mean hell for me. GUM LIFT perhaps? Is there a way to reduce the price of it? Or make my ortho do something about it? MONEY IS A PROBLEM!!!