<s>[INST] I have had braces for almost a year! And when I got rubber bands to pull a tooth down it made my gums start to be very very swollen and ache and it's growing In between one of my teeth and idk why? Help please  it's also like totally covering my tooth [/INST] Hello, Welcome Thanks for consulting HCM,    I have gone through your query, as you have mentioned that you have undergone Orthodontic treatment now you have swollen gums , painful also , dont worry see what happend is in orthodontic treatment oral hygiene maintaince is difficulty and periodontal ligaments are also slightly weak,   So you do is warm salt gargle two - three times a day  Do chlorhexidine mouthwash 2 times a day  Consult dentist for Oral prophylaxis Hope this will help you.  Wish you good health. </s>