The minivis is inflamed and swollen: Signs, causes and remedies

1. Signs that the minivis plug is inflamed and swollen

Minivis is also known as braces screw. This is a special orthodontic device, prescribed by doctors to act as an anchor point to pull teeth to the desired position. With the support of minivis,braces processwill be done quickly and easily.

The minivis are shaped like screws but are many times smaller in size. Its diameter ranges from only 1.4 - 1.6 cm. Depending on the jaw bone structure of each personinsert brace screwswill have different lengths.

Minivis are shaped like screws but are much smaller in size

Inserting minivis is an orthodontic technique that is not too complicated. You can completely rest assured because it does not affect your body at all. Pain from inserting the minivis is considered a normal reaction of the body and it will gradually go away within a few days. However, if you experience the following signs, it is likely that you have experienced inflammation when inserting the minivis:

• Teeth and gums are very painful.
• The gum tissue area around the minivis insertion site will be red, swollen, painful, and even bleeding.
• In case the inflammation is severe, the screw location will fester and leak fluid.
• Symptoms may be presentminivis is looseLoose or fall out of position.

2. Causes of inflammation and swelling when plugged in minivis:

Although inserting the minivis does not affect your health, if the screw insertion location becomes inflamed, it will cause pain, discomfort, and affect your eating and daily life. 

The condition ofminiscrew implant being swollenmay be due to the following causes:

2.1 Cause 1: Normal reaction of the body

Orthodontic screws are fixed by dentists into the jawbone to create an anchor point to pull teeth in cases ofprotruding teeth, open bite teeth,... . Because the screw insertion process will invade the gums and jawbone, the gums will react with swelling and pain. Don't worry too much because this condition will go away in about 3-5 days if you take care of and clean the screw insertion area properly. 

2.2 Cause 2: Because the material of minivis irritates the body.

Minivis is made from Titanium material, tested and proven to be very safe for the body. However, in some cases, if the body of the person inserting the screw is too sensitive, an allergic reaction causing inflammation may occur.

If your body is irritated with the material of the minivis, there will be itching, redness, swelling, pain and discomfort. 

So if the above condition persists, you should see a doctor so they can handle it promptly. Customers who are looking into implants and wondering whether is it painful to insert an implant please ask your doctor for an answer right away!

2.3 Cause 3: The doctor inserted the screws incorrectly

The fact that the screw insertion process was performed by an unskilled doctor is most likely the cause of inflammation.Screwing braces invades gum and tooth tissue, so it needs to be absolutely sterile when performed. In cases where the doctor does not properly sterilize instruments and clean teeth, the patient can develop an infection. 

Normally, the miniscrew is usually attached to the jawbone under the root of tooth number 5 or 6. However, if the doctor  screws it close to the root of the tooth, it can cause gum swelling and sensitivity that lasts for many days. 

2.4 Cause 4: Improper oral care

After inserting braces screws, the screw insertion site is susceptible to injury and infection if you eat and clean improperly. In addition, impacted screw insertion can lead to looseness and uncertainty, causing reduced effectiveness.

Some eating and hygiene habits cause swelling and inflammation at the screw insertion site such as:

• Eating too much spicy, hot, hard and chewy food
• Brushing teeth immediately after screw insertion
• Brushing too hard
• Trauma or collision causing strong impact on the screw insertion site

3. How to fix swollen or inflamed dental braces screws

If you are having symptoms of swelling or inflammation after inserting the minivis, immediately save the following solutions to be able to handle it properly:

3.1 Home treatment in case of mild swelling and inflammation:

• Apply ice: After inserting the screw, if the screw insertion location is swollen and painful, use an ice cube, put it in a clean towel and apply it to the outer cheek where the screw is inserted. Ice is quite effective in reducing swelling and pain
• Gargle with diluted salt water to disinfect your mouth: After applying ice, suck on some diluted salt water to disinfect your mouth. Salt water with minerals in it has very good anti-inflammatory and anti-swelling effects.
• Using medicine: You can also use some pain relievers, or antibiotics to fight inflammation. You should consult your pharmacist and doctor for advice on the type of medication you need to use.

3.2 Proper oral care after inserting braces screws:

• After the screw is inserted, your teeth and gums are very sensitive, so you should eat soft, liquid and cold foods such as porridge, soup, milk, etc. Absolutely limit eating greasy, hot, chewy and hard foods. In addition, sticky foods such as sticky rice or sweet soup should not be used because they easily stick to the screws, causing bacteria to accumulate. Many aunts, uncles/brothers and sisters are having dental implants and don't know it yet Can dental implants be used for braces? You can ask your doctor for further advice!

If the minivis is inflamed or swollen, you should eat soft, cool foods to help the wound heal quickly

• You should not brush your teeth right after the screw has been inserted. Rinse your mouth with salt water or specialized mouthwashes.
• Use a soft toothbrush or water flosser and brush your teeth gently. Absolutely do not use the brush head to push the braces screw insertion position because it can cause damageminivis is loose, burst.
• Do not use tobacco, alcohol or alcoholic beverages after inserting the minivis to help the wound heal quickly.
• Rest and have a healthy lifestyle to always stay healthy and mentally comfortable. 
• Do not play combat sports because it can impact and injure the screw insertion site.
• Re-examine on time so that the doctor can monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the screw's performance, thereby making appropriate adjustments when detecting abnormalities.

3.3 See a doctor when there are unusual signs

The cause of swelling and inflammation may also be due to the process during which the doctor performed the screw insertion. Therefore, you should immediately see a doctor if after inserting the minivis you feel itchy, uncomfortable, have prolonged pain, pus, or fluid leakage.

Accordingly, the doctor will disinfect and can handle the following directions:

• Change the orthodontic appliance if an allergy or irritation to the bracer's body is detected.
• Re-insert the screw if the original screw insertion location is close to the root of the tooth causing prolonged pain and soreness.

Swelling and inflammation when inserting the minivis If prolonged, it will cause pain and discomfort, leading to dangerous oral diseases. Therefore, to avoid this situation from happening, you should have your minivis inserted at a reputable dental clinic with a team of highly skilled doctors. 

AtLac Viet Intech Dental Clinic, when performing minivis implantation, the doctors carefully examine you to see if you have gingivitis or periodontitis to thoroughly treat it. The sterilization process before and during screw insertion is also carried out very strictly to meet medical standards to minimize swelling and inflammation after inserting the minivis. If you already know the implant structure and are in need of having it done but have not yet chosen a reputable dentist, then Lac Viet Intech is a reliable address for you.

Close-up of minivis in braces

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