Most of the people have crowded teeth, so do. But do everyone build up the same amount of tartar? And is crowded teeth is the reason for gum inflammation? Will the alignment of teeth cure the gum inflammation? I don't know if it's gingivitis or not but gums are inflated. And the doc didn't say much as she just advice me to go for braces.

Dr. Anuruti UniyalDentist7yrs exp

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Dear Lybrate user, It is true that everyone does not build the same amount of tartar, as it depends on the type and amount of saliva, food intake and efficiency of oral hygiene measures. However, it is also true that crowded teeth makes it difficult for a person to be able to clean them effectively as the bristles of the brush do not reach in between the crowded teeth and if not regularly flossed, these areas are more prone to tartar build-up and therefore leading to gum inflammation. Getting your teeth aligned will make it easier for you to keep your teeth clean and hence maintain good oral hygiene easily and effectively and hence the chances of getting gum inflammation due to crowded teeth will be significantly reduced.  

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