You are working for an orthodontist. Sally Hunter is a 14-year-old patient of the practice. Sally is wearing braces on her teeth and has returned to your office for her 6-week checkup. While removing elastics from her appliances, you note that her gingiva is red and slightly inflamed. You look at her patient record, and there is no indication of this condition at her last checkup. There are five questions total for this scenario. 1. What do you think could cause the redness and inflammation of Sally's gingival tissue?
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Poor oral hygiene: Sally may not be cleaning her teeth and braces properly, leading to plaque buildup and gingivitis. Show more…
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