I have had swollen gums for a few days now and have been using mouthwash and a salt solution to treat it. how long will my gums stay swollen?

Depends: It depends on the cause. This problem is usually due to gum disease. Canker sores, cigarettes and other tobacco products, hormone changes at various times in your life, immune deficiency illnesses, and infections could all be causes. I suggest a routine check up with a primary care physician and a dental check-up to be in the safe side.

Unknown: Without knowing the cause of your swelling, your age, your periodontal status, or the last time you had a professional cleaning it is hard to say. If you have an infection, your home care remedy will not solve your problem. If the condition persists more than a day or two, visit a local dentist.

Try these: Avoid grains, lentils, milk products, nuts. Consume home made flesh foods (example fish, chicken soup, gently cooked red meat), vegetables, avocados, coconut oil. Zinc 50 mg/day (Now is a good brand) with food for 7-10 days. Take vitamin D3 10,000 IU/day. Megafood Megaflora plus probiotic 3-4 caps/day. Follow up with PCP/dentist in 2-3 days if symptoms don't improve