Some studies suggest that omega-3s—like the ones in fish oil—might help kill bacteria that cause gum disease, but we don’t yet know if eating more omega-3s actually improves gum health in real people.

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THERAPEUTIC POTENTIAL OF OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS IN PERIODONTAL DISEASE - A NARRATIVE REVIEW

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The study says omega-3s might help fight gum bacteria by calming inflammation, but we don’t have strong proof yet that they actually kill those bacteria in people—just like the claim says.

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THERAPEUTIC POTENTIAL OF OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS IN PERIODONTAL DISEASE - A NARRATIVE REVIEW

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DOI: 10.35630/2025/15/4.023

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Scientists haven’t found strong enough proof yet that omega-3 supplements help with gum disease because the studies done so far were too small, too short, and didn’t all measure the same things the same way.

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Taking omega-3 supplements (like fish oil) along with a deep dental cleaning might help your gums heal a little better by reducing swelling and inflammation, leading to tighter gum attachment around your teeth.

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