Some scientists think taking fish oil and a low-dose aspirin together might help your gums heal better by reducing inflammation, but recent good-quality studies haven’t shown a clear benefit — so...

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.

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.