Need Help! I have swollen gums, when will they return to normal!?

I think my gums were super sensitive to the bleaching gel my doctor gave me. He also never showed me how much gel to use, so in the first application, I used way too much gel and my gums were burning. Since then, I used the gel two more nights with much less gel.





I never had swollen gums until three days later! My two front teeth look abnormally small because my gums are so swollen! I have been putting ice on my gums and have been gargling salt water but nothing seems to make it go down! They have been swollen for two full days now. I have a speech to give in one of my classes on Tuesday and I don't want to look like I have no front teeth!





Does anybody know how long my teeth will be swollen (I haven't used the bleach in 3 days)? Also, what can help it go down? I took benadryl also but nothing seems to work! Please help!!

Need Help! I have swollen gums, when will they return to normal!?
Warm salt water rinses and brush gently but thoroughly with a soft bristled brush and floss for the next several days.





If the above does not help right away (within 24 hours) so that you can see an improvement then give your dental office a call. I don't get the idea that there is any need to panic but don't ignore the ongoing condition.
Reply:sounds like you may have either burned your gums or had an allergic reaction to the product. I don't think there is going to be a way to get the swelling down without going to your emergency department. You should go and get it checked out incase something is seriously wrong.
Reply:Get yourself to an emergency clinic....!!!! dont play around with your teeth and gums.......
Reply:lay off the chewing tobacco
Reply:BAKING SODA MAKE A PASTE OUT OF IT AND APPLY TO YOUR GUMS IT SHOULD TAKE THE BURN OUT ALSO THE WARM SALT WATER RINSES WILL HELP IF NO RELIEF BY TOMORROW YOU SHOULD CALL THE OFFICE