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Gingivitis

Mouth / Gums

Also known as: Periodontal disease

Supplements for Oral Use

  • Coenzyme Q10 RatingRatingRating

    Coenzyme Q10 helps to overcome coenzyme Q10 deficiency; accelerates tissue repair; alleviates symptoms. Take 60-120 mg of coenzyme Q10 daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Green tea RatingRatingRating

    Green tea is an antioxidant and an antibacterial; inhibits bacteria growth. Take green tea extract daily, containing 0.5-1.5 g of catechins, in divided doses, for many months. Gargle your mouth many times daily with green tea.

  • Hesperidin RatingRatingRating

    Hesperidin is an anti-inflammatory; alleviates symptoms. Take 1-3 g of hesperidin daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Vitamin C RatingRatingRating

    Vitamin C is an antibacterial; it is an antioxidant; neutralizes free radicals; it helps to overcome vitamin C deficiency, accelerates tissue repair; used for prevention and treatment. Take 0.5-4.0 g of vitamin C daily, in divided doses, for many months. Better if used with bioflavonoids.

  • Calcium RatingRating

    Calcium reduces gum bleeding; accelerates tissue repair; alleviates symptoms. Take 1.0-1.4 g of calcium daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Citrus bioflavonoids RatingRating

    Citrus bioflavonoids reduce gum inflammation; accelerate tissue repair. Take 300-600 mg of citrus bioflavonoids daily, in divided doses, for many months. Works better with vitamin C.

  • DHA RatingRating

    DHA is an omega 3 fatty acid; it is an anti-inflammatory; reduces inflammation and accelerates tissue repair. Take 0.5-1.5 g of DHA daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Supplements for Topical Use

  • Folic acid RatingRatingRatingRating

    Folic acid reduces gum inflammation and gum bleeding; accelerates tissue healing. Use folic acid 0.1-0.2% water solution as a mouthwash 2-3 times daily, for many months. May be used by pregnant women.

  • Green tea RatingRatingRatingRating

    Green tea accelerates tissue repair. Chew green tea containing candy or chewing gum many times daily, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Bloodroot RatingRatingRating

    Bloodroot accelerates tissue repair; alleviates symptoms; used for prevention and treatment. Use bloodroot containing mouthwash or toothpaste many times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Hyaluronic acid RatingRatingRating

    Hyaluronic acid helps to produce and to maintain connective tissue; reduces gum bleeding; alleviates symptoms. Apply hyaluronic acid containing topical preparation on gums 2-4 times daily, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Myrrh RatingRatingRating

    Myrrh is an antibacterial; reduces gum inflammation; alleviates symptoms. Use myrrh containing mouthwash 2-4 times daily, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Neem RatingRatingRating

    Neem is an antibacterial; reduces gum inflammation; reduces gum bleeding; reduces dental plaque formation. Apply topical preparation containing neem on gums 2-4 times daily, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • OPC's RatingRatingRating

    OPC's are anti-inflammatory and antioxidant; they reduce dental plaque formation; accelerate tissue repair. Use chewing gum containing OPC's many times daily, for many months, as suggested on the label.

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