Gingivitis

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

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 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 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 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 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.

Peppermint oil is an antibacterial; eliminates bacteria responsible of bad breath. Use peppermint oil containing mouthwash or toothpaste many times daily, as suggested on the label.

Sage alleviates symptoms. Use a sage containing toothpaste and a sage tea gargle.

Wild indigo is an anti-infectious and an antiseptic; prevents and fights infection; alleviates symptoms. Use wild indigo containing gargle or mouthwash 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.