Gingivitis is a very
common infectious problem especially in the United States. It is the single major cause of tooth loss in adults.
Gingivitis is an early phase of periodontal disease where plaque
composed of sticky deposits of
bacteria, mucus, and food particles are on the teeth. This
plaque can cause the gums to become
swollen and infected. The gums then become red, shiny, and bleed
easily. Sometimes there is pain
but often there is no pain. If left untreated the problem can become
worse and cause the weakening
and erosion of the bone that supports all the teeth.
Causes of gingivitis include:
blood disease, smoking, poor teeth cleaning, drinking too much
alcohol, sugar consumption, and drugs. Poor nutritional not getting
enough vitamin C, bioflavonoids, calcium, folic acid, or niacin.
|
Nutrient /
Supplement |
Importance
( 1 - 10 ) |
Helpful notes |
| Coenzyme Q10 |
10 |
increases tissue
oxygenation in the body |
| vitamin E |
10 |
needed for healing of
the gum tissue |
| Multi-vitamin
& Mineral supplemement |
10 |
contains vitamin E ,
vitamin
C, calcium , magnesium
, zinc, and folic acid, which all are helpful in
both the treatment and prevention of gingivitis.
Also provides many nutrients required for good health and well being. |
| Aloe
vera |
9 |
herb
which helps
with inflammation and promotes healing |
| Echinacea |
9 |
helps
to destroy bacteria that cause gingivitis
and it works well in blends with the herb golden seal |
| Calcium |
9 |
helps to prevent bone
loss around the gums |
| Magnesium |
9 |
mineral that works with calcium |
| vitamin
C |
9 |
helps healing of
bleeding gums and boosts immune system |
|
Myrrh resin |
8 |
promotes healing and
it works well with frankincense and aloe vera |
| Zinc |
8 |
improves
immune system function |
Other Changes To Make
-
drink 6-8 glasses of steam distilled or
filtered water a day
-
eat 50% raw fruits and vegetables (organic is best)
-
nuts, seeds, and whole grains are good
-
juice is good (make your
own with a juice machine)
-
do not worry as much about calories as eating the right foods
-
carrot and celery sticks are good to use as a snack
-
a colon cleansing can be very helpful - (do several times each year)
-
do not drink coffee, alcohol, soda pop, other junk food drinks
-
do not eat processed foods white sugar, white flour, etc...
-
use stress relief like going for walks in the park
(or the 10/90 rule - see
Stress)
-
brown rice is good to eat
-
avoid red meat and animal fats
-
reduce dairy products cheese, milk, and others
-
fast a few days a month
-
get at least 8 hours of sleep
-
exercise light to moderate amounts
-
avoid artificial sweeteners like Aspartame and NutraSweet
-
do not smoke and avoid second hand smoke
-
do not skip meals - just eat better and not as much at each meal
-
do not chew gum - it can cause you to feel hungry
-
do not watch too much TV try reading a book or something else
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