Periodontal disease is a very
common infectious problem especially in the United States. It is the single major cause of tooth loss in adults. Periodontal literally
means "located around a tooth". 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 periodontal disease are:
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 are also causes of periodontal, gum,
and gingivitis disease.
|
Nutrient /
Supplement |
Importance
( 1 - 10 ) |
Helpful notes |
| Coenzyme Q10 |
10 |
increases tissue
oxygenation |
Multi-vitamin
and
Mineral supplement |
8 |
should
contain vitamin E,
vitamin C, calcium, magnesium, zinc, and folic acid, which all are helpful in
both the treatment and prevention of periodontal
disease, gingivitis, and related health disorders. The
nutrients contained in a daily supplement are required for
good general health and well being. |
| Zinc |
8 |
improves
immune function in the body. It works well in combination
with the minerals calcium and magnesium |
| Aloe
Vera |
9 |
herb
that helps
with inflammation and healing |
| Echinacea
|
9 |
herb
that is used to strengthen the immune system |
| Golden
Seal |
9 |
herb
that aids in destroying bad bacteria that cause periodontal disease
and often used with the herb Echinacea
in an herbal blend. |
| Calcium |
9 |
helps to prevent bone
loss around the gums |
| Magnesium |
9 |
mineral that works with calcium |
| Vitamin E |
10 |
needed for healing of
gum tissue |
| Vitamin
C |
9 |
helps healing of
bleeding gums and it also boosts the body's immune system |
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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