Bleeding Gums

3 Unadorned Steps to Fighting Gum Disease Naturally
By: Judy Phillips

Remember how your parents permanently told you to brush your teeth previous to you went to bed Well for those of you that listened I applaud you. I but was none the wiser when I was younger and frequently dodged the previous to bedtime dental hygiene regimen my parents were so adamant about.

Unfortunately brushing habits often develop in your younger years and then turn into habit as you grow older. It is a tough habit for most to break. Typically the breaking top occurs sometime around when your dentist goes in for a routine cleaning only to break the news that you have the early stages of periodontal disease (gum disease).

While gum disease can be attributable to many things such as diabetes stress and medications the fact is that the majority of Americans who are afflicted with gum disease have not anything more to hold responsible than a combination of poor dental hygiene poor nutrition and tobacco use (if you are a smoker). Gum disease is no laughing matter folks. It is a very serious and unnecessary risk to your health not to mention your smile and ability to chew solid food into your twilight years.

The early stage of gum disease is gingivitis where the gums redden swell and bleed easily yet can be reversed with qualified cleanings and proper dental hygiene. But if left untreated gingivitis can progress into periodontitis. Periodontitis is much more of a threat and with time plaque can spread below the gum line making a breeding ground for harmful bacteria and toxins. These toxins produce a chronic inflammatory response that cause the bandanna and bone that support the teeth to be kaput down and hurt. Gums will separate from the teeth forming pockets which can become infected by the already present bacteria. Ultimately if no action has been taken the resulting bone loss and infection will call for the tooth to be indifferent in the afflicted area.

Sadly gums cannot regenerate themselves and the bones that hold your gorgeous teeth in place will not reform. But if caught soon enough (previous to your teeth fall out of your head) gum disease can be stopped dead in its tracks pockets will close up gums will become toned and healthy and the former threat of bone loss will no longer continue income. But do not expect passable information from your dentist. Most dentists are improperly informed about the natural treatments available to help in your dental recovery and the majority of them will suggest not anything more than traditional planar root scaling. Instead I want to recommend a combination of the traditional planar root scaling (assuming you have progressed past gingivitis) and the following natural treatments. If followed closely you can be poised your mouth will be healthy once over again.

Even if planar root scaling may not sound all that appealing to you it is entirely necessary. The accumulated plaque and calculus below the gum line must be indifferent in order for your gums to find their way back to health. Your gums cannot tighten up against something that is roofed with hardened plaque which is a breeding ground for bacteria. So root scaling is a excellent thing right Yes it is but it will only be temporary if not combined with other natural treatments. Root scaling is quite harsh on your teeth and gums and does not anything to address the already existing pockets that will allow food bacteria and other debris to start accumulating below the gum line following your dental visit.

To address this I recommend a three step approach:

SUPPLEMENT WITH CoQ10 100MG OR MORE PER DAY

Doctors have well-known that people with periodontal disease have much low levels of CoQ10 in the tissues of their gums. Researchers at Osaka University Faculty of Dentistry in Japan gave eight patients with moderately or severely inflamed gums 60 mg of CoQ10 a day for eight weeks. The patients received no other therapy. The results according to clinicians: CoQ10 was effective in suppressing gingival tenderness.

In an bonus study Dr. T. Matsumura and Dr. Karl Folkers performed a double blind trial

of CoQ10 versus regular periodontal treatments for advanced periodontitis. 24 subjects distress from brutal periodontal disease which had not responded to extensive flossing and brushing were considered. 13 subjects received 50 mg of CoQ10 while 11 received placebos. 9 of the 13 CoQ10 patients made dramatic improvements. Only 3 of the 11 placebo recipients showed minor improvement. In 4 of the CoQ10 patients symptoms of periodontitis absolutely disappeared within 8 weeks. The therapeutic improvement with CoQ10 was better both by the number of improved patients and the top of improvement reported the doctors.

CoQ10 is a miracle nutrient and you should be taking it for daily health maintenance if not for the health of your gums. While studies show improvement with even tiny dosages of less than 100mg of CoQ10 a therapeutic dosage of 150mg while you are still showing symptoms of periodontal disease is advised. After your gums have healed you can reduce the dosage down to around 50100mg. The most effective CoQ10 is in softgel form. Also because CoQ10 is a stout soluble nutrient taking it with a excellent EFA supplement such as flax oil or virgin coconut oil can improve uptake.

*Make sure you are supplementing with a softgel form of CoQ10

USE A WATER PICK WITH DR. SCHULZES TOOTH & GUM FORMULA

Exceptional brushing technique goes without saying but for those afflicted with gum disease it just isnt enough. A high quality herbal formula by Dr. Richard Schulze available here offers a powerful liquid formulation of various herbs such as Bayberry root bark Oak Gall Tea Tree oil Echinacea root Clove oil and Cayenne pepper. These botanicals serve to reduce tenderness stop bleeding gums and tighten the surrounding gum bandanna so as to prevent plaque and debris from success below the gum line.

For the most effective results use a water pick. Place 4 to 6 full droppers of the formula into a water pick reservoir along with warm water. Use the strongest setting that you can tolerate. If done daily you should notice gum bleeding halts within 1 week. While not as effective as a water pick you can also add 2 full droppers to 2 ounces of water and rinse your mouth thoroughly by swishing and straining the solution through your teeth. This formula can also be massaged directly full strength into the gums by a cotton swab.

DITCH YOUR OLD TOOTHPASTE!

Traditional toothpaste contains fluoride which has never been proven to fight cavities and whose mythological repayment have been driven into common existence through the help of the ADA (much like amalgams). On the contrary fluoride is really very poisonous and a tube of regular toothpaste contains enough fluoride to kill a tiny child. I don