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Visit our Health Index for More Subjects, Conditions and Answers Bleeding Gums and Gum Disease Just tell me how to treat gum disease (click here) Healthy gums are pink and do not bleed. It's called Gingivitis Gingivitis is characterized by gum redness, changes in the gum,, and bleeding. It is essentially painless. It is created when plague (sticky deposits of bacteria, mucus and food particles) adheres to the teeth, hardens and irritates the gum. The accumulation of this plague causes the gums to become infected and swollen. As the gums swell, pockets form between the gums and the teeth and act as a trap for more plague. Irritated gums bleed and eventually start to recede. Irritation can be fought by introducing Vitamin C which fights the formation of plaque. (See below for Vitamin C that can best be assimilated and used) What to do about gum disease problems:Gum problems need to be addressed before they get worse and become periodontal disease - something that can create loose teeth and a lot of health problems due to the bacteria that comes with it. The key dietary recommendation on gum problems is to avoid sugar. Sugar is known to significantly increase plaque accumulation by feeding the bacteria that cause the infection while decreasing white blood cell function. Phase out soft drinks. Canned soda contains excess phosphorus, a mineral that could lead to the leeching of calcium from your bones. Calcium is first robbed not from your hips or spine but from you jaw leading to tooth loss. Deficiencies of vitamin C, bioflavonoids, calcium, folic acid, or niacin is related and can make it worse Anything that improves health overall and the body's ability to resist disease will affect the mouth positively. Helpful Nutrition: Fresh fruits, and vegetables, whole grains, and fiber should be the mainstay of the menu. Vegetables & fruits enhance enzyme function. fermented dairy products, such as yogurt help maintain intestinal health. Calcium gotten either from milk or vegetables. However, calcium is easier for the body to digest via vegetables. Vitamin C is one nutrient thought to have a very positive effect on the mouth. Vitamin C is vital for production of collagen, the basic protein building block for the fibrous framework of all the tissues, including gums. Vitamin C strengthens weak gum tissue and makes the gum lining more resistant to penetration by bacteria. A good form of Vitamin C that is easy for the body to use. This Foodform® Vitamin C should be taken per directions or twice the recommended for gum problems. For more info (This really is a different type of C) Calcium is needed to restore any deficiencies which can result in periodontal disease. Periodontal disease and gum disorders are forms of osteoporosis of the mouth. It is essential to stop using or consuming items that cause calcium to become deficient and or toxic. This includes products such as ice cream, fruit yogurt, tea, coffee, cigarettes and aluminum. Click on this link Calcium-Magnesium for calcium that is easy for the body to use. Exercise that stress the long bones in the body - jumping rope, basketball, tennis, jogging, walking, rebounding on a trampoline, cycling, and dancing all effective to help with this type of osteoporosis. Vitamin D is needed for calcium absorption, so getting outdoors is advised. Recommended Natural Program: Treatment for Gum Disease and Periodontal Disease: This is Chris of McVitamins.com. I use this treatment myself. I had problems with my teeth and my dentist recommended that he pull some because you can't stop periodontal disease. I searched and found the below recommended product. I was very pleased with the results. No more problems, no more soreness, no more receding gums. And, I was surprised when someone asked me, what are you doing for your teeth, they are so white. Hey, an added bonus. Here is the product. If you click on the link, they list more success stories and I want you to know, it is true. A Natural Gum Disease and This is an all natural, highly effective dental care product created for total teeth and gum health, as well as overall dental hygiene. This product tackles the problems associated with periodontal disease, gingivitis and receding gums and is also an extremely effective chronic bad breath product. The ingredients are natural enemies of bacteria, and itIt is an oil, and It gets under your gum line, down in the pockets between your gums and teeth, and does not wash away like other products. It lingers and therefore prevents the bacteria from "reforming". That is the secret to success. It has recently been improved to be 300% more effective. Pretty impressive statistics. Gum Disease & Periodontal Treatment
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