Natural Supplement for Periodontal disease

[Chelnmike816]

Hi

I just got diagnosed with Periodontal disease and wanted to know if there were any natural supplements that I could take to help. I was told I most likely got this from genetics from my grandmother who had to get dentures at 28 yrs old. I don't want that to happen to me so any advice is greatly appreciated.


Thanks

[katdolores]

Hi. I don't know of any herbal supplements for periodontal disease, but I know that Vitamin C makes the oral mucosa healthier and prevents gum disease. Using a soft-bristled toothbrush should help, too. smoking doesn't help, along with drinking alcohol and coffee.

[trishgl]

My dentist advised me to drink 500mg of vitamin C daily plus calcium supplements. Proactive plans to make your life less stressful is also recommended when you have this kind of disease because stress lowers immunity and a strong immune system is needed to fight bacteria. You also need to avoid smoking.

[Unregistered]

I was also diagnosed with this disease. I went under laser gum treatment which was virtually pain-free surgery and my gums healed beautifully. But, my dentist, Dr. Elyassian, told me that gum disease is only going to be controlled with proper care and good nutrition after the procedure. He suggested flossing and 3 minutes brushing 3 times a day. He answered all my questions via Skype which was cool.

[xtian]

Try taking taking hercules B-Complex can provide nutritional support for energy, healthy skin, stress control, positive mental functioning and immune response.* In addition, research shows B-Complex enhances the nervous system and the red blood cell formation.*

vitamin c is a water-soluble vitamin required for the synthesis of collagen, (an important structural component of the blood vessels). This popular vitamin supplement also promotes tendon, ligament and bone health.* Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant* and can protect indispensable molecules in the body such as proteins, lipids (fats), carbohydrates and nucleic acids (DNA and RNA) from damage by free radicals.* Vitamin C is required for the transport of fats into cell's mitochondrion for energy and strengthens the immune system.*