Synopsis of Gums
The gums are the soft tissues that surround and support the teeth, forming a protective barrier over the jawbone and roots. Healthy gums are firm, pink, and do not bleed during brushing or flossing. They play a vital role in oral health, anchoring teeth in place and shielding deeper tissues from bacteria, mechanical damage, and infection.
The gums are highly vascularized and susceptible to inflammation and infection. Poor oral hygiene, plaque buildup, smoking, nutritional deficiencies, hormonal changes, and systemic diseases like diabetes can compromise gum integrity. Common gum-related issues include gingivitis (early-stage inflammation), periodontitis (advanced gum and bone infection), receding gums, and bleeding or tender gums. These conditions, if left untreated, may lead to tooth loss and have been linked to cardiovascular and systemic inflammation.
Gum health reflects not only dental care but also nutritional and immune status. A healthy oral microbiome and strong immune response are essential for maintaining the integrity of gingival tissues.
Natural remedies to support Gums
Regular brushing and flossing: Removes plaque that can cause gum disease.
Salt water rinses: Reduce inflammation and bacterial load in the mouth.
Antimicrobial herbal rinses: Herbs like myrrh, sage, or clove can soothe gums and fight pathogens.
Vitamin C and coenzyme Q10: Support collagen production and tissue repair.
Oil pulling (e.g., with coconut oil): Traditional Ayurvedic practice that may reduce bacterial biofilm and improve gum condition.
Hydration: Keeps mouth moist and supports saliva production, which protects oral tissues.
Avoid smoking: Tobacco use severely impairs gum healing and increases risk of periodontitis.
Ingredients
These raw ingredients are often used in alternative medicine to support Gums.
Acacia
Agonandra
Agrimonia pilosa
Agrimony
Alchemilla
Alkanna
Allicin
Allspice
Aloe vera
anthocyanins
apple
apple cider vinegar
Areca
Ascophyllum nodosum
asiaticoside
aucubin
avens
Baccharis dracunculifolia
bai ji
balsam
bayberry
bee products
bee propolis
benzoin
berry
betel
betony
bilberry
bioflavonoids
bistort
blackberry
Bletilla
bloodroot
Boswellia
Brazilian peppertree
cajuput
Calendula
Calycophyllum
canaigre
capsicum
cardamom
carvacrol
Casearia sylvestris
catechins
catechu
cayenne pepper
cinquefoil
Cistus
Citrus
citrus bioflavonoids
citrus sinensis (proprietary)
clove
coca
coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)
collagen
Collinsonia
comfrey
commiphora
cranesbill
Curcuma
curcumin
Curcuminoid
cutch
Cyanthillium cinereum
dragon\'s blood
Drynaria
Echinacea
emblicanin
eugenol
European five-finger grass
fiber
flavanones
flavans
flavonoids
flavonols
flavonones
fleabane
fluoride
fluorine
frankincense
fructoborate
Gambir
garlic
Glechoma hederacea
goldenseal
goldenseal
goldthread
gooseberry
Guava
heal-all
Heliopsis
henna
herbal blend (proprietary)
hesperidin
honey
horsetail
hyaluronic acid
Indian frankincense
Indian kinotree
Jaboticaba
Kigelia africana
Lactobacillus reuteri
Lactobacillus salivarius
Lactoperoxidase
Lady's Mantle
lemon
Leptospermum scoparium
leucoanthocyanidins
licorice root
lime
lingonberry
lodhtree
lysozyme
Mahonia
mallow
Malva sylvestris
mango
manzanita
marigold
Marking Nut Tree
Marshmallow
Massularia acuminata
Mastic gum
Matico
melaleuca alternifolia
Menthol oil
Mineral ascorbate
mixed carotenoids
Mucilage
Myrobalan
Myrrh
Nasturtium
Neem tree
New Jersey Tea
Nimbidin
Oak
Oleuropein
Oligomeric proanthocyanidins
omega-3 fatty acids
orange
oregon grape
Orris
Pacific madrone
pagoda tree
Pedra hume
Pellitory
Persimmon
phenolic compounds
Phosphate ascorbate
pine bark
Plantago
plantain
polyphenols
Potentilla
prickly ash
proanthocyanidins
procyanidin
procyanidol
Propolis
Pterocarpus marsupium
Pterospermum
punicalagins
Pycnogenol
raspberry
Rhus coraria
Rhus coriaria
Rhus glabra
Rosa californica
rose hips
Rubus
sage
Sangre de Grado
Sanicle
Sapindus mukorossi
Self-Heal
shepherd's purse
Silverweed
Slippery Elm
slippery elm bark
Smoketree
Spanish Needle
Spilanthes
Streptococcus oralis
Streptococcus salivarius
Tannins
Tea Tree Oil
Terminalia
Thymol
Toothache Plant
Tridax
Triphala
turmeric
Ulmus
Vestitol
vitamin C
vitamin K
Water Pepper
White oak
White Tea
white willow
Witch Hazel
Yarrow
Yellow root
Yerba Mansa
zanthoxylum
Zinc
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