Would you like to solve or prevent gum disease problems in the safest, most natural way? At Health Centered Dentistry in Anchorage, we can help you do that. Our holistic dentistry practice offers a new way to look at dental care. A holistic dentist is trained in providing the same types of dental procedures as a traditional dentist. However, the holistic approach adds an extra layer of caring for your whole body’s health and focuses on safe, natural, and highly effective methods and materials.
Schedule a visit today to get expert holistic help for gum disease at Health Centered Dentistry in Anchorage!
Spotting Signs of Gum Disease
Gum disease can impact your overall health and lead to problems like lost teeth or lingering bad breath. But how do you know if you have gum disease? By having regular dental checkups, you allow your holistic dentist to catch the problem early. However, if you notice any of the following signs of gum disease between checkups, it’s important to talk with your dentist about your gums.
Signs of gum disease include:
- Dark red or purple gums
- Bleeding gums
- Swollen gums
- Pink color on your toothbrush after brushing
- Long-term bad breath
- Pus on gums around your teeth
- Loose teeth
- Tooth loss
- Pain when chewing
- Black triangles on your gums between your teeth
- Receding gums
- Changes in your bite
Remember, you don’t have to go at it alone. Your holistic dentist will assess your oral health to determine if you do indeed have signs of gum disease. If so, they will recommend holistic gum disease treatments to resolve the problem and improve your gum health for the long term.
Holistic Methods of Gum Disease Treatment
Holistic dentists treat gum disease using safe and natural methods and materials. Don’t assume that safe and natural means weak. In fact, the holistic approach is very effective for preventing and treating periodontal disease.
1. Ozone Therapy
Ozone therapy might sound like a strange way to treat gum disease. However, it is an all-natural, non-invasive treatment that can improve your gum health. Ozone is simply a form of oxygen. You might have smelled the fresh scent of ozone after a lightning strike. Using an ozone generator, your holistic dentist provides this treatment to patients with signs of gum disease.
Ozone therapy has several benefits. It eliminates pathogens on your gums and throughout your mouth. It helps your body use oxygen more effectively. The circulation in your gums will improve, and the treatment will help activate your immune system. Ozone is also a strong disinfectant that helps clean your gums and mouth more deeply.
2. Herbal Treatments
The primary cause of gum disease is bacterial infection. When the body reacts to that infection, the gum tissue becomes damaged. Herbal treatments that are naturally antibacterial can treat or even prevent gum disease. Please consult with your dentist before trying any of the following methods on your own.
- Turmeric Massage: Massaging the gums with ground turmeric can lessen swelling in the gums and reduce gum pain.
- Aloe Vera Treatments: Aloe vera, a succulent plant, is especially helpful in treating both gingivitis and periodontal disease. Holistic dentists may use it in combination with the more traditional scaling and root planing procedure. Aloe vera reduces inflammation and bleeding in your gums.
- Tulsi Essential Oil Treatment: Tulsi is a plant with leaves that have antibacterial properties. Applying Tulsi oil to diseased gums gives them an antimicrobial boost to reduce dental plaque and gum disease.
- Sage Mouth Rinse: To make a sage mouth rinse, you add chopped sage leaves to water, boil it for 10 minutes, and filter it. Then, you can use it as a mouth rinse several times each day. Sage is naturally antibacterial and antiviral, which helps with periodontal disease, gingivitis, and mouth sores.
- Chamomile Mouth Rinse: The chamomile plant offers anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties that improve gum health and reduce gum bleeding. Your holistic dentist may recommend chamomile mouth rinse if you have chronic gum disease, but it can also be used as a preventative method.
- Tea Tree Oil: A holistic dentist may suggest a rinse of tea tree essential oil if you have gingivitis or even advanced gum disease. This natural remedy decreases inflammation in the gum tissue and reduces dental plaque.
3. Improve Oral Hygiene Practices
Of course, one of the best things your dentist can recommend for preventing or treating gum disease is to practice good oral hygiene every day. By brushing with a soft brush and using natural, anti-bacterial toothpaste, your entire mouth stays cleaner. You brush away harmful bacteria to prevent gum problems or treat gum disease you already have.
Our dental hygienist can show you exactly how to brush your teeth and gums for maximum effectiveness and the best gum health outcomes. If you have inflamed gums, they will offer guidance for your specific situation. Remember to brush your teeth two or three times a day, replace your toothbrush regularly, and floss at least once a day.
4. Natural Dental Products
Many of the typical dental products that people use have harsh chemicals or toxic substances. These dental products can cause problems for anyone, but they are especially harmful to someone with oral health issues. Yet, you need good oral hygiene to keep your mouth clean, improve circulation, and help ease the periodontal disease.
While natural dental products can be helpful to anyone with healthy gums, they are even more valuable for people with gum disease. If you already have signs of gum disease, your dentist or dental hygienist may suggest natural dental care products. These may include natural mouthwashes, toothpaste, dental gels, and other helpful home-care gum treatments.
5. Oral Health Education
At HCD, we consider oral health education an essential part of gum disease treatment. You need to know how to take care of your gum tissue and everything that affects it, from dental hygiene to diet to lifestyle modifications. With the help of our dental care team, you can often avoid problems like tooth loss, achieve healthy gums, and improve your whole body health.
Benefits of the Holistic Approach to Dental Health
One of the best things about holistic dentistry is that it may help you avoid extensive and painful procedures like bone grafts and pocket reduction surgery. By treating the problem early and offering preventative care and guidance, holistic dentists can often help you prevent gum disease altogether. If you already have gum disease, our natural, effective holistic methods are first-line treatments to eliminate the need for additional treatments.
Holistic dentistry techniques address both underlying causes of gum disease and their effect on your entire body and mind. With the holistic approach, we ensure you are always safe from harsh chemicals that could make your health worse. We never treat your gums in isolation but instead, attend to the needs of your entire body.
Gum Disease Treatment at Health Centered Dentistry
Health Centered Dentistry offers expert, natural oral care along with more traditional gum disease treatment methods like scaling and root planing. We value the full-body health of all our Anchorage patients, so we focus on the treatments that improve your overall health.
Gum disease can rob you of your teeth, make your breath smell bad, and contribute to a host of medical problems. That’s why, at HCD, we emphasize prevention but also provide safe and effective gum disease treatments for those who already have signs of trouble. We want to keep your gums healthy so you can enjoy a happier, healthier, more pain-free life.
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