Receding Gums

[Guest guest]

hi ray

 

receding gums can be an indication of digestive deficiency, so this

needs to be treated

ensure proper gastric function, and use dipanapachana herbs,

digestive enzymes etc

 

another cause is deficient salivary product (and a resultant decrease

in oral pH)

thus, use herbs that stimulate the flow of saliva (sialogogues) as a

mouth rinse such echinacea root, prickly ash fruit, and spilanthes

flower

avoid things that cause dry mouth including coffee, tobacco, alcohol

and cannabis, and ensure proper hydration

 

of course another major cause is bacteria, which form the plaques

that promote recession

thus the plaque does need to be removed every day, but ensure that

more trauma isn't being caused to the teeth from brushing too hard

with the plastic bristles of a toothbrush - to this end, herbal

powders or even a chewing stick might be a possibly solution

 

regular gum stimulation may also be helpful, and this includes

flossing and using a gum stimulator at least twice daily

 

for real bad recession there are surgical options as well

 

best... todd

Caldecott

todd

www.toddcaldecott.com

 

 

 

 

On 10-Apr-06, at 4:35 AM, ayurveda wrote:

 

> Receeding Gums

> I have a patient suffering from Receding gums. The lady is Vata dosha. Besides

Seseame oil and non acidic foods, I am not sure what else to prescribe.

> Please advise

[Guest guest]

Hi

Thanks for this. On the internet I have also come across Vit C

powder for 10 mins on the gums (I assume Calcium Ascorbate) and also

Comfrey tea. But I await your advice as a herbalist before proceeding.

Thanks

Ray

 

> receding gums can be an indication of digestive deficiency, so

this needs to be treated ensure proper gastric function, and use dipanapachana

herbs, digestive enzymes etc

[Guest guest]

hi ray

 

off the cuff i am a little skeptical that calcium ascorbate would be

of any real benefit, and comfrey tea really only if there are oral

lesions - i know that calcium ascorbate is added to some toothpastes

but i think its mostly marketing hype and perhaps is used as part of

the toothpaste base itself - of course, taking calcium ascorbate

internally would be be helpful, in addition to a number of minerals,

vitamins and adequate protein, etc, and nutrient-rich herbs such as

kelp, nettle, oatstraw, horsetail etc.

 

nope, i think the issue is failry simple: digestive deficiency

combined with the progressive build up of plaque around and below the

gum line

 

if there is a lot of plaque it should be removed - there are a number

of dental techniques to do this, such as actual mechanical scraping,

ultrasound, etc.

 

once the plaque is removed meticulous attention to dental hygiene is

important, including flossing, gum stimulation, kabalagraha

(mouthwash) with herbs/agents as appropriate, gentle brusing with

natural bristles, herbal toothpowders or chewing sticks

 

the mouth should be immediately rinsed after eating, and should never

be allowed to become dry - at night, the sesame oil can be gargled to

this end (actually, i have been experimenting with a medicated ghee

to stimulate salivary production and moisten the mouth at night)

 

digestive-wise, use herbs to upregukate digestive secretions and

ensure proper assimilation (i.e. enhance agni) - you will find many

people with chronic GIT disorder often have very bad gum recession,

esp. the crohn's/colitis folks

 

i suspect in some the loss of salivary function is probably an

autoimmune disorder (like sjorgen's syndrome), and thus appropriate

dietary changes should be undertaken

 

anyway, there are no miracle cures, unless perhaps she undergoes

kutipraveshika, in which case keep me posted!

 

best... todd

 

ayurveda, "raynoronha" <raynoronha

wrote:

>

>

> Hi

> Thanks for this. On the internet I have also come across Vit C

> powder for 10 mins on the gums (I assume Calcium Ascorbate) and also

> Comfrey tea. But I await your advice as a herbalist before

proceeding.

> Thanks

> Ray

>

> > receding gums can be an indication of digestive deficiency, so

> this needs to be treated ensure proper gastric function, and use

dipanapachana herbs, digestive enzymes etc

>

Caldecott

todd

www.toddcaldecott.com