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Gum Disease (Periodontal Health) Treatment in Anchorage
25 holistic practitioners in Anchorage who can help with Gum Disease (Periodontal Health). Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
25 Practitioners
0 Treatments
1+ Supplements
Gabriel's Approach to Gum Disease (Periodontal Health)
Gabriel treats gum disease as infectious-inflammatory condition with systemic implications (bacteria from gums enter bloodstream—"bacteremia," seed distant sites, chronic inflammation affects whole body). NOT just cosmetic issue—gum disease increases risk of heart disease, stroke, Alzheimer's. Proto...
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Key Supplements
- CoQ10 100-200mg/day (gum health—deficiency linked to periodontitis, supplementing reduces bleeding, inflammation, improves healing), Vitamin C 1000mg 2-3x/day (collagen synthesis—gums, antioxidant, immune function, deficiency causes bleeding gums), Vitamin D3 5000 IU (immune modulation, anti-inflammatory, deficiency linked to worse gum disease), Omega-3 (EPA/DHA) 2-4g/day (anti-inflammatory, reduces gum inflammation, improves outcomes), Vitamin K2 MK-7 100-200mcg (bone health—prevents bone loss around teeth), Calcium 1000mg + Magnesium 400-600mg (bone health), Zinc 30mg (immune function, wound healing), Vitamin A 5000-10,000 IU (mucous membranes, immune), Probiotics (oral strains—Lactobacillus reuteri, L. salivarius, reduces pathogenic bacteria, improves gum health), Xylitol (gum, mints, or powder—inhibits Streptococcus mutans, reduces plaque, 5-10g/day), Folic Acid 800mcg (some studies show topical or oral folic acid improves gum health), Green Tea Extract (EGCG—antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, improves gum health), Curcumin 500mg 2x/day (anti-inflammatory), Grape Seed Extract 100-300mg (antioxidant, strengthens capillaries—reduces bleeding), Vitamin E 400 IU (antioxidant, healing), Topical/Rinse: Aloe Vera gel (anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial—massage into gums), Tea Tree Oil (diluted 2-3 drops in water—antimicrobial rinse, don't swallow), Ozonated water rinse (antimicrobial—disrupts biofilm), Hydrogen peroxide rinse (3% diluted 1:1 with water—antimicrobial, but don't use long-term—can damage tissue), Salt water rinse (reduces inflammation, promotes healing), Herbal mouthwash (myrrh, peppermint, sage, echinacea—antimicrobial), Clove oil (topical—antimicrobial, pain relief)
Key Lab Markers
- Periodontal examination (probing depths—measure pocket depth around each tooth, >3mm indicates gum disease, >5mm advanced, bleeding on probing), X-rays (bone loss around teeth—shows severity of periodontitis), Clinical exam (gum color, swelling, recession, tooth mobility), Bacterial testing (DNA testing—identifies specific pathogens, guides treatment), Vitamin C (deficiency causes bleeding gums), Vitamin D, CoQ10 (if available), Omega-3 Index, HbA1c (diabetes screening—gum disease worse in diabetics), Inflammatory markers (hs-CRP), CBC, Comprehensive metabolic panel, Screen for systemic connections: Cardiovascular (gum disease linked to heart disease—hs-CRP, lipids, consider cardiology consult if severe gum disease), Diabetes (check HbA1c, fasting glucose), Autoimmune (if suspected—ANA, RF, other autoantibodies)
Practitioners in Anchorage for Gum Disease (Periodontal Health)
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Dr. Birgit Lenger
VerifiedDr. Birgit Lenger·ND
4.8(47)
3330 Eagle Street, Anchorage, AK 99503
nutrition counseling
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(907) 561-2330#2
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Dr. Adam Grove
VerifiedDr. Adam Grove·ND, CBIS
4.7(34)
2102 Cleveland Ave, Anchorage, AK 99517
neurocognitive therapy
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(907) 222-6887#3
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Dr. Dawn Lawlor
VerifiedDr. Dawn Lawlor·ND
4.6(28)
Anchorage, AK
nutrition counseling
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(907) 771-4096#4
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Dr. Jason Harmon
VerifiedDr. Jason Harmon·ND, FABNO
4.9(52)
Anchorage, AK
naturopathic oncology
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(907) 771-0517#5
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Dr. Natalie Wiggins
VerifiedDr. Natalie Wiggins·ND, NMD
4.7(41)
3330 Eagle Street, Anchorage, AK 99503
nutrition counseling
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(907) 561-2330#6
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Kelly Sandberg
Kelly Sandberg·LAc, MSOM
4.8(67)
Anchorage, AK
Acupuncture
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(907) 563-0071#7
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Mark Larsen
Mark Larsen·LAc
4.7(38)
3330 Eagle Street, Anchorage, AK 99503
Acupuncture
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(907) 632-8789#8
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Jason de Luisa
Jason de Luisa·PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC
4.8(44)
1577 C Street, Anchorage, AK 99501
integrative psychiatry
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(877) 731-2995#9
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Dr. Bethany Buchanan
Dr. Bethany Buchanan·DNP, ANP
4.7(56)
915 West Northern Lights Boulevard, Anchorage, AK
integrative medicine
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(907) 562-7070#10
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Alaska Functional Medicine
VerifiedAlaska Functional Medicine·MD, NP
4.7(48)
Anchorage, AK
Functional Medicine Consultation
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(907) 717-2300#11
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Laura Evans Functional Medicine
Laura Evans Functional Medicine·FNP, IFMCP
4.8(52)
717 Barrow St, Anchorage, AK 99501
Functional Medicine Consultation
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(907) 334-2700#12
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Thrive Integrative Medicine
VerifiedThrive Integrative Medicine·ND, LAc, LMFT
4.8(67)
Anchorage, AK
naturopathic medicine
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(907) 770-3335#13
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Alaska Alternative Medicine
VerifiedAlaska Alternative Medicine·ND, DC
4.6(44)
Anchorage, AK
alternative medicine
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(907) 333-8880#14
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Spring Wind Acupuncture
Spring Wind Acupuncture·LAc
4.9(73)
Anchorage, AK
Acupuncture
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(907) 440-8660#15
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Relaxupuncture
Relaxupuncture·LAc, NCCAOM
4.8(59)
Anchorage, AK
Acupuncture
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(907) 717-1234#16
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Snow Blossom Acupuncture
Snow Blossom Acupuncture·LAc, DC, LMT
4.9(84)
Anchorage, AK
Acupuncture
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(907) 677-7669#17
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Stephanie Phillips
Stephanie Phillips·LAc
4.7(36)
Anchorage Midtown, AK
Acupuncture
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(907) 562-2273#18
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Alaska Functional Medicine
VerifiedAlaska Functional Medicine·MD, NP
4.7(48)
Anchorage, AK
Functional Medicine Consultationhormone therapyiv therapy
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(907) 717-2300#19
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Laura Evans Functional Medicine
Laura Evans Functional Medicine·FNP, IFMCP
4.8(52)
717 Barrow St, Anchorage, AK 99501
Functional Medicine Consultationnutrition counselinglifestyle medicine
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(907) 334-2700#20
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Thrive Integrative Medicine
VerifiedThrive Integrative Medicine·ND, LAc, LMFT
4.8(67)
Anchorage, AK
naturopathic medicineAcupuncturemental health care
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(907) 770-3335#21
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Alaska Alternative Medicine
VerifiedAlaska Alternative Medicine·ND, DC
4.6(44)
Anchorage, AK
alternative medicineChiropractic Careholistic medicine
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(907) 333-8880#22
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Spring Wind Acupuncture
Spring Wind Acupuncture·LAc
4.9(73)
Anchorage, AK
AcupunctureQigong Practicepsychotherapy
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(907) 440-8660#23
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Relaxupuncture
Relaxupuncture·LAc, NCCAOM
4.8(59)
Anchorage, AK
AcupunctureCupping TherapyMoxibustion
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(907) 717-1234