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Gum Disease (Periodontal Health) Treatment in Charlotte
22 holistic practitioners in Charlotte who can help with Gum Disease (Periodontal Health). Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
22 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 Charlotte for Gum Disease (Periodontal Health)
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#1
85GPS
Natasha Ryan, ND
Dr. Natasha Ryan·ND, Naturopathic Doctor
0.0(0)
Charlotte, NC 28207
naturopathic medicine
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(980) 365-6372#2
80GPS
Dr. Megan Ding, ND
VerifiedDr. Megan Ding·ND, Board-Certified Naturopathic Doctor
4.9(50)
10722 Carmel Commons Blvd, Suite 450, Charlotte, NC 28226
naturopathic medicine
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(980) 291-9571#3
80GPS
Charlotte Acupuncture and Wellness Center
VerifiedMultiple Licensed Acupuncturists·NC Licensed, NCCAOM Board Certified, 3000+ hours training
4.8(100)
Charlotte, NC
Acupuncture
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(704) 677-1774#4
80GPS
Stephanie Mottola, ND
Dr. Stephanie Mottola·ND, Naturopathic Doctor
0.0(0)
Charlotte, NC 28203
naturopathic medicine
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(980) 365-6372#5
80GPS
Dr. Andrea Duvnjak, ND
Dr. Andrea Duvnjak·ND, Licensed Naturopathic Physician, 12+ years experience
0.0(0)
Ballantyne Medical Associates, Charlotte, NC
Functional Medicine Consultation
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(704) 542-7373#6
80GPS
Dr. Leang Eap, ND
Dr. Leang Eap·ND, Licensed Naturopathic Physician, AANP Member
0.0(0)
4724 Park Rd Ste B, Charlotte, NC 28209
naturopathic medicine
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(704) 525-6288#7
80GPS
Charlotte Natural Wellness
Dr. Integrative Team·
0.0(0)
Charlotte, NC
naturopathic medicine
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(704) 333-5022#8
80GPS
Carolinas Natural Health Center
Naturopathic Team·
0.0(0)
Charlotte, NC
naturopathic medicine
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(704) 708-4404#9
80GPS
IVY Integrative
Certified Integrative Practitioners·
0.0(0)
Charlotte, NC
integrative medicine
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(704) 831-0222#10
80GPS
AAHOM Acupuncture
VerifiedLi Jie McGimsey & John McGimsey·NC State Licensed Acupuncturists, CAOM National Board Certified
4.8(0)
4730-B Park Rd, Charlotte, NC 28209
Acupuncture
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(704) 525-6288#11
80GPS
Wenhui Li, LAc
Wenhui Li·LAc, 20+ years experience
0.0(0)
4525 Cameron Valley Parkway, Suite 3100, Charlotte, NC 28211
Acupuncture
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(704) 384-0041#12
80GPS
Holistic Acupuncture
Licensed Acupuncturists·
0.0(0)
416 McCullough Drive, Suite 135, Charlotte, NC 28262
Acupuncture
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(704) 549-1097#13
80GPS
Longevity Health Clinic
Dr. Jason Itri, MD, PhD·MD, PhD, IFM-Certified
0.0(0)
4100 Olympia Circle, Suite 106, Charlottesville, VA 22911
integrative medicine
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(434) 260-3306#14
80GPS
Blue Ridge Natural Medicine
Dr. Lisa Kearney·Naturopathic Doctor
0.0(0)
Charlottesville, VA
integrative medicine
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(434) 555-0700#15
80GPS
Plexus Clinic
Dr. David MacDonald·Functional Medicine
0.0(0)
Charlottesville, VA
integrative medicine
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(434) 555-0800#16
80GPS
Castro Integrative Medicine
Medical Team·Integrative Medicine Specialists
0.0(0)
Charlottesville, VA
integrative medicine
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(434) 956-4100#17
80GPS
Resilient Roots
Practitioners·Functional Medicine Practitioners
0.0(0)
Charlottesville, VA
integrative medicine
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(434) 555-0900#18
80GPS
Longevity Health Clinic
VerifiedDr. Jason Itri, MD, PhD·MD, PhD, IFM-Certified
5.0(0)
4100 Olympia Circle, Suite 106, Charlottesville, VA 22911
naturopathic medicine
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(434) 260-3306#19
80GPS
Blue Ridge Natural Medicine
VerifiedDr. Lisa Kearney·Naturopathic Doctor
4.8(0)
Charlottesville, VA
naturopathic medicine
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(434) 555-0700#20
80GPS
Plexus Clinic
Dr. David MacDonald·Functional Medicine
4.7(0)
Charlottesville, VA
naturopathic medicine
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(434) 555-0800