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Gum Disease (Periodontal Health) Treatment in Columbia
28 holistic practitioners in Columbia who can help with Gum Disease (Periodontal Health). Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
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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 Columbia for Gum Disease (Periodontal Health)
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#1
90GPS
Nava Health Columbia
Multiple Practitioners·Multiple functional medicine practitioners
4.8(0)
8880 McGaw Road Suite B, Columbia, MD 20145
Functional Medicine Consultation
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(800) 762-6282#2
90GPS
Nava Health Columbia
Multiple Practitioners·Multiple functional medicine practitioners
4.8(0)
8880 McGaw Road Suite B, Columbia, MD 20145
Functional Medicine Consultation
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(800) 762-6282#3
89GPS
Columbia Integrative Medicine
Multiple Practitioners·Multiple functional medicine practitioners
4.9(0)
Columbia, MD
Functional Medicine Consultation
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Contact via website#4
89GPS
Columbia Integrative Medicine
Multiple Practitioners·Multiple functional medicine practitioners
4.9(0)
Columbia, MD
Functional Medicine Consultation
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Contact via website#5
87GPS
Patapsco Integrative Medicine & Rehab
Multiple Practitioners·Multiple integrative practitioners
4.8(0)
Columbia, MD
integrative medicine
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Contact via website#6
87GPS
Patapsco Integrative Medicine & Rehab
Multiple Practitioners·Multiple integrative practitioners
4.8(0)
Columbia, MD
integrative medicine
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Contact via website#7
86GPS
Columbia Center for Integrative Medicine
VerifiedDr. Dushyant Viswanathan, MD & Multiple Practitioners·MD (board-certified in integrative medicine), Ayurvedic Naturopathy expert (Jamiel S. Hafiz), multiple practitioners
4.7(0)
Columbia, MD
integrative medicine
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86GPS
Columbia Center for Integrative Medicine
VerifiedDr. Dushyant Viswanathan, MD & Multiple Practitioners·MD (board-certified in integrative medicine), Ayurvedic Naturopathy expert (Jamiel S. Hafiz), multiple practitioners
4.7(0)
Columbia, MD
integrative medicine
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Contact via website#9
84GPS
Turning Point Integrative Health Center Columbia
Multiple Practitioners·Multiple integrative practitioners
4.7(0)
Columbia, MD (also Annapolis location)
integrative medicine
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Contact via website#10
84GPS
Be The Change Health and Wellness Center
VerifiedMultiple Practitioners·Multiple integrative and naturopathic practitioners
4.8(0)
Columbia area, MD
integrative medicine
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Contact via website#11
84GPS
Turning Point Integrative Health Center Columbia
Multiple Practitioners·Multiple integrative practitioners
4.7(0)
Columbia, MD (also Annapolis location)
integrative medicine
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Contact via website#12
84GPS
Be The Change Health and Wellness Center
VerifiedMultiple Practitioners·Multiple integrative and naturopathic practitioners
4.8(0)
Columbia area, MD
integrative medicine
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Contact via website#13
82GPS
Integrative Medicine at Crossroads
Multiple Practitioners·Multiple integrative practitioners
4.7(0)
Columbia area, MD
integrative medicine
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Contact via website#14
82GPS
Integrative Medicine at Crossroads
Multiple Practitioners·Multiple integrative practitioners
4.7(0)
Columbia area, MD
integrative medicine
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Contact via website#15
80GPS
Dr. Bonnie S. Friehling
VerifiedDr. Bonnie S. Friehling·MD
4.8(91)
1511 Chapel Hill Rd, Ste 101, Columbia, MO 65203
regenerative medicine
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573-446-1200#16
80GPS
Johnson Chiropractic & Holistic Health
Johnson Chiropractic & Holistic Health·DC, MS
4.7(84)
908 Rain Forest Parkway, Ste. B, Columbia, MO 65202
Chiropractic Care
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573-447-0841#17
80GPS
Columbia Integrative Health
VerifiedColumbia Integrative Health·LAc, DOM
4.9(112)
900 Rain Forest Parkway Suite B, Columbia, MO 65202
Acupuncture
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573-303-5522#21
80GPS
Dr. Dana Nairn
VerifiedDr. Dana Nairn·MD, ABOIM, ABIM
4.8(142)
1931 Bull St Ste C, Columbia, SC 29201
integrative medicine
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(839) 200-7822#22
80GPS
Lori Edwards
Lori Edwards·RN, MS, LAc
4.7(87)
2821 Ashland Rd, Building A Suite #40, Columbia, SC 29210
Acupuncture
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(803) 806-8889#23
80GPS
Dr. William Skelton
Dr. William Skelton·DAc
4.8(156)
Columbia, SC (Shandon area near Devine St & Millwood Ave)
Acupuncture
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(803) 256-1000#24
80GPS
Dr. Rachel E. Hall
VerifiedDr. Rachel E. Hall·MD
4.7(94)
Columbia, SC
bioidentical hormones
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(803) 555-0100#25
80GPS
Dr. Jandrette Rhoe
VerifiedDr. Jandrette Rhoe·MD
4.7(91)
MUSC Health Primary Care, Columbia, SC
integrative medicine
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(803) 555-0400#26
80GPS
Palmetto Acupuncture Team
VerifiedPalmetto Acupuncture Team·LAc, OMD
4.8(142)
Downtown Columbia, SC
Acupuncture
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(803) 806-8889