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Gum Disease (Periodontal Health) Treatment in Houston
23 holistic practitioners in Houston who can help with Gum Disease (Periodontal Health). Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
23 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 Houston for Gum Disease (Periodontal Health)
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#1
94.5GPS
Holistic Health Chiropractic Clinic
Dr. Quang Nguyen·DC, Holistic Health specialist
4.9(142)
Houston/Sugar Land area, TX
Chiropractic Carenutritional counselingmassage
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94GPS
Institute of Integrative Health Specialists
Integrative Health Team·Multi-disciplinary integrative team
4.9(121)
2950 S Gessner Rd Suite #208, Houston, TX
integrative medicineFunctional Medicine Consultationnaturopathic medicine
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(832) 363-5588#3
93.5GPS
Houston Functional Medicine Institute
VerifiedDr. Patricia Johnson, MD·MD, Board-Certified Internal Medicine, IFM certified
4.8(134)
Houston, TX 77024
Functional Medicine Consultation
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93GPS
New Power Chiropractic
Dr. K·DC, Energy healing specialist
4.9(89)
Houston, TX
Chiropractic Carenaturopathic medicine
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93GPS
Texas Center for Lifestyle Medicine
Texas Lifestyle Medicine Team·Lifestyle Medicine specialists
4.8(289)
333 W Loop N Fwy # 250, Houston, TX
integrative medicineFunctional Medicine Consultationnutritional counseling
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(713) 690-1991#6
92.5GPS
Green Health Clinic
VerifiedDr. Maria Santos, MD·MD, Functional Medicine specialist
4.8(121)
Houston, TX 77030
Functional Medicine Consultation
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92GPS
Adkins Chiropractic
Dr. Chad Adkins, DC·DC, Holistic Chiropractic specialist
4.8(126)
13825 Timber Forest Drive Suite 101, Houston, TX 77044
Chiropractic Carenaturopathic medicine
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(817) 576-8570#8
92GPS
Houston Integrative Psychiatry
VerifiedDr. Sarah Chang, MD·MD, Board-Certified Psychiatrist, Functional Medicine trained
4.8(88)
Houston, TX 77024
holistic psychiatryFunctional Medicine Consultationnutritional counseling
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91.5GPS
Dr. Haque's Center of Integrative Medicine
Dr. Haque·Integrative Medicine specialist
4.8(134)
12727 Featherwood Dr # 104, Houston, TX
integrative medicineAcupuncturenutritional counseling
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(713) 234-1014#10
91GPS
Clear Lake Integrative Medicine
VerifiedDr. Steven Clark, DO·DO, Regenerative Medicine specialist
4.7(108)
Houston, TX 77058
integrative medicineStem Cell Therapyprp
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91GPS
Woodlands Functional Health
VerifiedDr. Lisa Chen, MD·MD, Board-Certified, Functional Medicine Fellowship
4.7(96)
Houston, TX 77380
Functional Medicine Consultationhormone therapy
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90.5GPS
Houston Holistic Doctors
Houston Holistic Doctors Team·Multi-disciplinary holistic team
4.7(106)
Houston, TX 77024 area
Chiropractic Carenaturopathic medicine
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(713) 722-2580#13
90GPS
Houston Acupuncture & Wellness
Dr. Wei Chen, LAc·LAc, NCCAOM Diplomate, 25+ years experience
4.7(92)
Houston, TX 77005
Acupuncture
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90GPS
Katy Functional Medicine
VerifiedDr. Jennifer Lee, MD·MD, Board-Certified, Functional Medicine certified
4.7(94)
Katy, TX 77494
Functional Medicine Consultation
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89.5GPS
Houston Biological Dental
Dr. Patricia White, DDS·DDS, IAOMT certified
4.7(91)
Houston, TX 77005
holistic dentistrynaturopathic medicine
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89.5GPS
Houston Ayurveda Wellness
Dr. Anjali Sharma, BAMS·BAMS, Traditionally trained Ayurvedic physician
4.7(84)
Houston, TX 77005
ayurvedic medicineWestern Herbal Medicine
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89GPS
Memorial Integrative Medicine
VerifiedDr. John Park, DO·DO, Board-Certified, Sports Medicine certified
4.6(89)
Houston, TX 77024
integrative medicineFunctional Medicine ConsultationChiropractic Care
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88.5GPS
Pearland Functional Health
VerifiedDr. Sarah Kim, MD·MD, Board-Certified, Women's Health specialist
4.6(81)
Pearland, TX 77581
Functional Medicine Consultationhormone therapy
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87.5GPS
Houston Wellness Chiropractic
Dr. David Kim, DC·DC, Wellness specialist
4.6(87)
Houston, TX 77019
Chiropractic Carenutritional counseling
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87GPS
Houston Reiki & Wellness
Michael Chen, Reiki Master·Usui Reiki Master
4.6(67)
Houston, TX 77019
energy healing
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87GPS
Houston Homeopathic Center
Dr. Maria Rodriguez, CCH·CCH, Classical homeopath
4.6(76)
Houston, TX 77024
Homeopathy
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