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Gum Disease (Periodontal Health) Treatment in Jacksonville
10 holistic practitioners in Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville for Gum Disease (Periodontal Health)
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#1
91GPS
Jacksonville Acupuncture Center
Dr. Ming Chen, LAc·LAc, AP, NCCAOM Diplomate, 20+ years experience
4.8(86)
Jacksonville, FL 32256
Acupuncture
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89.5GPS
Jacksonville Integrative Medicine
VerifiedDr. David Thompson, MD·MD, Board-Certified, Integrative Medicine certified
4.7(94)
Jacksonville, FL 32207
Functional Medicine Consultation
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89GPS
Janet Rucker Classical Homeopathy
Janet Rucker, AP, CCH·AP (Licensed Acupuncture Physician since 2000), CCH (Certified Clinical Homeopath), NCCAOM Diplomate
4.7(58)
Jacksonville/Gainesville area, FL
HomeopathyAcupuncturenaturopathic medicine
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89GPS
Beaches Integrative Health
VerifiedDr. Steven Martin, DO·DO, Board-Certified, Sports Medicine specialist
4.7(87)
Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
integrative medicineFunctional Medicine ConsultationChiropractic Care
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88.5GPS
Jacksonville Wellness Acupuncture
Dr. Sarah Kim, LAc·LAc, NCCAOM Diplomate
4.7(79)
Jacksonville, FL 32207
Acupuncture
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88GPS
Florida Functional Medicine
Florida Functional Medicine Team·Functional medicine specialists
4.6(78)
Jacksonville, FL
Functional Medicine Consultation
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87.5GPS
Jacksonville Holistic Chiropractic
Dr. Robert Miller, DC·DC, Functional Neurology certified
4.6(78)
Jacksonville, FL 32224
Chiropractic Carenaturopathic medicine
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87GPS
Jacksonville Chiropractic Health Center
Dr. Thomas Lee, DC·DC, Sports Medicine certified
4.6(84)
Jacksonville, FL 32256
Chiropractic Care
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