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Gum Disease (Periodontal Health) Treatment in Louisville
7 holistic practitioners in Louisville who can help with Gum Disease (Periodontal Health). Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
7 Practitioners
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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 Louisville for Gum Disease (Periodontal Health)
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#1
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Dr. John R. Baird
VerifiedDr. John R. Baird·MD
4.8(127)
9204 Taylorsville Rd, Suite 206, Louisville, KY 40299
Functional Medicine Consultation
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(502) 785-7480#2
80GPS
Christa Gant
Christa Gant·FNP-C
4.7(85)
10823 Bluegrass Parkway, Louisville, KY 40299
Functional Medicine Consultation
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(502) 555-0198#3
80GPS
Sarah Teeple
Sarah Teeple·NC, AADP
4.9(142)
Louisville, KY
Ayurvedic Medicine
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(502) 555-0187#4
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Shelby Van Cleve
Shelby Van Cleve·MAOM, LAc, FABORM
5.0(98)
1313 Lyndon Ln, #214, Louisville, KY 40222
Acupuncture
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(502) 882-0545#5
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Dr. Carl Paige
VerifiedDr. Carl Paige·MD
4.7(94)
13111 Eastpoint Park Blvd, Louisville, KY 40223
Functional Medicine Consultation
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(502) 443-9962