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Gum Disease (Periodontal Health) Treatment in Orlando
14 holistic practitioners in Orlando who can help with Gum Disease (Periodontal Health). Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
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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 Orlando for Gum Disease (Periodontal Health)
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#1
94GPS
Chung's Acupuncture & Herbs
VerifiedSook Chung, AP, LAc, DOM, PhD·AP, LAc, NCCAOM, DOM, PhD
4.9(83)
Orlando, FL
Acupuncturenaturopathic medicine
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(689) 315-0426#2
93.5GPS
Acupuncture of Orlando
VerifiedDr. Zakia Lachgar/Chang, AP, OMD·AP, OMD (Doctor of Oriental Medicine), Master's in Biomedical Science
4.8(96)
4248 W. Town Center Blvd, Suite #2, Orlando, FL 32837
AcupunctureFunctional Medicine Consultation
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(407) 848-1127#3
93GPS
Point Zero Healing
Ruth Diez·NCCAOM-Certified, 30+ years experience
4.9(71)
Orlando, FL
Acupuncturenutritional counseling
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93GPS
Orlando Alternative Health
VerifiedJon Kukor, AP·Board-Certified AP, Myopain Certified, Trained under dry needling pioneers
4.9(87)
Winter Park, FL
Acupuncturemassage
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93GPS
Orlando Functional Health
VerifiedDr. Rebecca Williams, MD·MD, Board-Certified Internal Medicine, Functional Medicine Fellowship
4.8(107)
Orlando, FL 32803
Functional Medicine Consultationhormone therapy
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92.5GPS
The Salt Room Orlando - Acupuncture
VerifiedMelanie Mendoza, AP, DOM·Board-Certified AP, DOM, Dual-Licensed Massage Therapist, 29+ years experience
4.8(112)
Orlando, FL
Acupuncture
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91.5GPS
Yin Acupuncture
Jie Chen, AP·Licensed AP, NCCAOM Board-Certified, Integrative Medicine specialist
4.8(93)
Orlando/Winter Park, FL
AcupunctureFunctional Medicine Consultation
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90.5GPS
Healing Psychiatry Florida
VerifiedDr. Patricia Santos, MD·MD, Board-Certified Psychiatrist
4.7(89)
Orlando, FL 32806
holistic psychiatryFunctional Medicine Consultationnaturopathic medicine
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90GPS
Winter Park Integrative Health
VerifiedDr. Elizabeth Davis, MD·MD, Board-Certified, Women's Health specialist
4.7(91)
Winter Park, FL 32789
integrative medicineFunctional Medicine Consultationhormone therapy
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89.5GPS
Orlando Healing Arts
Jennifer Smith, Reiki Master·Usui Reiki Master, Crystal Therapy certified
4.8(72)
Orlando, FL 32803
energy healingsound therapy
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89.5GPS
Orlando Ayurveda Center
Dr. Rajesh Kumar, BAMS·BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine & Surgery), 25+ years experience
4.7(79)
Orlando, FL 32804
ayurvedic medicineWestern Herbal Medicine
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88.5GPS
Orlando Biological Dentistry
Dr. Michelle Brown, DDS·DDS, IAOMT member
4.6(87)
Orlando, FL 32804
holistic dentistrynaturopathic medicine
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