Other than bacterial accumulation and general oral hygiene, gum disease might be a symptom of weak immune system. The poor immune system provides a conducive environment in the liver for bacteria to thrive in. This is because the liver is overworked resulting to ‘heat’ in it hence bacteria formation. The heat in the liver can also result from the spicy food you take, some other risk factors of gum diseases include, pregnancy birth control pills, smoking, alcohol and more medication.  They all cause congested or heated liver.

There are some common symptoms that can help you determine whether you have gum disease, these are; swollen gums that are red, when brushing or flossing your teeth you can notice bleeding, you will also have chronic bad breath, you can also notice that your teeth are loose and the space between the gum and the teeth widens.  There are various kinds of treatment that can reduce or clear the gum disease.  The treatment ranges from preventing the causes of gum infection to the actual treatment of the disease.

Concerning the heated liver, it can be treated in order to stop the survival of bacteria in it that can cause the gum disease.  You can do this by using anti-bacterial mouth wash from herbs. Research has shown that the Chinese herbal antibacterial mouth wash is effective for this.  The mouth wash also prevents the formation of plaque.  In the herb there are some contents that can help in the cooling of the liver.  These ingredients are known as “Chinese Gentian” and “Bitters”.  This also clears the bad breath associated by the gum disease.

 Natural Alternatives in Treating Gum Disease

There are also important natural alternatives which you can use to treat gum disease. These are majorly found in our daily diet they include vitamin C, D. You can also reduce or control gum disease through stress management. Coenzyme Q10 is also useful in preventing the infection. Canberry also controls it. Vitamin C which is commonly known to prevent skin infections is also very effective in controlling the infection of gum disease.  It contains antioxidant that treats connective tissues. This also quickens bone regeneration.

Vitamin C can be found in grape fruit, oranges mango, papaya, strawberry, broccoli and cantaloupe. They can also be taken in supplements. You should avoid chewing vitamin C since the acidity contained in them can lead to erosion of enamel on tooth with time. Vitamin D is believed to contain anti- inflammatory effects. They reduce vulnerability to gum disease. You can find this from sun exposure, since the ultra violet rays enhances synthesis of vitamin D. You should also device a way of managing stress, since it increases plaque accumulation.

Coenzyme Q 10 which is a natural antioxidant made in the body is very effective in treating gum disease. It is needed in repairing gum tissues. It can be found in food and in supplement form. Tea tree has antibiotic properties. Its oil gel does not reduce the plaque but reduces gingivitis and bleeding.  Therefore it’s important for you to use tea tree toothpaste. Canberry controls gum disease by preventing bacteria.  It can be contained in its juice with no added sugar.

Natural tooth brushing by use of bristles from some healing plants contains vitamin C which maintains healthy gums.  You can use sticks from eucalyptus, oak, fir, bay juniper or neem tree.  Honey is also a good microbial.  It contains an enzyme that produces hydrogen peroxide which stops the growth of plaque. It also reduces the amount of acid produced by the bacteria.  You should be careful by the type of honey you use, since some may not be better for your teeth.