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Multiple Remedies
Posted by Diamond (Cleveland, England) on 06/24/2011
Hi ya debbie,
Thank you so much for the article, very interesting, I have noted down the name niacin. I received my perio mouth wash today, After waiting for a week to be delivered. Full of organic herbs such as Green tea, Echinacea, olive leaf, Oregano, plus a lot more. thankyou.
Multiple Remedies
Posted by Diamond (Cleveland, England) on 06/23/2011
hi , im reporting back my feedback
Went to the dentist yesterday, I was oil pulling with coconut oil from 21st may, not good, gums were pinker, but gaps no change, plus another tooth was receding, I was also taking coenzyme q 10 30mg 3 x daily, also vitamin c and zinc lozenges. 600mg 1 a day. Brushing with aloe vera tooth paste, 2x daily, and chlorhexidine gluconate mouthwash. Fed up. Went back to health shop, they told me to increase to 6 a day with the coenzyme q 10 30 mg. That seems alot to me, I will increase it to 4 a day, plus still to take vitamin c and zinc lozenges, take 2 a day, I walked out of the health shop with pure vitamin c powder it says 2500mg per serving. I'll just rub a small bit on my gums, plus I got vitamin e-400 I.U. To take internally, and to rub on my gums, thats only 1 a day. ill let u know my feedback, my dentist wants me back 2nd august, I really do not want to go, cause I know whats next to happen, I honestly hope what I am going to take will cure my problems, bye for now.x
Multiple Remedies
Posted by Leyfey (Uk) on 09/20/2015
Hi , I know this post is so very old and I am probably to late to make much of a difference if your gum disease has progressed. I got diagnosed with this horrid disease also and read up about it, Apparently I came across a dentist called Rami Nagel who cured his daughter's dental decay.
Well overall, I learned that a diet that is rich in grains that has not been prepared the correct way can lead to huge dental probs. Since I started eating more wholegrain stuff and became vegetarian that was the start of all my health issues. Apparenetly these grains are covered in physic acid natures way of protecting the grain and the body can utilise it, intact it binds to calcium and zinc and other minerals important for bone and removes it froth body as it passes through the system unassimilated. It has to be removed through sprouting soaking or souring. Google it up online, there are lots of sources.
Vit d also imperative and a good homemade remineralising toothpaste, flossing and I think mostly change diet, avoid sugar like plague. This is day 3 for me with no sugar, wow its hard, I did buy some xylitol for when I fancied a hot chocolate to take that craving for sweets away. Even too much fruit is bad, for teeth, that has decay or other issues. I hope even though it is years after your post, you or someone else finds this little bit of info helpful. Sorry I have not given lots of details.
Vitamin C, Zinc Lozenges
Posted by Diamond (Cleveland, England) on 06/07/2011
hi debbie,
i got a bottle of vitamin c and zinc lozenges 600 mg, I take one every morning. Before breakfast been taking these for over 2 weeks now. Also I managed to get hydrogen peroxide 3%. Which I have started today. Swilling round my mouth. thanks.
General Feedback
Posted by Diamond (Cleveland, England) on 06/04/2011
Thanks jennifer,
The company hasnt got back to me yet, I just hope they get my email on time, before they send the 35% peroxide. If its to late ill have to order the 3%, I cant believe ive done that, im back at the dentist approx 4 to 5 weeks, which gives me at least a month use of peroxide. I have wrote down the amount I have to take. thank you, bye for now.
General Feedback
Posted by Debbie (Melbourne, Australia) on 06/04/2011
Hi Diamond, please note also that gingivitis can also be a symptom of a vitamin c deficiency. Taking vitamin c supplements will also be beneficial for your gums.
Vitamin C, Zinc Lozenges
Posted by Diamond (Cleveland, England) on 06/04/2011
hi debbie,
I went to my local health shop two weeks ago, and got vitamin c and zinc lozenges, 600mg I take 1 in the morning. thank you.
Hydrogen Peroxide
Posted by Diamond (Cleveland, England) on 06/03/2011
hi ya, i ordered of the internet last night, food grade hydrogen peroxide h202 35% in a 250ml bottle. I dont think there is a dropper with it, ill have to go to local chemist for one. How do I use this as a Mouth Wash? Is it one drop in a large glass of water? Then swilling for a minute. please advise thank you.
Hydrogen Peroxide
Posted by Sunnyapril From Santa Fe (Santa Fe, Nm) on 12/07/2012
The correct way to mix 35% food grade HP is to mix 11 oz. of distilled water and 1 oz. of fghp in a jar with a lid and then you can transfer small amounts of it to a smaller bottle for use. You don't need a dropper for this. I actually pour a small amount of the watered down hp onto my toothbrush, and then brush. I add a little toothpaste on the top of it too. And I brush my tongue too. My mouth feels wonderful afterwards. WARNING: be very careful when pouring the food grade hp into the first bottle. If it gets on your fingers, it will burn, so if this happens, run cold water on the burns.
General Feedback
Posted by Diamond (Cleveland, England) on 06/03/2011
ah dear, I think I have only ordered the the wrong strenght, in hydrogen peroxide ive ordered 35% instead of 3%, I have emailed the company to see if it has been released, I did explain what it was for, to treat ginivitus, hope they can sort this out, wah a mess, my gums are really sore at the minute, im gonna leave oil pulling for a few days, when I look at my gums now, they do look pinkish, but my gums look like they are receeding more, one tooth at the front of my my mouth wasnt receding but it is now, my heads in bits.x
General Feedback
Posted by Jennifer (Sunrise, Fl) on 06/03/2011
Hi Diamond, Yes, only use the 3%. Hydrogen peroxide can be tough on your enamel. Never use it straight because it's too strong - I fill 1/4 of the glass with hydrogen peroxide and 3/4 with water, but you can experiment to find a level that works for you. As an added bonus it will whiten your teeth (and so will the oil pulling). You can skip the sea salt, to be honest I don't think it's the most effective part of the routine for me, but for some people it really helps. Stick with the routine for at least a month to see results. Good luck!
Coconut Oil, Oregano Oil, Hydrogen Peroxide
Posted by Diamond (Cleveland, England) on 06/01/2011
hi jennifer,
Thanks for getting back to me, I will continue the coconut oil awhile longer, I probably aint given it enough time, it has only been 12 days and counting. But like us all, we do worry. I have got some extra virgin olive oil at home, i'll get some wild of oregano oil, putting one drop on my toothbrush mixed with olive oil, also I will purchase a bottle of hydrogen peroxide and pepermint oil.
As for the sea salt, I think i'll give that a miss as I have never had palpitations before. I'll stick to table salt for now, only for swishing before I go to bed. Thank you so much. and thanks to everyone else whom have got back to me quickly with great feedbacks. bye for now.
Coconut Oil, Oregano Oil, Hydrogen Peroxide
Posted by Sugarbranch (Sugar Grove, Pa) on 05/21/2012
I do not use table salt or sea salt. To the best of my knowledge, Himalayan Pink Salt is the healthiest salt on the earth. If I am wrong, please correct me... If I am not, do more homework on the subject of salt.
Coconut Oil, Oregano Oil, Hydrogen Peroxide
Posted by Swhit (Los Angeles, Ca) on 06/07/2012
Table salt contains chemicals which are bad for you. Sea Salt is better but pure Himalayan salt is the best it is a host of trace minerals as well as the much needed Iodine. You should never use toothpaste either, look up what is in it and freak. Baking Soda is the best toothpaste.
Coconut Oil, Oregano Oil, Hydrogen Peroxide
Posted by Chris (Uk) on 07/14/2016
What about pink Himalayan salt.... lots of trace minerals.
Oil Pulling
Posted by Diamond (Cleveland, England) on 05/31/2011
hi ya jennifer,
Thank you for your feedback, that all sounds very good, with really positive results, could you tell me what sesame oil you are using, I used sea salt from a health shop, but felt terrible after 2 days, I diluted a teaspoon in a cup of water, then swilled round my mouth at night, then I spat it out. I had really bad palpitations, that really scared me, didnt use again ended up in my bin, I will get some oregano oil this week, and hydrogen peroxide, ill check the health shops to see if they ave it. Thank you
Oil Pulling
Posted by Jennifer (Sunrise, Fl) on 06/01/2011
Hi Diamond,
EarthClinic won't let me post the name of the particular brand, but I use a generic brand from a very famous natural foods grocery store in the US. It's an untoasted, organic, expeller pressed sesame oil that is unrefined (I have heard though that it's better to oil pull with refined than unrefined oil). You can also try experimenting with other oils if you find that one is not agreeable with you - go to the oil pulling page on this website and see what other people have tried, the options are endless! Sesame oil has been the traditional oil used in Ayurveda, but some people have had success with using coconut, olive, avocado, and other oils. If the sea salt gives you palpitations, it's probably best not to use it. Here in the US, hydrogen peroxide can be found at almost any major drugstore in the first aid section and a bottle costs under $1. Make sure you dilute the HP, because it can be tough on your enamel (but as a great side effect, hydrogen peroxide is a great teeth whitener! ). Give the oregano oil a try too, I had great results after incorporating it into my routine. Be patient and give yourself at least a month to see results. I wish you luck and good health :)
Oil Pulling
Posted by Annie (Seattle, WA) on 07/03/2021
I too developed heart palpitations after swishing with salt water. Helped my mouth tremendously but had to stop due to heart palps. Someone suggested to me that it creates an imbalance of something else (potassium maybe? Can't recall now) but it makes sense!
Oil Pulling
Posted by Diamond (Cleveland, England) on 05/28/2011
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hi ya,
ive been oil pulling now for 1 week, to treat gintivitus, my friend asked me how I was doing. I showed her my gums, she then said they look light pink now, but no change with the gaps from my gum to my teeth, I think the pure coconut oil must be doing something, as it is working on my gums, my gums have been really sore the past 2 days only were the gum has come away from my teeth, and really sore when I swallow, been swishing with salt and water, to settle this, I will continue to do oil pulling, just hope its good news at the end, bye for now.
Oil Pulling
Posted by Swmich (Schoolcraft, Michigan) on 05/29/2011
Where did the term "oil pulling" come from. What do they mean by "pulling"?
Oil Pulling
Posted by Jennifer (Sunrise, Fl) on 06/01/2011
Swmich, it is called oil "pulling" because theoretically, you are "pulling" toxins from your saliva (and your body) by swishing the oil around in your mouth. These 'toxins' are supposedly expelled with the oil when you spit the oil out. I don't know if I really believe that. What seems more logical to me is that oil saponifies when agitated and acts as a good cleansing agent, attaching to plaque, bacteria and food debris on your teeth and gums more easily than with standard toothpaste. Scientific studies have shown a reduction of strep bacteria in the mouth after oil pulling - whether this is due to the "pulling" or the antibacterial nature of the sesame oil, who knows... but oil pulling does seem to work! Hope this answers your question.
Oil Pulling
Posted by Aho (Plantation, Fl) on 08/25/2011
I could not find a good place to buy seseam oil so I use olive instead. I tried to find it Publix for seseam or sunflower but I could not find it, any good place do you recommond for it?
Thx
Oil Pulling
Posted by Gaylebsteve (West Columbia, Sc) on 02/21/2012
For the gingivitis, there are several products you can use daily.
Peroxide, diluted bleach (the dentist uses this on root canals), Listerine and brush your teeth with Organic Edible Diatomaceous Earth (I could only get this from the internet).
These products allowed me to keep my own teeth.
Oil Pulling
Posted by Lee (Adelaide, Saustralia) on 02/22/2012
I found that oil pulling made my gums worse after just a few days. What worked for me is using a silica toothpaste and flossing. Flossing is very important and can't be neglected. I am sure you will notice a big difference after just a week of flossing every night.
Salt
Posted by Francisca (Michelbach-le-bas, Alsace, France) on 05/15/2011
Weleda has a toothpaste with sea salt but there are others. When I started using it I never had a coated tongue again. My teeth are not whiter though which is a pity. As I drink a lot of tea they get very brown.
Salt
Posted by Cindy (Cochrane, Wi) on 05/15/2011
to mysticgardener: would you please share where you found online information about dentist and using salt. Thank you
Oil Pulling
Posted by Tory Mcdonald (Goderich, Ontario) on 04/29/2011
what type of oil were you using? I noticed on your improvement chart the following results:
5 mm. Pockets: went from 9 to 4
4 mm. Pockets: went from 6 to 7
Do you mean 5 went from 9-4
4 went from 6-7?
Thanks for info I'm trying oil pulling I have some major pockets and severe bone loss. Will this help rebuild bone?
Oil Pulling
Posted by Sally (Illinois) on 12/03/2015
I think she is counting how many (9) 5mm pockets she originally had-- and now only has (4) 5mm pockets. And she no longer has any 7mm or 6mm pockets.
(But I don't understand why (6 pockets) that were 4mm would have increased to 7 pockets if the other gum areas were improving.)
Vitamin C
Posted by Francisca (Michelbach-le-bas, Alsace, France) on 12/01/2010
Hi Tom, thanks for your advice but unfortunately the book you talk about seems to be awfully expensive. I will keep trying to find it still I wanted to say that after wearing braces for many months my gums were a lot better (I am 53) still, recently all of a sudden they started receding and getting inflamed. At the time I was using a natural tooth paste with salt and no fluoride but it did coincide with the finishing of the vitamin C I was taking (3 or 4g). When the pills finished I changed to Acerola which I think only contains 170mg of Vitamin C. Could that have been the reason I had problems?
Vitamin C
Posted by Patricia (Kingston Ontario, Canada) on 05/11/2011
I downloaded the book free online after a bit of a search after reading here.
Hydrogen Peroxide
Posted by M (Ny) on 11/18/2010
Nay! I use the 1/2 peroxide 1/2 water solution (brush then rinse well)on a daily basis for halitosis which has worked WONDERS!! However, it's done absolutely nothing for my swollen bleeding gums right behind my 2 front teeth. I've been using this solution for about a year. Going to try baking soda from now on and will post my results!
Water Pik, Grapefruit Seed Extract, Hydrogen Peroxide
Posted by Janet (Alexandria, La, United States) on 10/21/2010
To eliminate bleeding gums and gingivitis quickly, buy a waterpik with a reservoir tank (about $60). Fill up the reservoir with warm tap, and add approximately 6 drops of GSE (Grapefruit Seed Extract), along with an ounce of hydrogen peroxide. Use the waterpik according to package directions.
Water Pik, Grapefruit Seed Extract, Hydrogen Peroxide
Posted by Kate (Zionsville,indiana, Indianapolis) on 03/01/2012
Bioflavanoids and polyphenols make strong and healthy gum. I have been drinking cocoa and green tea for about 4 months and my gum became very stong and pink.
Shake With Brewer's Yeast and Lecithin
Posted by Jana (Wa) on 06/20/2010
Several years ago I had a tooth replaced and started to notice a darkening area in the gum line above that tooth. A friend introduced me to a book on natural remedies. A recipe for a shake that included, among other things, brewers yeast and lecithin worked wonders. Within two weeks the darkness was completely gone and my gums have remained very healthy.
I am trying to locate that recipe but don't know the name of the book or the author. The recipe was called something like "Nora's shake" or something similar.
Does anyone remember reading this book or seeing this recipe? If so, I would be very grateful for that information. Thank you.
Coconut Oil
Posted by Teri In T Town (Tacoma, Wa, Usa) on 08/04/2011
Freda, look up oil pulling in other sections of this site to understand how to use the coconut oil for gum disease.
Hydrogen Peroxide
Posted by Megan (New York) on 01/31/2014
Would you recommend using this every day as a preventative to gym disease? I have just noticed a build up of plaque/tartar on one tooth in particular and some strange gum lines that look like the beginning of recession and am working on affording a dentist appointment but am wondering if hydrogen peroxide might be an okay preventative in the meantime...
Hydrogen Peroxide
Posted by Janet (Usa) on 01/31/2014
I always use hydrogen peroxide (I prefer food-grade hydrogen peroxide) as my mouthwash. Had a PhD I worked with tell me that it solved his gum problems and he avoided surgery by doing so. I was impressed and started using it myself years ago.
Witch Hazel, Oregano Oil
Posted by Dannie (Toronto, On, Canada) on 07/09/2009
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I have mildly precautious gums, meaning I haven't been to the dentist in some time, and they do bleed when I brush my teeth, however I did find one thing that does clean your gums from the inside out by accident. First clean your feet with Witch Hazel using gauze, and at the corner of the gauze, put on 1 or a few drops of oregano oil, and within 15 seconds noticeable the first time, you will instantly notice the back of your gums being cleaned from the inside out - I've also heard that this cleans your blood system within 20 seconds, I definately felt circulation moving, and in the next day or two had some bruises, which is a definate sign of parasites being killed in your blood!
