Natural Health Options For Bleeding Gums

Do your gums bleed from time to time or everyday?rejuvenate the metabolic function for every cell in
Think a little "pink in the sink" is no big deal? Youthe body. Our bodies need more CoQ10 as we get
might want to think again.older, and especially if we suffer from gum or heart
Did you know that more than 80% of adults haveconditions.
some kind of periodontal disease? You may not have- Acidophilus: this probiotic is a naturally-occurring
any symptoms (99% of people don't) but therebacteria in our intestines and has a similar action to
could still be trouble brewing in your mouth.antibiotics without the side-effects. Taking acidophilus
If you see any pink in the sink when you brush, youwith CoQ10 can help restore gum health and prevent
may want to take steps to improve the health ofbacterial growth between the gums and teeth.
your gums. Gums can bleed for two reasons:- Ipsab: This Edgar Cayce product helps contract the
1. Receding from teeth: if your gums are recedinggums, removes the bacteria and neutralizes the acids
away from your teeth then they are easily irritatedthat erode enamel. Ingredients include salt, soda,
when you brush or floss. The extra space betweenprickly ash bark, and peppermint.
the gum and the teeth also allows bacteria to collect,In addition to using these products, avoid brushing
which causes further irritation and bleeding.with toothbrushes that have stiff bristles, as this can
2. If you there is bacteria between your gum line andfurther inflamed irritated gums. You might also try
your teeth, your gums tend to become inflamed,using a water pick appliance to remove particles of
which causes bleeding.food between the gums and teeth after every meal.
In either case, it is possible to restore your gumFinally, avoid brushing your teeth directly after eating
health with some natural products rather than usinganything acidic, as this tends to wear the enamel off
antibiotics. In fact, some people who have pockets inyour teeth. If you eat or drink something acidic, wait
their gums (between the gums and teeth) measuring30 minutes and then brush. Be patient with these
7 and 8 (a measurement used by dentists) havenatural approaches. It may take up to 3 months to
used these products to reduce those pockets to sizenotice a difference, but at least with a natural
2. Here are some natural approaches that help withapproach you are boosting rather than suppressing
bleeding gums:your body's natural immune response (as antibiotics
- CoQ10 (or Coenzyme Q10): this natural supplementtend to do).
helps rebuild both gum and heart tissue, as well as