Chinese Herbal and Acupuncture Treatment Protocols for Gum Diseases - Formulas, Protocols, TCM Diagnoses

Gum Diseases - Basics

Gum disease is an infection caused by the buildup of plaque, a film-like substance made of bacteria, saliva and acid. When plaque hardens, called tartar, the gums can become inflamed--causing gingivitis. A mild form of gum disease, gingivitis causes redness, tenderness and swelling in the gums. If left untreated, gingivitis can advance to periodontitis, which causes the gums to recede from the teeth and form infected pockets. Enzymes begin to fight off the infected pockets and, consequently, begin to break down the tissue and bone that hold the teeth. This can lead to tooth loss, if untreated.
Below you will find alternative and natural treatment options including those from a Chinese Medicine perspective for gum diseases.

Gum Diseases - Questions

Need treatment options for gum diseases and not finding the information you need?

Using our forums our staff and our community may offer guidance with regards to the treatment of gum diseases.

Acupuncture Blog Posts

• Do Men and Women Respond Differently To Acupuncture? And What Does It Mean?
• Acupuncture with Metformin for Diabetes and Obesity Better Than Metformin Alone (Study)
• Meta-Analysis Finds Acupuncture Effective for Sleep Apnea
• Individualized Acupuncture Found Beneficial for Gulf War Illness (Study)
• Needling Multiple Acupuncture Points – Brain Activation More Than The Sum

Herbal Medicine Blog Posts

• Commonly Used Chinese Herbal Medicine for Lupus – Lab Analysis
• Understanding How Chai Hu Shu Gan Wan Help With Depression in Epilepsy Patients (Study)
• Three Widely Used Formulas for Cardiac Fibrosis Compared (Study)
• Popular Chinese Herbal Formula Found To Aid Chronic Liver Disease
• Study Explores Beneficial Effects of Popular Chinese Herbal Formula on Diabetic Retinopathy