Learn how to reverse periodontal disease naturally with just 3 steps to heal completely, safely and effectively! Also try my simple and natural recipes for homemade toothpaste and homemade mouthwash.
Written by: Mr. Crumbs
My current smile cost a fortune! It cost my parents not only several thousand dollars back in high school, but it cost me many years of pain and suffering. To summarize my first three years of high school:
- Overbite? Check.
- Headgear? Check.
- Headgear fails and remove teeth to correct overbite? Check.
- Braces? Check.
- Rubber bands? Check.
- Retainer? Check.
- Dog eats retainer? Check.
I hated the dentist, the hygienist, and the orthodontist.
Dental phobia was an understatement… so much so that once my braces were removed, it took me 12 years before I’d ever go back to see anyone who looked inside mouths for a living.
To make matters worse, my lifestyle wasn’t exactly “healthy” during those college years. Hot pockets in the dorm (but definitely not Tiffany’s homemade hot pockets), greasy pizza from my favorite local spot (yet again, not our homemade pizza) and fountain cokes were a staple in my diet. Oh yeah, and I was a smoker.
So where does gum disease fit in?
- After 12 years of not seeing the dentist, I developed pain in one of my rear molars. Trying to avoid the dentist at all costs, I took matters into my own hands.
- I brushed… and brushed… and even tried toothpaste designed for sensitive teeth. Guess what happened?
- Nothing. The pain persisted. Clearly, my degree in economics didn’t offer me much in terms of dental care.
The results after my first trip to the dentist were not shocking, but definitely embarrassing. He found a total of eight cavities and “moderate” tartar buildup. But I expected that.
What I didn’t expect to hear was that I had gum disease (also known as periodontal disease). At 26 years old, the dentist measured pockets in my gums ranging from 4-6mm in depth. It didn’t take a dental degree to know this wasn’t good.
What is Periodontal Disease? And How Does it Happen?
According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research:
Our mouths are full of bacteria, which (along with mucus) and can form plaque on your teeth. If the plaque isn’t removed by brushing/flossing regularly, this plaque can turn into “tartar” and harden on your teeth. If you don’t see the dentist regularly, or brush regularly, this tartar can cause your gums to become inflamed, turning into “gingivitis” (mild gum disease).
It gets worse….
If gingivitis isn’t treated, it turns into periodontitis (gum disease), where the gums pull away from the teeth and form “pockets” below the gum line. Ultimately, if not treated, your bone and tissue break down and you could lose your teeth. (source)
Gum disease is classified into different stages – depending on how deep these pockets are around your teeth.
- My condition was somewhere between “warning” and “act now.”
- Unlike the spider bite post, I’ll spare you the ugly picture here, but if you research, you can see examples of the stages of gum disease. You would find me somewhere between mild and moderate. Fortunately, there was no bone loss and it was likely I’d keep my teeth. Whew!
- As it turns out, poor diet and smoking can be a major cause of gum disease, and both of these were a big part of my life for several years. Diabetes, stress, and illness, among other things, can cause gum disease as well.
The dentist, made it clear that healing gum disease wasn’t an option, that it can only be managed.
Which admittedly, I kinda freaked out right then.
How to Reverse Periodontal Disease Naturally (In 3 Steps)
Step 1. Now, I know you want to hear about how to cure gum disease without a dentist, but when you have periodontal disease, the dentist is the first step.
- I was scheduled me for a “scaling and root planing” procedure (a periodontitis treatment). For the non-dental guru’s, this is when they scrape all the tartar and plaque off of your teeth. And not just the parts you can see.
- They scrape from underneath your gum-line and smooth out the root surface. This is to help your gum tighten back up and re-attach to your teeth. It’s painful, and most offices will only work portions of the mouth at a time since the entire area has to be numbed.
- Unfortunately, there’s no way around this procedure. A standard toothbrush cannot get underneath the gum line and only a dental professional has the tools and knowledge necessary to properly do this procedure.
Step 2. I committed to flossing at least once a day, but usually twice.
Step 3. I committed to brushing twice a day. My wife bought me a great toothbrush similar to this one.
- Notes: Now, I know these last two steps are so simple, and we’re taught to do both from a very young age. Yet we often ignore them because we’re lazy or busy or tired… and don’t think twice because there aren’t any immediate consequences.
- As a precaution, I also stopped using store-bought mouthwash. I had heard conflicting reports about it killing the good bacteria, along with the bad, making it a possible cause for hygiene problems. Most mouthwashes also have fluoride, and we’ve eliminated that from our home as well.
My Results for How to Reverse Periodontal Disease Naturally
- One year later, after the dental visit and recommitting to brushing and flossing twice daily, my gums were healing and pocket depths had been reduced from 4-6mm to only 2-4mm.
- Two years later, pocket depth was in the 1-4mm range with fewer 4mm’s than before. We had also switched to this clay-based toothpaste that didn’t have fluoride, and eventually started making our own homemade toothpaste. It was definitely taking time, but we were making progress!
- Three years after that first initial deep cleaning visit, the hygienist measured my pockets and they were ALL in the 1-3mm range.
According to the dental professionals, this is considered a complete gum disease reversal. The dentist was shocked.
What you eat and the lifestyle you live DOES affect your health.
- Eat good food.
- Brush and floss your teeth.
- Don’t avoid the dentist for 12 years.
If you have dental phobia, don’t be like me and avoid them until you’re in physical pain. Finally, realize that while it takes time and good habits to help reverse this disease, it is possible to cure gum disease on your own! Don’t give up!
FAQs for Reversing Gum Disease
Can you get rid of periodontal disease on your own?
I visited my dentist for periodontitis treatment initially, and then I flossed and brushed with homemade natural toothpaste twice daily for a complete gum disease reversal.
Can periodontal pockets shrink?
Yes! Mine were reduced to a 1-4mm range, which was considered a complete gum disease reversal. Just follow the 3 steps in this post!
What is the best home remedy for periodontal disease?
After my initial periodontitis treatment with the dentist, I simply flossed and brushed twice daily. I use this awesome homemade natural toothpaste!
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I was just diagnosed with periodontal disease – pockets that measured at 5. I had a gross debridement a couple of weeks ago and go in to have one half of my mouth done with scaling and root planing, at which time they will measure all the pockets. I’m hoping and praying that nothing is over 5. While I found this news devastating, I know it’s my own fault – as the biggest reason I’ve not been to the dentist is my dental phobia – although my husband was unemployed and then a student, so that played into it somewhat….but likely a more convenient excuse! I’m trying really hard to find a silver lining in all of this and trying to find what God is trying to teach me…..I’m thankful that we have insurance and actually thankful for tooth ache that got me in the dentist chair, even though it means a root canal. Really hoping I can find some natural and holistic ways that will help my gums heal and return to health, as I know I’ve had some bone loss at this point, although I think it’s minimal. I’m sure I’ll learn more at my next appointment. Any words of wisdom or helpful suggestions are greatly appreciated…..as I’m kind of freaking out, even though I’m doing my best not to!
Did your husband get all of his cavities filled? I have gum recession in one tooth with cavities in that tooth (in the area now exposes). I would like to heal the gym, but I’m thinking perhaps
I should fill the cavity first. I’ve heard mixed thoughts on filling small cavities and I’ve also heard mixed thoughts on being able to heal cavities.
Also, it sounds like the healing was mostly from brushing and flossing and regular checkups, nit so much the clay. Let me know. Thanks!
Hi Annie – I believe he did have his cavities filled. The immediate correction is the scaling and planing. But the long term healing is a combination of brushing, flossing AND the clay – because we don’t use traditional toothpaste anymore. Typically when a patient has had gum disease, dentists can see it in the quality of their mouth. However, the hygienist who saw my husband 6 months later AND our new hygenist/dentist since moving to Georgia haven’t said a word. None could tell that he had gum disease and when he mentions it as part of his dental history, they office can barely believe him because his mouth is so healthy. While brushing and flossing is part of the reason, I’m 100% confident that his check-ups would not be so positive if we hadn’t been using the clay.
I been diagnosed with periodontal disease and have had several scalings and root planing procedures done. I also needed laser therapy for one section of my gums. I am looking into not using flouride anymore and a healthy diet, but I been hearing clay based toothpastes contain lead. Have you considered homemade toothpaste? I been looking into it and have also done oil pulling with coconut oil.
We actually make our own with clay Rosa!
https://dontwastethecrumbs.com/2014/03/homemade-toothpaste-thats-just-like-earthpaste/
Just in the middle of finding out all about my agressive gum disease. Devestated. Love my teeth and they are in great shape. Gums and bone are not. My gum disease is a side effect of my hormone disorder pcos. Probably the only side effect I didn’t know about. They are recommending ‘bovine’ implants’ so I’m trying the natural route before I commit to anything. But those of you with hormone problems. Keep an eye on your gums! !
Yikes! I haven’t been to the dentist since the fall of 2008!
My gums have always bled when I brushed. Always (at least a little)! I use to go the dentist/orthodontist often (I had braces for 4 years). I think I might have been scared to go to the dentist. I thought fluoride was good for your teeth? My dentist always gave fluoride treatment to kids every visit and once a year as adults.
I have had insurance for 2 years but keep putting it off. I guess it is time to face the music. Plus my 1.5 year old needs to go for his first appointment. Boo! 🙁
Thanks for the information! I haven’t jumped on the essential oil bandwagon, but I might need to. They are sooo expensive!
I was recently diagnosed with periodontal disease. Many pockets 4-6 mm. Unlike your story I try to take good care of my teeth. I have a good toothbrush which I use at least twice daily. I floss daily as well. I have my first scaling and root planing scheduled for a few weeks from now but I also wanted to look into more natural ways as I believe our bodies were designed to heal and correct themselves. I will be coming back to your tips, including the homemade toothpaste, etc.
peace – steve
So did your husband have the scaling done and then the home remedies to follow up or did he do them in place of the scaling?
My mother hasn’t seen a dentist since before I was born (and that was in the sixties!). She still has most of her teeth, so I didn’t think that going to the dentist was a big deal. I thought I could skip the dentist to save money, since when I started working in the recession of the early 90s, I had to take whatever job I could find, and I took low paying jobs for many years. Now in my 40s, I have a lot of work to do to heal my teeth and gums. I’ve heard of procedures like LANAP protocol, which can laser away the dead gum tissue and aggravate the gums and bone to re-grow themselves, but it is very expensive. I’ve hears about “smart bomb” mouthwash (the kind that kills off the bad bacteria for up to 4 days at a time, and so can really retard the growth of s. mutans) that is being developed, but as far as I know has not been approved yet for sale to people who need it urgently. I hope it will be approved soon. I will be first in line to buy some.
Have you tried clay before Vicki? It’s really done wonders for our family!!
Gun disease is gingivitis, an inflammation in the tissue. Periodontal disease is not gum disease, it is inflammation and break down of the bone that support the teeth. Gum disease is reversible, periodontal disease is not, once that bone is lost it will not reform. They are not interchangeable.
Great article thanks.
I’m all for natural paths to healing.
I currently use a waterpik and floss daily.
I use Clover essential oil as a rinse as well.
Which essential oils do you guys use?
That conversation of deep pockets is starting at my dentist…
Thanks,
Hi BB! We use Young Living essential oils: https://dontwastethecrumbs.com/essential-oils/
Is Tom’s of Maine fluoride free natural toothpaste good to. I could not find earthpaste at my Wal-Mart. So I got Tom’s fluoride free natural and there mouth wash to instead. I want to start using all the neutral Stuff but not have to make it at home.
I haven’t tried that Rick, but fluoride-free is always our preferred toothpaste. 🙂
Do you use any mouthwash? I had been using Listerine but I don’t like the list of ingredients!
Yes! Here’s our homemade recipe: https://dontwastethecrumbs.com/2015/01/diy-homemade-mouthwash/
(We don’t like the ingredients on commercial versions either 😉 )
Hi,
I recently was diagnosed with gum disease too. I was in the 3-5 range. My dentist did the scaling and then used a laser to kind of cauterize the gums back I am no going every 4 months and they are getting better but it’s costly. My problem is I don’t floss. I have very tight teeth and I have to “saw” back and forth then it slips through and shoots down and cuts my gums. I hate it.
I read this article hoping there is some alternative to flossing but I will suck it up and start doing it.
The oil pulling and other tricks sound promising too, and I will be making your toothpaste too.
Thanks all!
Hi Laura! Maybe a wax-floss can help with the sawing motion? I know what you mean, but in all the research I’ve heard, there isn’t a way around it. 🙁 Just take your time – there’s no rush. And I think the more often you floss, the easier it gets. Hang in there!!
My teeth are tight too. I use Glide ProHealth Deep Clean Floss. It slips right in. Regular floss gets stuck and breaks and is painful to use.
Thanks for the tip!!
I’d try investing in a Waterpik. I have tightly spaced teeth and a permanent retainer in my bottom teeth as a result of having so much orthodontic work done as a kid, and I found it works great, especially around the metal works. I have a nice model that comes with different tips, so I can switch them out to something more concentrated for the tighter teeth in the back.
I have the same issue with my teeth being so very close together. The only floss that works for me is Oral-B’s Floss Tape. It is flat and fits right down between my teeth fairly easily 🙂
It really isn’t disturbing that they can’t tell u over the phone how much your cleaning would be an it wasn’t a waste of money for the exam and X-rays because without the X-rays no dentist in the world could tell u what type of cleaning is needed or how much it would cost. It’s like getting an estimate to paint ur house but not telling them the size of ur house.
And it’s not “healing” gum disease that the article talks about its actually called maintaining it the regular brushing and actually flossing is called maintaining it which is a lot easier to do since u didn’t have bone loss, with bone loss to maintain u need to see the dentist every 3-4 months because no matter how much u brush and floss bacteria gets into the pockets of the bone loss ur numbers will still get better maybe go from 4-5 to 2-3 and u still can’t get to the areas of bone loss the numbers are better because the gums are tight and healthy but u can’t grow back the lost bone.
This article is very misleading to the non educated about dental care because the exa,pale was easy just actually brush and floss like ur supposed to and yes u will get the same results with this situation, but doing what the person did here will not work with more extensive gum disease. And yes once u have gum disease u always have it but u maintain it. Maintaining can not always be done by yourself that’s if u are lucky and catch it soon enough otherwise you need the help of a trained hygienist to maintain it.
Actually Jaime, you are misspoken – his gum disease WAS healed. Our dentist at the time made this claim, and his new dentist (since we’ve moved across the country) couldn’t find any sign that he had gum disease, therefore it truly was healed. You mention bone loss, but that’s not necessarily the same thing as gum disease and we personally have no experience with bone loss (and don’t claim to).
I respect different opinions, but I would suggest verifying your sources before claiming my article is false and misleading when in fact it is true and a testimony to our own dental health.
I apologize and yes was mistaken his basic gingivitis can be corrected it’s just using the term healed then reading the comments from people grasping at ways to heal their type 2-4 perio was heart breaking for a dental professional. I tell patients all the time u can’t go back only forwards and maintain things but with the pockets and symptoms that were in some of the comments will not go away without seeing a hygienist preferably in a periodontal office.
I didn’t mean false just misleading to the noneducated about dental care. I really didn’t mean to offend you just frustrated with the wording and comments from other readers. Periodontal disease is a silent killer also and has been proven to cause heart disease and stroke, it’s just sad to read the comments of people losing their teeth and hoping to heal it, once you have bone loss and periodontal disease you always have it just like heart disease it’s just maintained. And yes there is a difference between gum disease and perio disease but it’s a fine line and can progress quickly and aggressively.
Again I’m sorry I seemed accusing that really wasn’t my intention.
Your article did mention there was no way around not having the “scaling” procedure done which was great and positive about brushing and flossingReally I guess I was most bothered by the other readers comments
Try different flosses, listerine has one that is awesome and can get between the tightest contacts of teeth.
I agree wholeheartedly with your 3 points, but would like to add a few more to consider. I was diagnosed with periodontal disease a few years ago. My gums bled when I brushed, I would get lumps of pus and infection (sorry to be so gross!), and my bottom front teeth were actually loose! I am a mother of 5 kids, 2 of whom were having health issues at the time, so of course, I didn’t have time or money to go to the dentist! Finally though, I decided that if I didn’t go, my teeth were going to fall out. They had gotten so loose that I was afraid to bite into anything. When the dentist checked me, several of my bottom front teeth were at 10 mm and there was a significant amount of bone loss. When I went for a second opinion, same findings. Well, to make a very long story short, I never had any “professional” treatment (apart from the initial scraping talked about above), and I still have my teeth–which are no longer loose! My gums do not bleed anymore, and there is no sign of infection. I would love to be able to say that the dentist has told me that the depth of the pockets have improved, but I have not wanted to spend the money to get a check-up. HOWEVER, I used to use the tiny little brushes that go under the gumline, myself, at home, but I can no longer get them down below the gumline! I cannot say any one thing that made the difference and healed my gums, because when I knew I was looking ahead to periodontal surgery and losing teeth, possible implants, etc., I GOT FREAKED OUT!! I am the biggest 49-year-old baby on the planet. I decided to research natural ways to cure gum disease, and I tried EVERY SINGLE REMEDY I COULD FIND. Here are a few things that will hopefully help someone like Christie……
1. Sleep is important! Your body heals itself when you sleep, so don’t deprive it of that time.
2. Stress effects your immune system, and you want your immune system to be at it’s best. Try to combat the stresses in your life and learn how to manage them. ( Easier said than done, but at least good to know that it is a factor.)
3. Try to limit sugar. It feeds the infection.
4. Take a multivitamin, and try to eat right. What goes into your body has a huge effect on how it functions. A good multivitamin , extra vitamin C, and L-lysine (good for gum tissue) are good additions to your diet.
5. Find a natural toothpaste, like Earthpaste, Tom’s, or Melaleuca’s Tooth Polish (That is what I use and I LOVE it!).
6. Try oil pulling. I used to do that while in the shower, so that I had to resist the compulsion to spit it out before it did any good! I also added a few drops of Melaleuca oil (Tee Tree oil) to the oil so that I was getting the anti-bacterial benefits of that, also.
7. I also used the tiny interdental brushes to get down in below the gumline morning and night. Before each time under the gumline, I dipped the brush in hydrogen peroxide. When I inserted it into the pocket, I jiggled it around gently to make sure I reached all areas.
8. Garlic is a natural antibiotic. Try cooking with it as much as possible, but also consider mincing a clove and letting it sit along your gumline during the day. (Though you may not have any friends left by the end of the day!) Some people actually will chew on a clove of garlic to fight off the flu. Don’t overdo it, though. Garlic is also a natural emetic. It will make some people vomit if they have too much. The dentist actually prescribed an antibiotic for me ( I think it was flagyl) that helped get things going in the right direction since the infection was so rampant. I HATE taking antibiotics and would much rather treat things naturally, but this warranted the big guns since the infection had already been there so long.
9. PRAY!! I begged God to let me keep my teeth, and to heal my gums! It seems like such a small thing in the overall scheme of life, but it was a BIG DEAL to me! My prayers were earnest, pleading, have mercy on me prayers. I no longer take teeth for granted. 🙂
Well, I hope this helps someone else to heal their gum disease. I hope the Crumbs family doesn’t think I hijacked their original post! I just know it was very encouraging to me when I read success stories as I did my research. If anyone has any questions about anything I said, feel free to send me a text or give me a call at ####, I would be glad to talk to you!
Thank you SO MUCH for sharing your story with us Cathy! You have by no means hijacked this post, rather I’m thankful that you took the time to write this all out for us and sharing the methods that worked. Prayer is the most powerful tool we have, and it is by no means a small thing. God knows our hearts, and will answer in His timing. 🙂 I appreciate you leaving your phone number Cathy, but I’m going to edit to remove… Unfortunately, not everyone on the internet is as sweet as you and this comment. If any reader wants to contact Cathy, please email me and I’ll forward you to her. 🙂 Thanks again Cathy for encouraging the rest of us to care for our teeth!
Thanks, Tiffany!
Hi there,
U are such an inspiration and hope for me. I’ve just been diagnosed with periodontitis too and my world is crumbling. I’ve lost two molars though my pockets aren’t as deep as yours … You’ve truly provided hope! I’m gonna try every method u listed!!!! I’ve got a 7 yo and 2yo who needs me so much I can’t let this disease get me down! I’m definitely gg to a healing mass end of this mass. So I’m praying v hard too. And yes please pray for me from e other side of the globe. I’m in singapore and yes I’m a big of YL essential oils as well.
Good luck with healing your gums Louise!!
Hello Louise!
Have you tried these methods yet?
Any improvement to your teeth and gums?
I’m from Singapore too!
Hoping to heal my gums naturally!
Thankful for these sharings posted here.
Love this thank you xxoo
Which interdental brushes are you talking about please?
And which multi vitamin and l-lysine?
i bought mine at walmart, in the section where the toothbrushes are. They are inexpensive
Your post is very helpful..I shall do the same.thanks.
Thanks for the tip on lysine. Just bought some! I’m praying about my gums too…
Thank you for posting this Cathy, you have given me hope.
I am in the exact same situation, I have gum recession and front bottom teeth and upper two side teeths are moving. I have been told I have 60 percent boneless on upper teeth. How would you advice I tackle this please….naturally
Follow the steps in this post and talk to a dentist about options.
I do oil pulling every morning. This has turned my gums healthy and pink not to mention pearly white. The key is to buy good organic coconut oil usually about 25 bucks. You save thousands and have a nice white smile with pink gums!
Can you do oil pulling and skip painful scaling and rooting treatment ?
I’d also like to know this.
Jeremy: how long was it before you started seeing results from the oil pulling?
Tiffany great to hear about the progress, that brushing and flossing twice daily can do thank for sharing
You’re most welcome Annie!
Just wondering why the natural toothpaste was beneficial to his recovery. What is it about commercial toothpaste that contributed to the gum disease? Thank you
Hi Maya!
It first started with conflicting reports on fluoride and us reading the label of everything we put in or on our bodies. Finding a toothpaste without fluoride was difficult, and when we did, it was filled with other ingredients we either had never heard of or we didn’t feel comfortable using. We sought out a more natural toothpaste, and fell in love with Earthpaste which oddly, isn’t sold on most store shelves. When our tubes ran out, we learned to make our own to save money. In the process, we had also read about glycerin preventing teeth from re-mineralizing. In the end, we felt like commercial toothpaste wasn’t really helping at all, but rather getting in the way of natural healing.
I was glad to see this article on Facebook, since I am in a pretty desperate situation. I never had serious plaque problems until recently. I had my last tooth cleaning in 2009 and then moved to the States where I did not have health insurance and still don’t. I couldn’t afford to see a dentist. I finally decided that I have to find out how much tooth cleaning is, because nobody will tell you on the phone (I find this very very disturbing). So I had to waste money on an exam and x-rays only to be told that I need deep cleaning (they didn’t explain much, just said they had to use a special rinse!?!) that cost $1,200, but they were generous enough to give me a $200 discount. Needless to say I couldn’t afford that. Months later I was traveling in Costa Rica where dental services are great quality and really cheap. I had my teeth cleaned for $60!!! But…. and here’s where the trouble starts, I was told I have periodontal disease and I need to have Pocket Reduction Surgery because I already have bone loss. That freaked me out really bad. This type of surgery costs thousands of dollars in the States. It would be only around $1000 or so in Costa Rica, but I would have to fly back and stay they for a while so they can work on each quadrant. So I have absolutely no idea what to do. I don’t have health insurance and I definitely can’t afford to pay for that. If I can’t get dental insurance soon, I will be in danger of losing my teeth. Yay! Any advice?
Hi! After about 10 years of not seeing the dentist, I went again (horrible phobia) and they were pretty impressed that they weren’t worse than they were. I had pockets ranging from 2-5. I still have to do the ” deep clean” and get my one and only filling replaced that fell out about 10 years ago. That is going to have to wait till we can afford the iv sedation in 6 months or so. We have been eating really well (organic etc) for about a year and we’ve had super awesome results! I’ve lost 50 lbs. and my husband has lost 80lbs. And ran his first half marathon in March! So we are making progress in all areas, but I was still using Crest and it was time to improve the products we were using in our mouth, clearly! I had been hearing about Young Living oils, thieves oil in particular, so I purchased Thieves essential oil blend dentarome plus from amazon. I read all the customer comments and was pretty impressed. You can even use it as deodorant! How’s that for getting rid of germs! Lol I digress. Anyway I love it! And so does my husband who is pretty hard to impress. I am hoping that it will help things along and maybe it can help Christie as well. Many commenters on amazon healed very severe problems.
Follow up long term care is essential for long term periodontal health…If you have gum
surgery in Costa Rica you may have some major problems finding a dentist in the
states to follow you. There are many alternatives to surgical treatment. I suggest you
read about “oil pulling”…also invest in a good water pik and start using it twice a day.
Make some calls in your area and you will eventually find a good total-person, holistic.,
dentist who can help you nutritionally.
I hope this helps a little
You make a good point Steven about health care in other countries, and offer great ideas on the oil pulling and water pik. Thank you!
Check with local dental schools. You can have dental work done for a tiny fraction of the cost. Being a school, the dental student is under direct supervision and will have to preform under the strictest guidelines. You will probably get better quality work from a dental student because they know their grade/degree is on the line. Perfection!
Wow – great tip Trina! Thanks for sharing!
I purchased the e-book but no link to download. How do I get the e-book????
Hi David,
I just replied to your email. 🙂
I would like to know about toothpastes to buy
Hi Florie – here’s my recipe for homemade toothpaste, and the brand I recommend: https://dontwastethecrumbs.com/2014/03/homemade-toothpaste-thats-just-like-earthpaste/
Wait so is fluoride bad for helping teeth/gums? Also what natural toothpaste would you recommend? What diet changes did you make? and did you have any gum recession? Also Would gargling hydrogen peroxide help?
Mike, fluoride has been linked to a number of medical issues. Here is a url for an article about it, https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/154164#risks. I would recommend either Redmond Earthpaste Natural Non-Fluoride or you can make your own with this recipe from Don’t Waste the Crumbs. https://dontwastethecrumbs.com/homemade-toothpaste-thats-just-like-earthpaste/
As far as diet goes the most important thing is to eat real foods in healthy portions and try to get rid of added sugars.
I am not sure in terms to Tiffany and her family how they feel about hydrogen peroxide. However, I like to gargle it once a week, just keep in mind it can be corrosive if overused, should never be swallowed, and you should do your own research on it.
I actually was diagnosed with periodontal disease several months ago. I haven’t been back for my numbers recheck but my first were 3-5mm. The scaling procedure was no fun! I wish I had taken better care of my teeth growing up and also not waited forever before going back to the dentist. But I can’t change it and at least we went in and took care of it!
I also would like to tell anyone who has bad teeth and hasn’t been to the dentist in awhile: JUST GO! I was terrified of being judged and lectured about my teeth but any dentist worth their degree will just want to help you! Most are so nice about it and although they’ll tell you to quit the bad habits, they just want to get you back on track! So just go. 🙂
Kudos to you Jaime for going to the dentist and getting it taken care of! You’re right – they really just want you to get better. Besides, they see people’s teeth ALL DAY LONG. Surely they’ve seen worse (or at least that’s what I tell myself, lol).
Hi tiffany i was reading your post and i would like kathys phone number i really liked what she said about fixing her gum disease dated oct 2014 please send it to me i would love to talk to her. I NEED HELP Thank so much
Why did you prefer a fluoride free toothpaste ? Would that not have helped your condition having the protection of it or no? Just curious ! Thanks
Fluoride has a huge debate about if it is really good for you of not. It is linked to many negatives as well as positives. Ultimately it is a personal decision that should be based on your own research.