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Forward By Nutritional Periodontist Alvin H. Danenberg, DDS
Cure Gum Disease Naturally Introductio n
You Can Heal Gum Disease Naturally!
What You Can Expect When You Cure Gum Disease
About Ramiel Nagel , Author of Cure Gum Disease Naturally

Chapter 1 Understanding Gum Disease so You Can Heal

What Is Gum Disease?
Anatomy of the Periodontium
Gingivitis
Stop and Take a Good Look at Your Gum Disease
Profitable Misconceptions about Gum Disease
Gingivitis Does Not Inevitably Lead to Periodontitis
A More Accurate Picture of Gum Disease

Chapter 2 Improper Nutrition Is the Cause of Gum Disease

The Healthy People of the Loetschental, Switzerland
Modern Swiss Children Have Lost Their Dental Health
Modern Swiss Were Losing Their Health and Teeth
The Healthy Eskimos
Southern Pacific Islanders Experience Marked Gum Tissue Destruction
The Message of the Aborigines of Australia
Nutritive Values of Diets Compared
Fat-soluble Vitamins and Activators: A Secret to Gum Disease Reversal
What Other Foods Might Help?
Why Do We Have Gum Disease in Modern Civilization?
The Forgotten Spirit of Service

Chapter 3 Know the True Nature of the Cause of Gum Disease

The Work of Dentist Harold Hawkins
Gum Health according to Dr. Hawkins
Healthy Gums Are Fed by Nutrient-Rich Body Fluids
Hawkins’ pH and Calcium Measurements
Relationship of Calcium and Phosphorus to Tooth Decay and Gum Disease
Type 1 Gum Disease - High Calculus Deposits - 75 Percent of Cases
Type 2 Gum Disease - No Calculus Deposits - 23 Percent of Cases
Type 3 Gum Disease - 2 Percent of Cases
Dentist Melvin Page’s Good Chemistry
The Biochemical Cause of Gum Disease and Tooth Decay
A Real Cause of Calculus
A Real Cause of Gingivitis
Our Neuroendocrine System and Gum Disease
Our Glandular System and Gum Disease
The Pituitary Gland
The Thyroid Gland
Sex Glands
Pancreas
Support Glandular Function Naturally
How Sugar Imbalances Glandular Function and Contributes Significantly to Gum Disease
Why People Crave Sugar
Host Response Explained
The Real Cause of Aggressive Periodontal Disease and Pregnancy Gingivitis
A Common Sense Theory on the True Nature of Periodontal Disease
Chewing, Biting, and Gum Disease
Why You? Another Perspective to Consider

Chapter 4 Deficiency in Vitamins Causes Gum Disease and Restoring Those Vitamins Cures Gum Disease Naturally

Vitamin A Deficiency and Periodontal Disease
B Vitamins and Gum Disease
Vitamin B1 - Thiamine
Vitamin B2 - Riboflavin
Vitamin B3 - Niacin
Vitamin B5 - Pantothenic Acid, B6, B7, and Choline
Vitamin B9 - Folate
Vitamin B12
Obtaining B Vitamins from Food
Low Income Considerations
Vitamin C Deficiency and Gum Disease
Vitamin C Therapeutic Dosage
Vitamin D
Vitamin A and D Supplements vs. Food
Cod Liver Oil together with Butter to Remineralize Jaw Bones and Teeth
Cod Liver Oil Must Be Taken together with Butter
Cod Liver Oil Alternatives
Weston Priced Activator X and Vitamin K2
Clarifying Vitamin K2 and Activator X-Rich Foods That Stop Gum Disease
Sacred Foods High in Activator X/“K2”
Non-Dairy Activator X/“K2”
Avoid Synthetic Vitamin K2
Butter for Activator X/“K2”
Cod Liver Oil and Activator X/“K2” Dosage Summary
High Nutrient Butter Sources

Chapter 5 Restoring Lost Minerals to Cure Gum Disease

Calcium Stops Gum Disease
Calcium Protects Against Alveolar Bone Loss
Dairy Products Help Cure Gum Disease
Pasteurization Damages Milk
Pasteurized Milk and Gum Disease
Milk Can Be Mislabeled
Dairy Sensitivities
Calcium Content in Foods
Non-Dairy Calcium Alternatives
Bone Consumption
Calcium Supplements
Trace Minerals for Healing Gum Disease and Balancing Body Chemistry
Zinc for Healing Gum Tissues
Magnesium
Selenium
Iron
Salt for Gum Health
Good Soup Helps Heal Your Gums
Alternatives to Making Soup
Coconut Oil for Thyroid Health

Chapter 6 Toxic Modern Foods and Environmental Stresses That Cause and Contribute to Gum Disease

The Characteristics of a Disease-Forming Diet
Avoid Toxic Grains and Flour
Foods That Are Often Made with White Flour that Can Wreck Your Gums
Phytic Acid and Your Oral Health
Will Choosing Gluten-Free Help?
Avoid Commercially Made Whole Grain Products
Food Combining Makes Grains Safer and Healthier
Healthier Grains
Advanced Grain Guidelines
Temporarily Removing Grains
Beans and Oral Health
Breakfast Cereals and Granola
Nuts and Nut Butters
Nut Suggestions
Avoid Sugar Like the Plague It is!
Common Sources of Sugar in our Diet
Fruit and your Health
Avoid Toxic Fat
Healthy Fats
Avoid Low Quality Proteins and Vegetables
Soy Products can be Toxic
Nut and seed milks
Give Up the Coffee Habit
Tea
Smoking
Beer and Wine
Table Salt
High Potassium Foods
Fruit Juice and Sweetened Beverages
Birth Control Pills and Gingival Bleeding
MSG and Hormonal Balance
Fluoride Causes Gum Recession
Prescription Drugs and Gum Disease
Electromagnetic Smog contribute to Neuroendocrine Stress
Mercury Fillings are a Significant Risk Factor in Gum Disease
Vaccines and Calcium Metabolism

Chapter 7 Good Digestion is necessary for Healthy Gums

The Cause of Disease Including Gum Disease
Good Digestion is Essential to Gum Health
Digestive Problems Underlie Many Dietary Habits and Paradigms
Increase Your Digestive Potency
Simple Suggestions for Better Digestion
Digestive Aids
Historical Remedies to support Digestion
Intermediate Cleansing Suggestions
Little Known but Important Causes of Poor Digestion
Vegetables for Vitamins, Minerals, and Balance
Alkalize Your Body and Live
Cure Gum Disease with Lifestyle Changes
Support Your Body’s Detoxification
Follow Your Dreams
Healing Your Environment
Getting Support

Chapter 8 Cure Gum Disease Naturally with A, B, C, D, and K

Curing Gum Disease is almost as easy as A, B, C, D, K
Healthy Fats, Proteins and Carbs
Protein for Your Teeth and Gums
The Healthy Amount of Protein to Consume
Reduce Stress with Adequate Calories and Adequate Carbohydrates
Grain-Free Carbohydrates and Dietary Healing
Clarifying Macronutrients
Four Dietary Programs Designed for Different Needs
Three Dietary Essentials For Creating Your Healing Diet
Cure Gum Disease General Dietary Guidelines
Avoid Foods that Promote Inflammation or Calcium Loss
Foods that Imbalance Body Chemistry and Promote Nutrient
Depletion
Body Chemistry Balancing Diet to Restore Gum Health
Extreme / Therapeutic Diet Gum Disease Reversing Diet
Simple Cure Gum Disease Program
Precautions for High Fat, High Protein, Grain-rich Diet
Be Patient with Getting Results from Dietary Changes: Time is Essential
Common Diet Mistakes that Produce Less Ideal Results
Eating Good Food
Meal Ideas

Chapter 9 Dentistry and Gum Disease

Dental Trauma and Abuse
Gum Disease Is a Nutrient Problem, so Why Operate?
Finding a Good Dentist or the Right Treatment
The Patient’s Dilemma about Gum Disease Treatment
The Dentist’s Dilemma
Understanding the Conventional System
What Is the Difference between a Periodontist and a Dentist?
Scaling and Root Planing
The Many Types of Scaling and Root Planing
Effectiveness of Scaling and Root Planing
Nutritional Reduction in Pocket Depth
Gum Flap Surgery / Osseous Surgery
How Effective is Periodontal Surgery Vs. Scaling and Root Planing?
Growth Factors
Dental Implants
Laser Treatments for Gum Recession
Anti-Bacterial Treatments
Endoscopically Enhanced Scaling and Root Planing
An Example of Integrated Gum Disease Care
Occlusion and Gum Recession
Hidden Osteomyelitis / Osteonecrosis (Cavitations)
Clearing Cavitations
Calcium Therapy
Evidence-Based Care
The Bigger Picture about Healing Gum Disease
How Dentistry Needs to Change to Serve Humanity
Towards a Less Invasive Treatment Model
What to Expect From Nutritional Healing of Gum Disease
Creating a Treatment Plan to Cure Gum Disease Naturally
A Home Approach to Cure Gum Disease - Example Treatment Outline
A Gentle Holistic Approach that Combines Dietary Changes with a Professional Treatment - Example Treatment Outline
Ample Support for Severe Gum Disease Holistic Treatment - Example Treatment Outline


Chapter 10 Natural Gum Care At Home

Sea Salt Mouthwash for Gum Disease
Water Flossing for Gum Disease
Tooth Brushing with Toothpaste
Soft Toothbrushes are Best for Improved Gum Health
Baking Soda for Brushing and Whitening
Toothpaste Alternatives
Traditional Cultures and Tooth Brushing
Gum Massage
The Taboo Mouthwash
Oil Pulling for Oral Health
Be Kind to Your Gums
Blotting Out Gum Disease
Cleaning Your Gums at Home
Natural Gum Care Summary
In Conclusion

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