Periodontal disease, or gum disease, is a serious bacterial infection that affects the supporting structures of the teeth, including gingivae or gum, periodontal ligament and supporting alveolar bone. If the infection is left untreated, the disease can eventually destroy the support structure and bone and you will no longer be able to hold your teeth. As with many other oral health diseases, the process starts with bacteria and plaque build-up to the surfaces of the teeth and adjacent gum; infection causes the gum to be swollen, red and tender and bleed during tooth brushing.
Echinacea
Echinacea is a purple coneflower, which is best known as nonspecific immunostimulant. The bioactive ingredients of echinacea, such as alkylamides, polyacetylenes, caffeic acid and polysaccharides, help support the immune system by activating nonspecific T cells, a type of white cells, found in your body, thus promoting anti-viral and anti-bacterial activities, notes the University of Michigan Health System. Echinacea has long been used in connection with a range of oral health diseases, including periodontal disease, because it naturally helps your body resist against those harmful bacteria that may be responsible for your gingivitis.
Neem
Neem is a large topical Asian tree of the Mahogany family. It has been used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine in India for at least 2,500 years. Reliable and consistent scientific data has shown a significant health benefit of neem for the prevention and treatment of periodontal disease. Neem is a rich natural source of antibacterial compounds terpenoids and azadirachtin. The therapeutic benefit of neem leaf gel with regards to periodontal disease may stem from its purported antibacterial activity.
Golden Rod
Golden rod is a perennial herb, endemic to the middle and eastern sections of the United States. It's a widely cultivated crop for the production of essential oil. It has been suggested that the plant could be used for the prevention and treatment of periodontal disease. Most of the claims are based on animal, rather than, human studies. So, more research is needed before reaching any definitive conclusions.
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