Gingiva

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gingiva

Consuming Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids May Lower the Incidence of Gum Disease http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/10/101026090655.htm

Sex Hormones May Explain Higher Risk of Gum Disease in Men http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/10/101027145353.htm

imminst topic on bleeding gums

http://www.imminst.org/forum/index.php?showtopic=34723&hl=

Antibiotics used for treating periodontal disease:

amoxycillin and potassium clavulanate

Metronidazole

Jon Barons newsletter article on gum disease:

http://www.jonbarron.org/baseline-health-program/2009-06-22.php

Treatment of Gum Disease May Lower Blood Sugar Levels in Type 2 Diabetes http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/05/100511192300.htm

Susceptibility for Caries, Gum Disease Found in Genes http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/04/100415110037.htm

The Antimicrobial Treatment of Periodontal Disease: Changing the Treatment Paradigm http://cro.sagepub.com/content/10/3/245.abstract

Cranberry Polyphenols: Potential Benefits for Dental Caries and Periodontal Disease http://www.jcda.ca/article/a130

Possible cranberry toothpaste:

http://badbreath-cures.com/cranberry-toothpaste/

Draw backs. Cranberrys contain sugar and are acidic. We need to identify the active ingredients.

In a pharmacy, myrrh is used as an antiseptic in mouthwashes, gargles, and toothpastes for prevention and treatment of gum disease.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myrrh