Natural Dental Care & The Fight Against Gum Disease, Toothaches, & Periodontal Issues

Many of us face dental problems like gingivitis, gum disease, root canals, and bone loss—even with good oral hygiene. While my family has been blessed with strong teeth and few cavities, I began experiencing bleeding gums and toothaches as I got older.

For years, I managed occasional tooth irritation with a homemade essential oil and peroxide mouthwash (find my tooth & mouth spray recipe here!). I shared it with friends and family, all reporting excellent results.

My Toothache Turned Dental Nightmare

Last winter, during a trade show, I developed a severe toothache. Over two days, it worsened, and my dentist diagnosed me with:
❌ Periodontal disease
❌ Loose teeth
❌ Infection requiring a root canal
❌ Immediate tooth extraction
❌ Bone loss needing an implant

There were no natural options, according to both dentists I consulted. But I wasn't ready to accept that answer.

Researching Natural Dental Solutions

I dove deep into alternative dental care and found limited scientific research but plenty of personal success stories from people who experimented with:
✔️ MSM
✔️ Turmeric
✔️ Activated charcoal
✔️ Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)
✔️ Probiotics
✔️ Tea tree oil
✔️ Vitamin C & K
✔️ Oil pulling
✔️ Calcium

The most promising results came from high-dose Vitamin C (sodium ascorbate), a buffered form that doesn't cause stomach acidity.

My Natural Dental Protocol & Results

I started taking 12,000 - 20,000mg of Vitamin C daily, tapering down to 4,000 - 5,000mg as my teeth and gums healed.

🦷 Day 4 – Bleeding gums stopped
🦷 Day 8-10 – Loose teeth became rock solid
🦷 Month 9 – No pain, no infections, pink, healthy gums

At the one-year mark, I’ll visit my dentist for an update—because good science means testing results! 

Could high-dose Vitamin C be the answer to gum disease? I believe it saved my teeth—and it might just work for you, too!