X-Message-Number: 17204 Date: Sun, 05 Aug 2001 11:56:48 -0400 From: fair4us <> Subject: Tooth Protection - Perio Reduction Regarding this recent discussion, I thought I would mention that I have had excellent success in abating beginning periodonitis by the use of grapefruit seed extract. This product is marketed under the names GSE and Citricidal, by NutriBiotic of Lakeport CA, and is sold at retail by VitaminShoppe (I am not meaning to promote any companies over any others, but these are the only sources I know of). I have applied drops of it under the gumline using a toothpick. For regular maintenance, I stir 14 drops into 300 ml of water and run it through a WaterPik (be sure to rinse the machine out afterwards by running plain hot water through; the glycerine base of the GSE could clog it up). Listerine used to work pretty well for me, but not so well in recent years; perhaps the bacteria have mutated. More serious cases of periodonitis usually accompanied by plaque buildup under the gums would need removal treatment by a professional before any kind of topical treatment would be of much value. Someone mentioned the use of antibiotics presumably taken by swallowing; these are delivered by the bloodstream to the infected areas, so are of some use in reducing the gum swelling, but do not reach the colonies of bacteria on the surfaces of the teeth. As a final note, NutriBiotic also makes an excellent toothpaste containing GSE. ---------------------------------------------------- NetZero Platinum Sign Up Today - Only $9.95 per month! http://my.netzero.net/s/signup?r=platinum&refcd=PT97 Rate This Message: http://www.cryonet.org/cgi-bin/rate.cgi?msg=17204