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Bleeding gums are often the first sign of gingivitis*, a medical condition that can lead to serious consequences, including tooth loss and gum surgery. The Natural Dentist Healthy Gums Mouth Rinse is an herbal/botanical remedy that was originally formulated by a practicing dentist to treat his own patients’ gum problems. His dissatisfaction with existing mouthwashes combined with his avocational interest in natural, herbal remedies (and lots of experimentation) led him to the formula that founded this company. The product contains a unique combination of medicinal herbs plus the time-tested therapeutic value of 20% purified Aloe vera. Importantly, also, are the things this product doesn’t contain. No alcohol. No artificial colors, flavors or preservatives. | Ingredient | Source | Purpose | | Aloe vera gel (20%) | Aloe vera plant | Antigingivitis, prevents bleeding gums | | Purified water | Local source | Base | | Vegetable glycerin | Rapeseed (canola) oil | Base | | Echinacea | Plant | Anti-Inflammatory* | | Goldenseal | Plant | Antibacterial** | | Calendula | Plant | Wound healing*** | | Citric acid | Corn | Preservative | | Polysorbate 80 | Polyethoxylated sorbitan & oleic acid | Emulsifier | | Natural flavors (includes cinnamon | Essential oils | Natural flavor | | Grapefruit seed extract | Plant | Antibacterial**** | | Potassium citrate | Potassium salt | pH balance | | Copper chlorophyllin color | Plant | Color |
* Sharma M Arnason JT Burt A Hudson Echinacea extracts modulate the pattern of chemokine and cytokine secretion in rhinovirus infected and uninfected epitherial cells Phytother Res 2006:20:147.152 ** Hwang BY, Roberts SK, Chadwick LR, Wu CD, Kinghorn AD. Antimicrobial constituents from goldenseal against selected oral pathogens. Planta Med 2003;69;623-627 *** University of Maryland Medical Center www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/calendula-000228.htm accessed May 30, 2007 **** HeggersJP, Cottingham J, Gusman J, et al. The effectiveness of processed grapefruit seed extract as an antibacterial agent J Alternative Complementary Medicine 2002;8:333-430.
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