Those with gum issues - try taking probiotics

[RudsyFarmer]

Honestly I’ve been in such a funny place lately I’ve only just figured out what’s changed.

i started taking probiotics a few weeks ago. I remember a thread on here about someone’s husband taking probiotics for his gum issues and it making a really positive difference. Well I’ve just realised my gums have been far less inflamed and whilst I would usually have issues around a crown and an exterior filling it’s all been very quiet in my mouth.

I was mulling it over yesterday and couldn’t think of anything I’d changed diet wise etc and then today I reached for the probiotics and a lightbulb went off.

Im happy to share the brand although it was just one from a supermarket that was on offer. I’d love for other to try it and see if it’s helps them too.

You won't need to take them forever, you should repopulate your gut with good bacteria (pro biotic) then top up through diet and take prebiotics to keep them healthy.

I’m starting the Zoe diet soon so it will be interesting to see what they find in the testing period. How long would you normally stay on probiotics? I’ve been on them around 4 weeks I think.

It would depend on what brand you're taking. They should say on the pack but as long as you feed them and get them healthy unless you have a tummy problem or have to take antibiotics it's pointless just chucking more and more in.

Yes I've been using them for just over a week now and only minimal or no bleeding so far. Best advice I've evr received, thank you. Probiotics Probio7 Original | Vegan Approved | 7 Live Strains | 4 Billion CFU + 2 Types of Natural Fibre | Digestive Health Supplement (100 Capsules) : Amazon.co.uk: Health & Personal Care

Omg really?!! I’m so happy I’ve helped you 😘😘

Would you say to get any pro biotic or specifically a dental one?

Thanks for this, would not have thought about it.

Does anyone have any decent "probiotics for beginners" links? I was assuming you meant something like Actimel but it doesn't sound like that's what you're talking about at all. Are they tablets?

Prebiotics do sod all to your gut bacteria. They're a con.

Well that's not the case with me, since taking them my gut and constipation issues have cleared up. Surgeon when felt my tummy even exclaimed how clear my colon was for a woman.

dangerous if you are pregnant/ on chemo/ immunocompromised in any way

yep! a "mostly harmless" con

If that happened it was absolutely nothing to do with prebiotics. They don't work.

gum disease is inflammation and all inflammation is impacted by a poor microbiome so this makes complete sense. Thanks OP -I think in 20 years time we'll have realised that almost every bloody thing is related to gut health in some way. I take a probiotic and I've been vegan for a while so lots of prebiotics - but the thing that's really changed for me has been cutting out almost everything with additives in - preservatives, stabilisers and emulsifiers particularly. They really do fuck with your gut - the 70s macrobiotic people were right! I've been feeling much more energetic and calm recently.

Well I'll take advice from my doctor and the actual evidence of them working for me 🤷🏻‍♀️.

Less gassy (associated tummy pains stopped), less nauseous, no longer constipated and generally feel a lot healthier and less sluggish.

Hrt has helped my gums. Along with other inflammatory issues.

I’m going to give these ones a try and see if they hopefully help my gums too. Do you take one or two a day?

Which ones did you try and have they helped at all?