Arginine Silicate For Periodontal Disease

Abstract

Methods for treating and/or preventing periodontal disease with arginine silicate are disclosed. Methods may include the steps of identifying an individual in need of treatment for, or in need of prevention of, periodontal disease and administering an effective amount of an arginine-silicate complex to said individual. Arginine silicate may also be used to ameliorate one or more symptoms of periodontal disease. In some aspects, arginine silicate may be used to restore gum health and/or stop or reverse recession of the gums and/or the loss of gum tissue in the oral cavity.

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         18 . A method of ameliorating gum tissue loss, comprising:
 identifying an individual having receding gums; and   administering an effective amount of an arginine silicate complex, wherein the amount is effective to stop or reverse gum tissue loss.   
     
     
         19 . The method of  claim 18 , wherein the effective amount of the arginine-silicate complex is topically administered to the oral cavity. 
     
     
         20 . The method of  claim 18 , wherein the arginine-silicate complex comprises arginine, silicate, and inositol. 
     
     
         21 . The method of  claim 18 , wherein the arginine-silicate complex is formulated as a mouthwash. 
     
     
         22 . The method of  claim 18 , wherein the identifying an individual having periodontal disease or symptoms thereof comprises physical examination by a dental hygienist, dentist, oral surgeon, orthodontist, or medical doctor. 
     
     
         23 . The method of  claim 18 , wherein the effective amount of the arginine-silicate complex is topically administered to the oral cavity.