Periodontal Disease in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Understanding different periodontal disease patterns according to TCM theory
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Condition Categories
Condition Categories
TCM Patterns for Periodontal Disease
Each pattern represents a distinct underlying imbalance that can cause periodontal disease
Kidney Yang Deficiency
Diagnostic signs
Deep (Chen), Slow (Chi), Weak (Ruo)
The tongue in Kidney Yang Deficiency is characteristically pale and puffy, often with a soft, tender quality and visible indentations from the teeth along its edges. The surface tends to be wet or slippery, reflecting the body's inability to properly transform and move fluids. The coating is white and may appear moist or slippery. In more severe cases, the tongue can become quite swollen and waterlogged in appearance. The root of the tongue (corresponding to the Kidney area) may appear particularly pale or enlarged.
Herbal Formulas for Periodontal Disease
Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas used to address periodontal disease