Q&A with Leyla: Gingivitis

written by Dr. Ronald Hoffman | August 28, 2025

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Gingivitis

How reliable is nutrition science?
I have gingivitis, and my dentist recommended Listerine. Won’t that disrupt the microbiome in my mouth?
I take a diuretic for high blood pressure. Is it okay to stop drinking water by 8pm, or will I dehydrate?
Is there a way to get rid of seborrheic keratoses?

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Ganglion Cyst

How much leucine should I take to regain muscle?
Should I increase my creatine dose to 10 grams daily for the cognitive benefits?
You talked about the cancer risk of CT scans. What about CT angiograms?
I’ve had a ganglion cyst drained twice. How can I keep it from coming back?
Who can I contact for treatment of mast cell activation syndrome?
I heard you should brush your teeth with fluoride toothpaste if there’s no fluoride in your drinking water