so, apparently, what's happening with the overgrowth is that the collagen/collagenase balance undoes itself, and the overabundance of collagen leads to gum overgrowth.

i get tons of vitamin c, but is this a reason to cut down my folic acid intake?

or should i find ways to get more collagen in my mouth? and, what will my body do with it if i do? is it even topical?