Just came across this, my mom never seen a dentist growing up ( family very poor) she only ended up going once a few yrs ago to have a tooth pulled. Dentist said she has great teeth. She is 87 yr old today Thank God I still have my mom.
Floss daily...brush with baking soda...scrap tongue...rinse with diluted hydrogen peroxide. Have been doing the above for some 4 decades...have visited a dentist half a dozen times in that time, for broken tooth/chipped tooth/broken filling...and each time the dentist asked, "so you just had your teeth cleaned?" When I explained my routine...'silence' was the response.
No bacteria can live in bicarbonate of soda. I use bicarb as a mouth wash and to clean my teeth twice a day. Most times I see the dentist is when I break a tooth.
I am a former hygienist and disagreed with the whole concept of 6 month checkups, fluoride application and rootplaning to address minor periodontal pockets. I was disillusioned as a clinician and quickly realized that it was a business first and foremost. From my observations most people just need to practice consistent hygiene. The number 1 preventer of dental problems is the use of a water irrigator. I had patients in their 80s who used them and never had cavities or gum inflammation. Brush your teeth with a dry brush, covering all surfaces...and then go in with toothpaste. It's not the paste that cleans. Minty breath can be mistaken for clean teeth. Don't smoke. You will eventually lose teeth if you do. Don't drink sugary sodas with citric acid. My son went 5 years without a cleaning and had no concerns when he finally did. I think both medicine and dentistry overtreats for $.
Water irrigation irritate my gums.& I won't get a cleaning because it hurts & it feels like I'm going to get choked & strangled on the water going down the wrong way
I went 7 years without a cleaning but I brushed once per day (not twice) and drank only steam distilled water. No problems whatsoever when I finally did go for a cleaning and no receded gums.
I had not done cleanings for 20 years, and on December 6, 2023, I went to a dental cleaning. My blood pressure was extremely high, I hate going to the dentist. They did the cleaning anyway. I wound up that night at the ER, 2:00 a.m. and was diagnosed with COVID.
I used to go to a mainstream dentist, they told me I had a tonne of problems that needed to be addressed and they’d only be able to do a few at a time etc.. i wasn’t upset with them but changed to a different dentist that my family had recommended.. when I went there I told him “I have a lot of issues that need to be fixed” he did the X-rays and told me there was only one minor issue and that it wasn’t urgent. I was like how can that be? Are you sure? He said “I can do more work if you want me to, but I’m not really in the business of creating problems that aren’t there”…. My eyes were completely opened in that moment
Same thing happened to me. I was told that I had 7 cavities after a history of no problems at all! Decided to go to another dentist office that was highly recommended and they told me there were no issues with my teeth, that the former office was known for ripping off their customers!
I broke a tooth and had to visit a new dentist that was open on weekends. She told me I had several cavities. When I visited my usual dentist, he said I had no cavities and the other dentist was trying to pay her student loans. That was about 10 years ago and I still don't have cavities.
@@msanrai -Most of them are crooks. I went to one who told me I needed to urgently have 5 tooths extracted followed by implants. Thank God my insurance did not cover the treatment, so I went to another dentist who said I only needed just one filling. Before that negative experience, I had been to another dentist for a cleaning and check-up who told me I had two old fillings that really needed to be replaced with new ones. I didn't think nothing of it, took his advice I had him take out the old ones which were replaced with new fillings. Unfortunately, 6 months later, not only did the fillings fell out but both of my tooth cracked after biting into something hard when before, never had any problems before with the old ones. Thats when I learn not to fix something that is not broken. I went back and told the dentist the problem, but the dentist suggested instead of fillings, recommended crowns which I later realized was much more profitable. I gave him the okay to go ahead with the procedure. A few days later after he completed the job, and although the crown looked natural, it always felt uncomfortable, like a foreign object was placed inside my mouth. I told the dentist about it, but instead of offering a solution, he got both upset and defensive, perhaps even offended. For that reason, I decided not to get a crown for the other tooth. I found it strange that a professional in the dental industry would react in such a way. I decided never to return and told family and friends about him. Barely a few years later the crown felled off, now need a replacement and have to deal with this issue again. Back then I was very naive and just didn't know, really thought doctors had the patient's best interest at heart but now realized many of them are a bunch of thugs, chasing after money whose main motivation is to squeeze out as much money as they can from the patient's insurance. This type of offenses and unethical behavior needs to be punishable, and have dentist held criminally liable for performing unnecessary procedures. These so-called professionals should never be allowed to take advantage of patients, violating patient trust and should never be allowed to practice, but rather ultimately have their license revoked preventing them from ever practicing again.
@guillermone1 oh my gosh! I'm so sorry that happened. I had one say I needed an extraction. I went to another and he said the tooth was fine. Frustrating
You are a very eloquent speaker! Your message comes across clearly. 30 years ago I went to a dentist for a cleaning and exam. He said the same thing you say and told me I have "beautiful" teeth, even though they were not perfectly straight. He washed his hands thoroughly, checked the lymph nodes in the base of the mouth and neck, and then proceded to the cleaning without gloves!! He was old school but very professional and didn't charge me much because I was paying out of pocket. He must have been in his 60's and probably the most honest health care professional I've seen.
I went in for a cleaning about 1.5 year ago. They convinced me I needed a root canal and scheduled me for one within a few days. Mind you - I was experiencing no dental pain whatsoever, but they insisted I must be. My head was spinning over the diagnosis, so I went along with it. I should have stood up for myself and said no thank you, just a cleaning, please. This mistake cost me $1800 even with insurance. They never got around to giving me the cleaning I made the appointment for because the x-rays and root canal prep were so time consuming. I left feeling like I was ripped off and like I never want to visit a dentist again. I have a hard time trusting anyone in any medical field anymore. It's all about $$$.
I would pick a modest small dental office. They built a bunch of huge dental offices in my city. One has a jumbo screen that is 2 stories high that is turned on all night. That doesn't even include the equipment they had to buy to actually fix your teeth. It is no wonder that if you go there they will "find" something to fix in your mouth. My Dad often sees clients that come from these huge buildings for a second opinion and surprise surprise they don't actually have the cavities they were told they have, or at least not as many.
I totally agree with you about the medical integrity of dentists. I have had a few costly procedures that I have found out , with time, I did not need! I have been searching for an honest dentist for years now.
It's capitalism or monetaryism you dislike. That's what causes businesses to be this way. It incentivizes dishonesty. I don't support any other "isms."
@@user-hn9wu2zt1r I just found a national chain for eye exams/glasses that’s $89 for 2 pair of glasses and that includes the exam! America’s Best. Lots of frames to choose from. 👍
Thank you for this information. I have been going to the same dentist office for about 15 years, always friendly, smiling personnel, talkative and down to earth hygienist and absolute silence about teeth and mouth care. They never tell you about Xylitol or plaque, never give a single advice, if you ask questions, minimum information in response. They do not want you to stop coming for cleaning or have your teeth healthy.
I have stopped going for "Dental Clearnings" years ago. Because, everytime I went for such cleaning, soon after I would have some kind of teeth problem.
@@monicaandreea7164That first sentence cracks me up😂. Find a way to create a problem in the name of a solution to aid never-ending visits by exacerbating the issue - brilliant strategy - some of them don't even know they're doing it.
I didn't start getting professional cleanings until I was in my 40's. My gum line was a mess and had receded many millimeters. Once I got a 6 monthly cleaning cycle, my gum line greatly improved and there was less bleeding.
You have to get the plaque removed every so often or it will build up behind your teeth. It's basically a calcified bone or mineral that hardens over time from the saliva coming from the bottom of the tongue and the other part is on the back of the mouth near the esophagus area.
Yeah I had the same because I brushed very poorly. But if you brush well and don't eat sugar, you won't need the ongoing cleanings IMO. It's just the first few to get the plaque all out. Jordan Peterson cured his gum disease by going on zero carb diet.
@@Tmate4444 - I not only brushed well, I was told to cut back on my brushing by the dentist. Said I was over doing it. Never was one to eat sugar or sweets or carbs. I’m 65 yo old. We tried every type of schedule of cleaning and not cleaning. There’s one thing not addressed by the author or the in the thread…..genetics. My dental health has always been its best with quarterly cleanings, water pic daily, flossing and brushing daily. Anything less results in tartar buildup, and sore and bleeding gums.
This is really good information. I am a dentist and the vast majority of my patients do in fact need cleanings because they have calculus; I also see a lot of perio patients. But I always tell them that the prophy is not what keeps their teeth healthy - it’s the home care that matters most, and I do promote xylitol. I like this video and will probably start referring people to it. Thanks!
The key is to use a water pic regularly to get rid of the start of calculus. Btw...why do you encourage and use fluoride in peoples mouths? Fluoride is a neurotoxin. Brain toxin. Please read the book The Fluoride Deception and discover how they talked the ADA into using it in peoples mouths and water treatment plants. It is a byproduct of phosphate companies and is a toxic substance. So the phosphate companies discovered that they can sell it vs PAYING for the toxic waste disposal. Sickening.
yeah what is this woman talking about? the plaque people get cleaned is calculus, goodluck removing calculus with xylitol, its just a preventative at best
Are you a cardiologist too? "Xylitol may affect cardiovascular health" per the U.S. NIH. Higher blood levels of the artificial sweetener xylitol were associated with increased risk of heart attack and stroke in people. Xylitol enhanced blood clotting in mice and isolated human blood. The results highlight the need for further study of long-term cardiovascular health risks from sugar alcohols, and artificial sweeteners that were thought to be safe"
@@MarcPagan This is pretty useless information cause they aren't ingesting the Xylitol just using it as a mouthwash. There is no way Xylitol is more dangerous than the neurotoxic Fluoride they put in your toothpaste, but I don't see you complaining about that.
Some good and some bad information here. Xylitol is a great product and it does work to reduce plaque. Dr Ellie talked about plaque (whiteish build up) as being small substances packed together and because of that it's not hard to get off so you need very little pressure. A good analogy of brushing is it's like dust on a butterflies wing, because it's more about being precise and accuracy than scrubbing the crap out of your teeth with a hard toothbrush (this causes abrasion or wear on the teeth). The reason a soft toothbrush is recommended is because the bristles are more flexible and more likely to find spaces between the teeth/under the gum to actually increase the surface area you are cleaning. I do agree that most people don't need a dental cleaning because they can do a good job keeping it clean themselves but that requires active thought, you cannot just brush your teeth on autopilot and expect everything to be clean. You need to get the bristles down near the gums because the gums act like a ditch and catch bacteria and build up the tooth, and sneak under the gums. Fun fact: dentistry has advanced to the point where more people lose teeth now a days due to gum problems (lack of effort or lack of cleanings) than they do from cavities. You can have the visible teeth be clean and still need a cleaning from bacteria/infection under the gums (bleeding on brushing/flossing is a sign of infection under the gums). However if you floss every day (or realistically every 2nd day because it takes time for the clumps of plaque to build up, once a day is just recommended because it decreases the likelihood you miss spots) then you will keep under the gums healthy as well and realistically don't need cleanings. It takes about 2 weeks of consistency to improve an infection (gingivitis), and you can get gingivitis a million times in your life. It will come back if you don't take care of yourself. Gums are more important than teeth, they're like the ground that holds a fence post up. You could have the most gorgeous fence posts but if there's no ground to hold them then those fence posts are coming out :). Source: Dental hygienist
I find it very unfair that every time I go to a dental appointment they want to take X-rays when I'm not supposed to have any more radiation unless if it's absolutely necessary. I just went to a dentist that refused to give me a cleaning without doing paperwork because they claimed that it was a liability I wonder if it's really a liability if I signed a waiver so maybe it's really more about making money on the x-rays??
Same, my dentist often orders X-rays - I’m never sure if they are all necessary or merely an additional money making trick similar to the rote application of fluoride and calcium, usually sans patient consent.
@jadevalmarie8041 not only her, but nobody should. It's a known fact that these constant x-rays cause an increase of cancer around the area of thyroid gland and anything close to the area of where the radiation hits.
As a hygienist when a patient denied X-rays , I had them sign a consent that we wouldn’t be liable if you ended up with a cavity, abscess,bone loss…etc…Personally I wasn’t bothered when a patient asked to sign a consent form. It is 100% impossible to see in the tooth… until the cavity grows larger… we can’t see in between teeth…can’t see what’s going on under crowns, can’t see if you have an abscess on root…..we can’t see inter-proximal bone loss…We can’t see if decay is starting under an old filling…..it’s just the truth….but I do believe every patient has a right to deny X-rays….just don’t blame the dentist when it goes south….
@@RootzPickney use 4 exact products each time you brush: 1. Swish with Closys (ultra sensitive) 2. Brush with Crest (regular paste) 3. Swish listerine cool mint 4. Swish ACT anticavity mint She explains why each product is called for in great detail if you sign up for her little class about what she has learned as a dentist. I always used natural products before this avoiding fluoride etc. but I had nothing to lose trying this out and it’s working really well.
@@RootzPickney It is explained in another video set, here: ua-cam.com/video/60sAaXOONAE/v-deo.html Best of luck! I have been using Dr. Ellie's approach for nine months, now. And at my last cleaning, I was told to move my next appointment from 6 months to 9 months! I now have no more accumulating plaque, my receding gumlines are healing, a low-grade single-tooth infection has greatly improved, and a number of my teeth are showing proof of deep remineralization as they become increasingly whiter (from the gumline downward - now at half way!). I have so much to be thankful for. Thank you, Dr. Ellie, for sharing your incredible education, knowledge, and experience with everyone. This changes lives. I only wish dentists in my country had known of this when I was kid. So many of my dental experiences, treatments, and trauma could have been avoided. Now know better, so I'm guiding my family, and photographing my proof of its effectiveness.
@@tarannumsayed1993 If you will watch her video, maybe 3 to 4 times, she has it all there. Then she has another that explains the mouth washes she recommends and the brushing routine. Very simple.
I have a tendency to build up lots of plaque or tartar especially on my bottom front teeth. I always go 1 or 2 times a year to a dental hygienist . I am convinced that the still minimal gums receding I now have are due to a former dentist I used to go to that was too rough handed and damaged my gums. Now I visit another hygienist and she is the best , the gentlest hand, never hurts me and I never bleed with her cleaning, the exact opposite of the previous dentist.
Thank you for this comment. I once could not go to my gentle handed hygienist and I went to some new one. I was bleeding and it was hurting. I did say to her that my usual hyginist does it softly and her reply was ' softly means not good job done. Must bleed to go to very book and cranny'. I never went back to the 'bloody ' rough handed one !
@orianam9835 yup, the other dentist said something very similar to me, my mistake was I still had another session with him after that, the next year... I should have complained to the clinic and should have requested another hygienist right away.
This makes a lot of sense. I get my teeth checked every 5 to 8 years. Every time I do the dentist is surprised I hadn’t come in for years. I just tell them I floss everyday and brush twice a day. They end up doing minimal cleaning.
This is wonderful. I often told my patients that if everyone did what we recommended they wouldn't need us except for accidents, jaw pain, orthodontics or prevention. Xylitol is a game changer
However, I also found many people who think they're smart not going to the dentist and brag they don't have cavities. Yet they have gum disease which is silent and resulted in some of them losing their teeth. So they really didn't do themselves a service by not going. What you're discussing here has to do with cavities----a completely different issues which readers here don't realize is a serious infection that studies show also affect their heart and other organs
I just went to the dentist two weeks ago, no cavities everything looked good. But they insisted I needed a 410 dollar (out of pocket) cleaning, I asked if I could just get a normal cleaning and they refused. I even called and asked the woman that left her number because I left a bad review if I can just have a normal cleaning because I can’t afford that amount and she refused. So I’m parting ways with that office . I paid almost 200 just to be seen .
Same thing happened to me almost 2 months ago. It was horrible. I regretted so much going to that place. And btw, my teeth were good anyway. The dentist basically cut into my gums.
@dumitruedelean59 yes. They claim that the bacteria was already there. I can agree, but it had not gotten into my gums before that. The fact is that there are tribes and un-westernized people in remote areas of the world with not dental problems. Yes, they also don't eat process foods. I want better oral health and I have tryed to not eat process foods, it is almost impossible.
She just wants your money instead of you giving it to the dentist. This doesn’t say anything about her being a certified doctor so take it with a grain of salt…..
Dr. Ellie - It has almost been a year since I started regiment last August. My gums were receding (they bled) and I had a few noticeable cavities. My fear of dentist came from some trauma I experienced when I was younger and I knew I needed help. I am 68 years old and I happened to find your video. I thought I would give it at least a couple of months - I wanted to try anything to not have to go to a dentist. Tonight after brushing my teeth I noticed how my gums have actually grown back - maybe not fully but soooo much better than a year ago. The cavities are getting smaller. I cannot Thank You Enough - you honestly changed my life when it comes to dental care. ❤❤❤❤
@@tarannumsayed1993 you just use the mouthwashes you recommends before and after brushing, as well as the toothpaste, tip of brush and xylitol mints or gums. It’s all on one of her videos.
Wow! If this information isn’t motivating to start using xylitol every time when finished with eating or drinking, I don’t know what is..? Well explained and thank you, Dr. Ellie!! ❤ 10 years on your system and I’m soooo glad.
Please BEWARE!!! Yesterday online I read an article warning that Xlitol CAN CAUSE HEART ATTACKS & STROKES!!! Apparently, this doctor is unaware of that!
Best advice and information I heard in my life at this point, I lost to lower molars unfortunately and one implant didn't go well and had to be removed but I kept the rest of my teeth healthy and clean so far, the information here is definitely priceless. Thank you Dr. Ellie and Happy New Year.
Dr. Phillips, THANK YOU! There are still HONEST & CARING dentists like you. You are touching so many lives. Please continue making these videos. GOD BLESS YOU!
@@hymns4ever197 I wish I had never stopped seeing the dentist. Had a root canal last year. Couldn't be happier by the fact that my mouth no longer hurts when I eat and I've got a mouth full of healthy teeth. 🤷
i notice my teeth hv problem after i started cleaning 7 years ago. Lots of dental work done after. I completely stop going for more than a year now. after 6 crowns he wants to do root canal now due to teeth abscense. He can't recognise receding gum initially, just want to do crowns. I healed thru vitamins. Abscense i heal thru accupressure point. I hv enf of dentist.
Thamk you so much. Since using xylitol I've seen big improvements. My gums were in a very bad way.I was even long in the tooth. The mid 2 at the bottom and 2 at the sides. The 2 at the bottom are almost completely recovered. The 2 at the sides are much improved but they were way worse. Getting there. You are changing lives. You are a blessing. ❤
@@L4JRapturea lot of things can cause heart attacks or strokes. It’s important to get to know your physiology and get help with what your sensitivities could be from a medical professional
I just discovered Dr. Phillips, and she's honestly the most pleasant person to listen to! She makes dentistry sound like a happy children's book😂🥰 Thank you for the info, Dr. Phillips! Subscribed!
This just reminded me of something, I completely changed my health habits by finding out book called The 21 Former doctor secrets by Rachel Morgan. It was censored on multiple platforms.
I love you Dr. Phillips! I've been brushing xylitol toothpaste with no fluoride and chewing xylitol gum throughout the day for 5 months now. I no longer feel any plaque buildup anywhere on my teeth. I used to be able to feel it on my teeth with my tongue in between cleanings, even when brushing all the time with fluoride toothpaste. Permanently done with fluoride and regular cleanings and not looking back! Thanks to you Dr. Phillips and miraculous xylitol!
I am 70 years old. Have not been to the dentist for 20 years. I used to be a regular at the dentist but when my GP noticed my low vit d and put me on supplements all my dental problems went away.
@@antoinepageau8336 Vitamin D was the main component to solving my Migraine issues! And this was even the main therapy suggested by the Neurologist I saw, so it is reaching the Medical community if you happen to see the right person.
Today I had a dental appointment that was required for an upcoming hip replacement surgery. I hadn't been to a dentist for 5 years and was expecting the worst. Other than some plaque buildup (resulting in swollen gums in spots) and a couple small cavities, he cleared me for surgery. I had been fearing this visit but was totally relieved at the results. I will be following Dr. Phillips recommendations to reverse the progression of the cavities and am looking forward to my follow-up with my dentist in April. Hopefully her approach will benefit me and surprise the crap out of my dentist!
I am finding that xylitol works after using for a month. Had I known this 50 years ago I could still have had perfect teeth. Thank you. Expertise with charm - compulsive watching.
@@vmoses1979 Just at night after the last tooth brush ~ 20:00. Then 2 or 3 xylitol mints over the next hours. Teeth feel cleaner and I stopped using Sensodyne because it is meant to plug porous enamel and I wanted to give natural repair a chance. I used to have occasional ache but that has totally gone - I assume the acid producing bacteria have been eliminated. My early years were in a smoky town during WW2 then a bonanza of sugar products after the war so my teeth were never really good. Now they will see me out thanks to this lovely lady. I may try her more extensive protocol.
Thank you Dr. Ellie, At this point of my life I do not have much tooth left - from cavities or root canals - I believe a couple of Dentists actually damaged my roots when removing the one with problems. And I now know that we can heal a tooth instead of a root canal - people tend to have heart attacks because the body can no longer communicate with the entire body. Too late for me now. I STOPPED using fluoride - that dangerous chemical. My mouth feels much better, no tooth issues or gums issues. We have been over done messing with our teeth.
Flouride isn’t dangerous 🙄 Moat places outside the USA have flouride in their water. Like many things it’s only dangerous if you consume LARGE amounts. That’s why they say if more than is used for brushing is swallowed call poison control, because too much can poison you since it had flouride. Flouride is safe in low quantities
@@seabreeze4559 ellie will sell you all that stuff, and that's what this video about - click on the links below the video if you want to make her richer than she alread is - there is little evidence that this sugar prevents plaque and some that it may even be harmful.
@@alabadia3014 warm salt water rinses is the #1 recommendation of periodontists for mouth and gum soreness...if that doesn't work they will prescribe something stronger. But it's a good start 👍❤
Thank you so much! I knew I was doing something right, because after several years without professional cleaning, then having it done, the hygienist didn't believe me that I hadn't had them professionally cleaned in years. I'm so glad I found your channel, and that someone believes me about teeth and gums. It's a whole little ecosystem! It can be taken care of. ; )
I’m seventy six have only lost one tooth. I get compliments about my teeth. I eat lots of fruit. Drink lots water. Orange peel great for whitening teeth. Lots of rich dentists won’t tell u this 11:13
she's telling people to avoid cleanings. She is not a good person. She knows very well that preventative dental care saves lives, money and teeth in the long run.
I've been making my own Xylitol toothpaste for many years now. It consists of an olive oil base, with added baking soda, salt and xylitol. Works and tastes great! No need to rinse the mouth afterwards. But I do rinse my mouth religiously after food and/or drink - to rid the mouth of residual starches or sugars. I know coconut oil is commonly used as a base, but - I find olive oil much more pleasant..
@@lunahelena5329 I would start with one-part of each the dry ingredients, and adjust accordingly to what works best for you. Same with EVO - add to mix, to the desired consistency.
Please, I lived like this, and I never had sub gingival scaling, my teeth fell out. My bone receded. I have no teeth anymore. Do not listen to this. You need to see your dentist to catch problems in your mouth.
I distrust dental cleanings the way I distrusted a certain medical intervention promoted in 2021 and refused both out of a gut reaction that the promoters were dishonest. I have been following the procedure recommnded by Dr Phillips for the last two years and my big regret is that I didnt have her advice fifty years ago! What Dr Phillips says makes huge sense. More importantly, it works!
Well half right; families of 1 million Americans may differ with you. Gee wonder what the states with the most deaths (per 1000) have in common - AL, GA, SC, FL?
@@MrYorickJenkins If you are using Xylitol please BEWARE!! Just yesterday I ran into an article online saying that Xylitol can cause heart attack/strokes!!!!
Dr. Ellie, your system has helped my gum disease! I had quite a few number 8 and 9 pockets in January. I've been using your system since then. I went to the dentist today (July 31) and had my numbers read and they have improved a lot! I had maybe three fives and one 6. The dental hygienist said not only did the numbers go down but the pockets are healing and not as open as they were! It's not perfect but definitely going in the right direction!! As she was cleaning there wasn't much blood at all! I wanted to let you know how much your system has helped me!! Thank you!
@@Justme77400 me too. I’ve been doing it for 3 months and have noticed improvements from day one. I think it’ll take a year to restore my mouth to complete health but the progress so far has been outstanding. I’ve even got my partner doing it. Hehe. Products are a bit more expensive in Oz as you have to order them on Amazon, eBay, healthy kiwis or iherb but if you stick up when there are specials on it can work out ok. Apparently they are changing the recipe of Crest and ACT (rumour has it) so perhaps consider stocking up on those
@@kati3849 my understanding is that pockets are different to recession. Your gums can be greatly receding but if your gums are still tight around the tooth you have no pockets. A pocket can often be seen visually as a kind of looser fitting gum around the tooth but dentists / periodontists will often measure them and call out the numbers before cleanings. 3 and below are ok (the lower the better). 4 to 9 are very problematic and probably mean tooth loss down the track unless you get things under control. Her system has helped me in 3 months
@@rainacherienne1010 yes but using xylitol is only half the system. The other half is using three mouth washes and a specific toothpaste twice a day. It takes 6 months to shrink pockets but my measurements were better at my periodontist appointment 6 months into the protocol. Gum recession and bone regrowth can apparently happen from here but I’m thinking it might take up to two years. But it definitely works and my periodontist said whatever I’d been doing was a game changer and my mouth was the best she’d seen it. Also far less tartar buildup and far less bleeding than usual. Really excellent results and you’ll notice the difference from day one in terms of a cleaner healthier looking mouth
I actually have my dental cleaning scheduled next week. I've been on your total mouth care system for 6 months so I really can't wait to hear what my hygienist will say! Good bless you, Dr Ellie, and your Zellies as well!!
Hope you don’t mind if I jump in here. I had my dental appointment last week. During the cleaning my hygienist asked how many times a day I brushed my teeth. I replied twice a day. She said the reason she was asking was because my teeth were so clean, very little plaque. I was excited, this protocol does work!
I wish your information was around 50 years ago! I had to go private 4 years ago, they gave me a check up appointment, I was in their chair for ten minutes and they charged me £79? I never went back! Now I clean my teeth every time after I eat or drink, floss my teeth if I am out have a meal or at friends houses! Dentists and vets are a necessary, so they can charge what they like for the love of money and we cash cows pay up everytime! Thank you Doctor for sharing your knowledge!
If you brush your teeth after every meal and drink it means you brush it 4-12 times a day ? Not sure this is healthy especially the fluoride levels in your blood stream.
I LOVE YOU DR PHILLIPS! Can I say that on the public forum? My father was a Dentist who passed away a number of years ago and I attempted to practice what he preached. He prescribed the correct brushing technique (vertical, soft/med brush) along with flossing and the use of (Baking Soda, Salt, topical Hydrogen Peroxide before bedtime) . I have to say that it has served me very well, but now I will incorporate the Xylitol into my regieme. That is so easy. I have heard of it but have not used it theraputically. I would only say that "you can NOT eat and drink anything you want". The mouth is only one part of the human body which must be cared for along with the rest of what is necessary for good body function. Prost!
@@DesertlizzyThe yes, I stopped using the Tom's brand which has this sweetener after my gastroenterologist told me not to use anything with sorbitol or xylitol and felt much better after years of GERD.
@@cactusgardener2060 Toms was bought out awhile ago and ever since then they have gone down hill. I just make my own toothpaste with baking soda, hydrogen peroxide, coconut oil, and olive oil.
Couldn’t understand why I had so much tartar on teeth at end of each day and my gums had continued to recede in spite of using interdens brushes, floss and dental cleanings! Listened to Dr Ellie and began with the Xylitol mints and stopped eating so many carbohydrate snacks between meals. Noticed my teeth felt smoother and cleaner so progressed to her complete mouth-care system. Now my gums look pinker and healthier and whole mouth feels cleaner. So happy as I’m 68 and will reduce my dental treatment costs.
I'm from India and I have all four third molars still in place and went for a dental issue and the American doctor was like wow you must go and remove all 4 of those molars including the ones which didn't cause any issue at all! He didn't even bother to check if they are in a bad place or something, just suggested to remove them all! Crazy mad Doctor I would say!
Please be sure to get second opinions if you have ANY doubts at all!! I've been taken advantage of by dentists here before. Very, very sad to say MOST of the American doctors are all about $$$$$. Many will lie.
I had weak teeth that no matter how much I brushed and flossed and restricted my sugar diet I still got cavities and kept getting fillings in molars. They were silver fillings that eventually got loose and every time I went to dentist they said I needed a root canal min $1200 or pull tooth because it can't be saved. I'm 38 and only have 1 molar bottom back right side, 1 top mid molar, and 1 top front left molar with a hole in it from metal filling falling out and I get depressed over it. I've always been low income and I can't chew a lot and my front teeth have taken the work and are experiencing more issues...I might need dentures or something and my confidence and smile is greatly affected 😮💨. Childhood into adulthood and I trusted dentists too much
I wish I had told the dentist that suggested I must remove my third molars to go take a flying leap. The consequences of their removal have bean poor food chewing, mandible miss alignment. Resulting in a protruding jaw line and excessive wear on other teeth.
I realized decades ago the dentistry is a big scam and a racket. Just hunting for things to do that they can charge you for. He'll do one procedure, then he'll put "a watch" on some other tooth, setting up some future procedure and associated charge. That "watch" was put on my tooth about 30 years ago, I never went back, and nothing happened to my teeth. If I had gone back, he would have drilled the tooth out and filled it for no reason. And his secretary refused to leave me alone about scheduling another appointment. I'm not strapping myself in a chair and letting you breathe in my face for an hour just so you can have a steady income.
Your car needs an oil change, then mechanic notices your main seal is leaking. They elect to watch it. Maybe you get 50k more miles without problem, maybe the gasket fails catastrophically. If your dentist is willing to watch, you ought to thank them for being willing to take the gamble and save your money, rather than berating them for not jumping to complete treatment that may be unnecessary. I see people with a mouth full of decay, infections, and I replace their entire dentition, almost daily. Suggesting that these people don't exist and that we don't work on them is asinine.
I had a dentist tell me I needed a filling replaced, said it was transparently thin. That was 25 years ago. He was less than honest, perhaps. So, it's not much different than going to a mechanic, who says you need a new engine in your car, when you hear nothing wrong, it runs perfectly, gets great gas mileage, and burns no oil. Why would you replace the engine? So, you use your own judgment, as so many are beginning to do in the dental realm.
A dentist told my dad many years ago that the main thing is to do not let food particles sit on your teeth for over 24 hours. He said that is when they start decay process. So if you get it off all before bed you will be fine, unless you are prone to decay or have acidic saliva. But ideally it is best to brush after eating and at bedtime. I have only brushed and floss at bedtime for the past 10 years and have not had any issues at all. I do a very thorough brushing I spend about 5 minutes brushing and I focus on one tooth at a time. Only occasionally will I use baking soda and I only use a very small amount of toothpaste that is ADA approved. Also the high cost of having dental fillings and crowns and other procedures is so much that is big motivation to take care of my teeth.
i thought it was better to brush teeth before eating, so less sticks to them. whereas brushing after, unless nearly an hour later, can cause erosion through acid in the food ? is this not so, perhaps our dental surgeon above can tell us.
@@charlesterrizzi8311 waterpick over time and using too frequently will cause gum recession and thats not advised to use often only for people with dentures, but okay... good luck to you on that lol
@@mikeandloria its different in each person because of their unique PH level in their own saliva, their diet will vary that result too, and also their overall oral hygiene and oral habits like smoking etc... the best thing to do is have an overall assessment with their own Dentist
Dentist in private practice since 1993 here. Cavities are like your health. Some runners in great shape with great diets drop dead at 30. Some overweight terrible eaters live to 100. I have found decay to be genetic. some get none regardless of what they do and others get tons in spite of brushing and flossing. If you are in that first category you can skip years with no issues at all. if you are in the second, youll have a problem every time. Oh and cavities are subjective. if you see an aggressive dentist they may suggest treatment another dentist may not. Do any physicians say "skip routine check ups" probably not the advice dentists give are generalities. people should see a dentist yearly. just like i should change my oil every 5k miles. if i dont my car probably wont explode if im at 20k but its better for the engine. similarly find a CONSERVATIVE dentist, FLOSS every day, brush 2x a day and do what works for you
Woah, I feel an indescribable feeling right now. Out of the thousands of dental channels here on UA-cam that might have scammed me, only yours had given me the hope that I don't _need_ to put up with fillings for the rest of my life. Coming across your channel is a God given gift. That's all I can say. insha'Allah (in God's Will), I will try out your dental routine. May you continue giving advice on social media platforms like this, Dr. Emilie. I cannot thank the doctors who actively put out content like this on UA-cam enough despite their busy schedules to educate the human populace. And yes, sadly most people don't even have knowledge of the helpful medical advice and information I have watched on UA-cam over the years. It truly is a blessing. Once again, I thank you again Dr. Emilie. Even through online, I can feel your compassion for dentistry, and us, the people whom you serve. Allahumma barik! (may God bless you!) May The Almighty guide you the rest of your way through your journey. 🤍🤍
True!, I didn't checked my teeth for over 10 years and last year I went for a "cleaning", this year when I went again to this dentist for their "yearly" checkup she said I had caries and was trying t sell me some procedures, I went to have a second opinion with a different dentist and she said my teeth were perfect, so, as usual, there's no money in healthcare, the money is in the SICK-care and sadly most doctors want permanent clients instead of actually fixing things
Same and similar experience. I haven't gone to the dentist for about 15 years until last year. Dentist gave me a cleaning and a crown which i can't say i did or didn't need but comfortable with saying ok. The next visit, my dentist was a different person who then tried to convince me that i needed more than just a cleaning which would be a costly and long ongoing procedure similar braces because my bottom jaw is more compact with teeth. I said no and rescheduled to then have the appointment cancelled twice the day before stating the dentist was going in for surgery himself. On top of that contacting them is primarily just automated, with me receiving e-mail to make an appointment. With this You Tube video, my recent experience as well as yours and all the added comments from others, I'm don't with using this supposed "service". Like hospitals, it's just another business to make a profit in the health industry!!
@@thechicks1000May be surprising, but nope. Im guessing because of my eating habits and genetics, so just something i can be so happy about. We ll see what happens in the next 10 years or so though, hahahahaha.
the best way is to have a health dental plan, so you know the dentist won't try to lie about anything to earn anything because they are already beign paid by the health plan.
I've been doing the total mouth care system for 7 weeks now and had a hygienist appointment already booked so thought I'd go along and see what she said. She was impressed at how clean my teeth were and I told her what I had been doing. She was very interested and wrote down Dr Ellie's name so she could check out your videos. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge ❤❤❤❤
Well said my fellow colleague. In simple terms, it's a game of numbers. When you floss and brush your teeth, you don't actually eliminate the bacteria. You simply reduce the bad ones (s.mutans) to such low numbers that aren't really harmful. After that they begin to slowly reform. It must be said that if you skip your oral hygiene, the bacteria not only begin to increase in numbers (making them more harmful) but also gradually show diversity in plaque composition. New bacteria show up,like porphyromonas gingivalis, that cause serious gum disease. There is also strong correlation between periodontal disease and cardiovascular problems. So it's key to maintain a consistent oral hygiene and cut down on your sucrose intake if possible. Stay healthy!
Thank you Dr. Ellie, I have been using your system for one month. I noticed a big change within the first two weeks. I love how clean my teeth feel. I boldly decided to trust you and completely abandoned flossing (which I believe damages you gums), I used floss one time in the last 30 days. I really wished that I had found you, decade's ago! I take my time (even though I bought an one minute timer) and I want to gain every benefit of your system. God bless you. ❤❤❤
Because everyone got different (Mouth health, Saliva & breath) *Flossing* won't help for all. Personally can only use once or twice per week. And I brush daily. However for minimize bad breath; I highly recommend using *Tongue cleaner* gets rid of 70-80% Bad Breath. Never had a problem since.
You need to be much more specific with your links. You say in the description get the proper tooth paste, get the proper tooth brush etc; and yet you aren't giving us the proper links. All the links are the same and they all land on a page that's very vague at best. The tooth paste link should land on exactly the tooth paste you want us to buy. On exactly the tooth brush paste you want us to buy. Same with the zylitol. For us, this is all new and somewhat confusing. So list the links that take us directly and exactly to what we should start with.
The information is readily available on UA-cam and at her website. She has a free brochure that details all the recommended products (mostly supermarket brands), the order you do them in and the process
@@lindathompson4770 no it’s a free download that steps through the exact process and exact products you need. And she goes through it all in many of her UA-cam videos. She has an oral health boot camp that you can pay for but that’s just bonus info. Not essential to doing the protocol
I just came across this video but I have been using xylitol for my teeth for years. I prefer Biotin mouthwash, Xyliwhite toothpaste, and Pür gum. Biotin I can find at the grocery store, CVS etc. Xyliwhite and Pür are often available at health food stores, but it's a little hit-and-miss so I usually order them from Amazon.
Saw your videos just days after my annual dental appt. I started your program. I was to have 4 fillings a month later. I added an 6 weeks to that appt. Had my visit two days ago. Doc said that my gums are pink, firm & looked very healthy, no visible placque and only needed 3 fillings. I'm over the moon. Thank you, Dr Ellie, from one who has had very bad teeth and gums my entire life.
Make sure you start adding xylitol into your routine Just chewing that little bit of xylitol government after you eat makes a huge difference. And I personally still floss but I don't floss until after I've started to brush my teeth so I'm flossing with the fluoride crest paste that she recommends and then I go back and brush again and start the rinse cycle that she recommends with all the various products. Congratulations! The link between bad teeth and heart attacks is astounding and the theory is is that those pieces of plaque are detaching from your teeth it's getting clogged in your arteries about 20 years ago when they did a huge study looking at Widowmaker type heart attacks that's exactly what the consistency was of those clots when they tried to find out what were the consistent factors All these individuals never flossed and that plaque was getting in the arteries clogging up taking men out. When I read the article. It just grossed me out. Started flossing every night no matter what. That was a huge game changer.
From when I was young to now, 58 years old, dentists told me to have regular dental cleanings, I did religiously, even waterlaser deep cleanings, but my teeth got serious periodontal issues after too many painful cleanings, flossing, brushing, I already lost most bottom teeth, I spent $$$ on implants, my upper teeth are also getting weaker. My husband rarely went to teeth cleanings, maybe once every 2 years, he has no cavities, no periodontal problems, no loss of teeth. My real experience with dental cleanings.
Eat a whole food diet with no cooked oil and you’re teeth won’t get as dirty, especially when eating only eating fruits and veggies and nuts. Bc i only eat healthy foods i brush my teeth with coconut oil and olive oil
I am so grateful to have come across your videos and protocols Dr Ellie....Comes at a time when the dentist I went to is "suggesting" a few very expensive procedures...I'm going to follow you for a few months first now since I have no pain....
Dr. Ellie, congratulations on the new format of your videos. I love the settings around you, the camera angles, the lights and the captions highlighting the most important concepts. Thanks for such great teachings and care for us, your UA-cam patients ❤😊
Actually, l have had to look away from the video, as the constant camera angle- changes keep distracting me from what you're saying. One second, you're making eye contact with me... talking to me, and the next, you are talking to someone else to my left... why is this a fashion lately?! It doesnot make it more interesting, it breaks up your message. I will watch again, and not look at all, but just listen. Thankyou... 👍
Actually, l have had to look away from the video, as the constant camera angle- changes keep distracting me from what you're saying. One second, you're making eye contact with me... talking to me, and the next, you are talking to someone else to my left... why is this a fashion lately?! It doesnot make it more interesting, it breaks up your message. I will watch again, and not look at all, but just listen. Thankyou... 👍
Haha! I didn’t see a dentist for 16 years and when I saw one the hygienists all came in to see my white teeth and ask what I brush with. It was baking soda. The powder I use now is baking soda with hydroxyapatite. Love it!
They remove enamel from your teeth . I know someone who did that . Her teeth were white but now they look horrible cause their tooth are not shiny anymore and looks like it has pores .
@@amybeckerle6440 Hi Amy. "Never look a gift horse in the mouth" they say, but I suspect the streets of Lourdes are not exactly littered with false teeth. Cheers, P.R.
My friends from the Dominican Republic oil pull with coconut oil and their teeth are beautiful. They also brush but say they dont go to the dentist because the oil pulling keeps their gums and teeth very healthy.
Been oil pulling for years. Zero dental cleanings. Went to Clear Choice dental specialists to make sure all was ok after all these years. After multiple dental scans and two hours. They found zero issues.
@@solraclarkin4375 I have a brother who doesn't do anything special and definitely isn't on any kind of special diet. He can skip the dentist for years and when he does occasionally go, the dentist and hygienist always say, "Everything looks great". A lot of it is genes.
This is very interesting that’s it showing up on my feed right now because I just went to the dentist a month ago for the first time in over 10 years. I got the opportunity to receive coverage so I went for a “check up”/cleaning. I honestly just brush my teeth really well with a normal toothbrush, I don’t floss, I don’t eat garbage and don’t smoke. They said my teeth were perfect. I didn’t feel like that appointment did anything much for me at all. The whole thing just had me perplexed. I’m glad I came across this video, it’s confirming so many things I must have subconsciously known. 🙏🏾
I started oil pulling and when I went for a cleaning the hygienist said my teeth were clean and actually asked if I did oil pulling. Haven't had any issues since doing it twice a day for 20 mins. Also use clove toothpaste and chew cloves after eating (learned from my grandmother growing up). No need for going for cleanings if careful about what and how you eat and how You clean your teeth
@@blackpassenger its when you swish you mouth with an oil (like coconut oil) for a designated amount of time without spitting it out. She swishes for 20 mins then spits.
I’ve been doing Dr Ellie’s regime for 5 months. My gum problems are gone. All the treatments my dentist suggested over the past 2 years were only temporary - it goes down then I got flare ups. This is the best it’s ever been.
Thank you x I have avoided dental advice in the past two years, and my gums have felt better. At my recent hygienist appt I confessed I don’t use much toothpaste, brushing with saliva and a baby’s toothbrush instead. She was shocked at first, then admitted there was hardly any plaque, and gums were looking better. It’s also the first time I’ve been able to cope with a hygienist appt without injections to numb the pain.
I have a friend that had never been in a dentist clinic here in USA for more than 30 years, and she has the most beautiful smile! Very white and healthy teeth!
Omg they are not damaging the enamel. Don't listen to some rando on UA-cam that's saying what you want to hear. It's not about just cleaning, it's about having your mouth checked. You won't know if you don't get checked. I had a large cavity that was difficult to see and was only found on X-rays. If I had waited a little more it would have reached the root and I would have tooth ache and require a root canal or extraction. I also had periodontitis. You know, the thing that cause people to lose teeth. I had no idea. She even admits she goes to dentists for an "evaluation". Maybe don't clean, but get it checked.
Oh, she never said they damage the enamel and I wasnt implying she did or anything.That's just always been my perhaps irrational fear i guess so yeah, I will def rethink that and maybe go get a check up now just to be on the safe side, ty.
@@MrWittyBanter Phew One thing you may want to do is, if you drink something really acidic, like a soda or lemon juice, wait half an hour before brushing so that your mouth PH can go back to normal. Otherwise there's some evidence that it can harm the enamel over a really long period of time. Otherwise, it's pretty resilient. Oh, and get the fluoride treatments. They strengthen the enamel even more.
@@Outworlder I quit my dentist because he's a liar and a crook. Unfortunate to see chicanery in the medical profession, but there it is. I also had two surgeons tell me I needed a bowel resection for a polyp. Third one was honest and solved the problem with regular surgical removal. These guys have bills to pay and they'll cut your throat for the money. Watch out.
I am glad I have watched this, thank you. I have just had a cleaning and have developed a mouth abscess, this is the third time after a routine clean, never had them normally, I was hesitant, but no more, I will be doing what you recommend, thank you.
I am a witness that getting your teeth cleaned during pregnancy is important. I had HORRIBLE morning sickness while carrying my last child. Almost immediately after getting my teeth cleaned, it went away. It was like magic! I was so relieved.
Yeah I feel the difference immediately too. I wrecked my dental health for the first 30 years of life so I can really tell that going to the dentist helps me. I cannot live without it now.
What was the cause? Did stomach acids hurt your teeth? My ridiculous problem is that I only felt well physically and emotionally when I was pregnant, and I’m a bit beyond that now at 72. 😅
I suspect that in pregnancy, in order to protect the fetus, the body becomes hyper sensitive to any potential pathogens. So the bacteria in the plaque ends up triggering the morning sickness, which goes away when removed through dental cleanings. This is also why cravings for sour fermented things like pickles are common in pregnancy as lactofermented foods have antiseptic properties against pathogenic microbes.
@@chahahc Cool! My husband’s mother from Blackpool England craved pickled pig’s feet. I was never remotely queasy and I’m a sugar hound with not great teeth. But I like your theory. My daughter in law is puking her guts out. We’re going to be grandparents! I’ll suggest it.
I haven't been to a dentist in ten years . Why do to COVID and work .Also the last time I went I was ok .but they wanted me to get more x rays I didn't need . And so I stopp going . Thankyou for all your videos and instructions.very helpful .
I'm a dentist, I always give instructions how to brush correctly the teeth and i take my time demontrating it in front of the mirror every time to my patients so they can evade getting tartar and cavities. I have around 20% of patients who want to put effort into keeping their teeth proper. Proper nutrition and hygiene ,and only thing to see me for is yearly control.
Yup! 6 month cleanings can’t overcome poor oral hygiene. My parents always made sure I brushed twice daily and flossed at night. All the kids had yearly cleanings and I had those dental sealants put on my molars. Over 25 years later, everything is still fine. It’s not magic, it takes work.
Dentist here. The main reason for professional cleaning is largely to address periodontal disease, which is a different theme to the strep mutans talked about. Strep mutans is more relevant to dental cavities. I dont think a cleaning is necessary when one only has soft plaque and minimal calculus above the gum line. In that case, it is more about better home care regime consisting of good home cleaning and diet with minimal refined sugars. A professional clean is necessary when one has gum disease consisting of calculus that is affecting gum health, characterised by red, bleeding gums, deep probing depths etc. (Caused by different bacteria such as p. Gingivalis, not s. Mutans). To summarise, dental cleaning is for patients who are at risk of gum disease, not so much dental cavities caused by strep mutans.
My wife and I are in our 60s and each have had some form of periodontal work (Lanap for me). Our dentists recommend cleaning (sometimes "deep" cleaning) every 3 months. Of course, our insurance doesn't cover that many cleanings per year.
I shared this with my sister too! She said her teenage son was advised to use water pic and his gums are more red than ever. She’s excited to test it out in her family!! ❤
Hi I had bleeding gums (79) I got a baby toothbrush and used a mixture of tooth paste, Bi carb soda and a few drops of a mixture of peppermint and spearmint oil on my brush , gently massaging teethand gums , as a mouthwash I uses either salty water or hydrogen peroxide 3% food grade in water about one fifth to 4 fifths water ,gums ok now , not bleeding ,this recipe was on another dentist. Channel
I found that water flossers/picks take some getting used to. When I first started using one my gums bled. But as I got used to it my gums no longer bleed, even when set to the most powerful setting.
I have been following this dr Ellie and taking her advice for some time. I can say that the difference in my teeth and gums is very noticeable. If you want to avoid the drill, follow her suggestions.
I love this presentation. Thank you for educating the masses in the face of indifference with a solution based mindset . Mouth Care Comes Clean & Xylitol here I come.
Every time I visited the dentist, something was wrong. I didn’t have discomfort until after the dentist visit. I stopped going, over 30 years later, I made an appointment, had x-rays & learned, no cavities but lost a filling. They wanted to dril it out & refill & they wanted to clean my teeth. I declined the filling,(I had no pain), but scheduled the cleaning. At home, I realized that if I went over 30 years without a cavity, why get a cleaning? Yes, I canceled.
For 20 years I didn't visit the dentist. My tooth suddenly started to decay. Now I have lost 4 pieces in 4 years. I regret my self for skipping visiting the dentist.
@@brendasallerI don’t think the not going is the reason. You might have needed a filling but I don’t think the cleanings prevent you from getting cavities. My husband had two root canals and both times ended up in the hospital with pneumonia. I really think the drilling and drilling made him breath in infection and bacteria.
Try FLCCC, AFLDS for me…. Amongst others telling the truth in last 4 yrs. And then Dr Berg, Osborne, and Bikman (insulin IQ). Learning the truth with Dr Ellie is excellent. Started 4 days ago! Impressed already!
@@gwendatyas6251 search for Weston A. Price, a Canadian dentist who studied primitive cultures and Celts who lived on secluded islands away from mainland culture and it's damaging food, etc. Those cultures did not brush and had a "biofilm" that protected their teeth. They also had nice, wide arches that could hold ALL their teeth, including wisdom teeth as adults and had well-formed faces. He proved that our junk food and sugar obsessed culture was literally deforming the human body, besides the jaw and teeth structures. There is now a Weston A. Price Foundation - promotes raising own food and has USA local chapters to join.
Chewing on some Zellie gum right now! I've been doing your regiment for about 7 months and I'm definitely loving the way my teeth feel. My sensitivity to hot/cold has improved markedly, and my breath doesn't smell. I think I've even managed to stop a cavity from getting worse. I thought giving up flossing would be really hard, but I don't miss it all at! My gums are also way healthier--I've had inflamed gums my whole life and never knew why, but now they feel way better! Thanks, Doc! 💖
I stopped dental clean, painful, and speed up invasion... 1 small bottle of water with thick diluted xytiol, magnesium citrate, lugols, a few drops( potassiumniodite)... all feeding goodies kills baddies... 1. Gums stop receding 2. Tartar stopped Regroweth receeded gums and reminalized enamel( exposed) Vit k2mk7 and coq10 a lot internally
My dentist told me to stop coming every six months, couse there was nothing to clean. So every two years. Than I moved to Turkey and my new dentist told me I didn't need to have my teeth cleaned at all. I'm 60, have all my teeth and never had plaque. I brush three times a day for the last 55 years at least.
Just came across this, my mom never seen a dentist growing up ( family very poor) she only ended up going once a few yrs ago to have a tooth pulled. Dentist said she has great teeth. She is 87 yr old today
Thank God I still have my mom.
God Bless you and your mother.
@aqua5929 Thank You! Lord Shine on You, keep You healthy, & be gracious to You! ❣️😊
Pure luck
@@davidcarp5935if she’s having teeth pulled, they can’t be that great 🙃
Tell her she’s great everyday.
Hug her, kiss her, and tell her she’s great everyday, many times a day. Make it a habit.
Floss daily...brush with baking soda...scrap tongue...rinse with diluted hydrogen peroxide.
Have been doing the above for some 4 decades...have visited a dentist half a dozen times in that time, for broken tooth/chipped tooth/broken filling...and each time the dentist asked, "so you just had your teeth cleaned?"
When I explained my routine...'silence' was the response.
No bacteria can live in bicarbonate of soda. I use bicarb as a mouth wash and to clean my teeth twice a day. Most times I see the dentist is when I break a tooth.
How much do you dilute and do you have to do it every time you brush?
😂 Thanks for sharing!
Awesome ❤❤
I rinse with salt water. Otherwise I do everything else the same. Haven't seen dentists in 10 years.
I am a former hygienist and disagreed with the whole concept of 6 month checkups, fluoride application and rootplaning to address minor periodontal pockets. I was disillusioned as a clinician and quickly realized that it was a business first and foremost. From my observations most people just need to practice consistent hygiene. The number 1 preventer of dental problems is the use of a water irrigator. I had patients in their 80s who used them and never had cavities or gum inflammation. Brush your teeth with a dry brush, covering all surfaces...and then go in with toothpaste. It's not the paste that cleans. Minty breath can be mistaken for clean teeth. Don't smoke. You will eventually lose teeth if you do. Don't drink sugary sodas with citric acid.
My son went 5 years without a cleaning and had no concerns when he finally did. I think both medicine and dentistry overtreats for $.
Water irrigation irritate my gums.& I won't get a cleaning because it hurts & it feels like I'm going to get choked & strangled on the water going down the wrong way
I went 7 years without a cleaning but I brushed once per day (not twice) and drank only steam distilled water. No problems whatsoever when I finally did go for a cleaning and no receded gums.
😮i've never heard of brushing with the dry brush first
Thank you for sharing. It does seem so forced to go every 6 months and I refuse to go any more than once a year but now it will be less LOL
I had not done cleanings for 20 years, and on December 6, 2023, I went to a dental cleaning. My blood pressure was extremely high, I hate going to the dentist. They did the cleaning anyway. I wound up that night at the ER, 2:00 a.m. and was diagnosed with COVID.
I used to go to a mainstream dentist, they told me I had a tonne of problems that needed to be addressed and they’d only be able to do a few at a time etc.. i wasn’t upset with them but changed to a different dentist that my family had recommended.. when I went there I told him “I have a lot of issues that need to be fixed” he did the X-rays and told me there was only one minor issue and that it wasn’t urgent. I was like how can that be? Are you sure? He said “I can do more work if you want me to, but I’m not really in the business of creating problems that aren’t there”…. My eyes were completely opened in that moment
Same thing happened to me. I was told that I had 7 cavities after a history of no problems at all! Decided to go to another dentist office that was highly recommended and they told me there were no issues with my teeth, that the former office was known for ripping off their customers!
I broke a tooth and had to visit a new dentist that was open on weekends. She told me I had several cavities. When I visited my usual dentist, he said I had no cavities and the other dentist was trying to pay her student loans.
That was about 10 years ago and I still don't have cavities.
Some dentists are crooks
@@msanrai -Most of them are crooks. I went to one who told me I needed to urgently have 5 tooths extracted followed by implants. Thank God my insurance did not cover the treatment, so I went to another dentist who said I only needed just one filling.
Before that negative experience, I had been to another dentist for a cleaning and check-up who told me I had two old fillings that really needed to be replaced with new ones. I didn't think nothing of it, took his advice I had him take out the old ones which were replaced with new fillings. Unfortunately, 6 months later, not only did the fillings fell out but both of my tooth cracked after biting into something hard when before, never had any problems before with the old ones. Thats when I learn not to fix something that is not broken.
I went back and told the dentist the problem, but the dentist suggested instead of fillings, recommended crowns which I later realized was much more profitable. I gave him the okay to go ahead with the procedure. A few days later after he completed the job, and although the crown looked natural, it always felt uncomfortable, like a foreign object was placed inside my mouth. I told the dentist about it, but instead of offering a solution, he got both upset and defensive, perhaps even offended. For that reason, I decided not to get a crown for the other tooth. I found it strange that a professional in the dental industry would react in such a way. I decided never to return and told family and friends about him. Barely a few years later the crown felled off, now need a replacement and have to deal with this issue again.
Back then I was very naive and just didn't know, really thought doctors had the patient's best interest at heart but now realized many of them are a bunch of thugs, chasing after money whose main motivation is to squeeze out as much money as they can from the patient's insurance. This type of offenses and unethical behavior needs to be punishable, and have dentist held criminally liable for performing unnecessary procedures. These so-called professionals should never be allowed to take advantage of patients, violating patient trust and should never be allowed to practice, but rather ultimately have their license revoked preventing them from ever practicing again.
@guillermone1 oh my gosh! I'm so sorry that happened. I had one say I needed an extraction. I went to another and he said the tooth was fine. Frustrating
You are a very eloquent speaker! Your message comes across clearly. 30 years ago I went to a dentist for a cleaning and exam. He said the same thing you say and told me I have "beautiful" teeth, even though they were not perfectly straight. He washed his hands thoroughly, checked the lymph nodes in the base of the mouth and neck, and then proceded to the cleaning without gloves!! He was old school but very professional and didn't charge me much because I was paying out of pocket. He must have been in his 60's and probably the most honest health care professional I've seen.
I went in for a cleaning about 1.5 year ago. They convinced me I needed a root canal and scheduled me for one within a few days. Mind you - I was experiencing no dental pain whatsoever, but they insisted I must be. My head was spinning over the diagnosis, so I went along with it. I should have stood up for myself and said no thank you, just a cleaning, please. This mistake cost me $1800 even with insurance. They never got around to giving me the cleaning I made the appointment for because the x-rays and root canal prep were so time consuming.
I left feeling like I was ripped off and like I never want to visit a dentist again.
I have a hard time trusting anyone in any medical field anymore. It's all about $$$.
I would pick a modest small dental office. They built a bunch of huge dental offices in my city. One has a jumbo screen that is 2 stories high that is turned on all night. That doesn't even include the equipment they had to buy to actually fix your teeth. It is no wonder that if you go there they will "find" something to fix in your mouth. My Dad often sees clients that come from these huge buildings for a second opinion and surprise surprise they don't actually have the cavities they were told they have, or at least not as many.
Opticians too
I totally agree with you about the medical integrity of dentists. I have had a few costly procedures that I have found out , with time, I did not need! I have been searching for an honest dentist for years now.
It's capitalism or monetaryism you dislike. That's what causes businesses to be this way. It incentivizes dishonesty. I don't support any other "isms."
@@user-hn9wu2zt1r I just found a national chain for eye exams/glasses that’s $89 for 2 pair of glasses and that includes the exam! America’s Best. Lots of frames to choose from. 👍
Thank you for this information. I have been going to the same dentist office for about 15 years, always friendly, smiling personnel, talkative and down to earth hygienist and absolute silence about teeth and mouth care. They never tell you about Xylitol or plaque, never give a single advice, if you ask questions, minimum information in response. They do not want you to stop coming for cleaning or have your teeth healthy.
I have stopped going for "Dental Clearnings" years ago.
Because, everytime I went for such cleaning, soon after I would have some kind of teeth problem.
Same here.
Same here. I had 2 deep cleanings, and each time, I felt that my teeth became more sensitive.
I feel that it's a new way to open up the path to create issues... Warm watter with salt is a good old remedy
@@monicaandreea7164That first sentence cracks me up😂. Find a way to create a problem in the name of a solution to aid never-ending visits by exacerbating the issue - brilliant strategy - some of them don't even know they're doing it.
I didn't start getting professional cleanings until I was in my 40's. My gum line was a mess and had receded many millimeters. Once I got a 6 monthly cleaning cycle, my gum line greatly improved and there was less bleeding.
You have to get the plaque removed every so often or it will build up behind your teeth. It's basically a calcified bone or mineral that hardens over time from the saliva coming from the bottom of the tongue and the other part is on the back of the mouth near the esophagus area.
Same.
Yeah I had the same because I brushed very poorly. But if you brush well and don't eat sugar, you won't need the ongoing cleanings IMO. It's just the first few to get the plaque all out.
Jordan Peterson cured his gum disease by going on zero carb diet.
@@Tmate4444 - I not only brushed well, I was told to cut back on my brushing by the dentist. Said I was over doing it. Never was one to eat sugar or sweets or carbs. I’m 65 yo old. We tried every type of schedule of cleaning and not cleaning. There’s one thing not addressed by the author or the in the thread…..genetics. My dental health has always been its best with quarterly cleanings, water pic daily, flossing and brushing daily. Anything less results in tartar buildup, and sore and bleeding gums.
I bought the same tools the dentist uses for about $50, and now I do the cleaning myself and save myself $2k a year.
This is really good information. I am a dentist and the vast majority of my patients do in fact need cleanings because they have calculus; I also see a lot of perio patients. But I always tell them that the prophy is not what keeps their teeth healthy - it’s the home care that matters most, and I do promote xylitol. I like this video and will probably start referring people to it. Thanks!
The key is to use a water pic regularly to get rid of the start of calculus. Btw...why do you encourage and use fluoride in peoples mouths? Fluoride is a neurotoxin. Brain toxin. Please read the book The Fluoride Deception and discover how they talked the ADA into using it in peoples mouths and water treatment plants. It is a byproduct of phosphate companies and is a toxic substance. So the phosphate companies discovered that they can sell it vs PAYING for the toxic waste disposal. Sickening.
yeah what is this woman talking about? the plaque people get cleaned is calculus, goodluck removing calculus with xylitol, its just a preventative at best
Are you a cardiologist too?
"Xylitol may affect cardiovascular health" per the U.S. NIH.
Higher blood levels of the artificial sweetener xylitol were associated with increased risk of heart attack and stroke in people.
Xylitol enhanced blood clotting in mice and isolated human blood.
The results highlight the need for further study of long-term cardiovascular health risks from sugar alcohols,
and artificial sweeteners that were thought to be safe"
@@MarcPagan This is pretty useless information cause they aren't ingesting the Xylitol just using it as a mouthwash. There is no way Xylitol is more dangerous than the neurotoxic Fluoride they put in your toothpaste, but I don't see you complaining about that.
@@MarcPagan this is a paid shill/bot.
Some good and some bad information here. Xylitol is a great product and it does work to reduce plaque. Dr Ellie talked about plaque (whiteish build up) as being small substances packed together and because of that it's not hard to get off so you need very little pressure. A good analogy of brushing is it's like dust on a butterflies wing, because it's more about being precise and accuracy than scrubbing the crap out of your teeth with a hard toothbrush (this causes abrasion or wear on the teeth). The reason a soft toothbrush is recommended is because the bristles are more flexible and more likely to find spaces between the teeth/under the gum to actually increase the surface area you are cleaning.
I do agree that most people don't need a dental cleaning because they can do a good job keeping it clean themselves but that requires active thought, you cannot just brush your teeth on autopilot and expect everything to be clean. You need to get the bristles down near the gums because the gums act like a ditch and catch bacteria and build up the tooth, and sneak under the gums.
Fun fact: dentistry has advanced to the point where more people lose teeth now a days due to gum problems (lack of effort or lack of cleanings) than they do from cavities. You can have the visible teeth be clean and still need a cleaning from bacteria/infection under the gums (bleeding on brushing/flossing is a sign of infection under the gums). However if you floss every day (or realistically every 2nd day because it takes time for the clumps of plaque to build up, once a day is just recommended because it decreases the likelihood you miss spots) then you will keep under the gums healthy as well and realistically don't need cleanings. It takes about 2 weeks of consistency to improve an infection (gingivitis), and you can get gingivitis a million times in your life. It will come back if you don't take care of yourself.
Gums are more important than teeth, they're like the ground that holds a fence post up. You could have the most gorgeous fence posts but if there's no ground to hold them then those fence posts are coming out :).
Source: Dental hygienist
Well said I agree with everything you said here
That’s helpful. Thank you.
You’re one of the nice ones 😀
What are your thoughts on Waterpik?
Do you get mad at people when they say no fluoride for the children please?
I find it very unfair that every time I go to a dental appointment they want to take X-rays when I'm not supposed to have any more radiation unless if it's absolutely necessary. I just went to a dentist that refused to give me a cleaning without doing paperwork because they claimed that it was a liability I wonder if it's really a liability if I signed a waiver so maybe it's really more about making money on the x-rays??
Same, my dentist often orders X-rays - I’m never sure if they are all necessary or merely an additional money making trick similar to the rote application of fluoride and calcium, usually sans patient consent.
I agree with you, it's ridiculous.
@jadevalmarie8041 not only her, but nobody should. It's a known fact that these constant x-rays cause an increase of cancer around the area of thyroid gland and anything close to the area of where the radiation hits.
Same thing happened. I refused anything but allowable trays. I told them that I was in charge of my health care.
As a hygienist when a patient denied X-rays , I had them sign a consent that we wouldn’t be liable if you ended up with a cavity, abscess,bone loss…etc…Personally I wasn’t bothered when a patient asked to sign a consent form. It is 100% impossible to see in the tooth… until the cavity grows larger… we can’t see in between teeth…can’t see what’s going on under crowns, can’t see if you have an abscess on root…..we can’t see inter-proximal bone loss…We can’t see if decay is starting under an old filling…..it’s just the truth….but I do believe every patient has a right to deny X-rays….just don’t blame the dentist when it goes south….
I’ve been following this regimen for over a year - tooth sensitivity has gone and my gums are in the best shape they ever been for about 30 years.
how much xylitol?
@@laco9412 I just use xylitol/Extra gum after meals.
@@laco9412 Listerene, Crest, Uktradex then a ten minute chew on Extra/Xylitol gum after meals. No smoking, no drinking.
How would you know?
what xylitol product do you use?
Been doing her protocol for 1 year now!
Changed everything for me!!
Please explain the protocol
@@RootzPickney use 4 exact products each time you brush:
1. Swish with Closys (ultra sensitive)
2. Brush with Crest (regular paste)
3. Swish listerine cool mint
4. Swish ACT anticavity mint
She explains why each product is called for in great detail if you sign up for her little class about what she has learned as a dentist.
I always used natural products before this avoiding fluoride etc. but I had nothing to lose trying this out and it’s working really well.
@@RootzPickney It is explained in another video set, here: ua-cam.com/video/60sAaXOONAE/v-deo.html Best of luck! I have been using Dr. Ellie's approach for nine months, now. And at my last cleaning, I was told to move my next appointment from 6 months to 9 months! I now have no more accumulating plaque, my receding gumlines are healing, a low-grade single-tooth infection has greatly improved, and a number of my teeth are showing proof of deep remineralization as they become increasingly whiter (from the gumline downward - now at half way!). I have so much to be thankful for. Thank you, Dr. Ellie, for sharing your incredible education, knowledge, and experience with everyone. This changes lives. I only wish dentists in my country had known of this when I was kid. So many of my dental experiences, treatments, and trauma could have been avoided. Now know better, so I'm guiding my family, and photographing my proof of its effectiveness.
Thank you Dr Ellie! My teething are brilliant and gums are healthy now because of your system
Hi,
Can you help me to explain how did you reach Dr. Ellie? Or how did you started her program?
@@tarannumsayed1993- She has other videos and a book you can buy that’d be helpful. Cheers
LIES
@@tarannumsayed1993 If you will watch her video, maybe 3 to 4 times, she has it all there. Then she has another that explains the mouth washes she recommends and the brushing routine. Very simple.
I have a tendency to build up lots of plaque or tartar especially on my bottom front teeth. I always go 1 or 2 times a year to a dental hygienist . I am convinced that the still minimal gums receding I now have are due to a former dentist I used to go to that was too rough handed and damaged my gums. Now I visit another hygienist and she is the best , the gentlest hand, never hurts me and I never bleed with her cleaning, the exact opposite of the previous dentist.
Thank you for this comment.
I once could not go to my gentle handed hygienist and I went to some new one.
I was bleeding and it was hurting.
I did say to her that my usual hyginist does it softly and her reply was ' softly means not good job done. Must bleed to go to very book and cranny'.
I never went back to the 'bloody ' rough handed one !
@orianam9835 yup, the other dentist said something very similar to me, my mistake was I still had another session with him after that, the next year... I should have complained to the clinic and should have requested another hygienist right away.
A gentle-handed hygienist and a dentist check up for cavities is totally worth it for me.
I do a yearly checkup + cleaning if needed
Did you finish the video? Just curious.
Be sure to get 2 or 3 xrays every year! (HINT: Skip this)
Too bad those don't exist
This makes a lot of sense. I get my teeth checked every 5 to 8 years. Every time I do the dentist is surprised I hadn’t come in for years. I just tell them I floss everyday and brush twice a day. They end up doing minimal cleaning.
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I went 21 years and had no cavities when i finally went to the dentist
@@TheSpiral01 and notice you can brush with shirt too and seems to remove the placge?
This is wonderful. I often told my patients that if everyone did what we recommended they wouldn't need us except for accidents, jaw pain, orthodontics or prevention. Xylitol is a game changer
However, I also found many people who think they're smart not going to the dentist and brag they don't have cavities. Yet they have gum disease which is silent and resulted in some of them losing their teeth. So they really didn't do themselves a service by not going. What you're discussing here has to do with cavities----a completely different issues which readers here don't realize is a serious infection that studies show also affect their heart and other organs
I just went to the dentist two weeks ago, no cavities everything looked good. But they insisted I needed a 410 dollar (out of pocket) cleaning, I asked if I could just get a normal cleaning and they refused. I even called and asked the woman that left her number because I left a bad review if I can just have a normal cleaning because I can’t afford that amount and she refused. So I’m parting ways with that office . I paid almost 200 just to be seen .
Crazy
@Healthierme997. This sounds like unethical practice and should be reported !
You should report them!
Scam profession.
It's about the Benjamin's.
When I had a cleaning, I got a very bad gum and dental infection. I ended up needing an antibiotic.
Thank you for making a video apond this subject.
Same thing happened to me almost 2 months ago. It was horrible. I regretted so much going to that place. And btw, my teeth were good anyway. The dentist basically cut into my gums.
@dumitruedelean59 yes. They claim that the bacteria was already there. I can agree, but it had not gotten into my gums before that.
The fact is that there are tribes and un-westernized people in remote areas of the world with not dental problems. Yes, they also don't eat process foods. I want better oral health and I have tryed to not eat process foods, it is almost impossible.
I have long suspected that dentists weren't giving us the whole truth. Gonna try this system. Thank you Dr Ellie.
She just wants your money instead of you giving it to the dentist. This doesn’t say anything about her being a certified doctor so take it with a grain of salt…..
@@byuftblshe is a dentist.
We cant handle the tooth
@@stark5679 WINNER!
No, we just don’t know. Strep mutans alone causing all the problems in mouth? I don’t believe her.
Dr. Ellie - It has almost been a year since I started regiment last August. My gums were receding (they bled) and I had a few noticeable cavities. My fear of dentist came from some trauma I experienced when I was younger and I knew I needed help. I am 68 years old and I happened to find your video. I thought I would give it at least a couple of months - I wanted to try anything to not have to go to a dentist. Tonight after brushing my teeth I noticed how my gums have actually grown back - maybe not fully but soooo much better than a year ago. The cavities are getting smaller. I cannot Thank You Enough - you honestly changed my life when it comes to dental care. ❤❤❤❤
Same story… I am 66 …started Aug 1 2023…. Things are not completely perfect, but way better..moving in the right direction!!
@@wendyherrmann8219 same here…I am also 68..
How did you start her program? Did you pay?
@@tarannumsayed1993 you just use the mouthwashes you recommends before and after brushing, as well as the toothpaste, tip of brush and xylitol mints or gums. It’s all on one of her videos.
@@tarannumsayed1993 There's a free video explaining the system in full - very helpful and thorough
ua-cam.com/video/tXZbmz6kBUU/v-deo.html
Wow! If this information isn’t motivating to start using xylitol every time when finished with eating or drinking, I don’t know what is..? Well explained and thank you, Dr. Ellie!! ❤ 10 years on your system and I’m soooo glad.
Please BEWARE!!! Yesterday online I read an article warning that Xlitol CAN CAUSE HEART ATTACKS & STROKES!!! Apparently, this doctor is unaware of that!
Best advice and information I heard in my life at this point, I lost to lower molars unfortunately and one implant didn't go well and had to be removed but I kept the rest of my teeth healthy and clean so far, the information here is definitely priceless. Thank you Dr. Ellie and Happy New Year.
Dr. Phillips,
THANK YOU! There are still HONEST & CARING dentists like you. You are touching so many lives.
Please continue making these videos. GOD BLESS YOU!
We need dentist that tell the truth instead of scam dentist that follow the mainstream brainwashing
She is not a dentist. She should be ashamed.
My father is 73, never seen a dentist, he, I’m thankful to say, has all his teeth. Love you Dad!
If he's never seen the dentist, does he need glasses though? 😅
I know of 76 year old marathon runners who see their dentist regularly. Can your dad run a marathon?? I HIGHLY doubt it 😂
Keeping all your teeth is not the only reason to see a dentist. That's like bragging that you never saw a doctor but you still have all your limbs.
I wish I had never seen a dentist.
@@hymns4ever197 I wish I had never stopped seeing the dentist.
Had a root canal last year. Couldn't be happier by the fact that my mouth no longer hurts when I eat and I've got a mouth full of healthy teeth. 🤷
I don't mind the blood and the pain; it's the verbal abuse that gets me.
For real. Tell them you don’t want something, for you or your children, and watch them become demons lol
Mine doesn’t abuse me
WtF are you doing there then; and have you put a review public to warn other's?
i notice my teeth hv problem after i started cleaning 7 years ago. Lots of dental work done after. I completely stop going for more than a year now. after 6 crowns he wants to do root canal now due to teeth abscense. He can't recognise receding gum initially, just want to do crowns. I healed thru vitamins. Abscense i heal thru accupressure point. I hv enf of dentist.
@@stealthhumor don't bite their fingers then. ; )
Wow thanks for sharing
she is the real deal. her advice on xylitol and closys is the best dental advice I ever got at turning mouth health around
How do you get xylitol and closys
Any idea how many Xylitol i need to consumed evwryday ? I do't think one pack of Xylitol gum is enough for a week
@@alifm40DSjust one xylitol mint after each meal unless you’re able to brush right after that meal.
@@alifm40DS I just get Xylitol powder and swish it in my mouth because digesting it gives me dizziness.
Thamk you so much. Since using xylitol I've seen big improvements. My gums were in a very bad way.I was even long in the tooth. The mid 2 at the bottom and 2 at the sides. The 2 at the bottom are almost completely recovered. The 2 at the sides are much improved but they were way worse. Getting there. You are changing lives. You are a blessing. ❤
I just saw an article online warning that Xlitol CAN CAUSE HEART ATTACKS & STROKES!!! I'm done with it!
😂@@L4JRapture
@@L4JRapture v@x more like. 🤣
Probably put out there as a fear tactic by the dentists who aren't making money.
@@L4JRapturea lot of things can cause heart attacks or strokes. It’s important to get to know your physiology and get help with what your sensitivities could be from a medical professional
I just discovered Dr. Phillips, and she's honestly the most pleasant person to listen to! She makes dentistry sound like a happy children's book😂🥰 Thank you for the info, Dr. Phillips! Subscribed!
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Quacks can be pleasant to listen to. She's not a dentist do not take her advice.
This just reminded me of something, I completely changed my health habits by finding out book called The 21 Former doctor secrets by Rachel Morgan. It was censored on multiple platforms.
I know that book, Rachel is amazing doctor really
Its a must-read
Thanks for sharing that
Thsnk you
IM checking it out now
I love you Dr. Phillips! I've been brushing xylitol toothpaste with no fluoride and chewing xylitol gum throughout the day for 5 months now. I no longer feel any plaque buildup anywhere on my teeth. I used to be able to feel it on my teeth with my tongue in between cleanings, even when brushing all the time with fluoride toothpaste. Permanently done with fluoride and regular cleanings and not looking back! Thanks to you Dr. Phillips and miraculous xylitol!
What brand toothpaste
I too would like to know what toothpaste brand you use
fluoride is a brain toxin
@@oluchiibe98 Now Solutions Xyli-White Cinnafresh flavor.
This is why I love UA-cam. Life changing advice right here. Thank you Dr Ellie!
I am 70 years old. Have not been to the dentist for 20 years. I used to be a regular at the dentist but when my GP noticed my low vit d and put me on supplements all my dental problems went away.
I thought I was alone to experience this with vitamin D. why doesn’t the medical community promote more vitamin D intake is the real question.
@@antoinepageau8336 Vitamin D was the main component to solving my Migraine issues! And this was even the main therapy suggested by the Neurologist I saw, so it is reaching the Medical community if you happen to see the right person.
@@antoinepageau8336
Either lack of knowledge or they want your🤑???!!!
Anecdotal
@@KathleenFulton-u1x Accumulation of anecdotes = Evidence
Today I had a dental appointment that was required for an upcoming hip replacement surgery. I hadn't been to a dentist for 5 years and was expecting the worst. Other than some plaque buildup (resulting in swollen gums in spots) and a couple small cavities, he cleared me for surgery.
I had been fearing this visit but was totally relieved at the results. I will be following Dr. Phillips recommendations to reverse the progression of the cavities and am looking forward to my follow-up with my dentist in April. Hopefully her approach will benefit me and surprise the crap out of my dentist!
I am finding that xylitol works after using for a month. Had I known this 50 years ago I could still have had perfect teeth. Thank you. Expertise with charm - compulsive watching.
Coincidentally, I just read an article online yesterday about Xylitol. IT CAN CAUSE HEART ATTACKS & STROKES, PLEASE BEWARE!!!
How often do you use it per day? And what specifically have you noticed after just a month? Thanks.
@@vmoses1979 Just at night after the last tooth brush ~ 20:00. Then 2 or 3 xylitol mints over the next hours. Teeth feel cleaner and I stopped using Sensodyne because it is meant to plug porous enamel and I wanted to give natural repair a chance. I used to have occasional ache but that has totally gone - I assume the acid producing bacteria have been eliminated. My early years were in a smoky town during WW2 then a bonanza of sugar products after the war so my teeth were never really good. Now they will see me out thanks to this lovely lady. I may try her more extensive protocol.
how can I get xylitol?
@@pingli7853 there are candies / gums using it as a sweetener, might be available as packet of powder too
Thank you Dr. Ellie, At this point of my life I do not have much tooth left - from cavities or root canals - I believe a couple of Dentists actually damaged my roots when removing the one with problems. And I now know that we can heal a tooth instead of a root canal - people tend to have heart attacks because the body can no longer communicate with the entire body. Too late for me now. I STOPPED using fluoride - that dangerous chemical. My mouth feels much better, no tooth issues or gums issues. We have been over done messing with our teeth.
Flouride isn’t dangerous 🙄 Moat places outside the USA have flouride in their water. Like many things it’s only dangerous if you consume LARGE amounts. That’s why they say if more than is used for brushing is swallowed call poison control, because too much can poison you since it had flouride. Flouride is safe in low quantities
where do I find the healing thing?
@@seabreeze4559 ellie will sell you all that stuff, and that's what this video about - click on the links below the video if you want to make her richer than she alread is - there is little evidence that this sugar prevents plaque and some that it may even be harmful.
Good day
Just rinse ur mouth with salted water!!
@@seabreeze4559
@@alabadia3014 warm salt water rinses is the #1 recommendation of periodontists for mouth and gum soreness...if that doesn't work they will prescribe something stronger. But it's a good start 👍❤
Thank you so much! I knew I was doing something right, because after several years without professional cleaning, then having it done, the hygienist didn't believe me that I hadn't had them professionally cleaned in years. I'm so glad I found your channel, and that someone believes me about teeth and gums. It's a whole little ecosystem! It can be taken care of. ; )
@@ellen4956 God thought of everything.
That’s wonderful to hear! How is your overall health? I bet it’s pretty good.
I’m seventy six have only lost one tooth. I get compliments about my teeth. I eat lots of fruit. Drink lots water. Orange peel great for whitening teeth. Lots of rich dentists won’t tell u this 11:13
Orange peel, how do you use it?
Orange peel? Some say citrus is bad for teeth but in the case of just orange peel I think it worth a try. How do we use it? Thanks
I love this! She actually cares about people.
I love this woman; a common sense patient advocate! ❤️🦷🪥
she's telling people to avoid cleanings. She is not a good person. She knows very well that preventative dental care saves lives, money and teeth in the long run.
No she does not... she's recommending fluoride and listerine and some gum that she "made"
@@Ellen_mcg You do make a good point. Make your own gum? What?!
@@xx133 Are you a dental hygienist ?😂
I've been making my own Xylitol toothpaste for many years now. It consists of an olive oil base, with added baking soda, salt and xylitol. Works and tastes great! No need to rinse the mouth afterwards. But I do rinse my mouth religiously after food and/or drink - to rid the mouth of residual starches or sugars. I know coconut oil is commonly used as a base, but - I find olive oil much more pleasant..
Good to know, I use salt alone.
does this paste remove calculus? what are the exact proportions of ingredients, can you please share? ❤❤❤
@@lunahelena5329 I would start with one-part of each the dry ingredients, and adjust accordingly to what works best for you. Same with EVO - add to mix, to the desired consistency.
Funny enough I just missed my dental appointment for cleaning, and X-rays, and being told I need another crown or worse...this channel saved me!
if you dont go you wont know, i suggest you get checked up
You better listen to your dentist not you tube lady. Hygienist here
😎me to doing since dec 2023
Please, I lived like this, and I never had sub gingival scaling, my teeth fell out. My bone receded. I have no teeth anymore. Do not listen to this. You need to see your dentist to catch problems in your mouth.
@@marleeamato4944 wanna keep yer job eh
The level of explanation is beyond professional. Thank you Doctor
I distrust dental cleanings the way I distrusted a certain medical intervention promoted in 2021 and refused both out of a gut reaction that the promoters were dishonest.
I have been following the procedure recommnded by Dr Phillips for the last two years and my big regret is that I didnt have her advice fifty years ago!
What Dr Phillips says makes huge sense. More importantly, it works!
Well half right; families of 1 million Americans may differ with you. Gee wonder what the states with the most deaths (per 1000) have in common - AL, GA, SC, FL?
@@gr8dvd Your comment is cryptic. Could you elucidate?
@@MrYorickJenkins If you are using Xylitol please BEWARE!! Just yesterday I ran into an article online saying that Xylitol can cause heart attack/strokes!!!!
Families of 1 million americans who died "with" c*v*d?
Not "from" it.
@@gr8dvd BS.
Dr. Ellie, your system has helped my gum disease! I had quite a few number 8 and 9 pockets in January. I've been using your system since then. I went to the dentist today (July 31) and had my numbers read and they have improved a lot! I had maybe three fives and one 6. The dental hygienist said not only did the numbers go down but the pockets are healing and not as open as they were! It's not perfect but definitely going in the right direction!! As she was cleaning there wasn't much blood at all! I wanted to let you know how much your system has helped me!! Thank you!
@@Justme77400 me too. I’ve been doing it for 3 months and have noticed improvements from day one. I think it’ll take a year to restore my mouth to complete health but the progress so far has been outstanding. I’ve even got my partner doing it. Hehe. Products are a bit more expensive in Oz as you have to order them on Amazon, eBay, healthy kiwis or iherb but if you stick up when there are specials on it can work out ok. Apparently they are changing the recipe of Crest and ACT (rumour has it) so perhaps consider stocking up on those
Can you explain how we know if we have deep pockets
@@kati3849 my understanding is that pockets are different to recession. Your gums can be greatly receding but if your gums are still tight around the tooth you have no pockets. A pocket can often be seen visually as a kind of looser fitting gum around the tooth but dentists / periodontists will often measure them and call out the numbers before cleanings. 3 and below are ok (the lower the better). 4 to 9 are very problematic and probably mean tooth loss down the track unless you get things under control. Her system has helped me in 3 months
@@LisaMatthews-qs7leDo you guys mean the system from this video helps pockets, meaning using xylitol?
@@rainacherienne1010 yes but using xylitol is only half the system. The other half is using three mouth washes and a specific toothpaste twice a day. It takes 6 months to shrink pockets but my measurements were better at my periodontist appointment 6 months into the protocol. Gum recession and bone regrowth can apparently happen from here but I’m thinking it might take up to two years. But it definitely works and my periodontist said whatever I’d been doing was a game changer and my mouth was the best she’d seen it. Also far less tartar buildup and far less bleeding than usual. Really excellent results and you’ll notice the difference from day one in terms of a cleaner healthier looking mouth
I actually have my dental cleaning scheduled next week. I've been on your total mouth care system for 6 months so I really can't wait to hear what my hygienist will say! Good bless you, Dr Ellie, and your Zellies as well!!
Please update us! 😁
Hope you don’t mind if I jump in here. I had my dental appointment last week. During the cleaning my hygienist asked how many times a day I brushed my teeth. I replied twice a day. She said the reason she was asking was because my teeth were so clean, very little plaque. I was excited, this protocol does work!
I hope they encourage and congratulate 😊you!
@@dr.elliephillips Yes my hygienist did compliment how good my teeth looked. Thank you Dr. Ellie,it was the shortest appointment I’ve ever had.😃
@@orangefield3171 Thank you for telling us!
I wish your information was around 50 years ago! I had to go private 4 years ago, they gave me a check up appointment, I was in their chair for ten minutes and they charged me £79? I never went back! Now I clean my teeth every time after I eat or drink, floss my teeth if I am out have a meal or at friends houses! Dentists and vets are a necessary, so they can charge what they like for the love of money and we cash cows pay up everytime! Thank you Doctor for sharing your knowledge!
If you brush your teeth after every meal and drink it means you brush it 4-12 times a day ?
Not sure this is healthy especially the fluoride levels in your blood stream.
I LOVE YOU DR PHILLIPS! Can I say that on the public forum? My father was a Dentist who passed away a number of years ago and I attempted to practice what he preached. He prescribed the correct brushing technique (vertical, soft/med brush) along with flossing and the use of (Baking Soda, Salt, topical Hydrogen Peroxide before bedtime) . I have to say that it has served me very well, but now I will incorporate the Xylitol into my regieme. That is so easy. I have heard of it but have not used it theraputically. I would only say that "you can NOT eat and drink anything you want". The mouth is only one part of the human body which must be cared for along with the rest of what is necessary for good body function.
Prost!
Dont some toothpaste brands have Xylitol in their paste?
There are some good "natural" toothpastes that have Xylitol in their ingredients.
Xylitol has just been found to increase your chances of having a heart attack.
@@DesertlizzyThe yes, I stopped using the Tom's brand which has this sweetener after my gastroenterologist told me not to use anything with sorbitol or xylitol and felt much better after years of GERD.
@@cactusgardener2060 Toms was bought out awhile ago and ever since then they have gone down hill. I just make my own toothpaste with baking soda, hydrogen peroxide, coconut oil, and olive oil.
Couldn’t understand why I had so much tartar on teeth at end of each day and my gums had continued to recede in spite of using interdens brushes, floss and dental cleanings! Listened to Dr Ellie and began with the Xylitol mints and stopped eating so many carbohydrate snacks between meals. Noticed my teeth felt smoother and cleaner so progressed to her complete mouth-care system. Now my gums look pinker and healthier and whole mouth feels cleaner. So happy as I’m 68 and will reduce my dental treatment costs.
@@wandalloyd2206 same experience here and I’m 2-3 months into her protocol
I'm from India and I have all four third molars still in place and went for a dental issue and the American doctor was like wow you must go and remove all 4 of those molars including the ones which didn't cause any issue at all! He didn't even bother to check if they are in a bad place or something, just suggested to remove them all! Crazy mad Doctor I would say!
Please be sure to get second opinions if you have ANY doubts at all!! I've been taken advantage of by dentists here before. Very, very sad to say MOST of the American doctors are all about $$$$$. Many will lie.
I had a dentist that wanted to take out all of my teeth because I had TMJ. I left him.
I had weak teeth that no matter how much I brushed and flossed and restricted my sugar diet I still got cavities and kept getting fillings in molars. They were silver fillings that eventually got loose and every time I went to dentist they said I needed a root canal min $1200 or pull tooth because it can't be saved. I'm 38 and only have 1 molar bottom back right side, 1 top mid molar, and 1 top front left molar with a hole in it from metal filling falling out and I get depressed over it. I've always been low income and I can't chew a lot and my front teeth have taken the work and are experiencing more issues...I might need dentures or something and my confidence and smile is greatly affected 😮💨. Childhood into adulthood and I trusted dentists too much
Some dentists do not understand how to identify tooth decay. There are a lot of them about.
I wish I had told the dentist that suggested I must remove my third molars to go take a flying leap.
The consequences of their removal have bean poor food chewing, mandible miss alignment. Resulting in a protruding jaw line and excessive wear on other teeth.
I realized decades ago the dentistry is a big scam and a racket. Just hunting for things to do that they can charge you for. He'll do one procedure, then he'll put "a watch" on some other tooth, setting up some future procedure and associated charge. That "watch" was put on my tooth about 30 years ago, I never went back, and nothing happened to my teeth. If I had gone back, he would have drilled the tooth out and filled it for no reason. And his secretary refused to leave me alone about scheduling another appointment. I'm not strapping myself in a chair and letting you breathe in my face for an hour just so you can have a steady income.
Your car needs an oil change, then mechanic notices your main seal is leaking. They elect to watch it. Maybe you get 50k more miles without problem, maybe the gasket fails catastrophically. If your dentist is willing to watch, you ought to thank them for being willing to take the gamble and save your money, rather than berating them for not jumping to complete treatment that may be unnecessary.
I see people with a mouth full of decay, infections, and I replace their entire dentition, almost daily. Suggesting that these people don't exist and that we don't work on them is asinine.
I had a dentist tell me I needed a filling replaced, said it was transparently thin. That was 25 years ago. He was less than honest, perhaps. So, it's not much different than going to a mechanic, who says you need a new engine in your car, when you hear nothing wrong, it runs perfectly, gets great gas mileage, and burns no oil. Why would you replace the engine? So, you use your own judgment, as so many are beginning to do in the dental realm.
A dentist told my dad many years ago that the main thing is to do not let food particles sit on your teeth for over 24 hours. He said that is when they start decay process. So if you get it off all before bed you will be fine, unless you are prone to decay or have acidic saliva.
But ideally it is best to brush after eating and at bedtime.
I have only brushed and floss at bedtime for the past 10 years and have not had any issues at all. I do a very thorough brushing I spend about 5 minutes brushing and I focus on one tooth at a time. Only occasionally will I use baking soda and I only use a very small amount of toothpaste that is ADA approved.
Also the high cost of having dental fillings and crowns and other procedures is so much that is big motivation to take care of my teeth.
24 hours seems too long for me, water pick immediately, I have my own dental tools for plaque removal. Never go to dentist
My hygienist told me you start developing plaque after just one hour after eating.
i thought it was better to brush teeth before eating, so less sticks to them. whereas brushing after, unless nearly an hour later, can cause erosion through acid in the food ?
is this not so, perhaps our dental surgeon above can tell us.
@@charlesterrizzi8311 waterpick over time and using too frequently will cause gum recession and thats not advised to use often only for people with dentures, but okay... good luck to you on that lol
@@mikeandloria its different in each person because of their unique PH level in their own saliva, their diet will vary that result too, and also their overall oral hygiene and oral habits like smoking etc... the best thing to do is have an overall assessment with their own Dentist
Apparently, a sincere (ethical) professional - thank you Ellie, most informative. This is how science can and should benefit the greater population.
I appreciate your kind comments.
Dentist in private practice since 1993 here. Cavities are like your health. Some runners in great shape with great diets drop dead at 30. Some overweight terrible eaters live to 100.
I have found decay to be genetic. some get none regardless of what they do and others get tons in spite of brushing and flossing.
If you are in that first category you can skip years with no issues at all. if you are in the second, youll have a problem every time.
Oh and cavities are subjective. if you see an aggressive dentist they may suggest treatment another dentist may not.
Do any physicians say "skip routine check ups"
probably not
the advice dentists give are generalities. people should see a dentist yearly. just like i should change my oil every 5k miles.
if i dont my car probably wont explode if im at 20k but its better for the engine.
similarly find a CONSERVATIVE dentist, FLOSS every day, brush 2x a day and do what works for you
Well said :)
I am in the second category. my chronic teeth/ gums issues are genetic, no matter what I do. My dentist is awesome & gentle.
@@kerenolivero7097 it does suck. Sorry, I’ve seen it many times. It’s always the nicest people who don’t deserve it, so that’s probably you….
@@Samlol23_drrich, Aw, thank you. That is very kind of you.
my dentist also told me that tooth decay can also be a genetic factor. He was the first one whom I heard this from.
Stop eating sugar
Woah, I feel an indescribable feeling right now. Out of the thousands of dental channels here on UA-cam that might have scammed me, only yours had given me the hope that I don't _need_ to put up with fillings for the rest of my life.
Coming across your channel is a God given gift. That's all I can say. insha'Allah (in God's Will), I will try out your dental routine.
May you continue giving advice on social media platforms like this, Dr. Emilie. I cannot thank the doctors who actively put out content like this on UA-cam enough despite their busy schedules to educate the human populace.
And yes, sadly most people don't even have knowledge of the helpful medical advice and information I have watched on UA-cam over the years. It truly is a blessing.
Once again, I thank you again Dr. Emilie. Even through online, I can feel your compassion for dentistry, and us, the people whom you serve. Allahumma barik! (may God bless you!) May The Almighty guide you the rest of your way through your journey. 🤍🤍
True!, I didn't checked my teeth for over 10 years and last year I went for a "cleaning", this year when I went again to this dentist for their "yearly" checkup she said I had caries and was trying t sell me some procedures, I went to have a second opinion with a different dentist and she said my teeth were perfect, so, as usual, there's no money in healthcare, the money is in the SICK-care and sadly most doctors want permanent clients instead of actually fixing things
Same and similar experience. I haven't gone to the dentist for about 15 years until last year. Dentist gave me a cleaning and a crown which i can't say i did or didn't need but comfortable with saying ok. The next visit, my dentist was a different person who then tried to convince me that i needed more than just a cleaning which would be a costly and long ongoing procedure similar braces because my bottom jaw is more compact with teeth.
I said no and rescheduled to then have the appointment cancelled twice the day before stating the dentist was going in for surgery himself. On top of that contacting them is primarily just automated, with me receiving e-mail to make an appointment.
With this You Tube video, my recent experience as well as yours and all the added comments from others, I'm don't with using this supposed "service". Like hospitals, it's just another business to make a profit in the health industry!!
@@Alex_Martz after 10 years no dentist ur teeth are perfect??? 🤔
@@johnevert9058 15 years no dentist? Uffffff dats tragic ur mouth must have smelled hectic im sure
@@thechicks1000May be surprising, but nope. Im guessing because of my eating habits and genetics, so just something i can be so happy about. We ll see what happens in the next 10 years or so though, hahahahaha.
the best way is to have a health dental plan, so you know the dentist won't try to lie about anything to earn anything because they are already beign paid by the health plan.
I've been doing the total mouth care system for 7 weeks now and had a hygienist appointment already booked so thought I'd go along and see what she said. She was impressed at how clean my teeth were and I told her what I had been doing. She was very interested and wrote down Dr Ellie's name so she could check out your videos.
Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge ❤❤❤❤
Well said my fellow colleague. In simple terms, it's a game of numbers. When you floss and brush your teeth, you don't actually eliminate the bacteria. You simply reduce the bad ones (s.mutans) to such low numbers that aren't really harmful. After that they begin to slowly reform. It must be said that if you skip your oral hygiene, the bacteria not only begin to increase in numbers (making them more harmful) but also gradually show diversity in plaque composition. New bacteria show up,like porphyromonas gingivalis, that cause serious gum disease. There is also strong correlation between periodontal disease and cardiovascular problems. So it's key to maintain a consistent oral hygiene and cut down on your sucrose intake if possible. Stay healthy!
My dentist gave me a mouthwash to use for ginvitis. She also recommended salt water to kill bacteria if I didn't want to use the mouthwash.
Sir, how about black on the teeth? I started having since recently.
Thank you for this great advice. I have been doing this for about a year and I have seen great improvement! I thank you so much!
I love watching your videos Dr. Ellie, would highly recommend to read The 21 former doctor secrets, if you didnt yet.
Yes I loved that book!
Heard it got banned on multiple platforms but I bought my copy on website
Is it by Dr. Rachel Morgan? If so, what website can I buy it from?
@@LADYVIKING05 Yes, I bought it today
@@lindencalloway5 Thank you - I see it’s out of print but I will do some searching.
Thank you Dr. Ellie, I have been using your system for one month. I noticed a big change within the first two weeks. I love how clean my teeth feel. I boldly decided to trust you and completely abandoned flossing (which I believe damages you gums), I used floss one time in the last 30 days. I really wished that I had found you, decade's ago! I take my time (even though I bought an one minute timer) and I want to gain every benefit of your system. God bless you. ❤❤❤
I haven't seen the video of not flossing, but what do you do to remove food stuck between teeth? Thanks!
@@sandratiemann3283 Dr Ellie said in the video that if you get food stuck in your teeth of course it’s ok to use floss to get it out. 😉
@@NatalieG427 GOOD TO KNOW. I was wondering about that..because I usually use floss to remove the stuck food.
Because everyone got different (Mouth health, Saliva & breath) *Flossing* won't help for all.
Personally can only use once or twice per week. And I brush daily.
However for minimize bad breath;
I highly recommend using *Tongue cleaner* gets rid of 70-80% Bad Breath. Never had a problem since.
You don't need a tongue scraper, if you use the Mouthwashes and xylitol there is no need for that anymore
Myself I had a Dentist who told me not to let my teeth be cleaned indeed I am 60 years now with healthy teeth still
Thanks for your advice
It's the gums that are number one concern, not the teeth
Great info presented clearly. Thanks!
You need to be much more specific with your links. You say in the description get the proper tooth paste, get the proper tooth brush etc; and yet you aren't giving us the proper links. All the links are the same and they all land on a page that's very vague at best. The tooth paste link should land on exactly the tooth paste you want us to buy. On exactly the tooth brush paste you want us to buy. Same with the zylitol. For us, this is all new and somewhat confusing. So list the links that take us directly and exactly to what we should start with.
The information is readily available on UA-cam and at her website. She has a free brochure that details all the recommended products (mostly supermarket brands), the order you do them in and the process
Do you have to subscribe to get the info?
@@lindathompson4770no
@@lindathompson4770 no it’s a free download that steps through the exact process and exact products you need. And she goes through it all in many of her UA-cam videos. She has an oral health boot camp that you can pay for but that’s just bonus info. Not essential to doing the protocol
I just came across this video but I have been using xylitol for my teeth for years. I prefer Biotin mouthwash, Xyliwhite toothpaste, and Pür gum.
Biotin I can find at the grocery store, CVS etc.
Xyliwhite and Pür are often available at health food stores, but it's a little hit-and-miss so I usually order them from Amazon.
Saw your videos just days after my annual dental appt. I started your program. I was to have 4 fillings a month later. I added an 6 weeks to that appt. Had my visit two days ago. Doc said that my gums are pink, firm & looked very healthy, no visible placque and only needed 3 fillings. I'm over the moon. Thank you, Dr Ellie, from one who has had very bad teeth and gums my entire life.
Make sure you start adding xylitol into your routine Just chewing that little bit of xylitol government after you eat makes a huge difference. And I personally still floss but I don't floss until after I've started to brush my teeth so I'm flossing with the fluoride crest paste that she recommends and then I go back and brush again and start the rinse cycle that she recommends with all the various products. Congratulations! The link between bad teeth and heart attacks is astounding and the theory is is that those pieces of plaque are detaching from your teeth it's getting clogged in your arteries about 20 years ago when they did a huge study looking at Widowmaker type heart attacks that's exactly what the consistency was of those clots when they tried to find out what were the consistent factors All these individuals never flossed and that plaque was getting in the arteries clogging up taking men out. When I read the article. It just grossed me out. Started flossing every night no matter what. That was a huge game changer.
what did you do? could you please share
From when I was young to now, 58 years old, dentists told me to have regular dental cleanings, I did religiously, even waterlaser deep cleanings, but my teeth got serious periodontal issues after too many painful cleanings, flossing, brushing, I already lost most bottom teeth, I spent $$$ on implants, my upper teeth are also getting weaker. My husband rarely went to teeth cleanings, maybe once every 2 years, he has no cavities, no periodontal problems, no loss of teeth. My real experience with dental cleanings.
Eat a whole food diet with no cooked oil and you’re teeth won’t get as dirty, especially when eating only eating fruits and veggies and nuts. Bc i only eat healthy foods i brush my teeth with coconut oil and olive oil
I brush my teeth maybe once every 2 or 3 days,, eat whatever I want have perfectly healthy teeth
@@lightbeingpontifexSure buddy.
OMG what is your breath like..lol@@lightbeingpontifex
@@skincarerocks like chemicals
I am so grateful to have come across your videos and protocols Dr Ellie....Comes at a time when the dentist I went to is "suggesting" a few very expensive procedures...I'm going to follow you for a few months first now since I have no pain....
Thank you so much for sharing your system. 4 months in and my mouth has never been cleaner and my teeth are so clean and shinny
Xylitol?
Dr. Ellie, congratulations on the new format of your videos. I love the settings around you, the camera angles, the lights and the captions highlighting the most important concepts.
Thanks for such great teachings and care for us, your UA-cam patients ❤😊
@@miamilakespianolessons7833 I’m trying some different areas in my home - and with a camera rather than my phone! Thanks for the feedback.
Actually, l have had to look away from the video, as the constant camera angle- changes keep distracting me from what you're saying. One second, you're making eye contact with me... talking to me, and the next, you are talking to someone else to my left... why is this a fashion lately?! It doesnot make it more interesting, it breaks up your message. I will watch again, and not look at all, but just listen. Thankyou... 👍
Actually, l have had to look away from the video, as the constant camera angle- changes keep distracting me from what you're saying. One second, you're making eye contact with me... talking to me, and the next, you are talking to someone else to my left... why is this a fashion lately?! It doesnot make it more interesting, it breaks up your message. I will watch again, and not look at all, but just listen. Thankyou... 👍
Haha! I didn’t see a dentist for 16 years and when I saw one the hygienists all came in to see my white teeth and ask what I brush with. It was baking soda. The powder I use now is baking soda with hydroxyapatite. Love it!
where you get that.. thank you
Dental hygienist here! What you do sounds good to me!
@@schnugelischnugg9812 👍🏼 Awesome.! I actually meant to reply to someone who used baking soda and had a similar experience.
How long do you brush with baking soda?I used it and my gums were inflamed and bled.
They remove enamel from your teeth . I know someone who did that . Her teeth were white but now they look horrible cause their tooth are not shiny anymore and looks like it has pores .
going to try this method been dealing with keeping teeth healthy , Great you Share
I watch this from Lourdes France. Thank you so much Dr Philips for your advice.
Hi. Would that qualify as a miracle? Cheers, P.R.
What a GIFT!!! I want to go to Lourdes one day!!!
@@amybeckerle6440 Hi Amy. "Never look a gift horse in the mouth" they say, but I suspect the streets of Lourdes are not exactly littered with false teeth. Cheers, P.R.
Vitamin K2!! Saved my teeth and lowers plaque. MK7 form is best
My friends from the Dominican Republic oil pull with coconut oil and their teeth are beautiful. They also brush but say they dont go to the dentist because the oil pulling keeps their gums and teeth very healthy.
Been oil pulling for years. Zero dental cleanings.
Went to Clear Choice dental specialists to make sure all was ok after all these years. After multiple dental scans and two hours.
They found zero issues.
@@solraclarkin4375 I have a brother who doesn't do anything special and definitely isn't on any kind of special diet. He can skip the dentist for years and when he does occasionally go, the dentist and hygienist always say, "Everything looks great". A lot of it is genes.
What do you use for oil pulling, how do you do it
@@valdivia1234567 sounds like you got honest dentist where are they located that seems to be rare nowadays if there isn't a prob they will create one
@sagek7949 yes. Looking for someone asking the question. I'm waiting (or will resesrch online). Thx 4 asking it.
This is very interesting that’s it showing up on my feed right now because I just went to the dentist a month ago for the first time in over 10 years. I got the opportunity to receive coverage so I went for a “check up”/cleaning. I honestly just brush my teeth really well with a normal toothbrush, I don’t floss, I don’t eat garbage and don’t smoke. They said my teeth were perfect. I didn’t feel like that appointment did anything much for me at all. The whole thing just had me perplexed. I’m glad I came across this video, it’s confirming so many things I must have subconsciously known. 🙏🏾
I started oil pulling and when I went for a cleaning the hygienist said my teeth were clean and actually asked if I did oil pulling. Haven't had any issues since doing it twice a day for 20 mins. Also use clove toothpaste and chew cloves after eating (learned from my grandmother growing up). No need for going for cleanings if careful about what and how you eat and how You clean your teeth
What oil do you use because everyone recommended guru nanda but it doesn’t do anything for me. I don’t understand the hype
what is oil pulling? never heard of it.
@@blackpassenger its when you swish you mouth with an oil (like coconut oil) for a designated amount of time without spitting it out. She swishes for 20 mins then spits.
@@ph34rgod whats the benefit?
@@blackpassenger it pulls the nasty junk from your teeth and gums.
I’ve been doing Dr Ellie’s regime for 5 months. My gum problems are gone. All the treatments my dentist suggested over the past 2 years were only temporary - it goes down then I got flare ups. This is the best it’s ever been.
@@carolinebennett5615 that’s awesome
can you give me the steps involved?
Where do you get xylitol?
@@ssnowmann3572 HEALTH FOOD STORES, BEC IT'S USED AS A HEALTHY SUGAR REPLACEMENT.🌺☮️💟🌺
What's the regime that worked best for you?
Thank you x I have avoided dental advice in the past two years, and my gums have felt better. At my recent hygienist appt I confessed I don’t use much toothpaste, brushing with saliva and a baby’s toothbrush instead. She was shocked at first, then admitted there was hardly any plaque, and gums were looking better. It’s also the first time I’ve been able to cope with a hygienist appt without injections to numb the pain.
I have a friend that had never been in a dentist clinic here in USA for more than 30 years, and she has the most beautiful smile!
Very white and healthy teeth!
Non-Americans have a much different diet and likely not as much processed junk. They wouldn't be at such a risk for cavities that Americans are.
I always avoided it bc it felt like they were damaging the enamel. I was thinking about going but not now.Thank you! You're a real Dr, Ellie.😊
Omg they are not damaging the enamel.
Don't listen to some rando on UA-cam that's saying what you want to hear.
It's not about just cleaning, it's about having your mouth checked. You won't know if you don't get checked.
I had a large cavity that was difficult to see and was only found on X-rays. If I had waited a little more it would have reached the root and I would have tooth ache and require a root canal or extraction.
I also had periodontitis. You know, the thing that cause people to lose teeth. I had no idea.
She even admits she goes to dentists for an "evaluation". Maybe don't clean, but get it checked.
Oh, she never said they damage the enamel and I wasnt implying she did or anything.That's just always been my perhaps irrational fear i guess so yeah, I will def rethink that and maybe go get a check up now just to be on the safe side, ty.
@@MrWittyBanter Phew
One thing you may want to do is, if you drink something really acidic, like a soda or lemon juice, wait half an hour before brushing so that your mouth PH can go back to normal. Otherwise there's some evidence that it can harm the enamel over a really long period of time. Otherwise, it's pretty resilient.
Oh, and get the fluoride treatments. They strengthen the enamel even more.
@@Outworlder I quit my dentist because he's a liar and a crook. Unfortunate to see chicanery in the medical profession, but there it is. I also had two surgeons tell me I needed a bowel resection for a polyp. Third one was honest and solved the problem with regular surgical removal. These guys have bills to pay and they'll cut your throat for the money. Watch out.
@@Outworlder No! Rinse as soon as possible. It's the acid that attacks the enamel. Waiting will cause the pH to remain low longer and remove enamel.
I am glad I have watched this, thank you. I have just had a cleaning and have developed a mouth abscess, this is the third time after a routine clean, never had them normally, I was hesitant, but no more, I will be doing what you recommend, thank you.
I am a witness that getting your teeth cleaned during pregnancy is important. I had HORRIBLE morning sickness while carrying my last child. Almost immediately after getting my teeth cleaned, it went away. It was like magic! I was so relieved.
Yeah I feel the difference immediately too. I wrecked my dental health for the first 30 years of life so I can really tell that going to the dentist helps me. I cannot live without it now.
What was the cause? Did stomach acids hurt your teeth? My ridiculous problem is that I only felt well physically and emotionally when I was pregnant, and I’m a bit beyond that now at 72. 😅
I suspect that in pregnancy, in order to protect the fetus, the body becomes hyper sensitive to any potential pathogens. So the bacteria in the plaque ends up triggering the morning sickness, which goes away when removed through dental cleanings. This is also why cravings for sour fermented things like pickles are common in pregnancy as lactofermented foods have antiseptic properties against pathogenic microbes.
@@chahahc Cool! My husband’s mother from Blackpool England craved pickled pig’s feet. I was never remotely queasy and I’m a sugar hound with not great teeth. But I like your theory. My daughter in law is puking her guts out. We’re going to be grandparents! I’ll suggest it.
Yeah, that’s not very conclusive evidence.
I haven't been to a dentist in ten years . Why do to COVID and work .Also the last time I went I was ok .but they wanted me to get more x rays I didn't need . And so I stopp going .
Thankyou for all your videos and instructions.very helpful .
I'm a dentist, I always give instructions how to brush correctly the teeth and i take my time demontrating it in front of the mirror every time to my patients so they can evade getting tartar and cavities. I have around 20% of patients who want to put effort into keeping their teeth proper. Proper nutrition and hygiene ,and only thing to see me for is yearly control.
I am 70 next summer. I have always had problems. Can't wait to use these recommendations. I was about to try my pets Greenies.
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Excellent Advice..nice to hear that there are still dentists who care. ❤❤
every 6 months in mexico, cleanings, this lady is high on non-prescribed bs
Yup! 6 month cleanings can’t overcome poor oral hygiene. My parents always made sure I brushed twice daily and flossed at night. All the kids had yearly cleanings and I had those dental sealants put on my molars. Over 25 years later, everything is still fine. It’s not magic, it takes work.
YES! I’ve been avoiding this money grab for yeeeaaaarrrrsss
Dr. Ellie thanks for your life-changing system.
Dentist here. The main reason for professional cleaning is largely to address periodontal disease, which is a different theme to the strep mutans talked about. Strep mutans is more relevant to dental cavities. I dont think a cleaning is necessary when one only has soft plaque and minimal calculus above the gum line. In that case, it is more about better home care regime consisting of good home cleaning and diet with minimal refined sugars. A professional clean is necessary when one has gum disease consisting of calculus that is affecting gum health, characterised by red, bleeding gums, deep probing depths etc. (Caused by different bacteria such as p. Gingivalis, not s. Mutans).
To summarise, dental cleaning is for patients who are at risk of gum disease, not so much dental cavities caused by strep mutans.
My wife and I are in our 60s and each have had some form of periodontal work (Lanap for me). Our dentists recommend cleaning (sometimes "deep" cleaning) every 3 months. Of course, our insurance doesn't cover that many cleanings per year.
Thank you.
@@davepaturno4290every three months? Wow!
@@cherylween4973 Yes. I think Medicare Advantage covers 3 cleanings per year. Periodontal disease tends to become more prevalent as we get older.
Check out a movie called root cause dental movie very informative and interesting never will I allow a root canal it's bad for your entire body.
i wish i had seen this video decades ago. thank you for this good learning!
I shared this with my sister too! She said her teenage son was advised to use water pic and his gums are more red than ever. She’s excited to test it out in her family!! ❤
Waterpiks are awful, they ruin children's gums
@@cinderell5414 I’m finding that out..just, glad I never established that habit.
Hi I had bleeding gums (79) I got a baby toothbrush and used a mixture of tooth paste, Bi carb soda and a few drops of a mixture of peppermint and spearmint oil on my brush , gently
massaging teethand gums , as a mouthwash I uses either salty water or hydrogen peroxide 3% food grade in water about one fifth to 4 fifths water ,gums ok now , not bleeding ,this recipe was on another dentist. Channel
I found that water flossers/picks take some getting used to. When I first started using one my gums bled. But as I got used to it my gums no longer bleed, even when set to the most powerful setting.
I have been following this dr Ellie and taking her advice for some time. I can say that the difference in my teeth and gums is very noticeable. If you want to avoid the drill, follow her suggestions.
So using Xylitol toothpaste is the solution for all these?
I love this presentation. Thank you for educating the masses in the face of indifference with a solution based mindset . Mouth Care Comes Clean & Xylitol here I come.
I just came across this video by chance.
Thank you very much for the information and the explanation, I found it very interesting and helpful
Every time I visited the dentist, something was wrong. I didn’t have discomfort until after the dentist visit. I stopped going, over 30 years later, I made an appointment, had x-rays & learned, no cavities but lost a filling. They wanted to dril it out & refill & they wanted to clean my teeth. I declined the filling,(I had no pain), but scheduled the cleaning. At home, I realized that if I went over 30 years without a cavity, why get a cleaning? Yes, I canceled.
For 20 years I didn't visit the dentist. My tooth suddenly started to decay. Now I have lost 4 pieces in 4 years. I regret my self for skipping visiting the dentist.
@@brendasallerI don’t think the not going is the reason. You might have needed a filling but I don’t think the cleanings prevent you from getting cavities. My husband had two root canals and both times ended up in the hospital with pneumonia. I really think the drilling and drilling made him breath in infection and bacteria.
@@brendasaller I think that I didn’t have cavities is because I usually brushed my teeth after every meal.
The price of dental cleaning is tripled now. I need these tips
Thanks doctor being so transparent. You're the first I heard say this. I hope you're here in the Philippines.
Weston Price was phase one for me. Dr Ellie is phase two. Game changing.
Try FLCCC, AFLDS for me…. Amongst others telling the truth in last 4 yrs. And then Dr Berg, Osborne, and Bikman (insulin IQ). Learning the truth with Dr Ellie is excellent. Started 4 days ago! Impressed already!
What is Weston Price?
@@gwendatyas6251 search for Weston A. Price, a Canadian dentist who studied primitive cultures and Celts who lived on secluded islands away from mainland culture and it's damaging food, etc. Those cultures did not brush and had a "biofilm" that protected their teeth. They also had nice, wide arches that could hold ALL their teeth, including wisdom teeth as adults and had well-formed faces. He proved that our junk food and sugar obsessed culture was literally deforming the human body, besides the jaw and teeth structures. There is now a Weston A. Price Foundation - promotes raising own food and has USA local chapters to join.
@@christheother9088 Weston Price was great - he just didn’t have the facility back then to learn about the Microbiome impact.
@@dr.elliephillips how about Weston a Price Diet and your system?
Chewing on some Zellie gum right now! I've been doing your regiment for about 7 months and I'm definitely loving the way my teeth feel. My sensitivity to hot/cold has improved markedly, and my breath doesn't smell. I think I've even managed to stop a cavity from getting worse. I thought giving up flossing would be really hard, but I don't miss it all at! My gums are also way healthier--I've had inflamed gums my whole life and never knew why, but now they feel way better! Thanks, Doc! 💖
I stopped dental clean, painful, and speed up invasion...
1 small bottle of water with thick diluted xytiol, magnesium citrate, lugols, a few drops( potassiumniodite)... all feeding goodies kills baddies...
1. Gums stop receding
2. Tartar stopped
Regroweth receeded gums and reminalized enamel( exposed)
Vit k2mk7 and coq10 a lot internally
Controlled clinical trial is needed to prove the effectiveness of her methods. Otherwise it is just theoretical hypothesis with bunches of anecdotes.
Hogwash, her system works.I've been doing it for almost a year now.And it works❤❤❤❤
@@alexoolau well when you've got $2 million to spare for such a thing, let me know!
@@alexoolau She makes sense and her methods are proven to work - we don't need your "controlled clinical trials".
Great advice! 8 months of no flossing following your expert advice and my teeth feel equally clean!
My dentist told me to stop coming every six months, couse there was nothing to clean. So every two years. Than I moved to Turkey and my new dentist told me I didn't need to have my teeth cleaned at all. I'm 60, have all my teeth and never had plaque. I brush three times a day for the last 55 years at least.