Can you please tell me ? is it normal to have increase in tooth sensitivity while chewing xylitol crystal sugar. I am worried about instead of reducing problem it might increase.
@@INDIANKUNDAN There is no magic cure for sensitivity. The key to reducing sensitivity lies in allowing your mouth's saliva to heal your teeth - especially in areas where the gums have receded and now cause sensitivity. [Remember it is possible your sensitivity problem is from a dying tooth - or a new filling - or other reason beyond the scope of my advice...problems that would involve your dentist]. But if you have overall sensitivity from receded gums or tooth erosion for example, then it is your OWN saliva that will heal this problem. So why xylitol? Well, xylitol is hygroscopic and stimulates a FLOW of saliva into your mouth. T his stimulated saliva is always 2 units higher pH than resting saliva and is dripping with healing minerals to reduce sensitivity. So my guess is you are not giving stimulated saliva time to interact with your teeth... Be sure to stop eating and drinking after the 1/5th teaspoon of xylitol. Don't hold it in your mouth - don't suck on it - Just have a little xylitol and then stop eating and drinking for an hour or two. The other problem could be the quality of your saliva. if you smoke, take medications etc. you may have to work to improve the quality of your saliva. I have an oral health video bootcamp or a book - Mouth Care Comes Clean - which explains more about nutrition for oral health. drEllie.com
Thank for replying. Sensitivity came from chip off (very back end of tooth ) 3rd molar teeth. My dentist want to remove it. When I came across your UA-cam channel , I thought I should try your mouth care system. I don't smoke or drink. I don't eat sugar and eat healthy food . One of your video say atleast 3 gm of xylitol at single time and at least 10 gm in day should consume or else it is less effective so does 1/5 teaspoon works as you suggested?
@@dr.elliephillipsHello Dr Ellie. I am having the same issue as the original poster here. Sadly, the gum has caused much sensitivity in a few of my teeth; I had had no problems for many many months before this. I don’t smoke and take no medication, I eat no sugar and eat a very clean wfpb diet. I was giving the xylitol a good hour after eating and drinking several times a day. Any idea why it would cause sensitivity to flare? 😞 (I used the gum for about a week. I am currently giving my teeth some time to calm down and then will try again)
@@Berry_NIt doesn't take a lot. Even the tiniest amount can kill them and the reason is because dogs' systems are not equipped to process the xylitol like humans' can.
Thank you for this brief description, I thought xylitol was a much newer discovery and this was Helpful! I have been Loving your videos and in the process of ordering some of your products as well. I appreciate that you also offer toothbrushes on your site - it makes putting this into action much easier.
Xylitol makes my arthritis hurt. I must continue to avoid it, as I do with everything above zero on the glycemic index. I guess I won't regrow anything, but at least I can keep from making things worse. Thanks for all your information.
Here is the problem I’m having with this dentist’s recommendations. I watch many different doctors on UA-cam and try to sort through all the conflicts between their various recommendations. All those I follow generally agree on stopping the use of sugar in all forms and building and supporting natural immunity and this dentist‘s recommendations are in line with that, but the one recommendation that conflicts badly is the recommendation of Crest toothpaste and Listerine mouthwash. Fluoride kills mouth bacteria. Dr. Nathan Brian recommends NOT using any fluoride products in the mouth. Killing of oral bacteria does NOT support the body’s production of Nitric Oxide. I need to resolve this conflict. Suggestions?
Yes I'm in the same boat, I do not use Fluoride toothpaste nor do I currently use mouthwash but I do have receding gums and have done for a long time and our family dentist has not made any recommendations, only scrutinised the fact I don't use Fluoride. I'm just waking up to the idea that I can actually heal this myself, I have been flossing and picking and have also once a year had my teeth cleaned at the dentist even though I clean thoroughly. I'm just waking up to the idea that I've been doing it wrong and mis-guided for too long. Now is the time to change but the Fluoride question is one I'm not willing to start using unless someone can convince me otherwise. Thanks for brining the topic up, hopefully @dr.elliephillips can point us to the answer.
I am in the same boat !!! Have stopped using Fluoride and mouthwash for almost a year now and not intending to start again... I hope Dr Ellie will respond to this. Otherwise, I agree with everything else she mentioned
I am not sure that all municipalities add fluoride, but our family only consumes filtered water. We use a Berkey filter system that removes fluoride “supposedly”
The xylitol I recently purchased is made from corn husks not birch. It seems to really help. I noticed a difference the very first day. I dip a wet finger into the crystals and rub it on to my teeth and gums. Awesome product.
thanks for the suggestion, this is manufactured by Now. It is non-gmo. It was the only one my health food store carried. On the label it said it was more sustainable that getting it from birch trees eventually kills the tree.@@ramonaburns4077
@@ramonaburns4077 Xylitol extracted from corn cobs is just fine. You just need to make sure the manufacturer says it is non-gmo. The xylitol that comes from birch trees in my opinion is not as environmentally friendly as that from corn cobs, because they have to strip the bark from the trees to extract the xylitol from the bark, and when enough bark has been removed, the trees will die. Our world is already killing way, way too many trees. On the other hand, using xylitol from corn cobs is more ethical and responsible because the corn cobs would otherwise have just been wasted and thrown in the landfill. Now about how you use the xylitol crystals, by just dipping a wet finger and only using the amount that sticks to your finger, you may not be using enough xylitol. You need to use at least 6-7 grams per day. If you use less than 5 grams at the barest minimum, it will not likely be enough to improve your mouth health very much, and if you use 3 grams or less, it is the same as not using any xylitol at all. One proper dose of crystals is 1 gram, which is about 1/4 teaspoon.
@@ramonaburns4077 Xylitol from non-gmo corn cobs is great. In my opinion, it is more ecologically friendly and responsible than from birch trees, because they strip the bark from birch trees to get xylitol, which causes the birch trees to eventually die. However, corn cobs would otherwise just be thrown out into the landfill and wasted, so using them is a win-win.
I've discovered xylitol a few days ago, although I have studied dentistry. It's a shame that dentists are either not aware or don't recommend it, because it helps. I am trying trident gum, for now.
9 55pm I put toothpaste on my brush then dip it onto grains of Xylitol..it has abrasive action plus it kills the bacteria that causes plaque. My teeth feel so smooth afterward.. Love it.
I have been using the complete system for 4 weeks I can tell a small difference so far .. Thank you Dr. Ellie come end of January let’s see what my dentist has to say ..😊again thank you..
@@melio7990 Every day may be a bit too often to check on your teeth -LOL. Remember teeth are dynamic - they mineralize and demineralize constantly depending on the many factors that either help or harm them - EVERY DAY!!! The goal is to give teeth sufficient support for them to move in the direction of health - just a little every day. Imagine going up a downward escalator. It takes a lot of effort to turn around and go in the opposite direction at first. Once you have created a mouth filled with healthy bacteria and a protective biofilm covering over your teeth (which takes about 6 months) it gets easier to maintain and move forward. This is similar to when you reach the top of an escalator - suddenly it all gets easier to see progress forward and measure improvements. Just keep going in the right direction at first - then results will come! Promise :)
Hello Dr. Ellie , thank you so much for introducing me to xylitol you are a life saver, i just want to ask about xylitol crystal, in my country i have it available as a sweetener- this is the brand that i just bought and i kindly want your opinion on it. Intenson Xylitol, it has 99 grams of carbohydrate in it and no suger no salt, so i wanted your opinion,
Thank you Dr Ellie. I was conversing with you yesterday on how i would sleep with the Xylitol Chewing gum in my mouth. I am far to zealous to bring health to my mouth. Thank you for clearing this up for me. Love your smile :)
You can dissolve a mint in your mouth right before bed, or else you could use 1/4 teaspoon of 100% xylitol granules/crystals/powder. That really is not a great time for gum.
It's disappointing that so many "Xylitol mints" do NOT have the amount of xylitol per mint listed on the ingredient list, and the ones that do have a gram or less. The last thing I need to start doing with type 1 diabetes is to start popping 6-10 pieces of candy per day. If this is so good for dental health, why isn't there a toothpaste or mouthwash with the half the required daily dose in it?
Some toothpaste does have xylitol, but I think your question is still relevant. I feel like I don't understand what xylitol is after watching this video. Does xylitol gum contain sugar? How much sugar? What other forms can we get xylitol in? None of that is addressed.
@@kathleenking47You can put it in tea to sweeten it, but doing that will not help your mouth health improve at all because the xylitol will be way too diluted in the liquid. It's best to use the xylitol straight (plain) in the mouth after any eating or drinking is finished.
Xylitol is a natural sugar alcohol that does not spike blood sugar like actual sugars, and it is generally very safe for diabetics. However, you are right about a lot of brands mixing other sugars in with the xylitol, and those products are not good for anyone, let alone diabetics. You want a product that shows ONLY xylitol in the ingredients with no other sugars, or you can also get bulk 100% xylitol granules/crystals that contain nothing else at all except for xylitol. There are no xylitol toothpastes or xylitol mouthwashes that Dr. Ellie recommends. She recommends only the products in her system that she has 50 years of experience using.
Dr. Ellie has given different examples in her books and videos of foods that have xylitol and will help if eaten at the end of a meal. Strawberries and raspberries are a couple of berries she has mentioned, and she has given an example like eating a strawberry with just a little bit of xylitol powder on it at the end of a meal as a great way to end the meal.
Dr. Ellie suggests a daily intake of xylitol between 6 and 10 grams. However, consuming 50 grams or more can be hazardous, as individuals may use xylitol powder as a regular sugar substitute.
Dr. Ellie suggests a daily intake of xylitol between 6 and 10 grams. However, consuming 50 grams or more can be hazardous, as individuals may use xylitol powder as a regular sugar substitute.
Now that you are a Doctor, you should also mention in your promotional video. That unfortunately, it also seems that large amounts of xylitol and/or erythritol affect the platelets, making it easier to get blood clots.
Do you know the quantity that they consumed in one glass all at once after fasting? I recommend 1 gram x5 spaced out AFTER meals all through the day at a max of two teaspoons = 10 grams If I drank a glass of salt water after fasting I’m sure I’d have a reaction. Our body makes 15 grams of xylitol daily - so explain this? I think it’s another “coffee” type result.caffein vs actual drinking coffee. This was an observational study with no conclusions and in opposition to all the decades of use and research.
What I teach is the dangers of poor oral health on cardiac health and the simple remedies I discovered 50 years ago. This has never been about product promotion - it’s about the serious value of oral health. No media excitement about my discoveries
Would it be a good idea to take some xylitol granules in your mouth and work it around your teeth rather than ingesting and swallowing it with food? I don’t use gum and I cant see the benefit to teeth of taking xylitol in your food or drink.
You are right - there would be no benefit to teeth of mixing xylitol in with food or drink. You want to take it straight by itself. Yes, granules work great, and you just take a 1 gram serving (about 1/4 teaspoon) and swish that around your mouth for 2-5 minutes and then swallow the "spit liquid".
Hi Dr Ellie, I've noticed an immediate improvement in plaque reduction since I began implementing your recommendations (it's been a week!!). Haven't got the prebrush rinse yet due to the cost. Any thing I can substitute this with?
@@kathleenking47 If you have any upset, just reduce the amount of xylitol for a few days. Take a good digestive probiotic and wait till that has kicked in before upping the xylitol dosage. It’s the hygroscopic nature of Xylitol that can pull water into the intestine in people who have permeable or leaky gut problems. These leaky gut problems can be easily overcome with the correct use of a digestive, probiotic and small amounts of Xylitol and other foods ( like butter) that create more butyrate in the gut. I recommend the simple probiotic that is sold by the Swedish company BioGaia a.co/d/6QsoDaU
Good info. How much is 6 g.? A teaspoon a day? Or a tablespoon a day? So one can take it after brushing teeth? How does it affekt ct the body? Does one gain weight of it? Is it ok if one has NO thyroid and must eat levaxin every day? If one has narrow teeth is it ok to stop flossing? And can oilpull with sesamolja before toothbrushing and after that xylitol?
Yes, at least 6-7 grams per day, and definitely take a dose (1 gram) after every meal, snack or drink of liquid and then do not eat or drink anything else for at least 1-2 hours.
I think Sensodyne toothpaste might contain some Xylitol. Sensodyne is truly amazing at stopping toothaches.. Perhaps the Xylitol kills the bacteria causing the toothache..
There is some evidence that erythritol performs better at this task than xylitol. Notwithstanding the recent negative press on erythritol re thrombotic and cardiovascular risk.
Dr. Ellie has said that she does not recommend erythritol as it is a very cheap sugar alcohol that is comparable to how poor of a product high fructose corn syrup is to real sugar.
I have full crowns on all my teeth....more from poor dentists in later life then poor oral hygiene. Question: can xylitol tooth paste and gum improve my oral health? I occasionally use a rinse with hydrogen peroxide to kill bacteria. Is this a bad idea? I was trained as a dental hygienist when I was in the Navy. I find your😅 information very interesting because it is so different from what I was taught. What is you opinion of the small brushed for cleaning between the teeth? I would appreciate any info you can give me.
She said in other videos that we shouldn't use anything that kills bacteria, because it kills bad and good bacteria. She especially warns about using bleaching agents like hydrogen peroxide and baking soda and also essential oils (clove, eucalyptus...), neem, oil pulling, acidic mouthwashes like listerine...
To add to the other comment to your reply - another video on this channel states no interventions at the gum level of the teeth or just above as this is the thinnest layer of dentyne and it also promotes receding gums. This was my understanding so please feel free to correct
To answer your question, Dr. Ellie's complete mouth care system (there are 5 different products, including xylitol) can most definitely improve your oral health and strengthen your teeth (which can also make your crowns last longer). Not xylitol toothpaste. Her recommended products are very specific, and if you substitute other products or omit anything, then the system may not work. Nix on the hydrogen peroxide; the other commenter was right about it killing ALL the bacteria in your mouth, both good and bad. But you need the good bacteria in there to protect your gums and teeth. You have to be very careful about using something like those small interdental brushes; you don't want to do anything very forceful that may damage the fine hair-like fibers that begin to form when your oral health is improving - those would be new gum fibers forming to regrow the gums.
Well, not a xylitol mouthwash; those are no good. But if you meant put plain xylitol in your mouth (xylitol mints or 100% xylitol granules/crystals) and swish it around for 2-5 minutes before swallowing it OR spitting it out, then yes, that would work.
The key to Xylitol used is to have small amounts frequently throughout the day. Xylitol is hygroscopic.- which means it pulls and stimulates the flow of saliva in your mouth. It is this saliva flow generated by Xylitol, that is highly mineralized and able to heal your gums and teeth. This is why the best use of Xylitol is to have a small amount at the end of every eating and drinking session. Then allow the saliva to come into your mouth. Ideally, do not eat or drink anything after this for an hour or two, so that your teeth can remineralize, and the Xylitol will also feed the good bacteria in your mouth . Xylitol will also help your digestive bacteria as it stimulates the production of butyrates in the lower digestive tract. It is diabetic safe and has a long history of use in diabetic cooking for 150 years. You only need 1/5th teaspoon of Xylitol at each of these after meal sessions. It’s not a mouthrinse. It’s not a gargle. It won’t work the same way if you dissolved in water or put it in your coffee. The effect only occurs when you have this small amount at the end of meals. Xylitol naturally occurs in strawberries, raspberries, plums, and some other fruits. For a delicious ending to a meal, simply dip a raspberry in some Xylitol and pop that in your mouth!
@@dr.elliephillips Thanks alot for your answer, extremely informative! I would have ordered your zellies already but they don't them in South Africa, they actually don't have any xylitol mints here so I have to just use the pure xylitol. Your videos have really inspired me and my girlfriend alot. Now just seeing how to find similar versions of your complete kit products, really Wana do your full daily mouth health routine. Appreciate you videos and knowledge, thank you!
You don't have to ingest it if you don't want to; you can swish for 2-5 minutes and then spit it out. But it is good for the beneficial bacteria in your gut. And you need a minimum of 5 exposures to xylitol per day. Strive to get at least 6-7 grams a day in small 1 gram doses spread throughout the day.
Yes, it has been part of a public health program now for over 60 years. The University of Turku has studies showing xylitol stops and reversed cavities. Anyone who doubts this should Google “University Turku Xylitol Caries” www.utu.fi/en/news/news/researchers-of-the-university-of-turku-proved-the-health-benefits-of-xylitol-40-years-ago#:~:text=The%20xylitol%20research%2C%20which%20started,Mäkinen.
I'm currently in Mexico for a few months. I was able to get the xylitol and the Listerine. But the crest and other items in your kit are hard to find here. They seem to love Colgate toothpaste for some reason.
About 5 months ago, Dr. Ellie answered someone else's question about products they could substitute in the UK. In case you can get any of these where you are, here is what she said: Ultradex = Closys Oral B 1-2-3 = toothpaste Fluorigard = ACT Zellies will be on Amazon UK soon
I am allergic to it. It seems the ones made with corn affect me probably because of the sprays on the fields. Can you address this??? Help me find one that is good.
I have heard xylitol can be bad for the body and can cause digestive issues. My digestion is sensitive, but I want to use xylitol for my teeth. Is there any truth to this? What do you recommend?
It would generally (this is rare) only cause digestive issues if someone's digestive system is out of whack, like for instance leaky gut, and in this case Dr. Ellie advises that you can normally start extremely low and very slowly work your way up until you can take the full dose.
Dr. Ellie has said that she does not recommend erythritol as it is a very cheap sugar alcohol that is comparable to how poor of a product high fructose corn syrup is to real sugar.
Xylitol has great effects in the gut on your beneficial bacteria. But three times a day is not enough. You need a minimum of 5 exposures to xylitol per day. Strive to get at least 6-7 grams a day in small 1 gram doses spread throughout the day.
What are your comments on a Xylitol recent study, w/ 3,000 participants that associates Xylitol with Heart attack and stroke? Pretty quickly like only a few days after using it. Have you reviewed this study? Thank you!
I tried to copy the whole response in here, but unfortunately YT kept deleting it! So just try to find it the way I described; that's the best I could do.
Hi Dr Ellie, I have started using your system and although I so feel a difference on my teeth, I have had stomach issues. Should I reduce the use of xylitol?
@@dr.elliephillips Thank you so much for responding. I have been using PURE gum, however, your mints have just arrived this morning so I will now switch to them. From your comment, I'm assuming I won't have the problem with the mints.
I guess you didn't read what she wrote in the description box right below the video: Xylitol is a natural sweetener that is often used as an ingredient in chewing gum, mints, and other oral care products. It is a type of sugar alcohol that is derived from plants such as birch trees and corn cobs. Xylitol has been shown to have a number of benefits for oral health. It does not promote the growth of bacteria that cause tooth decay and can help reduce the amount of harmful bacteria in the mouth. It also helps to neutralize the pH level in the mouth, which can prevent the demineralization of tooth enamel. The use of xylitol products is a part of a good oral hygiene routine.
You just have to be a label reader and check ingredients on all products before you buy them. Be choosy and don't just pick any old product and use it before you know what's in it.
Yeah, that's a good question, I'm waiting for my amazon order to come in and have been chewing gum in the meantime. I noticed most gums don't list xylitol, except for Trident which I've been buying. It also has sorbitol in it, and I'm curious how many grams of xylitol I'm getting.
So, after some research, the amount of xylitol in standard gum is super low, as in .1 grams. To get the 6 to 10 grams of xylitol you'd have to chew an insane amount of this gum, which also has sorbitol. Sorbitol, from the little I know, doesn't have dental benefits and could even be harmful to the body. So, the solution is to find a product with high amounts of xylitol, or even buying pure xylitol.
@@justdoeverything8883 Thanks for sharing. I think pure xylitol doesnt help pull the saliva properly compared to a gum. I think I heard that from one of Dr Ellie's videos. And yes, sorbitol and mannitol don't seem to do the cut. I just managed to order some Zellies for my family.
I think there are lots of good sugar choices - from honey, maple syrup, coconut sugar and yes, monk fruit. BUT none of these have the oral health properties of xylitol. So I personally use a mix of different sugars to sweeten foods and drinks - even some cane sugar......but I always end meals with Zellies/xylitol!
About 5 months ago, Dr. Ellie answered someone else's question about products they could substitute in the UK. In case you can get any of these where you live, here is what she said: Ultradex = Closys Oral B 1-2-3 = toothpaste Fluorigard = ACT Zellies will be on Amazon UK soon Note: for xylitol, you can get plain 100% xylitol granules/crystals; this is another option besides gum or mints.
You need a minimum of 5 exposures to xylitol per day. Strive to get at least 6-7 grams a day in small 1 gram doses spread throughout the day. 1 gram is about 1/4 teaspoon. Take it after every meal, snack or drink of liquid, and then do not eat or drink anything else for at least 1 hour or more.
What the heck now measuring grams of xylitol? I'm just gonna take a few swings a day and look for some gum with that ingredients. Just like apple cider vinegar there are kinds that you can take a swig and then chase with water and some that burn your throat find one you like. My gosh.
No, it encourages a fresh flow of mineral-filled saliva to the mouth just at the time you use it. It does not make more saliva come into your mouth at other times when you don't have it in your mouth.
You can consume xylitol and it has been used in diabetic foods and cooking for over 100 years. You can dissolve xylitol in room temperature or warmer water - and make a drink or a rinse. (It's great for training kid's how to mouth rinse because it doesn't matter if they swallow it). But when you drink, eat, or add xylitol to water, or a smoothie, you will loose many of its remarkable benefits. You will loose its hygroscopic benefits - the way it pulls saliva into the mouth. Once xylitol has dissolved in a liquid, it cannot create the pull that makes undiluted saliva come into the mouth. This stimulated saliva is ideal for strengthening teeth and healing your gums and mouth. This is why a mint or two at the ed of meals is such an ideal way to enjoy xylitol. This is why I created Zellies mints and gum products (Amazon or Zellies.com) as they work to give you maximum dental benefits.
@@IGeorge94 The effect of granules directly in your mouth is good. You only need 1/5 th of a teaspoon. Raspberries and strawberries contain naturally present xylitol, so this gives you the opportunity to dip a raspberry, or strawberry into a few crystals and create a perfect ending to a meal.
Take at least 6-7 grams of xylitol per day, spread out in small doses of 1 gram each throughout the day. Take it after every meal, snack or drink of liquid (even water). Even if you eat only once a day, you probably drink liquids more often than that? Or you can just take it anytime. Right before bedtime is a great time to take it.
do I have to ingest it or can I swish for awhile and spit it out. I will be buying the packs of 6 g and there is 50 in a box because the mints are too expensive.
You don't have to ingest it if you don't want to; you can swish for 2-5 minutes and then spit it out. But it is good for the beneficial bacteria in your gut.
1 teaspoon is usually about 4 grams. 1 gram is the usual proper dose size, which is about 1/4 teaspoon. Take it in 1 gram doses throughout the whole day.
Please respond to your viewers who are confused with your opinion on using fluoride products in the mouth. I stopped all fluoride 2 years ago and will not go back to using until I find out why you are in agreement with using it.
She has answered this question in detail in numerous videos and in both her books as well as on her blogs. There are a number of different types of fluoride, not just one. The dilute sodium fluoride in the products she recommends does not kill your beneficial mouth bacteria. It also remineralizes and strengthens your teeth. It is never meant to be swallowed, and it is only on the teeth for a few minutes out of a whole day. This is not the same type of fluoride as the really bad ones they add to tap water or put in some other dental products. She explains it all much better if you care to research some of her other information. She herself is also very concerned about safety in the use of fluoride and feels very comfortable with this type, but not any of the others.
I watched and the only thing she said regarding quantity is at the end of the video where she says that her children take couple of Zellies before they go to bad. From the ingredients list for Zellies I would say that couple = 1 g ? Is my assumption correct? It’s very clear stated that for adults we need at least 6 gram; more than 10 g doesn’t offer any additional benefits for teeth.
She has several more on this subject that mention more than that, like The best way to clean a baby's teeth (for toddlers too), How to improve your child's oral health, and more. She has lots of information in her books (I read both). Yes, 2 mints = 1g xylitol. Do a search on her video page to find the others. Sometimes she mentions kid info in the regular videos, too.
I do your complete system right after eating breakfast. In this case, should I chew Zellies after the system or right after my breakfast then finish complete system? Thank you
If you do the complete system right after breakfast, then wait for about an hour (but at least 30 minutes) after using the system before having a dose of xylitol. Do not take xylitol right before doing the system, because xylitol can inactivate the first step (Closys) of the system. However, having xylitol a little while later after doing the system is very helpful.
@@SunrayStar You always answer my question. Thank you so much.I was told I have 8 cavities 🦷 but have not gone back to the dentist. I will go back to 6month cleaning or wait one year to see if I could reverse my cavities. I will let you know.
Just compare ingredients in Zellies with what you are able to get locally, avoid other sweeteners and glycerin. Granulated xylitol is good to go too. I saw many Indians buying from iherb, check that out
Great video thank you! We do not have your brand of Xylitol gums/mints in UK. I have found a brand of gums made in Finland but they contain glycerol, are they ok?
Every Zellies mint is half a gram 0.5 gm. So 6 grams would be 12 mints. Xylitol is most effective when taken in small amounts - and at a time when you will not eat or drink afterward for about an hour. This is why the best time is at the end of meals. Decades ago in Europe, xylitol was recommended like this: "take two after meals and drinks, six times a day". Personally, I like a bit more flexibility - so I keep some in my car, on my desk, at work and even in my bedroom. If you have a dog around the house - xylitol is not good for dogs - so keep these "around the house" mints in a safe dog-free place.
Actually, Dr. Ellie has addressed this very thing! If you wear a bite or mouth guard or retainers overnight, it is a good idea to take a dose of xylitol 30 minutes after the last step of the 4-step at-the-sink protocol you are supposed to do right before bed (her complete mouth care system). Step 4 is the ACT rinse. So you would use the 4-step system, and then after you use the ACT, wait 30 minutes, have some xylitol, and just wait for a few minutes to allow the fresh flow of saliva to come into your mouth, and then put your mouth guard in. Some of the fresh mineral-filled saliva will be "trapped" inside the mouth guard to rest against your teeth all night.
@@SunrayStarAh, I was hoping to be feeding the bad bacteria xylitol all night. What you noted is indeed interesting! But the objective is mainly to remineralise the teeth, rather than rebalancing the microbiome on the teeth.
@@szpakna Well, let me explain it a different way. The procedure I was describing was coming straight from Dr. Ellie and it is how she explained to do it for the best benefit overnight in remineralizing the teeth and protecting them from nighttime acidity. Xylitol does NOT remineralize the teeth; your own SALIVA is what remineralizes the teeth as it is filled with minerals (re-"mineralize"). (And as a side note, the Crest toothpaste also causes some remineralization of the teeth.) Xylitol does not have any minerals in it. The xylitol's job is to encourage that big fresh flow of mineral-filled saliva to your mouth. So Dr. Ellie's way will do what you want it to, as the fresh saliva will be resting against your teeth inside the bite guard to do its remineralization.
@@SunrayStar Oh, I got that. I'm not trying to remineralise my teeth using xylitol 😅 It is more about recompositioning the oral microbiome, especially along the gum lines.
Look for non-GMO xylitol; there are several great brands. Dr. Ellie's Zellies are a great quality brand of mints and gum, and another good choice is bulk non-GMO 100% xylitol granules/crystals. Dr. Ellie recommends Xlear saline nasal spray with xylitol and uses it herself, and she said the xylitol in it also helps the beneficial bacteria population in the ear tubes as well.
@@summerlove0426 the initial saliva flow is from saliva that is stimulated by the xylitol ( it’s called a hygroscopic pull). After 15 minutes, you will no longer have any of this kind of saliva in your mouth. After 15 minutes, the flow is going to be generated by your parotid gland in your cheek that is being massaged by your jaws biting up and down. The parotid gland produces saliva that is specifically formulated for digestion and breaking down food particles to digest them. I am not sure that this kind of saliva flow is necessarily healthy or helpful when you are not eating. It certainly has the potential to dilute the benefits of the Xylitol-stimulated saliva.
@@dr.elliephillips Thank you for the deeper explanation. Even though it has only been a full week, l have noticed a remarkable improvement. l wish l had known about you & your program years ago! Thank you for your humanitarian work, a healthy mouth impacts the entire health of a person so your work is greatly appreciated.
@@summerlove0426 My long term goal is to create an educational program for pregnant women worldwide. This could impact their own oral and systemic health, limit pre-term birth complications, and most of all teach effective care for their family's teeth.. A study with xylitol was done in Malawi recently and xylitol was shown to help reduce risk of pre-term birth. www.medpagetoday.com/meetingcoverage/smfm/97036#:~:text=Incidence%20of%20preterm%20birth%20was,Aagaard%2C%20MD%2C%20PhD%2C%20of
You can't heal a broken tooth because part of the tooth isn't even there any longer, but you can strengthen the part that's left, and also you can heal cavities that aren't too large yet, and you can rebuild your enamel. All of this from Dr. Ellie's complete mouth care system (5 total products).
6-7 grams per day, 1 gram per dose = 1/4 teaspoon granules, swish around in mouth for 2-5 minutes and then swallow. If you use mints, usually 2 mints = 1 gram; just let the mints dissolve in the mouth. If you use gum, chew the gum for 2-5 minutes and then spit it out.
@@Alien2799 No, it does not matter at all. The most important thing is that the xylitol is non-GMO. I personally prefer the corn-type as it is more environmentally responsible than getting the birch-type, because they have to strip the bark to get it, and the birch trees end up eventually dying.
@@SunrayStar I just got the xylitol powder. I use 1/4 tsp. It creates so much saliva! I think that the powder is probably better than the gum because it produces much more saliva and I do not get the other chemicals from the gum.
@@Alien2799 You know, it is the same for me, that the loose crystals (granules) produce much more saliva than the mints; I don't know why that is. But I do love the crystals!
@@dr.elliephillips Where I live in the US, products with xylitol almost never have warnings. None of the vitamins that we have in our house that contain xylitol have these warnings, for example. I don't buy any food products with xylitol because our dog may eat anything dropped on the ground. If they do have warnings, they are very mild ones. It should be legally required to state on packaging that small amounts of xylitol will kill dogs and can be toxic to cats and other pets.
@@flibbertygibbette Dr Ellie Phillips' products she made, Do come with a warning for dogs. She warns people in her videos and in her comments all the time. To take precautions to keep it away from dogs, as it is unsafe for them.
I was so concerned about it that I made little labels to put on every container I'm storing it in that says "Keep away from dogs!" just in case for whatever reason we weren't thinking about that sometime when we had it out. I use Dr. Ellie's Zellies mints a lot too, but most of the time I use the 100% xylitol granules, which I transferred to small glass jars to store. I even put that warning on the Zellies bottles too, though!
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Can you please tell me ? is it normal to have increase in tooth sensitivity while chewing xylitol crystal sugar.
I am worried about instead of reducing problem it might increase.
@@INDIANKUNDAN There is no magic cure for sensitivity.
The key to reducing sensitivity lies in allowing your mouth's saliva to heal your teeth - especially in areas where the gums have receded and now cause sensitivity.
[Remember it is possible your sensitivity problem is from a dying tooth - or a new filling - or other reason beyond the scope of my advice...problems that would involve your dentist].
But if you have overall sensitivity from receded gums or tooth erosion for example, then it is your OWN saliva that will heal this problem.
So why xylitol?
Well, xylitol is hygroscopic and stimulates a FLOW of saliva into your mouth. T
his stimulated saliva is always 2 units higher pH than resting saliva and is dripping with healing minerals to reduce sensitivity.
So my guess is you are not giving stimulated saliva time to interact with your teeth...
Be sure to stop eating and drinking after the 1/5th teaspoon of xylitol.
Don't hold it in your mouth - don't suck on it -
Just have a little xylitol and then stop eating and drinking for an hour or two.
The other problem could be the quality of your saliva.
if you smoke, take medications etc. you may have to work to improve the quality of your saliva.
I have an oral health video bootcamp or a book - Mouth Care Comes Clean - which explains more about nutrition for oral health.
drEllie.com
Thank for replying. Sensitivity came from chip off (very back end of tooth ) 3rd molar teeth. My dentist want to remove it. When I came across your UA-cam channel , I thought I should try your mouth care system. I don't smoke or drink. I don't eat sugar and eat healthy food .
One of your video say atleast 3 gm of xylitol at single time and at least 10 gm in day should consume or else it is less effective so does 1/5 teaspoon works as you suggested?
@@dr.elliephillipsHello Dr Ellie. I am having the same issue as the original poster here. Sadly, the gum has caused much sensitivity in a few of my teeth; I had had no problems for many many months before this. I don’t smoke and take no medication, I eat no sugar and eat a very clean wfpb diet. I was giving the xylitol a good hour after eating and drinking several times a day. Any idea why it would cause sensitivity to flare? 😞 (I used the gum for about a week. I am currently giving my teeth some time to calm down and then will try again)
Any discussion about xylitol should start with the warning to keep it away from dogs, as it's toxic to them and it can be fatal.
@@lovesweetlove1993 My guess is it's a matter of dose, so a lot of it would be really bad i guess.
@@Berry_NIt doesn't take a lot. Even the tiniest amount can kill them and the reason is because dogs' systems are not equipped to process the xylitol like humans' can.
Thank you for this brief description, I thought xylitol was a much newer discovery and this was Helpful! I have been Loving your videos and in the process of ordering some of your products as well. I appreciate that you also offer toothbrushes on your site - it makes putting this into action much easier.
Dr. Ellie… I am diabetic, I’ve started your system and I love the Zellies mints thank you so very much for your incredible information ❤
Xylitol makes my arthritis hurt. I must continue to avoid it, as I do with everything above zero on the glycemic index. I guess I won't regrow anything, but at least I can keep from making things worse. Thanks for all your information.
Just rinse with it a while and spit it out.
Here is the problem I’m having with this dentist’s recommendations. I watch many different doctors on UA-cam and try to sort through all the conflicts between their various recommendations. All those I follow generally agree on stopping the use of sugar in all forms and building and supporting natural immunity and this dentist‘s recommendations are in line with that, but the one recommendation that conflicts badly is the recommendation of Crest toothpaste and Listerine mouthwash. Fluoride kills mouth bacteria. Dr. Nathan Brian recommends NOT using any fluoride products in the mouth. Killing of oral bacteria does NOT support the body’s production of Nitric Oxide. I need to resolve this conflict. Suggestions?
Yes I'm in the same boat, I do not use Fluoride toothpaste nor do I currently use mouthwash but I do have receding gums and have done for a long time and our family dentist has not made any recommendations, only scrutinised the fact I don't use Fluoride. I'm just waking up to the idea that I can actually heal this myself, I have been flossing and picking and have also once a year had my teeth cleaned at the dentist even though I clean thoroughly. I'm just waking up to the idea that I've been doing it wrong and mis-guided for too long. Now is the time to change but the Fluoride question is one I'm not willing to start using unless someone can convince me otherwise. Thanks for brining the topic up, hopefully @dr.elliephillips can point us to the answer.
I am in the same boat !!! Have stopped using Fluoride and mouthwash for almost a year now and not intending to start again... I hope Dr Ellie will respond to this. Otherwise, I agree with everything else she mentioned
In the US our water has fluoride already. So a good question is perhaps we don’t need to add it?
I am not sure that all municipalities add fluoride, but our family only consumes filtered water. We use a Berkey filter system that removes fluoride “supposedly”
@@nadia5346a year of no mouthwash and fluoride? Any updates ? Feel better?
The xylitol I recently purchased is made from corn husks not birch. It seems to really help. I noticed a difference the very first day. I dip a wet finger into the crystals and rub it on to my teeth and gums. Awesome product.
U don’t want the one made from husks….get organic or non gmo
thanks for the suggestion, this is manufactured by Now. It is non-gmo. It was the only one my health food store carried. On the label it said it was more sustainable that getting it from birch trees eventually kills the tree.@@ramonaburns4077
@@ramonaburns4077 Xylitol extracted from corn cobs is just fine. You just need to make sure the manufacturer says it is non-gmo. The xylitol that comes from birch trees in my opinion is not as environmentally friendly as that from corn cobs, because they have to strip the bark from the trees to extract the xylitol from the bark, and when enough bark has been removed, the trees will die. Our world is already killing way, way too many trees. On the other hand, using xylitol from corn cobs is more ethical and responsible because the corn cobs would otherwise have just been wasted and thrown in the landfill.
Now about how you use the xylitol crystals, by just dipping a wet finger and only using the amount that sticks to your finger, you may not be using enough xylitol. You need to use at least 6-7 grams per day. If you use less than 5 grams at the barest minimum, it will not likely be enough to improve your mouth health very much, and if you use 3 grams or less, it is the same as not using any xylitol at all. One proper dose of crystals is 1 gram, which is about 1/4 teaspoon.
@@ramonaburns4077 Xylitol from non-gmo corn cobs is great. In my opinion, it is more ecologically friendly and responsible than from birch trees, because they strip the bark from birch trees to get xylitol, which causes the birch trees to eventually die. However, corn cobs would otherwise just be thrown out into the landfill and wasted, so using them is a win-win.
@@SunrayStar But is it as beneficial as Birch xylitol?
Thank you so much
I started using xylitol toothpaste and in just two days it got rid of white tongue . ❤
I've discovered xylitol a few days ago, although I have studied dentistry. It's a shame that dentists are either not aware or don't recommend it, because it helps. I am trying trident gum, for now.
Thanks you so much Doctor... you have enlightened me. Bless ❤
Thank you, young Lady Dr Ellie. I look forward to purchasing your Zellies mints.
Wonderful!
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I put toothpaste on my brush then dip it onto grains of Xylitol..it has abrasive action plus it kills the bacteria that causes plaque.
My teeth feel so smooth afterward..
Love it.
Maybe try adding a few Zellies mints at the end of meals during the day. Zellies are on Amazon or Zellies.com
Plus they had a healthier diet during war time. Rationing went on into the mid to late 50's in UK.
I have been using the complete system for 4 weeks I can tell a small difference so far .. Thank you Dr. Ellie come end of January let’s see what my dentist has to say ..😊again thank you..
@@mariaprice5972 Has it really worked a bit ? Can you swear it’s true ?
Just received my Zellies mints today. Delicious.
Great advice. Thank you!
My pleasure :) Thanks for your support.
As a retired dietitian, I fnd this very interesting.
It is interesting that children using this had less cavities than children eating a lot of sugar. It boggles the mind.
Thanks for mentioning our pets
It stimulates my bowels the most.
yes. I have gratefully lost a few pounds.
I will buy one and start using from today
Keep in touch - I love to hear progress reports!
@@dr.elliephillips sure.. ❤️I will be updating the changes...I am taking pictures of my teeth everyday...hope for the best ✌️
@@melio7990 Every day may be a bit too often to check on your teeth -LOL. Remember teeth are dynamic - they mineralize and demineralize constantly depending on the many factors that either help or harm them - EVERY DAY!!! The goal is to give teeth sufficient support for them to move in the direction of health - just a little every day. Imagine going up a downward escalator. It takes a lot of effort to turn around and go in the opposite direction at first. Once you have created a mouth filled with healthy bacteria and a protective biofilm covering over your teeth (which takes about 6 months) it gets easier to maintain and move forward. This is similar to when you reach the top of an escalator - suddenly it all gets easier to see progress forward and measure improvements. Just keep going in the right direction at first - then results will come! Promise :)
Any updates???
I’d love an update if at all possible 🙏🏼
I read a study that said Xylitol killed rats.
Hello Dr. Ellie , thank you so much for introducing me to xylitol you are a life saver, i just want to ask about xylitol crystal, in my country i have it available as a sweetener- this is the brand that i just bought and i kindly want your opinion on it. Intenson Xylitol, it has 99 grams of carbohydrate in it and no suger no salt, so i wanted your opinion,
Thank you Dr Ellie. I was conversing with you yesterday on how i would sleep with the Xylitol Chewing gum in my mouth. I am far to zealous to bring health to my mouth. Thank you for clearing this up for me.
Love your smile :)
Hi, please don't sleep with gum in your mouth, a young lady died some time ago doing this. It blocked her airway and she could not breathe😢.
@@algospel2235 thankyou for letting me know
Are you sure you has this conversation with Dr. Ellie Philipp ? Because, either you’re a lier, either this woman is dangerous.
You can dissolve a mint in your mouth right before bed, or else you could use 1/4 teaspoon of 100% xylitol granules/crystals/powder. That really is not a great time for gum.
@@SunrayStar Are you sure it works ?
Thank you for this information!
It's disappointing that so many "Xylitol mints" do NOT have the amount of xylitol per mint listed on the ingredient list, and the ones that do have a gram or less. The last thing I need to start doing with type 1 diabetes is to start popping 6-10 pieces of candy per day. If this is so good for dental health, why isn't there a toothpaste or mouthwash with the half the required daily dose in it?
Some toothpaste does have xylitol, but I think your question is still relevant.
I feel like I don't understand what xylitol is after watching this video. Does xylitol gum contain sugar? How much sugar?
What other forms can we get xylitol in? None of that is addressed.
Buy a lb of XYLITOL
Put a little in tea
XyliMelts by OraCoat have the ingredients listed on the back and have 1g of Xylitol per melt. Hope that helps. Got mine off Amazon I think.
@@kathleenking47You can put it in tea to sweeten it, but doing that will not help your mouth health improve at all because the xylitol will be way too diluted in the liquid. It's best to use the xylitol straight (plain) in the mouth after any eating or drinking is finished.
Xylitol is a natural sugar alcohol that does not spike blood sugar like actual sugars, and it is generally very safe for diabetics. However, you are right about a lot of brands mixing other sugars in with the xylitol, and those products are not good for anyone, let alone diabetics. You want a product that shows ONLY xylitol in the ingredients with no other sugars, or you can also get bulk 100% xylitol granules/crystals that contain nothing else at all except for xylitol. There are no xylitol toothpastes or xylitol mouthwashes that Dr. Ellie recommends. She recommends only the products in her system that she has 50 years of experience using.
Have you done a Video on Xylitol and it's effect on other parts of the body, organs, microbiome etc?
It keeps mosquitos away
Yes, Dr. Ellie has covered that info. Xylitol serves as a prebiotic to your beneficial gut bacteria, so it is very good for your microbiome.
Should we try to get xylitol from foods? Berries, mushrooms, etc? I did hear you say that strawberries are high in xylitol
Dr. Ellie has given different examples in her books and videos of foods that have xylitol and will help if eaten at the end of a meal. Strawberries and raspberries are a couple of berries she has mentioned, and she has given an example like eating a strawberry with just a little bit of xylitol powder on it at the end of a meal as a great way to end the meal.
It sounds like magic!!!!
Dentists don’t tell you this. They will go out of business!!! Lol
They now say it increases risk of heart attacks massively.
Dr. Ellie suggests a daily intake of xylitol between 6 and 10 grams. However, consuming 50 grams or more can be hazardous, as individuals may use xylitol powder as a regular sugar substitute.
Dr. Ellie suggests a daily intake of xylitol between 6 and 10 grams. However, consuming 50 grams or more can be hazardous, as individuals may use xylitol powder as a regular sugar substitute.
See my comments down below under the other commenter named misodinamosa.
(I tried to copy in Dr. Ellie's response to this but YT keeps deleting.)
So if I'm chewing Xylitol gum for dental health, should I spit the saliva out after chewing for 5 minutes or so?
Should I only buy organic Xylitol?
Now that you are a Doctor, you should also mention in your promotional video. That unfortunately, it also seems that large amounts of xylitol and/or erythritol affect the platelets, making it easier to get blood clots.
Do you know the quantity that they consumed in one glass all at once after fasting? I recommend 1 gram x5 spaced out AFTER meals all through the day at a max of two teaspoons = 10 grams
If I drank a glass of salt water after fasting I’m sure I’d have a reaction. Our body makes 15 grams of xylitol daily - so explain this? I think it’s another “coffee” type result.caffein vs actual drinking coffee.
This was an observational study with no conclusions and in opposition to all the decades of use and research.
What I teach is the dangers of poor oral health on cardiac health and the simple remedies I discovered 50 years ago. This has never been about product promotion - it’s about the serious value of oral health. No media excitement about my discoveries
Would it be a good idea to take some xylitol granules in your mouth and work it around your teeth rather than ingesting and swallowing it with food? I don’t use gum and I cant see the benefit to teeth of taking xylitol in your food or drink.
I take a teaspoon to school and swish / pull a few minutes after lunch.
You are right - there would be no benefit to teeth of mixing xylitol in with food or drink. You want to take it straight by itself. Yes, granules work great, and you just take a 1 gram serving (about 1/4 teaspoon) and swish that around your mouth for 2-5 minutes and then swallow the "spit liquid".
Or spit it out@@SunrayStar
@@juleshart8984 You can, but it is really good for the body and forms butyrate; it serves as a prebiotic for beneficial gut bacteria.
@@SunrayStar Thank you. I had been trying to determine whether there are extra health benefits to swallowing the xylitol
Highly TOXIC to dogs.
Thank you so much!!!!
i had a tooth extraction the other day and asked my dentist about xylitol and he didnt know what i was talking about
Hi Dr Ellie, I've noticed an immediate improvement in plaque reduction since I began implementing your recommendations (it's been a week!!). Haven't got the prebrush rinse yet due to the cost. Any thing I can substitute this with?
It improves more than teeth, but it may take getting used to
You may get a little diarrhea
AT FIRST
KEEP AWAY FTOM PETS
@@kathleenking47 If you have any upset, just reduce the amount of xylitol for a few days. Take a good digestive probiotic and wait till that has kicked in before upping the xylitol dosage. It’s the hygroscopic nature of Xylitol that can pull water into the intestine in people who have permeable or leaky gut problems. These leaky gut problems can be easily overcome with the correct use of a digestive, probiotic and small amounts of Xylitol and other foods ( like butter) that create more butyrate in the gut.
I recommend the simple probiotic that is sold by the Swedish company BioGaia
a.co/d/6QsoDaU
So what about chewing gum? How many grams do you get from a small piece of xylitol gum .
Good info. How much is 6 g.? A teaspoon a day? Or a tablespoon a day? So one can take it after brushing teeth? How does it affekt ct the body? Does one gain weight of it? Is it ok if one has NO thyroid and must eat levaxin every day? If one has narrow teeth is it ok to stop flossing? And can oilpull with sesamolja before toothbrushing and after that xylitol?
Wow, tablespoons are way too much. You need to get at least 6-7 grams per day, and 1 gram of granules/crystals is about 1/4 teaspoon.
Xylitol mints with 6pm per day. Some after every meal.
Yes, at least 6-7 grams per day, and definitely take a dose (1 gram) after every meal, snack or drink of liquid and then do not eat or drink anything else for at least 1-2 hours.
I think Sensodyne toothpaste might contain some Xylitol. Sensodyne is truly amazing at stopping toothaches..
Perhaps the Xylitol kills the bacteria causing the toothache..
I do not recommend Sensodyne. It is a band aid over the underlying problem.
There is some evidence that erythritol performs better at this task than xylitol. Notwithstanding the recent negative press on erythritol re thrombotic and cardiovascular risk.
Dr. Ellie has said that she does not recommend erythritol as it is a very cheap sugar alcohol that is comparable to how poor of a product high fructose corn syrup is to real sugar.
I start tomorrow having no luck with anything else I can only hope this works.
I think that buying xylitol granules is the cheapest way. Does it matter if the xylitol is from corn or birch? Thank you
No, it does not matter at all, as long as it is 100% xylitol. Non-gmo is best.
Can raw honey to be use to remineralize
So what is xylitol? Plant,tree,herb????
Avoid anything with "tol" at the end of it!
Why??
@@socialmediag5485That is not correct what that commenter said.
I have full crowns on all my teeth....more from poor dentists in later life then poor oral hygiene. Question: can xylitol tooth paste and gum improve my oral health? I occasionally use a rinse with hydrogen peroxide to kill bacteria. Is this a bad idea? I was trained as a dental hygienist when I was in the Navy. I find your😅 information very interesting because it is so different from what I was taught. What is you opinion of the small brushed for cleaning between the teeth? I would appreciate any info you can give me.
She said in other videos that we shouldn't use anything that kills bacteria, because it kills bad and good bacteria. She especially warns about using bleaching agents like hydrogen peroxide and baking soda and also essential oils (clove, eucalyptus...), neem, oil pulling, acidic mouthwashes like listerine...
To add to the other comment to your reply - another video on this channel states no interventions at the gum level of the teeth or just above as this is the thinnest layer of dentyne and it also promotes receding gums. This was my understanding so please feel free to correct
To answer your question, Dr. Ellie's complete mouth care system (there are 5 different products, including xylitol) can most definitely improve your oral health and strengthen your teeth (which can also make your crowns last longer). Not xylitol toothpaste. Her recommended products are very specific, and if you substitute other products or omit anything, then the system may not work.
Nix on the hydrogen peroxide; the other commenter was right about it killing ALL the bacteria in your mouth, both good and bad. But you need the good bacteria in there to protect your gums and teeth.
You have to be very careful about using something like those small interdental brushes; you don't want to do anything very forceful that may damage the fine hair-like fibers that begin to form when your oral health is improving - those would be new gum fibers forming to regrow the gums.
Xylitol gives me gas. I wonder if it would work as a mouthwash you then spit out?
Well, not a xylitol mouthwash; those are no good. But if you meant put plain xylitol in your mouth (xylitol mints or 100% xylitol granules/crystals) and swish it around for 2-5 minutes before swallowing it OR spitting it out, then yes, that would work.
This is great, If I have a bag of Xylitol will it work if I gargle with it or must it be injested? Thank you
The key to Xylitol used is to have small amounts frequently throughout the day. Xylitol is hygroscopic.- which means it pulls and stimulates the flow of saliva in your mouth. It is this saliva flow generated by Xylitol, that is highly mineralized and able to heal your gums and teeth.
This is why the best use of Xylitol is to have a small amount at the end of every eating and drinking session. Then allow the saliva to come into your mouth. Ideally, do not eat or drink anything after this for an hour or two, so that your teeth can remineralize, and the Xylitol will also feed the good bacteria in your mouth .
Xylitol will also help your digestive bacteria as it stimulates the production of butyrates in the lower digestive tract. It is diabetic safe and has a long history of use in diabetic cooking for 150 years.
You only need 1/5th teaspoon of Xylitol at each of these after meal sessions.
It’s not a mouthrinse.
It’s not a gargle.
It won’t work the same way if you dissolved in water or put it in your coffee.
The effect only occurs when you have this small amount at the end of meals.
Xylitol naturally occurs in strawberries, raspberries, plums, and some other fruits. For a delicious ending to a meal, simply dip a raspberry in some Xylitol and pop that in your mouth!
@@dr.elliephillips Thanks alot for your answer, extremely informative! I would have ordered your zellies already but they don't them in South Africa, they actually don't have any xylitol mints here so I have to just use the pure xylitol. Your videos have really inspired me and my girlfriend alot. Now just seeing how to find similar versions of your complete kit products, really Wana do your full daily mouth health routine. Appreciate you videos and knowledge, thank you!
Do you have to consume it? Or can you just swish it in your mouth a few times a day?
You don't have to ingest it if you don't want to; you can swish for 2-5 minutes and then spit it out. But it is good for the beneficial bacteria in your gut. And you need a minimum of 5 exposures to xylitol per day. Strive to get at least 6-7 grams a day in small 1 gram doses spread throughout the day.
Here in Finland everybody eats xylitol.
Yes, it has been part of a public health program now for over 60 years. The University of Turku has studies showing xylitol stops and reversed cavities. Anyone who doubts this should Google “University Turku Xylitol Caries”
www.utu.fi/en/news/news/researchers-of-the-university-of-turku-proved-the-health-benefits-of-xylitol-40-years-ago#:~:text=The%20xylitol%20research%2C%20which%20started,Mäkinen.
Is it a good idea for improving gut motility?
@@stevem9766 Xylitol serves as a prebiotic to your beneficial gut bacteria and so it is good for your microbiome.
Where can you get it
I'm currently in Mexico for a few months. I was able to get the xylitol and the Listerine. But the crest and other items in your kit are hard to find here. They seem to love Colgate toothpaste for some reason.
About 5 months ago, Dr. Ellie answered someone else's question about products they could substitute in the UK. In case you can get any of these where you are, here is what she said:
Ultradex = Closys
Oral B 1-2-3 = toothpaste
Fluorigard = ACT
Zellies will be on Amazon UK soon
I am allergic to it. It seems the ones made with corn affect me probably because of the sprays on the fields. Can you address this??? Help me find one that is good.
XYLO SWEET makes one, non GMO
There are a number of good non-GMO brands extracted from corn cobs. Now Foods is another.
I have heard xylitol can be bad for the body and can cause digestive issues. My digestion is sensitive, but I want to use xylitol for my teeth. Is there any truth to this? What do you recommend?
It would generally (this is rare) only cause digestive issues if someone's digestive system is out of whack, like for instance leaky gut, and in this case Dr. Ellie advises that you can normally start extremely low and very slowly work your way up until you can take the full dose.
Thank you for your suggestion. Dr. Ellie's mouth care system has been really helping my teeth so much. I'm glad I found her YT channel 🙂
Just be careful if you have pets. It's highly, highly toxic to dogs.
What about erythritol? I've read that erythritol more effective than the xylitol. Do you agree with it?
Erythritol has warnings of causing blood clotting and cardiovascular issues I read online.
@@OrangeeOfficialcan xylitol causes stroke and heart attack ?
Dr. Ellie has said that she does not recommend erythritol as it is a very cheap sugar alcohol that is comparable to how poor of a product high fructose corn syrup is to real sugar.
@@gratitudetouniverse3754 No.
Dear Dr.Ellie, does xylitol has its' effect when digested? I mean what if I consume 2 gr of xylitol powder three times a day instead of chewing a gum?
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Xylitol has great effects in the gut on your beneficial bacteria. But three times a day is not enough. You need a minimum of 5 exposures to xylitol per day. Strive to get at least 6-7 grams a day in small 1 gram doses spread throughout the day.
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What are your comments on a Xylitol recent study, w/ 3,000 participants that associates Xylitol with Heart attack and stroke? Pretty quickly like only a few days after using it. Have you reviewed this study?
Thank you!
She responded to that on her zellies site on the Truth About Xylitol page, where you can expand the + to read the note from Dr. Ellie.
I tried to copy the whole response in here, but unfortunately YT kept deleting it! So just try to find it the way I described; that's the best I could do.
Hi Dr Ellie, I have started using your system and although I so feel a difference on my teeth, I have had stomach issues. Should I reduce the use of xylitol?
What kind of xylitol are you using. It works with one mint (0.5 grams) x 5 daily if you consume at the end of meals and don’t eat or drink afterward.
@@dr.elliephillips Thank you so much for responding. I have been using PURE gum, however, your mints have just arrived this morning so I will now switch to them. From your comment, I'm assuming I won't have the problem with the mints.
@@emkaur6449 Start slowly. Always at the end of meals. Maybe learn more about the science of xylitol on my oral health bootcamp at DrEllie.com. 👍😘
@@dr.elliephillips Your advice is amazing, thank you so much 🙏
but this video doesn't answer the question posed in the title.
It seems none of her videos do. They seem like infomercials to get you to go to her website.
I guess you didn't read what she wrote in the description box right below the video:
Xylitol is a natural sweetener that is often used as an ingredient in chewing gum, mints, and other oral care products. It is a type of sugar alcohol that is derived from plants such as birch trees and corn cobs.
Xylitol has been shown to have a number of benefits for oral health. It does not promote the growth of bacteria that cause tooth decay and can help reduce the amount of harmful bacteria in the mouth. It also helps to neutralize the pH level in the mouth, which can prevent the demineralization of tooth enamel.
The use of xylitol products is a part of a good oral hygiene routine.
I still don't know what xylitol is.
An artificial sweetener made from fermented fruit.
It's sold also in packets you can carry in your bag
@@krakoosh1 No - it is a NATURAL (not artificial) sugar alcohol that comes from many different natural sources, not just fruit.
@@JessicaSilva-pu5hj I have never heard of 100% xylitol sold in small individual packets; are you thinking of some product like artificial sweeteners?
@@SunrayStar no it’s not. Sugar alcohols are made from fermented fruit
Is it recommended for the gums especially when there is a recession?
I’d like an answer as well ... Guessing if she won’t answer that’s a yes
Yes, it is most definitely recommended for receding gums and can reverse this problem.
Almost all gums etc... have hidden damaging additive spice MSG under the name "hidden flavors".
You just have to be a label reader and check ingredients on all products before you buy them. Be choosy and don't just pick any old product and use it before you know what's in it.
Some gums that are sold in my country only has mannitol or sorbitol. Are they as good as xylitol? 😬
Yeah, that's a good question, I'm waiting for my amazon order to come in and have been chewing gum in the meantime. I noticed most gums don't list xylitol, except for Trident which I've been buying. It also has sorbitol in it, and I'm curious how many grams of xylitol I'm getting.
I believe that there’s a gum called Pur that contains xylitol.
So, after some research, the amount of xylitol in standard gum is super low, as in .1 grams. To get the 6 to 10 grams of xylitol you'd have to chew an insane amount of this gum, which also has sorbitol. Sorbitol, from the little I know, doesn't have dental benefits and could even be harmful to the body. So, the solution is to find a product with high amounts of xylitol, or even buying pure xylitol.
@@justdoeverything8883 Thanks for sharing. I think pure xylitol doesnt help pull the saliva properly compared to a gum. I think I heard that from one of Dr Ellie's videos. And yes, sorbitol and mannitol don't seem to do the cut. I just managed to order some Zellies for my family.
@Dandelion_flight yeah, my Zellies just came in today! I got the mints though, I think I'll buy the gum next.
What do you think about monk fruit sweetener?
I think there are lots of good sugar choices - from honey, maple syrup, coconut sugar and yes, monk fruit.
BUT none of these have the oral health properties of xylitol.
So I personally use a mix of different sugars to sweeten foods and drinks - even some cane sugar......but I always end meals with Zellies/xylitol!
We dont have amazon products in our country? Is there any alternative to xylitol or any other form of it which we can use?
I buy Pur brand gum here in Canada. Not sure if this is a good brand but it is non gmo.
Erythritol
@@graceg3250 Dr. Ellie does not recommend erythritol.
About 5 months ago, Dr. Ellie answered someone else's question about products they could substitute in the UK. In case you can get any of these where you live, here is what she said:
Ultradex = Closys
Oral B 1-2-3 = toothpaste
Fluorigard = ACT
Zellies will be on Amazon UK soon
Note: for xylitol, you can get plain 100% xylitol granules/crystals; this is another option besides gum or mints.
Where do I buy xylitol?
Zellies.com:)
please advise HOW to use the crystals - thank you.
(xylitol- purchased at Whole Foods)
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@@LoyolaMan I am very grateful for your response. Thank you.
You need a minimum of 5 exposures to xylitol per day. Strive to get at least 6-7 grams a day in small 1 gram doses spread throughout the day. 1 gram is about 1/4 teaspoon. Take it after every meal, snack or drink of liquid, and then do not eat or drink anything else for at least 1 hour or more.
@@SunrayStar Thank you so, so much for your clear reply. I am grateful
@@SunrayStar Thank you so so very much for the response , Sunray
What the heck now measuring grams of xylitol? I'm just gonna take a few swings a day and look for some gum with that ingredients. Just like apple cider vinegar there are kinds that you can take a swig and then chase with water and some that burn your throat find one you like. My gosh.
If you get the 100% xylitol granules/crystals, 1 gram is 1/4 teaspoon. Mints or gum always tell on the label how many grams are in each one.
Does xylitol help produce saliva production over time? I often experience dry mouth & I do not want to become reliant on gum or mints.
No, it encourages a fresh flow of mineral-filled saliva to the mouth just at the time you use it. It does not make more saliva come into your mouth at other times when you don't have it in your mouth.
You say 6 grams of xylitol a day, in terms of chewing gum, what does that equate to as you obviously don't consume it?
Gum in most brands is 1 gram per piece of gum; check the label on the product. For gum, you chew it for 2-5 minutes and then spit it out.
So what about rinsing your mouth with Xylitol after every meal? Is it good to put it in smoothie?
You can consume xylitol and it has been used in diabetic foods and cooking for over 100 years.
You can dissolve xylitol in room temperature or warmer water - and make a drink or a rinse. (It's great for training kid's how to mouth rinse because it doesn't matter if they swallow it).
But when you drink, eat, or add xylitol to water, or a smoothie, you will loose many of its remarkable benefits.
You will loose its hygroscopic benefits - the way it pulls saliva into the mouth.
Once xylitol has dissolved in a liquid, it cannot create the pull that makes undiluted saliva come into the mouth. This stimulated saliva is ideal for strengthening teeth and healing your gums and mouth.
This is why a mint or two at the ed of meals is such an ideal way to enjoy xylitol. This is why I created Zellies mints and gum products (Amazon or Zellies.com) as they work to give you maximum dental benefits.
@@dr.elliephillips So I can’t just put a spoonful of it in my mouth & rinse my mouth out with it?
@@IGeorge94 The effect of granules directly in your mouth is good. You only need 1/5 th of a teaspoon. Raspberries and strawberries contain naturally present xylitol, so this gives you the opportunity to dip a raspberry, or strawberry into a few crystals and create a perfect ending to a meal.
@@dr.elliephillips How long would you say to have Xylitol in my mouth & swish it around?
@@dr.elliephillips So should I have xylitol straight after a meal or wait?
Dr. Phillips I eat once a day how should I schedule my Xylitol intake? Thank you.
Take at least 6-7 grams of xylitol per day, spread out in small doses of 1 gram each throughout the day. Take it after every meal, snack or drink of liquid (even water). Even if you eat only once a day, you probably drink liquids more often than that? Or you can just take it anytime. Right before bedtime is a great time to take it.
@@SunrayStar thank you very much.
Hi, does flouride kill mouth bacteria?
Flourine does. Fluoride kill humans slowly.
The dilute sodium fluoride that is in the specific products Dr. Ellie recommends does not kill your beneficial mouth bacteria. She confirms this.
@@heatherAnnwithEThere are different types of fluoride and they are not all the same.
do I have to ingest it or can I swish for awhile and spit it out. I will be buying the packs of 6 g and there is 50 in a box because the mints are too expensive.
You don't have to ingest it if you don't want to; you can swish for 2-5 minutes and then spit it out. But it is good for the beneficial bacteria in your gut.
Is it not toxic for people then?????
Xylitol is not toxic for people.
@@SunrayStar thanks
How much is 7g re- a teaspoon ??
1 teaspoon is usually about 4 grams. 1 gram is the usual proper dose size, which is about 1/4 teaspoon. Take it in 1 gram doses throughout the whole day.
Please respond to your viewers who are confused with your opinion on using fluoride products in the mouth. I stopped all fluoride 2 years ago and will not go back to using until I find out why you are in agreement with using it.
It's fine. poisonous depending on the strength of the dose..
Dr Phillips did respond to your questions, the answers you seek are answered in her videos.
She has answered this question in detail in numerous videos and in both her books as well as on her blogs. There are a number of different types of fluoride, not just one. The dilute sodium fluoride in the products she recommends does not kill your beneficial mouth bacteria. It also remineralizes and strengthens your teeth. It is never meant to be swallowed, and it is only on the teeth for a few minutes out of a whole day. This is not the same type of fluoride as the really bad ones they add to tap water or put in some other dental products. She explains it all much better if you care to research some of her other information. She herself is also very concerned about safety in the use of fluoride and feels very comfortable with this type, but not any of the others.
What quantity of xylitol is recommended for a child that is 3-4 years old?
Check her videos on here on the subject of babies & children; she goes into detail.
I watched and the only thing she said regarding quantity is at the end of the video where she says that her children take couple of Zellies before they go to bad. From the ingredients list for Zellies I would say that couple = 1 g ? Is my assumption correct? It’s very clear stated that for adults we need at least 6 gram; more than 10 g doesn’t offer any additional benefits for teeth.
She has several more on this subject that mention more than that, like The best way to clean a baby's teeth (for toddlers too), How to improve your child's oral health, and more. She has lots of information in her books (I read both). Yes, 2 mints = 1g xylitol. Do a search on her video page to find the others. Sometimes she mentions kid info in the regular videos, too.
I do your complete system right after eating breakfast. In this case, should I chew Zellies after the system or right after my breakfast then finish complete system? Thank you
If you do the complete system right after breakfast, then wait for about an hour (but at least 30 minutes) after using the system before having a dose of xylitol. Do not take xylitol right before doing the system, because xylitol can inactivate the first step (Closys) of the system. However, having xylitol a little while later after doing the system is very helpful.
@@SunrayStar You always answer my question. Thank you so much.I was told I have 8 cavities 🦷 but have not gone back to the dentist. I will go back to 6month cleaning or wait one year to see if I could reverse my cavities. I will let you know.
Hi dr. Ellie, I am from india, I can't get ur zellies, how to select best xylitol at my place.
Just compare ingredients in Zellies with what you are able to get locally, avoid other sweeteners and glycerin. Granulated xylitol is good to go too. I saw many Indians buying from iherb, check that out
@@LoyolaMan thank u will check it out.
Did you find any ? 🥲 I'm from India too and It's been hell finding anything like this, please reply if you get this.
Does Trident have Xykitol? And then why is it nonsense?
Avoid Trident - this will not help you.
Great video thank you! We do not have your brand of Xylitol gums/mints in UK. I have found a brand of gums made in Finland but they contain glycerol, are they ok?
I eat wrigleys extra gum , first and main ingredient I think is xylitol
@@69footballgoats thank you! 🙏
Try Dr. Heff's. They are a similar mint, also made by a like minded dentist.
Hi, I found some xylotol mints in Holland and Barrett.
@@gillian6526. They’re extremely expensive - you’d need to spend £2 every other day if you adhere to recommended ‘dose’.
I am from india i want to purchage from amazon which company zellis i want purchage or provide amazon link plze mam
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Difficult to get gum
You don't have to get only gum; you can also get mints or 100% xylitol granules/crystals.
How do I calculate to get 6-7gm by way of mints?
Every Zellies mint is half a gram 0.5 gm.
So 6 grams would be 12 mints.
Xylitol is most effective when taken in small amounts - and at a time when you will not eat or drink afterward for about an hour.
This is why the best time is at the end of meals.
Decades ago in Europe, xylitol was recommended like this: "take two after meals and drinks, six times a day".
Personally, I like a bit more flexibility - so I keep some in my car, on my desk, at work and even in my bedroom.
If you have a dog around the house - xylitol is not good for dogs - so keep these "around the house" mints in a safe dog-free place.
@@dr.elliephillips thanks! I struggle off and on with burning mouth syndrome. Not sure I can eat the mints comfortably.
How many minutes should we chew the gum for?
2-5 minutes
Am I crazy for wanting to make a Xylitol paste, put it in mouth guard and wear it overnight? 🙈
Actually, Dr. Ellie has addressed this very thing! If you wear a bite or mouth guard or retainers overnight, it is a good idea to take a dose of xylitol 30 minutes after the last step of the 4-step at-the-sink protocol you are supposed to do right before bed (her complete mouth care system). Step 4 is the ACT rinse. So you would use the 4-step system, and then after you use the ACT, wait 30 minutes, have some xylitol, and just wait for a few minutes to allow the fresh flow of saliva to come into your mouth, and then put your mouth guard in. Some of the fresh mineral-filled saliva will be "trapped" inside the mouth guard to rest against your teeth all night.
@@SunrayStarAh, I was hoping to be feeding the bad bacteria xylitol all night. What you noted is indeed interesting! But the objective is mainly to remineralise the teeth, rather than rebalancing the microbiome on the teeth.
@@szpakna Well, let me explain it a different way. The procedure I was describing was coming straight from Dr. Ellie and it is how she explained to do it for the best benefit overnight in remineralizing the teeth and protecting them from nighttime acidity. Xylitol does NOT remineralize the teeth; your own SALIVA is what remineralizes the teeth as it is filled with minerals (re-"mineralize"). (And as a side note, the Crest toothpaste also causes some remineralization of the teeth.) Xylitol does not have any minerals in it. The xylitol's job is to encourage that big fresh flow of mineral-filled saliva to your mouth. So Dr. Ellie's way will do what you want it to, as the fresh saliva will be resting against your teeth inside the bite guard to do its remineralization.
@@SunrayStar Oh, I got that. I'm not trying to remineralise my teeth using xylitol 😅 It is more about recompositioning the oral microbiome, especially along the gum lines.
Where can one buy pure organic xylitol? Also, recipes for oral wash? Nose spray? Can it be used in ears? Lol thank you!!
Look for non-GMO xylitol; there are several great brands. Dr. Ellie's Zellies are a great quality brand of mints and gum, and another good choice is bulk non-GMO 100% xylitol granules/crystals. Dr. Ellie recommends Xlear saline nasal spray with xylitol and uses it herself, and she said the xylitol in it also helps the beneficial bacteria population in the ear tubes as well.
l started your complete oral system a week ago, wondering how long l need to chew the gum for full effectiveness?
2-5 minutes is best. 15 minute maximum. Any extra chewing after that may be working against you.
@@dr.elliephillips Thank you so much for responding so quickly, l was doing 20-30 minutes so l am very glad to correct this!
@@summerlove0426 the initial saliva flow is from saliva that is stimulated by the xylitol ( it’s called a hygroscopic pull).
After 15 minutes, you will no longer have any of this kind of saliva in your mouth.
After 15 minutes, the flow is going to be generated by your parotid gland in your cheek that is being massaged by your jaws biting up and down.
The parotid gland produces saliva that is specifically formulated for digestion and breaking down food particles to digest them. I am not sure that this kind of saliva flow is necessarily healthy or helpful when you are not eating. It certainly has the potential to dilute the benefits of the Xylitol-stimulated saliva.
@@dr.elliephillips Thank you for the deeper explanation. Even though it has only been a full week, l have noticed a remarkable improvement. l wish l had known about you & your program years ago! Thank you for your humanitarian work, a healthy mouth impacts the entire health of a person so your work is greatly appreciated.
@@summerlove0426 My long term goal is to create an educational program for pregnant women worldwide.
This could impact their own oral and systemic health, limit pre-term birth complications, and most of all teach effective care for their family's teeth.. A study with xylitol was done in Malawi recently and xylitol was shown to help reduce risk of pre-term birth. www.medpagetoday.com/meetingcoverage/smfm/97036#:~:text=Incidence%20of%20preterm%20birth%20was,Aagaard%2C%20MD%2C%20PhD%2C%20of
can one heal cavities with xykitol and rebuild teeth f teeth is broken and miss enamel
You can't heal a broken tooth because part of the tooth isn't even there any longer, but you can strengthen the part that's left, and also you can heal cavities that aren't too large yet, and you can rebuild your enamel. All of this from Dr. Ellie's complete mouth care system (5 total products).
6 to 7 grams a day? But it is not swallowed.
Can I rub Xylitol into my teeth?
6-7 grams per day, 1 gram per dose = 1/4 teaspoon granules, swish around in mouth for 2-5 minutes and then swallow. If you use mints, usually 2 mints = 1 gram; just let the mints dissolve in the mouth. If you use gum, chew the gum for 2-5 minutes and then spit it out.
@@SunrayStar Thank you. Does it matter if the xylitol is from birch or corn?
@@Alien2799 No, it does not matter at all. The most important thing is that the xylitol is non-GMO. I personally prefer the corn-type as it is more environmentally responsible than getting the birch-type, because they have to strip the bark to get it, and the birch trees end up eventually dying.
@@SunrayStar I just got the xylitol powder. I use 1/4 tsp. It creates so much saliva! I think that the powder is probably better than the gum because it produces much more saliva and I do not get the other chemicals from the gum.
@@Alien2799 You know, it is the same for me, that the loose crystals (granules) produce much more saliva than the mints; I don't know why that is. But I do love the crystals!
It can kill your dog.
Xylitol is not good for pets.
Most products today carry this warning.
@@dr.elliephillips Where I live in the US, products with xylitol almost never have warnings. None of the vitamins that we have in our house that contain xylitol have these warnings, for example. I don't buy any food products with xylitol because our dog may eat anything dropped on the ground. If they do have warnings, they are very mild ones. It should be legally required to state on packaging that small amounts of xylitol will kill dogs and can be toxic to cats and other pets.
@@flibbertygibbette Dr Ellie Phillips' products she made, Do come with a warning for dogs. She warns people in her videos and in her comments all the time. To take precautions to keep it away from dogs, as it is unsafe for them.
Is there chewing gum with Xylitol? And if so is that a good way to get Xylitol into your body daily?
Seems like all these gums gave hidden damaging MSG in fake ingredient name "natural flavors". It's always something ugh
I like PUR it’s delicious
Wrogleys extra
I chew Pur and it sucks!
@@goldenrose6304Trident has very low amounts of xylitol. It won't work unless you have like 25 gums per day.
Keep this stuff safely away from your animals
I was so concerned about it that I made little labels to put on every container I'm storing it in that says "Keep away from dogs!" just in case for whatever reason we weren't thinking about that sometime when we had it out. I use Dr. Ellie's Zellies mints a lot too, but most of the time I use the 100% xylitol granules, which I transferred to small glass jars to store. I even put that warning on the Zellies bottles too, though!
Would suck if your dog licked your mouth after using xylitol
Xylitol is a antibiotic that just happens to be sweet. DO NOT consume any antibiotic in vain. btw. Xylitol will make my gums swollow if I eat it.
eveyone is different.
Xylitol is NOT an antibiotic. It does serve as a helpful prebiotic to your beneficial gut bacteria, though.
I was buying into this and then I looked up your protocol. Toxic crap!!
What do you mean??
@Jay-hs1vq Why did you say toxic crap ? Thanks
If you post something like this you better give more details about it…