Thank you so much for this video!! My dentist recommended to remove my root canals (3) to put implants. I didn’t feel comfortable with the idea of implants for my teeth. This video helped me make my decision.
What did you decide? I have had three root canal’s done (2 in the 80’s and one in the 90’s) that have all needed to be re-done 3x! I am so sick of this! I am either having them extracted or filled with silver.
If Dr. Ellie has done this video a few years back I would have had root canals instead of implants on some of my molars. However, I'm grateful for knowing Xylitol that can mineralize the teeth and cure gum recession. Thank you, Dr. Ellie❤
I had 4 root canals but three of them after many years got infected and my dentist recommended implants. Every person is different, but for me eventually implants was the way to go. Just keep in mind that root canals the chances to not work down the road are real. Good luck.
My friend’s dentist told him to just get an implant to avoid the potential of the root canal going bad. He said he was saving him money and time bc it was just a matter of time. Ideally I just want to avoid any decay and damage to my entire body. I don’t like getting any body parts removed and don’t like certain materials in my body. Japan came up with a way to regrow teeth in mice. There’s a video about blocking USAG-1 by Aija Mayrock.
She is a wonderful doctor. If such a doctor were available in Japan, I would be very grateful to have the opportunity to be treated. Listerine Cool Mints are sold in Japan. But I purchase all the other products in Dr. Ellie's Complete Mouth Care System from Australia. The shipping costs are a challenge for me.
Hello Dr. Ellie 😊, the ACT conditioner is now available in a different bottle (wavy), is it still the same product? It is also a different company and the ADA seal is missing. This product doesn't taste good and leaves a strange mouth feeling! 😏❓
Unfortunately, I recently had a tooth extraction. It all started with being talked into getting a crown for my # 3 molar because my regular dentist said the existing filling was worn out and there wasn't enough tooth area/surface left for a replacement filling to grab onto. I got the crown, and less than a year later, after repeated infections (and I try to keep a very clean mouth), I had to have an emergency extraction because I couldn't take the pain, which was going on for days. A different dentist at the same place I go to had taken a look at the tooth and said she would be willing to do a root canal, but because of the existing infection, wasn't confident it would be successful, so in a panic from the pain, I opted for extraction. Now I'm into this situation for thousands of dollars because dental insurance doesn't cover implants. And on top of that, I've got sinus issues and had to take 6 to 8 advils per day for over a month and a half (that can't be good). And that's just from the extraction. I have yet to have the implant put in, so that'll be another month or two of pain and pain management when that happens. Moral of the story: Do not let your dentist talk you into anything unless you're experiencing pain or some other issue. My # 3 molar wasn't bothering me. I was just going by my dentist's "expert opinion" that it was time to deal with an aging filling. What a mistake.
Please switch your pain management to Arnica, Montana 30X HPUS, it is much safer. I was doing exactly what you were doing with the Advil every 5 to 6 hours and got a blood clot that could have killed me. Don’t listen to anyone that tells you it cannot happen with Advil. Taking NSAID several x a day for more than a week can (and it has) cause blood clots! Do your research - there is info out there on this topic. I feel your pain - I will keep you in 🙏.
I wish I'd seen this a fortnight ago! Just before a holiday I'd had a bad toothache (absess), and had an emergency root canal + temporary filling. On return I was given the option of a crown or removal of the lower molar. I've never been happy with crowns, and asked if the molar could be consolidated with resin filling...just how you advise. But my dentist warned against it ~ she said there is a tendency for nerveless teeth to crack, without a crown. I then opted for an extraction. It took 25 minutes (!) for her to remove the molar, and I was broken hearted when I saw the roots of the tooth when it had been pulled...they were perfectly pink and healthy looking. I realized that even without the nerve, the tooth was healthily embedded. The sequelae of infection, spicules, blocked salivary glands and stress followed.
Your story sounds bizarre. Firstly, a completed one visit root canal for an abscessed tooth is highly unusual. Secondly, if that was accomplished then a crown is certainly indicated as a final restoration.Now these days, it can also be restored with a fiber enforced composite or even an inlay-onlay. Finally, it is malpractice to suggest extracting a tooth after a successful root canal procedure. What is going on here?
@@irap21 Ultimately I was improperly advised by the young dentist, who gave the impression that the tooth would be structurally weakened by not having a nerve. I wish I had insisted on consolidation of the structurally sound ennervated tooth with a composite/resin material (which was my instinct), but it seems this was not the norm for that dentist. Clearly a 'good' tooth was removed. This is a lesson hard learnt and next time anything like this occurs, I will specifically seek an endodontist as the compassionate Dr Ellie advises.
I have a crown on a tooth that has not had a root canal. It's always been a problem but my dentist says there is nothing wrong with it and refuses to do a root canal. It's very cold sensitive and I can't chew anything slightly hard on it because it doesn't feel strong enough. It's uncomfortable. I have brought this issue up with my dentist multiple times and they refuse to acknowledge it. She's making me feel like I'm crazy and there's nothing wrong with the tooth. I've asked her to do a root canal because it's so sensitive. She says, is it waking you up in the middle of the night? No, it's not but it's still not right. I spent a lot of money on a crown and I don't know what to do next.
Hi. I had similar issues, my cousin was my dentist and ignored me for years. I ended up going to another upscale dentist office and they wanted to do the root canal right away. Scheduled it for the next day. Turns out that wasn't the main issue. I had a mid face abscess they all missed. Ended looking like a saggy balloon and a monster. They called to see how was doing that evening and asked me to come back because I was even worse. drilled the root canal again plus other teeth that ended up being healthy. So they sent me to get emergency anibiotics, which did absolutely nothing but make it even worse and huge bill only for the er doctor to say there is nothing they can do either. The root canal surgeon called the next morning and sent me to a MAXOFACIALL dental surgeon to do a 3D scan of my whole head. where upon seeing me he instantly knew i had a classic case of non symptomatic mid face abscess. It was clear as day on the scan on my whole head but not the one on my teeth. It cost me way less than the root canal and emergency room. I went back to get the fill and they had to open up the tooth yet again and put medicine in it. I'm currently waiting to heal, if it does not then they have to pull and check my bone for infection. This could have been avoided had i known years earlier or not been ignored and dismissed. My brother just went and paid 340 for it and was told he was clear and not to worry and it was a hairline fracture but he needs to have a new crown put in because it failed and to do it before any infection sets in. I highly suggest anyone being ignored to go get this 3D scan or if you have a pad or nerve pain on your cheek and especially ptosis that comes and goes. Apparently the Maxofaciall surgeon thinks I've had it for years and I think it's been triggering my autoimmune this entire time. Learn from me, I'm in thousands of debt now due to this. So 340 is peanuts and the surgery is 940. What grinds his gears is that he said he could have saved my tooth from Day 1.
@murderessmarbie thank you for that information. That's a terrible experience you had. I hope everything works out well for you. I'm going to go back to my old dentist, that moved farther away to have it looked at. I trust him more than my current dentist that is conveniently right down the road from me. I have had many problems with my teeth so I've been through it all. I guess I have to drive further to get good care. I will definitely keep that information in mind if he doesn't know how to resolve it. Thank you
I had that years ago and they couldn't find anything wrong. But then I confessed I was using a store-bought grinding guard from the local drug store that goes on your back molars when you sleep. It was a semi-hard semi-soft material and when you fall asleep you're constantly biting and biting and biting on it and it's simply inflamed the nerves and made the tooth sore! It felt exactly like it was infected had a cavity become a hot cold sensitivity etcetera but actually nothing was wrong, it was my fault
Hi doctor, What is your take on braces and aligners and oral health? Will the complete oral care system would be still effective in these cases? Hope you make a video about it.
I am somewhat unsure about what you have stated about root canals. I had two root canals done by the best Endodontics practice in my area and I had intermittent pain in one which eventually subsided but ten or so years in, they both failed with excruciating pain needing emergency surgery to pull both teeth. I was always told my dental hygiene was wonderful at dental visits but still, this happened. I then had another dentist put in zirconium implants (incorrectly, sadly) and they both failed only months after. I ended up having to live with two missing back upper molars on one side to this day which has resulted in jaw clicking and I can't chew on one side. I do not trust these dentists whatsoever. I am thankful I have used your system for a year now and have had beautiful results but the fact remains that root canals can't possibly kill all bacteria in the tooth and they can be reservoirs of infection. I know for myself, I felt so much better after they were pulled and I had been having health issues that must have been related that they caused. Also my sinus was broken into during implant surgery and I have had recurrent infections ever since. I just do not think the "science" is quite there as to understanding how a tooth is a live organ and can't be left in the mouth or that an implant is like a real tooth. I don't know what the answer is, but I do know the nightmare I went through due to this whole thing.
I watched this twice but can't quite tell which is better: root canal or implant? I had a root canal a few years ago, and so far, it's been fine, but other channels say root canals can be dangerous.
Yeah, not sure what to do about the two I am scheduled to have removed after Christmas. I’m guessing she is is implying to have the root canals cleaned out and filled with silver instead of completely extracted.
@HeatherMcFall-kw6od who to trust? One expert says don't have a root canal and another expert says have it. Some experts strongly suggest having root canals replaced with implants but this video seems to suggest root canals are safe. If you're not in pain and have no symptoms, then maybe leave things as they are.
@@intoasoul well for me, it’s either have the teeth extracted or filled with pure silver. I believe root canals cause a myriad of problems in the body, including, but not limited to heart disease. There was a documentary I watched a couple of times that dives deep into the subject. I believe it was taken down (what does that tell ya?).
My daughter has root canals done. She suffered with headaches for years and no-one could help her or tell her what was wrong. Turns out it was the root canal. She said the smell was vile when the dentist opened it up. It had been festering for years and causing chaos with her health.
The Root Cause is a great documentary about root canals. Many experts say the nerves from teeth are miles long so impossible to clean completely bits like leaving something dead in your body. My homeopath had 6 root c as bald and developed tons of health issues. She spent a fortune to get ozone treatments but eventually had to have implants. I think she has over $100000 in her mouth!
Thank you Dr Ellie for all of your videos - this one was especially appropriate .... My dentist, on a recent exam, found that one of my teeth has undergone "Resorption" and basically is dying .... She recommended either an implant or other treatment and capping it ..... Wasn't sure what to do but think I will stay away from the implant ....
Ive got some deep pitting in a few molars , not cavities, that my new dentist wants to put in fillings to cover. Would your protocol help restore the damage? Ive had them for years, but my previous dentist said, " They don't look like they're getting worse and they aren't causing you pain. We should just keep an eye on them".
@ Thank you! Are there any specific Questions I should ask? Also, one of the arguments for no rootcanals is that teeth are porous and infections/bacteria harbor there. What do you think? I’m excited to learn about this… I’ve had 3 implants in the same tooth, the first two fell out! I’d rather not do that again.
Are there successful ways to heal up infection within root canals? My dentist is recommending removing several root canals and I’m hoping he is under-educated here🤷🏼♀️
I had a resorption on a lower canine tooth about 12 years ago. I had to choose between a root canal and an implant. Literally both doctors standing there on either side trying to convince me that their option was better. I went for the root canal. So glad I did. Great endodontist. It was a long procedure but I still have the tooth.
@@sl4983 it was a long procedure. Maybe a few hours. The dentist spent a lot of time with my head tilted back using a microscope to make sure she got all the infected tooth material out and used an apparatus to keep my mouth open and isolate the tooth. Unpleasant but worth it. I'm sure that getting an implant wouldn't have been fun either. The resorption was really painful, so I was anxious to jump through any hoop to stop the pain.
Same here. I went the implant route. In looking at the x-ray there was this giant gray hole in the middle of my tooth where there was none the last time I had x-rays. They can develop quick. The doctor said I've would have known very quick something was wrong if I didn't have my regular check-up. A toothache was just around the corner. The implant was a year long process after the extraction, but no problems. It was about 5 years ago. As far as pain, there was none from the resorption as it was caught before it got to the nerve. The implant procedure wasn't really painful at all, but it took many appointments. I drove myself to all of them. The pulling of the tooth was the worst part, but once it's done it's done.
Thank you. When would implants be appropriate? I have a tooth that decayed near the gum line and created a huge hollow pocket. This tooth is dead but never experience pain and was told it need to be pulled and implanted. Could root canal still be an option?
Isn't a root canal a mummified tooth? Also what about the connection to this infection causing the C word? On the same side of the body? My mother, her cousin, my dad, & many more all root canals. My mother her cousin… breast… her friend too. My dad throat. All of them use fluoride….Memory issues….ect… The Root Cause?
50% of people will get cancer if they live long enough. We will all die of something. The question is, when did they get those diseases? at what age? In some families people don't live long enough to get cancer so you might not see 80 year old with cancers. Also dementia happens to half the people who live to a very old age. I agree to some extent about real teeth being better. But there's also another factor. People who have healthy teeth are more likely to eat nuts fruit, fresh vegetables etc. if there's pain or wrong denture fit, they might not eat what they should
Our endodontist wanted to do a root canal with a crown and they couldn't guarantee the crown would last...frustrating. So expensive not to be guaranteed
Will fluoride toothpaste cause dental fluorosis? I recently heard 75% of the population have dental fluorosis. The teeth firstly will have white spots then brown spots and the teeth become porous. Any thoughts on this? Thank you.
I have dental bone erosion. What is the treatment? The doctor told me that a molar will be extracted due to severe erosion and loss of tooth roots. What should I do?
Dr Phillips, I’ve had a root canal upper canine n one back years ago, about a year ago my dentist told me I have a slight fracture in tooth with root canal and I need to have an implant… I said absolutely not, I didn’t even want the root canals I have. I left his office because there were some odd things going on in his office anyways, I found a new dentist and will be seeing them soon 📌 Dr, Can I just get a bridge instead? ( ps, I have an autoimmune/ lupus)
Is it possible " with Dr Ellie's procedure" to reverse infection. I'm scheduled to see an endodontist that my Dentist recommended for consultation for root canal. At 67 im not interested in a root canal.
Dr. Ellie, how do you feel about permanent and removable retainers? I have removable retainers and am noticing gum recession since I’ve had my braces off 2 years ago.
My up two front teeth are shaky because gum area is decreased. I thought about getting implants someday. My teeth are not dead or discolored. Can root canals be done on them? What is the best way to keep my teeth? Thanks.
Does this also imply to wisdom tooth? Instead of taking out before it overgrown to damage other tooth, should we juz do a root canal so that it won’t grow?
I had a tiny cavity on the very edge my #8 tooth at age 38. My 1st cavity. The dentist drilled in too far and killed my tooth. No one explained what a root canal was. I was supposed to know ? My tooth turned gray eventually (8 years later) because I didn’t get the root canal. I had no pain. The dentist could not clean the inside of the tooth to make it white again. I had to get a crown. It broke after 2 years because the post was my shaved down tooth. I had to pay for the entire 2nd crown because insurance only pays for one crown every so many years. I asked if I could get testing for allergies to metals before they did the crown and post. She said “the post is titanium. Most people are fine with that”. She didn’t tell me the crown would have silver in it. I had a bad reaction to silver jewelry years ago so I avoid silver jewelry. She put the crown back too far and when I would bite down my crown hit my bottom teeth. She shaved the back of the crown and exposed the silver. She shaved my bottom teeth down all crooked. I had some discomfort (because it was in wrong!! And my bite was off!) so she sent me to the endodontist. He tried to convince me I had an issue with the tooth next to it (my eye tooth). I kept saying the discomfort was above the crown. He did a “preventive” root canal on the perfectly good eye tooth. There is no such thing. It was insurance fraud. He has done this to many others. He has some very bad reviews. Once I saw the ones about the “preventive” root canals I posted my bad review and said what he did to me. My crown post broke (because it was put back too far) and now I can’t get another crown. I need bone grafting and an implant. But they want to attach the implant to the tooth next to it since it’s in the front. That one has no root thanks to the endodontist. So they want to do a crown with a metal post and attach them. No way. If the crown has an issue I’d have to get the implant redone as well. They want $6k to do this. My insurance covers $700. We don’t have that kind of money and we don’t qualify for any loans and couldn’t pay a loan because right now we don’t have extra after bills are paid. I’m walking around with a tiny part of my tooth sticking out of my gum (part of the old post) looking all nasty. And it’s right in front next to my front tooth. I don’t smile anymore. I HAD perfectly straight teeth from braces and the dentist would always say I had beautiful teeth. That crown being positioned incorrectly caused my front tooth to move back some. Now it hits my bottom teeth when I bite down. I need braces again!! No way they could put an implant in and have it look right since my front tooth is now jacked up as well. I look hideous. It’s been 3 years now. I don’t even like talking outside the house because sometimes you can see that nasty thing. I’d rather have an empty space than that part of the tooth showing. I’m a people person so it totally sucks not being able to smoke or laugh in public without grossing people out. That endodontist should lose his license and that original dentist should be paying for all this work I need. It’s all her fault. The 2nd one didn’t help either. She should be paying for braces for me. lol
YOU had a root canal? I’m surprised! I didn’t think YOU would need it because you have your system, I might be wrong there. Did you use xylitol then? I’m not suggesting anyone’s wrong or anything but I’m just really surprised.
My wife and I have been on your mouth care regimen for close to six months. One problem I've run into is with the Zellies mints. I've tried them, at two different times, and had the same results. I have ulcerative colitis that, I get infusions with Entyvio. It keeps my colitis in check. But with the mints, I had bleeding. Just wondering if anyone else, has had a reaction like that. I've not used the mints anymore, and hope the rest of the regimen will still work for me. Thank you, be well.
The answer for anyone who is unable to consume xylitol is to use the crystals - and literally brush your teeth with some of these crystals, using a toothbrush - either at the end of a meal or at the other times when you would normally have a mint. Xylitol is an important part of the process - and you will loose much of the benefit without using some. By brushing with the crystals, you will spit out - but leave the residue in the saliva in your mouth. Xylitol FEEDS the good bacteria in your mouth - which makes a big difference to the healing of your gums and teeth. Crystals are available on Amazon (Zellies does not sell any of these) Use the toothbrushes that I recommend - the MOUTHWATCHERS flossing brushes - and wet the brush first - then add the crystals. You do not need to add any toothpaste - you can simply brush with the xylitol crystals. Here is a link to the crystals which come in small packets - you need less than a quarter of the packet at each brushing - aim for one packet per day. a.co/d/8bYaD3G
@@kristic78 I mean if It has already infected the pulp as she said, you have at least to extract it if not do endodontics. Most likely ur pulp was fine from a starting point.
Hlo dr. Ellie I'm using zylitol crystals after meals because mints or gums are not available in my area please tell me will that give me same benefit like zellies 😢
My husband swears his implant has tightened up since we began the total mouthcare system. I like all the effects except the Act mouthwash stains my teeth brown in between and around my gums 😞
@@QuiltingMawmaw That’s superficial plaque you are “seeing” and it should brush away. aCT does not “stain”. Are you using MOUTHWATCHERS brushes that I recommend?
@ I do use those toothbrushes and really like them. I agree they are superficial stains but I can’t get them off. I even tried brushing with xylitol crystals as recommended in one of your videos. Been on your system 8 months. I do drink coffee and tea. I have watched so many of your videos and really trust your advice.
@@QuiltingMawmaw Do try to target those areas FIRST when you brush. I guess if you cannot get them off - you will need to have a professional dental cleaning.
Thank you so much for sharing all your knowledge! My teeth gave me so much sorrow in life, but with your tips I get more and more praises from my dentist!! I never thought it would be possible - I was always told it's just bad genetics and nothing you can do! But you gave me hope and much more. I am forever grateful for that!!😭 And pleeease make your mints available to get in the EU ❤❤ I've tried another xylitol bubble gum with cinnamon (PUR), but it's soo not worth it... The taste is gone in 30 seconds. As a bubble gum addict, I'd like to get my hands on yours!
Interesting. I just had my wisdom teeth on one side pulled because of an infection all the way down to the bone. At the same time I had a root candled tooth pulled on the same side. I have 2 more root canal teeth on the other side that I have scheduled to have pulled. I saw that documentary you were speaking about… I am also having all the metal fillings removed. I am really confused now.
@@vickis.9363 the protocol isn’t gonna do anything about the toxicity of my root canal’s or the metal fillings which are my main concern at the moment. I am now considering having the root canal teeth filled with silver instead of extracting.
@@HeatherMcFall-kw6od I disagree vehemently. Getting on her protocol will start eliminating the bad bacteria causing the infection from the entire mouth. Get your whole mouth healthy, starting yesterday, then proceed with your dental plan.
@vickis.9363. With all do respect, your vehemence means nothing to me because I’m not aware of any experience you have on the subject at hand, but I appreciate your concern. I should have mentioned that the ph in my mouth is great according to my holistic dentist. I have been using Zellie’s mints daily. I have not gotten the rest of the stuff. The only thing I am concerned about at this moment is whether to extract or not extract the two root canal’d teeth.
@@sherril.562what foods from a raw vegan diet are best? I see you said cucumber, anything else? I do the Raw Primal Diet by Aajonus Vonderplanitz: lots of raw cheese, butter, meat--and lots of freshly juices celery, parsley, cucumber, carrots. I also take k2, bone broth, urine, collagen, zinc, magnesium, and others.
I had a number of root canals with crowns and eventually the tooth decayed under the crown. Therefore I lost the tooth anyway. I am missing 9 molars, not counting the three molar bridge I have. I lost a previous 3 tooth bridge in a different spot because the teeth decayed and the bridge fell off. I still have all my front teeth and three molars. I have to get some implants because it is getting more difficult to chew.
So sorry. Since I just had three extractions on my left side, I know what you mean about the chewing. My dentist wants to do one bridge & two implants after two root candled teeth are extracted. I’m leaning toward having them filled with silver instead.
First, my filling fell out, then I had root canal treatment, it was a bad root canal treatment,so I have lost 75% of the upper part of my tooth due to negligence; I have no toothache now, but I resist against the implant chorus; I have been applying your oral care system for about 1 year, my gums have regained their health, do you recommend alternative treatment solutions such as fiber post instead of implant, even though I have lost about 75% of the upper part of my tooth?Thank you in advance..
Been using this complete mouth system for at least two months now. This recent week, while flossing, I noticed one side of a molar giving off a foul smell with the floss. There is no pain no mobility no bleeding absolutely no symptom except the smell. Other teeth do not give off this smell with the flossing. I am getting worried. Not sure if my tooth or gum is infected. Completely no symptom and just on one side of it. Does dentist do root planing just on one tooth? What can it be?
Hello Dr. I’m missing a back bottom molar congenitally. I’m in my 30s now and wondering should I get a dental implant that seems to be the only route to go.
@@pattiprosperoella3244 There is an issue. it's affecting my jaw structure and has downstream effects on my posture. unsure why you'd asssume that but not surpised given the nature of the internet 😅
Hello Dr. Greetings from Morocco. I can get xylitol here, not your mints(I sometimes order them through people who visit me here). How should I use xylitol, please? Thank you.
How telling us the real truth that root canals without expensive crowns eventually fail. I had several done and all but one failed which was a smaller tooth. All had to be pulled out eventually as they broke. If I had the option I wouldnt have hesitated to have implants and they would still be good now.
I had an endodontist that just started his practice, and his lack of skill had me lose my tooth down the road. I’ve had excellent dentist otherwise but I did lose that back tooth now I’m thinking of an implant even though I’m fine living without it. What I worry about most Is the radiation dose from the CBCT scan I don’t know what would happen if The implant failed that would be a drag
Go for a root canal if you can...but if you can't go for implant. Root canal is less invasive and still more natural since it's still your own tooth structure imbedded in your bone. I agree with her recommendations.
No science exists that says it's possible to fully sterilise a root canal tooth, infection remains indefinitely in these teeth. Root canals are waaaay more complex than the simplistic diagrams that dentists provide. They have many lateral and accessory canals, which are basically impossible to clean mechanically or fill. This is ignoring the problem of dentin itself, which is compeltely porous and will start to grow anaerobic bacteria. Dentistry has done basically no research into the safety of root canals. Basic stuff such as cutting open these teeth to see what they are growing, looking at cadaveurs to see the bone health around these teeth. The literature that is published on the subject is far from glowing with regards to keeping these teeth. I agree with what you said about implants though. Peri-implantitis is very common, and without a periodontal membrane infection basically spreads deep into the bone.
@@sherril.562 There is work being done to regenerate the nerve and pulp within a root canal treated tooth. www.aae.org/specialty/clinical-resources/regenerative-endodontics/#:~:text=Regenerative%20endodontics%20is%20one%20of,for%20treatment%20and%20future%20research.
@@homestead.design Don't paint ALL root canals with the same brush.... See an endodontist today - and the result can be beautiful and allow you to keep a valuable tooth. This is an end stage of much damage - so better yet to avoid getting to this point of decay.. But to take out teeth - just because they need a root canal - this seems unethical to me.
There is a protocol (PIPS) that utilizes a specific dental laser (Lightwalker) to thoroughly removes all the pulp tissue AND bacteria. If you have access to a dentist (general or specialist) doing this procedure this would give you the best outcome.
An implant should be your last choice when their are no options not the go to choice. I should know i have a mouth full of root canalled and crowned teeth and 1 implant. Implants cause bone loss, gum recession and peri implantitus. If you lost your tooth from gum disease and tooth decay then you are not a good candidate for an implant. If you cant get your oral health in order the implant will fail. Mine failed after 13 years. You have to change your diet and quit eating the high starch/sugar standard american diet for starters.
Thank you - this is exactly my point - that it is important to improve your mouth conditions - in EVERY case - so why not start now? I hope you have tried my Complete Mouth Care System...DrEllie.com
I had three root canals on lower jaw molars. All three got infected were cleaned out and later the teeth cracked and broke and were removed. I will never get another root canal.
Be careful of a root canal - watch that it is not infected - because that may not go away - and can just be dormant.....don't leave an infected tooth untreated. An endodontist is the kind of specialist you need.
I have 2 root canals done and my dentist told me I have to put crown on to make it stronger cos it’s weak and can break … is that true? I have 2 crowns for those 2 tooth I did
There have been so many videos lately explaining how root canal fillings are dangerous, such as this one th-cam.com/video/7DM5gnIAK8E/w-d-xo.html and how they can lead to toxins forming and travelling to the blood supply, leading to numerous health issues. None of them, however, have mentioned these tiny fibres linked to cognitive processes. Likewise, many dentists here on You Tube have been discouraging mouth washes, since they're known to also kill the healthy bacteria necessary for it to function well. As for xylitol, we're now hearing about studies linking it to heart attacks. I'm getting so confused as to who is right 😵💫
There was a study done on implants helping with cognition compared with a partial. Dr. Greger of nutrition facts discussed this cognitive concern. Maybe it is second best. Thank you for giving your impressions of this. I really appreciate it.
I personally know owners of an holistic clinic and they have people come in with health issues and a lot of their problems are from their teeth.Some people get tested and some root canals are loaded with microscopic parasites. There are also some people that I've know over the decades that are the picture of health and high energy then they get ill....most had gotten cancer had root canals....AND cancer tumors are on the side of the body as waas the root canal. If the root canals are not done correctly they usually become your doom sad to say.I'm not saying this is everyone but it is from what I have observed over the years.
Doctor, my perfect 6-year-old root canal and perfect crown just failed (one of the roots sustained a fracture and absorption below the gum line).😮😢😢⛔️⛔️⛔️ It's not a question of what is better. It is just a chain of treatments that we go through, exactly in the same order as described above.
@dr.elliephillips sure, it was done by a top-notch endodontist in Manhattan, 6 years ago. Nevertheless, 6 years later, one of the roots failed, sustained a hole below the gum line. Now it's time for an implant.
I had a root canal years ago and nothing I can do now. I had a consult for Invisalign and was told I have a fistula and my root canal is failing. I went to my dds and they showed me the X-ray and said it’s likely scar tissue from the original issue, no pain or anything, but now I’m worried I’ll need to do something again at some point. I chew zellies, swish act, and I use this crazy $$$ toothpaste but this last cleaning barely tarter so something is working.
Root canal is a dead tooth even after it is cleaned out over time it decays anyway.. only lasts a while and they fill canal with Guda purcha.. Which is not good for you.. (research) and sometimes overfilled causes issues as well.. Root canals only buy you some time with it will go bad they leak after time as gum dose start to shrink around cap as well, And dentist grind down the tooth so small.They never used to do that My mother had a root with almost a full tooth under her cap.. Now they grind it down so small it's a joke ur saveing a nub.. not a tooth! And you're just going to have to get an implant when that gets rotten anyway..
I changed dentists a couple years ago due to a change in insurance and on the first visit the new dentist diagnosed a silver filling that he said is leaking and he wanted to do a crown saying that the filling is too large to repair. He said if I don't, sooner or later it will turn into a root canal and that I should be proactive and do a crown. I have been using Dr. Ellie's system for several months now and virtually eliminated plaque and tartar build-up which had been a problem before. The hygienist was amazed when I went for a cleaning since starting the system. It's been a couple years and I still haven't gotten the crown that the dentist recommended. Not sure if I should. I don't want to give up the tooth unnecessarily and not sure if the dentist is being honest about the leaking filling. I've had this silver filling most of my life. No pain, sensitivity or anything at all with the tooth. Seems hard to believe that it's suddenly failing just when I changed dentists and my prior dentist didn't notice it. Any thoughts? Should I get the crown or leave the silver filling alone and risk that it ever turns into a root canal down the road?
I am a retired dentist Anyone telling you that a filling is leaking is fraudulent. A large filling can last a lifetime. Only work on a tooth if you can demonstrate a problem such as decay seen on a x-ray. Always remember that any procedure done to a tooth can lead to a problem in the immediate or distant future. Run away because this dentist is looking for work.
It all depends.....That's why it is always good to weigh your options - and in most cases there will be three options you can consider for almost every dental situation. Search them out....weigh the pros and the cons.
Biologic dentists do not recommend root canals????? They say the infection cannot be completely removed so you are filling a dead tooth with infection still in it????
Thank you. Now how do i convince these dentists here, that i want to keep my root (upper part gone), and not out, and put in it an partial implant? They won't do it, they don't want to. (I don't have enough money atm anyway though.)
I have a missing tooth, a molar🦷 between 2 others in my upper jaw, actually root canals. Shall i have a bridge or an implant? Thank you doctor Ellie for your insights ❤
Wait until an implant fails especially in the molar region? Was not 🤬fun!! It took 7 weeks of sheer agnony to finally heal. Not the same as a tooth extraction. The gums were the worst trying to reattach to the bone. I’d never go this route again! Not worth the money and pain.
Well, I lost some teeth for orthodontic care and also wisdom teeth being extracted. About 5 years ago I lost another tooth to resorption. The x-ray showed the tooth literally dissolving from the inside. What causes this may not be clear, but it happens, but it can't be prevented no matter much you care for your teeth. I had two choices: Root canal or extraction and then the implant. I chose the implant route. The problem with a root canal is the tooth might continue to dissolve. The endodontist strongly suggested the extraction and implant. It's worked out for me, but implants do take a while. If I end up losing my mind because my brain is getting as much stimulation, oh well. :/
I especially found the section on the peridontal ligament, it's connection to the decision center in the brain, and the importance of chewing - this is why I would rather chew my food rather than make smoothies and drink it, plus I enjoy the flavor of my food more by chewing.
I started your brushing system almost 2 months ago. My teeth feel so much better and i definitely notice my receded gums filling back in. I also have afib. and noticed that it is fading away. Do our teeth have any connection with this? Maybe it's just coincidence. Im 65 and take no prescription medicine. I also follow Dr William Li.
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Thank you so much for this video!! My dentist recommended to remove my root canals (3) to put implants. I didn’t feel comfortable with the idea of implants for my teeth. This video helped me make my decision.
I have 2 that are over 15 years old and need replacement root canals soon.
Do do it!!!
@@cgkuch4184 I am!😅 Thanks.
What did you decide? I have had three root canal’s done (2 in the 80’s and one in the 90’s) that have all needed to be re-done 3x! I am so sick of this! I am either having them extracted or filled with silver.
@@GlobalAdventurer replacement root canals or replacement crowns?
If Dr. Ellie has done this video a few years back I would have had root canals instead of implants on some of my molars. However, I'm grateful for knowing Xylitol that can mineralize the teeth and cure gum recession. Thank you, Dr. Ellie❤
I had 4 root canals but three of them after many years got infected and my dentist recommended implants. Every person is different, but for me eventually implants was the way to go. Just keep in mind that root canals the chances to not work down the road are real. Good luck.
My friend’s dentist told him to just get an implant to avoid the potential of the root canal going bad. He said he was saving him money and time bc it was just a matter of time. Ideally I just want to avoid any decay and damage to my entire body. I don’t like getting any body parts removed and don’t like certain materials in my body. Japan came up with a way to regrow teeth in mice. There’s a video about blocking USAG-1 by Aija Mayrock.
She is a wonderful doctor. If such a doctor were available in Japan, I would be very grateful to have the opportunity to be treated. Listerine Cool Mints are sold in Japan. But I purchase all the other products in Dr. Ellie's Complete Mouth Care System from Australia. The shipping costs are a challenge for me.
Hello Dr. Ellie 😊, the ACT conditioner is now available in a different bottle (wavy), is it still the same product? It is also a different company and the ADA seal is missing. This product doesn't taste good and leaves a strange mouth feeling! 😏❓
The zellies gum is literally reversing a cavity I have on my back molars
Good for you! Just remember watermelon is high in sugar! And fried chicken is high in unhealthy fats.
How long have you been chewing it? And do you chew it daily?
@ maybe 10 mins max I chew 2 pieces and I’ve prob been chewing this gum once a day for the last 3 months
@@TashaAlexandrea Thank you so much for your response! I really appreciate it. 💕
How do you know it's reversing?
Unfortunately, I recently had a tooth extraction. It all started with being talked into getting a crown for my # 3 molar because my regular dentist said the existing filling was worn out and there wasn't enough tooth area/surface left for a replacement filling to grab onto. I got the crown, and less than a year later, after repeated infections (and I try to keep a very clean mouth), I had to have an emergency extraction because I couldn't take the pain, which was going on for days. A different dentist at the same place I go to had taken a look at the tooth and said she would be willing to do a root canal, but because of the existing infection, wasn't confident it would be successful, so in a panic from the pain, I opted for extraction. Now I'm into this situation for thousands of dollars because dental insurance doesn't cover implants. And on top of that, I've got sinus issues and had to take 6 to 8 advils per day for over a month and a half (that can't be good). And that's just from the extraction. I have yet to have the implant put in, so that'll be another month or two of pain and pain management when that happens. Moral of the story: Do not let your dentist talk you into anything unless you're experiencing pain or some other issue. My # 3 molar wasn't bothering me. I was just going by my dentist's "expert opinion" that it was time to deal with an aging filling. What a mistake.
Please switch your pain management to Arnica, Montana 30X HPUS, it is much safer. I was doing exactly what you were doing with the Advil every 5 to 6 hours and got a blood clot that could have killed me. Don’t listen to anyone that tells you it cannot happen with Advil. Taking NSAID several x a day for more than a week can (and it has) cause blood clots! Do your research - there is info out there on this topic. I feel your pain - I will keep you in 🙏.
Hello Doctor…….I have started using your complete mouth care system for my 8 year old daughter……How to use zellies gum Do we need to swallow it ?
I wish I'd seen this a fortnight ago! Just before a holiday I'd had a bad toothache (absess), and had an emergency root canal + temporary filling. On return I was given the option of a crown or removal of the lower molar. I've never been happy with crowns, and asked if the molar could be consolidated with resin filling...just how you advise. But my dentist warned against it ~ she said there is a tendency for nerveless teeth to crack, without a crown. I then opted for an extraction. It took 25 minutes (!) for her to remove the molar, and I was broken hearted when I saw the roots of the tooth when it had been pulled...they were perfectly pink and healthy looking. I realized that even without the nerve, the tooth was healthily embedded. The sequelae of infection, spicules, blocked salivary glands and stress followed.
Your story sounds bizarre. Firstly, a completed one visit root canal for an abscessed tooth is highly unusual. Secondly, if that was accomplished then a crown is certainly indicated as a final restoration.Now these days, it can also be restored with a fiber enforced composite or even an inlay-onlay. Finally, it is malpractice to suggest extracting a tooth after a successful root canal procedure. What is going on here?
@@irap21 Ultimately I was improperly advised by the young dentist, who gave the impression that the tooth would be structurally weakened by not having a nerve. I wish I had insisted on consolidation of the structurally sound ennervated tooth with a composite/resin material (which was my instinct), but it seems this was not the norm for that dentist. Clearly a 'good' tooth was removed. This is a lesson hard learnt and next time anything like this occurs, I will specifically seek an endodontist as the compassionate Dr Ellie advises.
I have a crown on a tooth that has not had a root canal. It's always been a problem but my dentist says there is nothing wrong with it and refuses to do a root canal. It's very cold sensitive and I can't chew anything slightly hard on it because it doesn't feel strong enough. It's uncomfortable. I have brought this issue up with my dentist multiple times and they refuse to acknowledge it. She's making me feel like I'm crazy and there's nothing wrong with the tooth. I've asked her to do a root canal because it's so sensitive. She says, is it waking you up in the middle of the night? No, it's not but it's still not right. I spent a lot of money on a crown and I don't know what to do next.
Hi. I had similar issues, my cousin was my dentist and ignored me for years. I ended up going to another upscale dentist office and they wanted to do the root canal right away. Scheduled it for the next day. Turns out that wasn't the main issue. I had a mid face abscess they all missed. Ended looking like a saggy balloon and a monster.
They called to see how was doing that evening and asked me to come back because I was even worse. drilled the root canal again plus other teeth that ended up being healthy. So they sent me to get emergency anibiotics, which did absolutely nothing but make it even worse and huge bill only for the er doctor to say there is nothing they can do either.
The root canal surgeon called the next morning and sent me to a MAXOFACIALL dental surgeon to do a 3D scan of my whole head. where upon seeing me he instantly knew i had a classic case of non symptomatic mid face abscess. It was clear as day on the scan on my whole head but not the one on my teeth. It cost me way less than the root canal and emergency room. I went back to get the fill and they had to open up the tooth yet again and put medicine in it. I'm currently waiting to heal, if it does not then they have to pull and check my bone for infection. This could have been avoided had i known years earlier or not been ignored and dismissed.
My brother just went and paid 340 for it and was told he was clear and not to worry and it was a hairline fracture but he needs to have a new crown put in because it failed and to do it before any infection sets in. I highly suggest anyone being ignored to go get this 3D scan or if you have a pad or nerve pain on your cheek and especially ptosis that comes and goes. Apparently the Maxofaciall surgeon thinks I've had it for years and I think it's been triggering my autoimmune this entire time. Learn from me, I'm in thousands of debt now due to this. So 340 is peanuts and the surgery is 940. What grinds his gears is that he said he could have saved my tooth from Day 1.
@murderessmarbie thank you for that information. That's a terrible experience you had. I hope everything works out well for you. I'm going to go back to my old dentist, that moved farther away to have it looked at. I trust him more than my current dentist that is conveniently right down the road from me. I have had many problems with my teeth so I've been through it all. I guess I have to drive further to get good care. I will definitely keep that information in mind if he doesn't know how to resolve it. Thank you
I had that years ago and they couldn't find anything wrong. But then I confessed I was using a store-bought grinding guard from the local drug store that goes on your back molars when you sleep. It was a semi-hard semi-soft material and when you fall asleep you're constantly biting and biting and biting on it and it's simply inflamed the nerves and made the tooth sore! It felt exactly like it was infected had a cavity become a hot cold sensitivity etcetera but actually nothing was wrong, it was my fault
Hi doctor, What is your take on braces and aligners and oral health? Will the complete oral care system would be still effective in these cases? Hope you make a video about it.
I am somewhat unsure about what you have stated about root canals. I had two root canals done by the best Endodontics practice in my area and I had intermittent pain in one which eventually subsided but ten or so years in, they both failed with excruciating pain needing emergency surgery to pull both teeth. I was always told my dental hygiene was wonderful at dental visits but still, this happened. I then had another dentist put in zirconium implants (incorrectly, sadly) and they both failed only months after. I ended up having to live with two missing back upper molars on one side to this day which has resulted in jaw clicking and I can't chew on one side. I do not trust these dentists whatsoever. I am thankful I have used your system for a year now and have had beautiful results but the fact remains that root canals can't possibly kill all bacteria in the tooth and they can be reservoirs of infection. I know for myself, I felt so much better after they were pulled and I had been having health issues that must have been related that they caused. Also my sinus was broken into during implant surgery and I have had recurrent infections ever since. I just do not think the "science" is quite there as to understanding how a tooth is a live organ and can't be left in the mouth or that an implant is like a real tooth. I don't know what the answer is, but I do know the nightmare I went through due to this whole thing.
Thanks for sharing your experience
@@sl4983 You bet :o)
I watched this twice but can't quite tell which is better: root canal or implant? I had a root canal a few years ago, and so far, it's been fine, but other channels say root canals can be dangerous.
Yeah, not sure what to do about the two I am scheduled to have removed after Christmas. I’m guessing she is is implying to have the root canals cleaned out and filled with silver instead of completely extracted.
@HeatherMcFall-kw6od who to trust? One expert says don't have a root canal and another expert says have it. Some experts strongly suggest having root canals replaced with implants but this video seems to suggest root canals are safe.
If you're not in pain and have no symptoms, then maybe leave things as they are.
@@intoasoul well for me, it’s either have the teeth extracted or filled with pure silver. I believe root canals cause a myriad of problems in the body, including, but not limited to heart disease. There was a documentary I watched a couple of times that dives deep into the subject. I believe it was taken down (what does that tell ya?).
My daughter has root canals done. She suffered with headaches for years and no-one could help her or tell her what was wrong. Turns out it was the root canal. She said the smell was vile when the dentist opened it up. It had been festering for years and causing chaos with her health.
The Root Cause is a great documentary about root canals. Many experts say the nerves from teeth are miles long so impossible to clean completely bits like leaving something dead in your body. My homeopath had 6 root c as bald and developed tons of health issues. She spent a fortune to get ozone treatments but eventually had to have implants. I think she has over $100000 in her mouth!
What is bad about neem and baking soda?
Thank you Dr Ellie for all of your videos - this one was especially appropriate .... My dentist, on a recent exam, found that one of my teeth has undergone "Resorption" and basically is dying .... She recommended either an implant or other treatment and capping it ..... Wasn't sure what to do but think I will stay away from the implant ....
Ive got some deep pitting in a few molars , not cavities, that my new dentist wants to put in fillings to cover.
Would your protocol help restore the damage? Ive had them for years, but my previous dentist said, " They don't look like they're getting worse and they aren't causing you pain. We should just keep an eye on them".
How do I know who does the correct root canal?
An endodontist is the only person I would allow to do a root canal for me.
@ Thank you! Are there any specific Questions I should ask?
Also, one of the arguments for no rootcanals is that teeth are porous and infections/bacteria harbor there. What do you think? I’m excited to learn about this… I’ve had 3 implants in the same tooth, the first two fell out! I’d rather not do that again.
@@nanasloves The porosity is why a root treated tooth is usually crowned afterwards.
Are there successful ways to heal up infection within root canals? My dentist is recommending removing several root canals and I’m hoping he is under-educated here🤷🏼♀️
I had a resorption on a lower canine tooth about 12 years ago. I had to choose between a root canal and an implant. Literally both doctors standing there on either side trying to convince me that their option was better. I went for the root canal. So glad I did. Great endodontist. It was a long procedure but I still have the tooth.
How long of a procedure?
@@sl4983 it was a long procedure. Maybe a few hours. The dentist spent a lot of time with my head tilted back using a microscope to make sure she got all the infected tooth material out and used an apparatus to keep my mouth open and isolate the tooth. Unpleasant but worth it. I'm sure that getting an implant wouldn't have been fun either. The resorption was really painful, so I was anxious to jump through any hoop to stop the pain.
Same here. I went the implant route. In looking at the x-ray there was this giant gray hole in the middle of my tooth where there was none the last time I had x-rays. They can develop quick. The doctor said I've would have known very quick something was wrong if I didn't have my regular check-up. A toothache was just around the corner. The implant was a year long process after the extraction, but no problems. It was about 5 years ago. As far as pain, there was none from the resorption as it was caught before it got to the nerve. The implant procedure wasn't really painful at all, but it took many appointments. I drove myself to all of them. The pulling of the tooth was the worst part, but once it's done it's done.
No e if them are any good best to have extraction
Thank you. When would implants be appropriate? I have a tooth that decayed near the gum line and created a huge hollow pocket. This tooth is dead but never experience pain and was told it need to be pulled and implanted. Could root canal still be an option?
Isn't a root canal a mummified tooth? Also what about the connection to this infection causing the C word? On the same side of the body? My mother, her cousin, my dad, & many more all root canals. My mother her cousin… breast… her friend too. My dad throat. All of them use fluoride….Memory issues….ect… The Root Cause?
You're asking good questions
Great questions, would like to hear about fluoride.
50% of people will get cancer if they live long enough. We will all die of something. The question is, when did they get those diseases? at what age? In some families people don't live long enough to get cancer so you might not see 80 year old with cancers. Also dementia happens to half the people who live to a very old age. I agree to some extent about real teeth being better. But there's also another factor. People who have healthy teeth are more likely to eat nuts fruit, fresh vegetables etc. if there's pain or wrong denture fit, they might not eat what they should
@laliday raw meat and raw dairy is amazing. Cancer was rare before mandatory vaccination.
The documentary you mentioned is a must see!
Our endodontist wanted to do a root canal with a crown and they couldn't guarantee the crown would last...frustrating. So expensive not to be guaranteed
Will fluoride toothpaste cause dental fluorosis?
I recently heard 75% of the population have dental fluorosis. The teeth firstly will have white spots then brown spots and the teeth become porous. Any thoughts on this? Thank you.
I had to have my tooth removed or root canal. I chose to have it removed as it was very infected and painful. It was literally eating at my jaw bone.
What about implants vs dentures ?
I have dental bone erosion. What is the treatment? The doctor told me that a molar will be extracted due to severe erosion and loss of tooth roots. What should I do?
Dr Phillips, I’ve had a root canal upper canine n one back years ago, about a year ago my dentist told me I have a slight fracture in tooth with root canal and I need to have an implant… I said absolutely not, I didn’t even want the root canals I have. I left his office because there were some odd things going on in his office anyways, I found a new dentist and will be seeing them soon 📌 Dr, Can I just get a bridge instead? ( ps, I have an autoimmune/ lupus)
Is it possible " with Dr Ellie's procedure" to reverse infection. I'm scheduled to see an endodontist that my Dentist recommended for consultation for root canal. At 67 im not interested in a root canal.
Dr. Ellie, how do you feel about permanent and removable retainers? I have removable retainers and am noticing gum recession since I’ve had my braces off 2 years ago.
My up two front teeth are shaky because gum area is decreased. I thought about getting implants someday. My teeth are not dead or discolored. Can root canals be done on them? What is the best way to keep my teeth? Thanks.
Does this also imply to wisdom tooth? Instead of taking out before it overgrown to damage other tooth, should we juz do a root canal so that it won’t grow?
I had a tiny cavity on the very edge my #8 tooth at age 38. My 1st cavity. The dentist drilled in too far and killed my tooth. No one explained what a root canal was. I was supposed to know ? My tooth turned gray eventually (8 years later) because I didn’t get the root canal. I had no pain. The dentist could not clean the inside of the tooth to make it white again. I had to get a crown. It broke after 2 years because the post was my shaved down tooth.
I had to pay for the entire 2nd crown because insurance only pays for one crown every so many years. I asked if I could get testing for allergies to metals before they did the crown and post. She said “the post is titanium. Most people are fine with that”. She didn’t tell me the crown would have silver in it. I had a bad reaction to silver jewelry years ago so I avoid silver jewelry.
She put the crown back too far and when I would bite down my crown hit my bottom teeth. She shaved the back of the crown and exposed the silver. She shaved my bottom teeth down all crooked.
I had some discomfort (because it was in wrong!! And my bite was off!) so she sent me to the endodontist. He tried to convince me I had an issue with the tooth next to it (my eye tooth). I kept saying the discomfort was above the crown. He did a “preventive” root canal on the perfectly good eye tooth. There is no such thing. It was insurance fraud. He has done this to many others. He has some very bad reviews. Once I saw the ones about the “preventive” root canals I posted my bad review and said what he did to me.
My crown post broke (because it was put back too far) and now I can’t get another crown. I need bone grafting and an implant. But they want to attach the implant to the tooth next to it since it’s in the front. That one has no root thanks to the endodontist. So they want to do a crown with a metal post and attach them. No way.
If the crown has an issue I’d have to get the implant redone as well.
They want $6k to do this. My insurance covers $700. We don’t have that kind of money and we don’t qualify for any loans and couldn’t pay a loan because right now we don’t have extra after bills are paid.
I’m walking around with a tiny part of my tooth sticking out of my gum (part of the old post) looking all nasty. And it’s right in front next to my front tooth. I don’t smile anymore. I HAD perfectly straight teeth from braces and the dentist would always say I had beautiful teeth. That crown being positioned incorrectly caused my front tooth to move back some. Now it hits my bottom teeth when I bite down. I need braces again!! No way they could put an implant in and have it look right since my front tooth is now jacked up as well.
I look hideous. It’s been 3 years now. I don’t even like talking outside the house because sometimes you can see that nasty thing. I’d rather have an empty space than that part of the tooth showing. I’m a people person so it totally sucks not being able to smoke or laugh in public without grossing people out. That endodontist should lose his license and that original dentist should be paying for all this work I need. It’s all her fault. The 2nd one didn’t help either. She should be paying for braces for me. lol
I am so sorry this all happened to you -wish I could help you. Have you thought about speaking to a malpractice attorney?
YOU had a root canal? I’m surprised! I didn’t think YOU would need it because you have your system, I might be wrong there. Did you use xylitol then? I’m not suggesting anyone’s wrong or anything but I’m just really surprised.
She explained why.
My wife and I have been on your mouth care regimen for close to six months. One problem I've run into is with the Zellies mints. I've tried them, at two different times, and had the same results. I have ulcerative colitis that, I get infusions with Entyvio. It keeps my colitis in check. But with the mints, I had bleeding. Just wondering if anyone else, has had a reaction like that. I've not used the mints anymore, and hope the rest of the regimen will still work for me. Thank you, be well.
The answer for anyone who is unable to consume xylitol is to use the crystals - and literally brush your teeth with some of these crystals, using a toothbrush - either at the end of a meal or at the other times when you would normally have a mint.
Xylitol is an important part of the process - and you will loose much of the benefit without using some.
By brushing with the crystals, you will spit out - but leave the residue in the saliva in your mouth.
Xylitol FEEDS the good bacteria in your mouth - which makes a big difference to the healing of your gums and teeth.
Crystals are available on Amazon (Zellies does not sell any of these)
Use the toothbrushes that I recommend - the MOUTHWATCHERS flossing brushes - and wet the brush first - then add the crystals.
You do not need to add any toothpaste - you can simply brush with the xylitol crystals.
Here is a link to the crystals which come in small packets - you need less than a quarter of the packet at each brushing - aim for one packet per day.
a.co/d/8bYaD3G
Neither.....I would get a partial.
I was thinking of this as well!
Youll lose the oposing tooth and remaining terminal teeth will move forward messing ur bite
@@Gabriel-m7l2l not true..... I've been this way for 30 years. Your body adjust to what you need. They tell you that so you spend the $$$.
@@kristic78 I mean if It has already infected the pulp as she said, you have at least to extract it if not do endodontics. Most likely ur pulp was fine from a starting point.
Thanks ,I'm more informed now,will go hit the root canal now as I was still making my decision
Everyone please share your experiences with Ellie Phillips system. Thank you.
Hlo dr. Ellie I'm using zylitol crystals after meals because mints or gums are not available in my area please tell me will that give me same benefit like zellies 😢
They're xylitol. That's what you're using.
My husband swears his implant has tightened up since we began the total mouthcare system. I like all the effects except the Act mouthwash stains my teeth brown in between and around my gums 😞
@@QuiltingMawmaw That’s superficial plaque you are “seeing” and it should brush away. aCT does not “stain”. Are you using MOUTHWATCHERS brushes that I recommend?
@ I do use those toothbrushes and really like them. I agree they are superficial stains but I can’t get them off. I even tried brushing with xylitol crystals as recommended in one of your videos. Been on your system 8 months. I do drink coffee and tea. I have watched so many of your videos and really trust your advice.
@@QuiltingMawmaw Do try to target those areas FIRST when you brush.
I guess if you cannot get them off - you will need to have a professional dental cleaning.
Thank you!
Thank you so much for sharing all your knowledge! My teeth gave me so much sorrow in life, but with your tips I get more and more praises from my dentist!! I never thought it would be possible - I was always told it's just bad genetics and nothing you can do! But you gave me hope and much more. I am forever grateful for that!!😭
And pleeease make your mints available to get in the EU ❤❤ I've tried another xylitol bubble gum with cinnamon (PUR), but it's soo not worth it... The taste is gone in 30 seconds. As a bubble gum addict, I'd like to get my hands on yours!
That's normal for the taste to be gone soon. Anyway, she recommends the gum be chewed for no more then 3-5 minutes.
I use the pur bubble gum flavor
@@sl4983why shouldn't we chew gum more than 5-10 minutes? Thank you.
@MikeSmith-rj3bu She said that you can start to rinse away the xylitol from the mouth, the longer you chew the gum.
Thank you
Interesting. I just had my wisdom teeth on one side pulled because of an infection all the way down to the bone. At the same time I had a root candled tooth pulled on the same side. I have 2 more root canal teeth on the other side that I have scheduled to have pulled. I saw that documentary you were speaking about… I am also having all the metal fillings removed. I am really confused now.
Have you started her protocol yet?
@@vickis.9363 no, I just read the post yesterday
@@vickis.9363 the protocol isn’t gonna do anything about the toxicity of my root canal’s or the metal fillings which are my main concern at the moment. I am now considering having the root canal teeth filled with silver instead of extracting.
@@HeatherMcFall-kw6od I disagree vehemently. Getting on her protocol will start eliminating the bad bacteria causing the infection from the entire mouth. Get your whole mouth healthy, starting yesterday, then proceed with your dental plan.
@vickis.9363. With all do respect, your vehemence means nothing to me because I’m not aware of any experience you have on the subject at hand, but I appreciate your concern. I should have mentioned that the ph in my mouth is great according to my holistic dentist. I have been using Zellie’s mints daily. I have not gotten the rest of the stuff. The only thing I am concerned about at this moment is whether to extract or not extract the two root canal’d teeth.
Plzzzzz make video for regrow teeth
@sherril.562 thanks
@@sherril.562What do you mean by regrown teeth
@@sherril.562what foods from a raw vegan diet are best? I see you said cucumber, anything else?
I do the Raw Primal Diet by Aajonus Vonderplanitz: lots of raw cheese, butter, meat--and lots of freshly juices celery, parsley, cucumber, carrots. I also take k2, bone broth, urine, collagen, zinc, magnesium, and others.
And you still didn't grow a tooth?@@MikeSmith-rj3bu
I have watched videos where they recommend gum massage where you lost your tooth.
Dr, you did not address the infection under the tooth. How does the tooth canal fix the infection under the tooth?
I keep getting infections after two root canals and an implant in the same tooth. I'm hoping after your system this will be my last infection.
I had a number of root canals with crowns and eventually the tooth decayed under the crown. Therefore I lost the tooth anyway. I am missing 9 molars, not counting the three molar bridge I have. I lost a previous 3 tooth bridge in a different spot because the teeth decayed and the bridge fell off. I still have all my front teeth and three molars. I have to get some implants because it is getting more difficult to chew.
So sorry. Since I just had three extractions on my left side, I know what you mean about the chewing. My dentist wants to do one bridge & two implants after two root candled teeth are extracted. I’m leaning toward having them filled with silver instead.
First, my filling fell out, then I had root canal treatment, it was a bad root canal treatment,so I have lost 75% of the upper part of my tooth due to negligence; I have no toothache now, but I resist against the implant chorus; I have been applying your oral care system for about 1 year, my gums have regained their health, do you recommend alternative treatment solutions such as fiber post instead of implant, even though I have lost about 75% of the upper part of my tooth?Thank you in advance..
Been using this complete mouth system for at least two months now. This recent week, while flossing, I noticed one side of a molar giving off a foul smell with the floss. There is no pain no mobility no bleeding absolutely no symptom except the smell. Other teeth do not give off this smell with the flossing. I am getting worried. Not sure if my tooth or gum is infected. Completely no symptom and just on one side of it. Does dentist do root planing just on one tooth? What can it be?
If the tooth is dead and dark grayish in color and root canal is done will it remain same color?
Yes, it will.
@@ShazWag Thank you
@@ShazWagSo, will it clear up and become white again?
Hello Dr. I’m missing a back bottom molar congenitally. I’m in my 30s now and wondering should I get a dental implant that seems to be the only route to go.
If you haven't needed it this far why would you want to do anything?! When we lose teeth they move forward. In your case, there's no issue. 😅
@@pattiprosperoella3244 There is an issue. it's affecting my jaw structure and has downstream effects on my posture. unsure why you'd asssume that but not surpised given the nature of the internet 😅
My root canal had plugged out what to replace?
What about children ( 6) and the dentist is recommending a two root canal and 6 fillings ?
Dr. Ellie what are your thoughts on cleaning the tongue?
Doesn't listerine etc kill ALL bacteria good too? Isn't that bad? I bought your brushs. But d8scovered dollar str. Has bamboo ones for a dollar...
Hello Dr. Greetings from Morocco. I can get xylitol here, not your mints(I sometimes order them through people who visit me here). How should I use xylitol, please? Thank you.
How telling us the real truth that root canals without expensive crowns eventually fail. I had several done and all but one failed which was a smaller tooth. All had to be pulled out eventually as they broke. If I had the option I wouldnt have hesitated to have implants and they would still be good now.
I love Zellies! I tury appreciate this information
I had an endodontist that just started his practice, and his lack of skill had me lose my tooth down the road. I’ve had excellent dentist otherwise but I did lose that back tooth now I’m thinking of an implant even though I’m fine living without it. What I worry about most Is the radiation dose from the CBCT scan
I don’t know what would happen if The implant failed that would be a drag
Go for a root canal if you can...but if you can't go for implant. Root canal is less invasive and still more natural since it's still your own tooth structure imbedded in your bone. I agree with her recommendations.
No science exists that says it's possible to fully sterilise a root canal tooth, infection remains indefinitely in these teeth. Root canals are waaaay more complex than the simplistic diagrams that dentists provide. They have many lateral and accessory canals, which are basically impossible to clean mechanically or fill. This is ignoring the problem of dentin itself, which is compeltely porous and will start to grow anaerobic bacteria. Dentistry has done basically no research into the safety of root canals. Basic stuff such as cutting open these teeth to see what they are growing, looking at cadaveurs to see the bone health around these teeth. The literature that is published on the subject is far from glowing with regards to keeping these teeth. I agree with what you said about implants though. Peri-implantitis is very common, and without a periodontal membrane infection basically spreads deep into the bone.
@@sherril.562some people spontaneously grow new teeth???
@@sherril.562 There is work being done to regenerate the nerve and pulp within a root canal treated tooth.
www.aae.org/specialty/clinical-resources/regenerative-endodontics/#:~:text=Regenerative%20endodontics%20is%20one%20of,for%20treatment%20and%20future%20research.
They don't want to do the research!
@@homestead.design Don't paint ALL root canals with the same brush....
See an endodontist today - and the result can be beautiful and allow you to keep a valuable tooth.
This is an end stage of much damage - so better yet to avoid getting to this point of decay..
But to take out teeth - just because they need a root canal - this seems unethical to me.
There is a protocol (PIPS) that utilizes a specific dental laser (Lightwalker) to thoroughly removes all the pulp tissue AND bacteria. If you have access to a dentist (general or specialist) doing this procedure this would give you the best outcome.
@@keithmarshalldds511 I always recommend an endodontist
An implant should be your last choice when their are no options not the go to choice. I should know i have a mouth full of root canalled and crowned teeth and 1 implant.
Implants cause bone loss, gum recession and peri implantitus. If you lost your tooth from gum disease and tooth decay then you are not a good candidate for an implant. If you cant get your oral health in order the implant will fail. Mine failed after 13 years.
You have to change your diet and quit eating the high starch/sugar standard american diet for starters.
Thank you - this is exactly my point - that it is important to improve your mouth conditions - in EVERY case - so why not start now?
I hope you have tried my Complete Mouth Care System...DrEllie.com
I had three root canals on lower jaw molars. All three got infected were cleaned out and later the teeth cracked and broke and were removed. I will never get another root canal.
@@66block84 I hope you never need any more! 🙏🦷😁
@@dr.elliephillips Thanks, I now use Spry gum and toothpaste. Just need to get the ACT mouthwash.
Root canal too I have its start getting pain but when I use your cleaning system it was gone 😊 thank you and God bless
Be careful of a root canal - watch that it is not infected - because that may not go away - and can just be dormant.....don't leave an infected tooth untreated. An endodontist is the kind of specialist you need.
I have 2 root canals done and my dentist told me I have to put crown on to make it stronger cos it’s weak and can break … is that true? I have 2 crowns for those 2 tooth I did
Thanks, Doctor Philips! Happy Holidays!
Nobody talks about cheaper and less painful options
I had a damaged tooth (from Invisalign - I think) and was told I couldn't have a root canal and only an implant or a bridge.
As an Indian I have none of them available can you please suggest some products which would help us too😢.
Xylitol is just as good. Tiny bit after eating or drinking. Check put her other videos about it 😉
Licorice root and neem bark are good alternatives for dental health.
Ma'am my dentist suggested that xylitol is harmful in the long run and advised not to consume it.
@@itsbtechmacha4952it's dangerous to his pocket
There have been so many videos lately explaining how root canal fillings are dangerous, such as this one th-cam.com/video/7DM5gnIAK8E/w-d-xo.html and how they can lead to toxins forming and travelling to the blood supply, leading to numerous health issues. None of them, however, have mentioned these tiny fibres linked to cognitive processes. Likewise, many dentists here on You Tube have been discouraging mouth washes, since they're known to also kill the healthy bacteria necessary for it to function well. As for xylitol, we're now hearing about studies linking it to heart attacks. I'm getting so confused as to who is right 😵💫
I'm with you, very confused 😂
There was a study done on implants helping with cognition compared with a partial. Dr. Greger of nutrition facts discussed this cognitive concern. Maybe it is second best. Thank you for giving your impressions of this. I really appreciate it.
What is a partial?
What? Which one was better??
@@7x779it's a partial denture that you clip in to take the place of missing teeth.
I personally know owners of an holistic clinic and they have people come in with health issues and a lot of their problems are from their teeth.Some people get tested and some root canals are loaded with microscopic parasites.
There are also some people that I've know over the decades that are the picture of health and high energy then they get ill....most had gotten cancer had root canals....AND cancer tumors are on the side of the body as waas the root canal.
If the root canals are not done correctly they usually become your doom sad to say.I'm not saying this is everyone but it is from what I have observed over the years.
So, what stops a teeth to becoming darker and darker after a root canal, as it's dead?
Doctor, my perfect 6-year-old root canal and perfect crown just failed (one of the roots sustained a fracture and absorption below the gum line).😮😢😢⛔️⛔️⛔️ It's not a question of what is better. It is just a chain of treatments that we go through, exactly in the same order as described above.
If you see an endodontist today - you should not experience this.
Ws yours done by an endodontist or your dentist?
@dr.elliephillips sure, it was done by a top-notch endodontist in Manhattan, 6 years ago. Nevertheless, 6 years later, one of the roots failed, sustained a hole below the gum line. Now it's time for an implant.
Has anyone had success with Shiavmbu to heal their teeth and gums?
Thanks so much for educating us!!🩵🩵🩵
Thank you Dr. Ellie I have implants for 12 yrs now
I had a root canal years ago and nothing I can do now. I had a consult for Invisalign and was told I have a fistula and my root canal is failing. I went to my dds and they showed me the X-ray and said it’s likely scar tissue from the original issue, no pain or anything, but now I’m worried I’ll need to do something again at some point. I chew zellies, swish act, and I use this crazy $$$ toothpaste but this last cleaning barely tarter so something is working.
Root canal is a dead tooth even after it is cleaned out over time it decays anyway.. only lasts a while and they fill canal with Guda purcha.. Which is not good for you.. (research) and sometimes overfilled causes issues as well.. Root canals only buy you some time with it will go bad they leak after time as gum dose start to shrink around cap as well, And dentist grind down the tooth so small.They never used to do that My mother had a root with almost a full tooth under her cap.. Now they grind it down so small it's a joke ur saveing a nub.. not a tooth! And you're just going to have to get an implant when that gets rotten anyway..
Has anyone regrown gums?
Dr I can not write English property.
PlZzz and me can regrow teeth is possible at home made method plzzzzzzz ans me
Hi most of the time we don’t realize that our teeth are alive
I changed dentists a couple years ago due to a change in insurance and on the first visit the new dentist diagnosed a silver filling that he said is leaking and he wanted to do a crown saying that the filling is too large to repair. He said if I don't, sooner or later it will turn into a root canal and that I should be proactive and do a crown. I have been using Dr. Ellie's system for several months now and virtually eliminated plaque and tartar build-up which had been a problem before. The hygienist was amazed when I went for a cleaning since starting the system. It's been a couple years and I still haven't gotten the crown that the dentist recommended. Not sure if I should. I don't want to give up the tooth unnecessarily and not sure if the dentist is being honest about the leaking filling. I've had this silver filling most of my life. No pain, sensitivity or anything at all with the tooth. Seems hard to believe that it's suddenly failing just when I changed dentists and my prior dentist didn't notice it. Any thoughts? Should I get the crown or leave the silver filling alone and risk that it ever turns into a root canal down the road?
She can't give you dental advice on your situation. I would say get a second opinion.
I am a retired dentist Anyone telling you that a filling is leaking is fraudulent. A large filling can last a lifetime. Only work on a tooth if you can demonstrate a problem such as decay seen on a x-ray. Always remember that any procedure done to a tooth can lead to a problem in the immediate or distant future. Run away because this dentist is looking for work.
So once you get to your seventh decade, what would be the point of putting an implant (screw) into increasingly osteoporotic bone?
It all depends.....That's why it is always good to weigh your options - and in most cases there will be three options you can consider for almost every dental situation. Search them out....weigh the pros and the cons.
Well Documented and Demonstrated. Excellent Knowledge of Dentistry. Keep up the Good Work
Biologic dentists do not recommend root canals????? They say the infection cannot be completely removed so you are filling a dead tooth with infection still in it????
Watch again
@@sl4983 I will. Thank you. I didn't watch until the end.
Yup, all 3 of mine have been re-done THREE TIMES! I’m trying to figure out if I should have them extracted or filled with pure silver.
@@HeatherMcFall-kw6od They use pure silver for fillings? Or do you mean silver amalgam?
My dentist just ripped out my two top teeth and got a foals teeth made that he had made for me and they keep coming out when I eat 🆗
Thank you. Now how do i convince these dentists here, that i want to keep my root (upper part gone), and not out, and put in it an partial implant? They won't do it, they don't want to. (I don't have enough money atm anyway though.)
I have your chewing gum but I stopped using the Flouride products because I don't think Flouride is good for anyone.
I have a missing tooth, a molar🦷 between 2 others in my upper jaw, actually root canals. Shall i have a bridge or an implant?
Thank you doctor Ellie for your insights ❤
Wait until an implant fails especially in the molar region? Was not 🤬fun!! It took 7 weeks of sheer agnony to finally heal. Not the same as a tooth extraction. The gums were the worst trying to reattach to the bone. I’d never go this route again! Not worth the money and pain.
Agreed me too
Arexin?? 7:08. Is that the word? Arexin? I didn't know about this.
Very helpful video 🙌 Thank you!
Well, I lost some teeth for orthodontic care and also wisdom teeth being extracted. About 5 years ago I lost another tooth to resorption. The x-ray showed the tooth literally dissolving from the inside. What causes this may not be clear, but it happens, but it can't be prevented no matter much you care for your teeth. I had two choices: Root canal or extraction and then the implant. I chose the implant route. The problem with a root canal is the tooth might continue to dissolve. The endodontist strongly suggested the extraction and implant. It's worked out for me, but implants do take a while. If I end up losing my mind because my brain is getting as much stimulation, oh well. :/
Super!Thank you!❤️
Thank you Dr ellie so enjoy your talks
I especially found the section on the peridontal ligament, it's connection to the decision center in the brain, and the importance of chewing - this is why I would rather chew my food rather than make smoothies and drink it, plus I enjoy the flavor of my food more by chewing.
I started your brushing system almost 2 months ago. My teeth feel so much better and i definitely notice my receded gums filling back in. I also have afib. and noticed that it is fading away. Do our teeth have any connection with this? Maybe it's just coincidence. Im 65 and take no prescription medicine. I also follow Dr William Li.
Thank you Dr.Ellie P.Happy Holidays ! 💌
Partials!!