Why You Should Use THIS Mouthwash - Step 4 of My Complete Mouth Care System
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- My Complete Mouth Care System. Developed over decades from experience as a dentist for 40+ years and being tired of seeing people suffer with oral health problems. I decided to create a mouth care system that would stop oral health problems, prevent and reverse gum recession, plaque, cavities and create clean, white and healthy teeth. This video will go into detail about every step of the Complete Mouth Care System, how it works and why it is important to follow. The fourth step is the use of Listerine cool mint or original. It is important to choose the correct mouthwash, because each mouthwash is created differently and every ingredient matters.
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I've almost completely reversed heavy gum recession in only 2 months. My teeth are whiter than ever and getting even whiter! Today I came across your videos from 13 years ago and it's amazing that I just recently came across all this. You've saved me from having to pay a dentist to get cadaver to graph to my gums. Thousands of dollars saved. You honor the world by helping them protect their teeth so well.
Amen to that! Dentists are often overbearing and pushy also.
I enjoy reading comments like this!
Society has had al the basic tools we need, to avoid dental misery.
Preventative dental education has been lacking, we’ve had no concept of how to use these tools.
Also: dentists i have known do NOT keep revising “best practice” techniques- they keep revising what new fresh bs cosmetic procedures we will desire
They told me I couldn’t grow my gums back. They lied…
Please Dr Ellie, can you please let me know where to purchase the mouthwashes in the UK as only the Listerine is available here at the moment, also unable to purchase zellies here.
@@TraceyWatts-nh3mj I’m not her but the names are different. Maybe look up the alternative names?
she is right about this. two studies were done showing In both studies, Listerine was clinically comparable to flossing in controlling interproximal gingivitis and better for plaque reduction.
There have been many studies over the years to discount any fears about the alcohol in Listerine and also to show it is more effective than flossing.
@@dr.elliephillips How long is too long to hold Listerine? I have no problem even if it's a few minutes!
@@TwolifeNever more than 60 seconds and rinse off with water or ideally ACT zero alcohol. DrEllie.com for more about my recommendations.
@@dr.elliephillips Thank you!
@@dr.elliephillipsDoesn’t alcohol in the Listerine kill the good oral microbiome?
In my 40's, never had a cavity in my life. I only brushed once per day (always rinsed toothpaste with water after brushing), NEVER flossed, and used listerine before any social occasions or before bed (even as a kid we had good old listerine by our bathroom sink). I visited the dentist once every 5 years (who told me my teeth were crazy white and I must be doing something right).
Last year I wanted to to take my mouth care to the next level and started following typical dental recommendations. I started brushing 2-3 times a day and just spitting out toothpaste not rinsing as I was told flouride should stay on for 30 mins. I flossed every day at bed time. I even bought a water flosser. Went back to the dentist and guess what... LOTS of plaque and tartar buildup that I never had before (no cavities thank god).
So I found Dr Ellie's routine that seemed to be jive with what I used to do (ie, no flossing, mouthwashes, fewer dental cleanings/visits). I've been doing this for a month and my mouth is SO clean again... and no plaque despite not flossing. I highly recommend!
Yup... never had a cavity until I started flossing every day and suddenly I had my first cavity in my mid-30s.
Wow eh? The people I know with the best oral care (according to the current dental narrative) are the people with the most cavities. @@stephaniem6482
Omg after I started water flossing plus more vigorous regular flossing after getting lectured by hygienist is when cavities started getting worse and worse. What started it all I think was switching to a fluoride-free natural toothpaste after my ex insisted fluoride was dangerous. But still it was only a few new cavities at first after that, but then my hygienist treating me like I had a dirty mouth had me flossing multiple times a day instead of once and really scraping the sides of teeth with the floss until my gums hurt. She also had me using a sulca brush for inbetween teeth too and the water flosser! I was spending one hour cleaning my teeth after each of my two meals a day yet after one visit she was like you have 5 cavities. I was like what the heck?!
Yikes! @@WohaliTheOneandOnly
This is my theory: you brush with toothpaste to scrub gunk away, rite?
Why would you let that gunk SIT IN YOUR MOUTH for any amount of time afterward? It doesn’t take itself away…
Like, a person experiences nausea… their mouth fills with an unpleasant flood of saliva pre-vom… they want to spit it out. Nature has systems for things!
Nature CANT account for progress in food and sugary diets though
This knowledge has to be preserved
Thank you so much for all your information!!! I did it sadly all my life wrong and my dentists encouraged me to go on that way. Now i see the fatal results of flossing and overbrushing. But for some of my teeth it's maybe not too late. Hopefully many parents and young adults are stopping by at your channel, for preventing the WRONG mouthcare. Greetings from Germany and a big thank you.
Perhaps someone will find this helpful! 😄 I recently purchased both Listerine Mint and Listerine Original. The Original version has a more intense, robust taste, but it's not sweet. So, when I switch to ACT, which has a sweet taste, it's even more enjoyable after using the not-so-sweet Listerine Original
Yes, I'm doing the program and the ACT soothes my mouth after the Original Listerine. I opted for the more intense one rather than mint. I wish I started this years ago or knew about Xylitol !
Please tell me what is ACT?
@@desireephipps187 ACT is a rinse and it is a part of Dr. Ellie program
Excellent advice. I start doing for my gums problems. Thanks
I love your LOGICAL and often INEXPENSIVE recommendations.
What is logical about saying acidity is bad for your teeth but take this very acidic mouth wash and it will be good for your teeth? Alcohol promotes a dry mouth which is bad for teeth, but use this 26% alcohol mouth wash and it will be good for your teeth.
Dr. Ellie, you are a blessing to humanity. Thank you for sharing your wisdom with us. I've been doing your complete mouthcare system for 2 months now and have seen marked improvements in my gums and teeth. My mother began 3 weeks ago and always struggled with heavy tarter build-up between her 6mo hygiene cleanings. Just yesterday, she got a bit of stringy celery caught in her teeth and couldn't remove it by rinsing alone. She gently used some floss to remove the stuck food, and out of curiosity, she continued to floss the rest of her mouth. Much to her amazement, there was zero anything on the floss when she finished! My mom is 71 years old and has flossed regularly until she began your system. She always had sticky, smelly, plaque on her floss before she started your system. Just wanted to share her testimony with others. We love you!!
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Started your program and I am on day 2. I am 60 and old fillings, a broken molar during the pandemic, multiple and my bottom front teeth pushed out of alignment. Have MS too and seemed overwhelming but ordered the products on Amazon in Canada all but the Zellies could not find (but bough Pur brand? gum and Mints. Hope for Zellies one day! I must say I notice a difference and my teeth are so plaque covered but hopeful+++ had a frozen shoulder too and broke my rib all at the start of the lockdown and my personal grooming suffered... you have given me hope+++ for my teeth and excited! So so happy!
How's it going now? I think the PUR brand of Xylitol is just fine. You could also just buy pure granulated Xylitol from any grocery store or health food store. It will be in the baking section near the sugar. Personally, I prefer that when I'm home, and I carry the PUR mints in my bag for when I'm out.
I found the Pur brand and am considering using a pinch of xylitol in place of the mints after a meal. A pinch and then just swish it around my mouth with saliva for 30 seconds to a minute (I believe she says the same about chewing the mints). I believe it should have the same effect.
@@adamd9166 I had an online chat with Dr Ellie and she said the xylitol crystals work just as good as the mints as long as you use them without water. Some people want to mix them with water to swish around in the mouth. I have intolerances to the other ingredients in the mints so I get the xylitol crystals (a pure birch xylitol brand that doesn’t use any flow agents) and I keep lidded containers with spoons in the kitchen and the bathroom closet next to my toothbrush. I use more than just a pinch because I figure I don’t want the effort over time to show that I didn’t use enough. I’d rather use too much than too little. Recently I’ve been starting with a pinch that I swallow because studies show xylitol strengthens bones and helps prevent osteoporosis. Men can benefit as well because they too get osteoporosis. Then after the pinch, I do my big spoonful, melt and swish for 1-2 minutes, then spit out. Be careful that your xylitol isn’t accessible by your pets as it’s toxic to them. Cheers.
@kahearne5361 You might consider looking into bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) if you haven’t already. 60 isn’t too old to do it, and that frozen shoulder can be a symptom of low hormones. Broken bones can also be a symptom of low hormones. The BHRT is protective against osteoporosis and protects brain health. Look up videos on what is being discovered. And the xylitol in Dr Ellie’s program also helps with protecting bone health. You may need to consume xylitol crystals in addition to the chewing gum and mints. Ask your doctor about it. Also, have you heard about low dose naltrexone for the MS? Wish you well.
PUR has glycerol and Ellie said something about glycerin not being the best. Better than nothing though
Thank you Dr. Ellie.
Btw, good ole Listerine will cause an embedded tick on your pets or self to back out. Soak a cotton ball or tissue with Listerine and the tick will back out in 5 or 6 minutes. Repels ticks and other insects, too.
But they will empty their stomac first and transfer diseases
I'd urge you not to try that. The tick will become distressed and immediately disgorge the contents of it's gut into your bloodstream. The could include Lyme bacteria, etc. Do a search for correct ways to remove ticks.
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Maybe, and maybe not if the tick just backs out and drops off. Useful hack if you have a tick on a rambunctious pet or an area on your body you can't reach easily. Doctors say ticks need to be embedded more than two hours before danger of Lyme contagions transferred. Besides most people trying to remove ticks often disengorge the tick stomach contents by squeezing and manipulation. Listerine anesthesizes the tick to relax and back out. But for sure, Listerine is far better used as a dental and plaque rememdy
Dr ellie, your a star, I love reading all the comments of great successes people are having including me, thank you so much doc ellie.😃👍🏼🇬🇧👏🏻❤️
I am just doing what I have been doing day in and day out since 1972!
I began with a slide carousel and projector screen - often in small libraries and pre-natal clinics.
Later I used more technology and gave seminars in hotel ballrooms where we measured the pH of the drinks people were drinking.
This seems to be a natural progression. It's really a gift to reach so many people with the message that has already helped people for five decades.
Thank you , thank you, thank you!!!! Better late than never. All the puzzles came together as i seached for the answer for so long ( instnktigly but with no clue) I knew it had something to do with the acidic saliva. No dentist here in Sweden had any clue of why.
Then dr Ellie showed up with an instant logic
Thank you! I wish you could ship outside US because the import I s expensive.
Love the products and system. And I passed it over to my children so they don’t hav to suffer bad oral health. Thank you again🙏
Yesss! I feel so validated lol. Original Lysterine is an underrated gem.
Gargling deeply with that a few times a night when you first start feeling a cold or flu coming on is a powerful tool.
I learned this from my ex (pediatrician), and I haven't had a bug for more than 2 or 3 days for 20 years.
Got both Covids and blasted through them like nothing, and I know this regimen (and Zicam swabs) really helped.
The 1st time I got the Rona was before the Vax was even available.
I liked the studies that she posted on the extra information box that back up everything she says
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Long term effect of fluoride is harmful to the rest of the body though. Recent studies have found that. I like that my oral health has improved but this effects my body in a bad way.
Excellent video. Just ordered my Listerine!!! Can't wait to rinse!!!!
Thank you so much for sharing..So APPRECIATED...Carmel
I was bleeding heavily while brushing the teeth for the last 2 months (the worst in my 36 years of life). Five days ago, I decided to follow your recommendations with just Listerine (an generic blue one), and the bleeding finally stopped today! Now I can used it for a minute. Is a miracle! Thanks for your valuable contribution to society Dr Phillips! I will buy your book.
Please do not use Listerine alone....it should always be sandwiched between a good remineralizing toothpaste (Crest Cavity Protection Paste) and a good 0.05% sodium fluoride rinse (ACT zero alcohol anticavity rinse). For a free downloadable booklet - please visit my website DrEllie.com
Also remember that toothbrushes easily become infected - they need to dry between uses for 24 hours in the air....bacteria die when they dry!
@@dr.elliephillipsthank you for your videos. Could you recommend the equivalent products in the UK? Thanks!
@@dr.elliephillips Thank you Dr Phillips! I will take your recommendations, thanks for the life saving info! We really appreciated your service.
Get an Oral B or Philips SonicCare electric. Way better than manual brushing.
Tremendous resource 👍🏻👏🏼👏🏼
Dr. E, I look forward to following more and more of your program as I learn. I currently use baking soda and xylitol to brush my teeth and I use colloidal silver to rinse with. It appears that I may benefit more according to your comments, that I use crest and the two mouth washes. Can you comment on what I'm using and the benefit of switching?
I have sleep apnea and use a CPAP at night. The mask that I wear is one with nose pillows so my mouth is uncovered. I also wear a night guard. When I sleep, air often escapes through my mouth and it gets paralyzingly dry. I've tried using a chin strap, mouth tape, Xylimelts, Biotene products, ACT flouride rinse for Dry Mouth, and a full face mask (can't get a good seal), but nothing really works. When I wake up with the dry mouth, I don't even have enough saliva to dissolve a Zellies mint. For the past year, the inside of my mouth often gets painfully sore and it burns or feels like I have burned it. My sleep apnea doctor couldn't help. My dentist couldn't help. A dermatologist suggested it might be a kind of neuropathy. I've been using your Complete Mouth Care System for about three weeks. I love the way my teeth feel so clean but the inside of my mouth is beginning to become sore again. The Listerine is excruciating. The mints leave my mouth dry-ish and sore and with a rough texture. After watching your video, I'm wondering if the problem is diminished biofilm due to the dry mouth at night. What can I do???
I have the same concern with listerine. I suffer from dry mouth too and I’m scare to use listerine which has alcohol. I heard that alcohol dries your mouth even more
I'll give you the trick use a metal straw when drinking coffee& yes they have a rubber protective end
Dr. Ellie I bought my Care System and started using it about a week ago and my husband is using it too our teeth feel so good and slick and healthy, question we both have one each and implant is this system safe to use with an implant, got your gum and mints and we love them.
THANK YOU ! It works.
Dr Ellie, I've been using your system for a few weeks now.Thank you for all the great information.
Should I use the rinse and brush my teeth when I get up in the morning, or after breakfast?
After breakfast
Started to do this. Happy so far.
Listerine rinse is my favorite step of the whole System! ( I started the Mouth Care System 2 weeks ago). I really love this a little bit tingling sensation of Listerine.
That’s a really good sign of biofilm health!! Happy for you. 😊
Do you rinse with water after Listerine?
No! You are rinsing Listerine with ACT Anticavity
@@LuluLena-xf3pn thank you, i haven't got to her entire protocol yet.
@@dawn1913 You are very welcome! Better start with the learning about the protocol, that's for sure . Good luck!
I just started the program and all I have to say is that I no longer wake up to a fuzzy mouth. I also could always feel build-up at the back of my front teeth and they now feel smooth and wonderful.
Ellie, I have been using your system for 6 weeks and I love it! I have, however, developed some stains. I think it began after switching from the blue listerine to the original. Is it possible that the listerine is causing the staining?
Ensure you are using the resilient brushes that I recommend - MOUTHWATCHERS ad that you allow them to dry 24 hours between uses.
Aim at these areas of staining with plenty of toothpaste as you begin brushing and then work back around your mouth.
Many people have been told "THEY" "BRUSHED TOO HARD" and are scared to do a good job with a toothbrush.
Healthy enamel is harder than steel (look that up and you will see) and it will not be brushes away if you are using this system.
Be brave and simply brush - these stains will go away.
If you do not have success - you can add some granular xylitol to the toothpaste to make it a bit more exfoliating and this will get the stains off in a couple of days.
I'm excited to get started on your complete system! I'm tired of my teeth being sensitive and sore!
I started her 5 step protocol today. I was able to hold Listerine for 60 seconds. Looking forward to next couple of months before I go to dentist for cleaning.
can u tell me her 5 step routine in order......is brushing teeth the number 3 step ..im confused.
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You can also go to her website and register and website will instantly send you 5 steps as PDF.
Do not use water between any of the following steps.
1- Zellie's Xylitol mints.
2- Closys unflavored mouth wash.
3- Crest regular anticavity toothpaste. Brush your teeth.
4- Listeren Cool mint or Original only.
5- Act Sodium Flouride (do not buy restore version).
1-CloSys, 2-Brushing, 3-Listerine, 4-ACT @@user-ye3ci5yb7v
@@user-ye3ci5yb7v The sequence is vital for success.
There is a free downloadable booklet at DrEllie.com and we also sell a first-time "kit" so that you will start with the correct products.
@@dr.elliephillips have you spoken about an alternative to zellies for us European people ❤? Thanks
I love your channel. I wish I had found you sooner. We are worried about dentistry for our children. My children's dentist have filled several of my oldest sons's teeth and removed one and put a placeholder in it. What can I do to make sure his teeth are okay going forward? They want to do the same with my 2nd child. I'm worried about their teeth. I have recently gotten them on zellies, act mouthwash and the tooth paste you recommend, but when it comes to the dentist we are not sure how to best protect our children. Thank you in advance!!
I have composite bonding on my two front teeth. I follow Dr Ellie’s method. Just concerned listerine whether original or cool mint is damaging the bonding. I do rinse with ACT straight after listerine, still I’m concerned about this. I’ve had bonding as I chipped my front tooth years ago.
Hello! If you could please review the bottle of the ACT “Pineapple Punch.” You can see the details online. I see H‑E‑B carries it. That one has the ADA seal on it and it appears to be the same formulation as the bubble gum. Would that one be ok to use? Can adults use the children’s ACT as well if they prefer? I noticed the grape and watermelon flavor do not have the ADA seal on them, so those are out. Thanks in advance!
I know ACT zero alcohol mint (green) works best for adults.
I recommend kids to experiment if they want to - unless they have cavities (in which case only bubblegum and mint are known (by me) to work).
The ADA seal is a joke - so don't go by that for any kind of endorsement.
If you hate mint - I'd recommend use the cinnamon or bubblegum flavors.
I cannot keep up with every new variety - and if you want the closest to a guarantee that this system will work - I suggest you use the product that I know over 40+ years have worked. Others may look the same - but often it is hidden inactive variations that affect the outcome.
For a few cents more I suggest the genuine product - at least until you have your oral health where you want it - then you could do some experimental comparisons.
My website at DrEllie.com provides links to products on Amazon if you want to review the products I recommend - and the only ones I "can" recommend with complete confidence.
www.amazon.com/shop/dr.elliephillips
I’ve been using your routine for a few weeks and it’s been great - thank you. Can my 8 and 9 year old daughters also follow your routine? Is it safe for kids?
Yes they can - children often use the system minus the Listerine at first (since they probably do not have problems at this time).
It's great that you have started to use it - so you can explain the product routine and also the best way to brush.
DrEllie.com has an oral health bootcamp that explains some of the science behind this approach to oral care - and they may find some of these videos useful - particularly the one about xylitol for example.
My kids began on the system at 6 years old...and now it's my grandchildren who are the beneficiaries :)
I'll have to watch the other parts to this guide, this is very interesting. At the moment, I am using sodium bicarbonate and xylitol to clean my teeth, so perhaps I will stop doing that soon. Thanks for the information. :)
Hello Dr. Ellie,
at first, thank you for all the good information you are sharing with us 🙏🏼
Do you have any options for Closys, Act and Crest at the european and especially german market?
Greetings :)
So tough. And I really don’t yet. I have this as my 2024 project.
Australian options too please 🙏
I am from the Netherlands and you can get Act and Crest from Iherb.
Someone also mentioned she recommends oral B 1,23 toothpaste for Europe
Your testimonials are enough...im going to try your regime...
Dr Phillips , I am from Italy, I ‘ d like to start your complete mouth sistem, but here I can’ t find crest toothpast and Act mouthwash. I use ultradex instead of closys. Could you give alternatives I can find in Italy? Thanks a lot
Thank you sooo much !😁
I recently found Dr Ellie and have been getting my supplies and starting her process. I always wanted uber-white teeth and now I just want uber-healthy teeth! I got the Cool Mint Listerine (only because the store only had the 64oz size of the original (!) and am not sure I can handle that one!! So I used the Cool Mint and my teeth were blue. Not happy! But I also checked the labels of each variety of the Listerine and they all have the exact same active ingredients in the same order in the same percentages. Obviously my mind is saying, well get the one with the lightest color so it doesn't affect the shade of the teeth... but I've always been a good pupil and will use the Cool Mint - until I can find a small bottle of the original. Thank you Dr Ellie!
Ultra whitening makes teeth porous.
I once saw the teeth of a hygienist turn purple when she drank wine at a dental meeting.
She was in distress in the ladies room - and amazed at the problem.
I can drink red wine and my strong enamel does not allow the color to percolate inside to cause staining.
Keep at this system and learn more about how teeth harden and strengthen.
Xylitol/Zellies after meals is critical - followed by a period of not eating or drinking for 1-2 hours.
DrEllie.com for more info - and ideas.
Dear dr. Ellie, on your cover picture, you put Therabreath mouth rinse and Crest mouthwash. Can we subtitute Closys with them if we cannot find Closys?
I'd suggest finding Closys.....
Hi Dr. Ellie - I have just discovered your channel. I want to thank you for all the information you are providing. I wish I had found your channel years earlier.
Had 2 questions I want to ask you if I may:
1. Since you recommend not rinsing with water after using the mouth washes, isnt it highly likely that some amount of the chemicals in the mouth washes would be inadvertently ingested on a regular basis. Is that safe?
2. Is this method safe for children to use?
Thanks in advance.
When you learn my story - you will discover that this has been my recommendation to patients for over 40++ years.
I have used it myself and also my 5 kids and their extended families - and now the teenage grandchildren.
Not a cavity and many of us have not had a cleaning in decades.
My oral health was "measured" in 2015 by many different dentists - and I was found to not only have perfect oral health, clean carotid arteries and low body inflammation ( I was 65 at the time) but I also measured with a wide diversity of healthy bacteria.
My kids took many of these tests too - to show that I had passed these healthy bacteria to my family over the years.
My book Mouth Care Comes Clean may explain how all of this works and why I have absolutely no concern about the products I recommend.
The other option is to take the Oral Health Video Bootcamp at DrElie.com.
I hope this helps to give you confidence in this system.
Thank you Dr. Ellie
@dr.elliephillips I just found you yesterday and started your system.
When I went shopping I saw a "no alcohol" Listerine. Your videos impressed upon me the importance of the specific chemistry, so I did not deviate, but I am curious what you think of this and if it's a viable replacement. Also, would it replace ACT as well as the cool mint or original Liaterine to simplify the process?
I had to order Zellie's, so in the meantime I bought Ice Chips xylitol candy. Is this an acceptable substitution?
7 hours after first treatment my mouth still feels insanely clean, even better than after a professional cleaning. The only thing so far that I have done differently is that I used my electric toothbrush gently on my gums (below the gumline) and only briefly brushed my actual teeth. Not sure yet if I will have to abandon this and go back to manual later or not.
1. Brush your teeth - and I really recommend you use the MOUTHWATCHERS brushes that I reocmmend.
Be aware if you mess around - you may get some dead plaque staining on your teeth - superficial but annoying - and it will brush away if you go after your brushing vigorously and with enthusism. Don't be scared you will "brush your teeth away" - healthy enamel is stronger than Steel ( look that up if you don't believe me).
I have an oral health video bootcamp at DrEllie.com that you may find useful for the details.
Ice chips usually have too much citric acid - they are more of a candy than a dental product.
They are delicious - I know - but be careful of the citric acid component.
Zellies mints and gum ( with the exception of cool fruit which has a tiny amount) have absolutely NO citric acid in them for this reason.
Alternatives to zellies and mouth watchers? Unable to find them in Spain..
Dear Dr. Ellie, I believe in your story and I just purchased your entire mouth care sysyem. Now I recently had an implant set in my mouth. Can your entire mouth care system affect the titanium in any way? When Can I start using your entire system after this surgery? Best regards!
1. Should not harm titanium 2..Ask your doctor
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Thank you for your teachings. We love this system. We cannot find closys in Canada. Is there an alternative you would recommend?
Great system not everything is available. What are the right alternatives? Clossys = Ultradex however there are 3 types which one is the right one? Act=Colgate fluorigard which is the right green or blue. Crest alternative = Oral b 123. But that is with brightener and mint. Is that the right one?
Ask your grandchildren to google it for you
@@wilmamar4845 you are wrong, Ultradex contains baking soda, Fluorigard contains glycerin
@@wilmamar4845 That should work quite well. I am sorry this is so difficult in other countries.
I live in canada as well, and I can't find both closys and Ultradex. A couple month ago I could get Closys on amazon but now it's sold out or you have to buy two of them for $65. Any suggesting where I could look? @@wilmamar4845
Dr. Ellie, have you looked at Listerine Total Care? The marketing spiel says that it provides "up to four times the fluoride uptake versus ACT.
Could you please tell me your thoughts on neem extract toothpaste? Thanks
Dr. Ellie, I enjoy watching your videos and learning. Quick question- doesn’t listerine kill good bacteria in the mouth as well. Also, ACT mouthwash in blue 0.05, is not ok? Why only green if they both have same fluoride.
At 6:38 she talks about Listerine killing only bad bacteria and explains.
Listerine is an essential oil mouth rinse ( check the active ingredients are Menthol, Eucalyptus and Thymol) in a very dilute concentration.
But these essential oils are not only good for growing gum tissues - but they "pop" the shell of hard round plaque bacteria called "streptococci".
All "cocci" are hard round bacteria with a very tough shell.
The crazy thing is that if these immature bacteria are not stopped - they grow into a different elongated bacteria complex in 12-15 hours.
Then xylitol can help to remove the elongated ones by making them slippery - but better if the elongated ones don't get the chance to stick to our teeth.
Listerine does not even target the mature plaque bacteria - it is pretty specific to the hard shell kind - so it is targeted and very useful.
if you read the Listerine label you will see it targets the bacteria that CAUSE plaque......( It does NOT say it targets plaque.....the word CAUSE is critical).
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Is there a simple recipe using these essential oils you could recommend?
I’ve started the protocol but I’m still uncomfortable with using fluoride.
Dr. Ellie, I love your oral care system! My one question about Listerine which I can't find the answer to in any of your videos: Cool Mint and Freshburst seem to be identical in ingredients, except Freshburst is green in color and tastes different. Is Freshburst interchangable with Cool Mint? Thanks!
I only recommend Cool Mint or Original.
There are often slight differences - and they can make a difference.
Once you know what a healthy mouth FEELS like - you can, of course, do your own experimenation.
I would not do this until you have reached the point where your dentist agrees that your mouth is so healthy - you no longer NEED a dental cleaning - ever!
@@dr.elliephillips Thank you! I actually picked up some Cool Mint after I made my comment above, and I like the taste! It feels good in my mouth, so I'm on team Cool Mint now. :)
Hello Dr Ellie, I enjoy watching your TH-cam videos and learning a lot! My kids and I have started your mouth care system 2days ago, and I developed painful inflammation on my bottom lip/gum. I never used any of the products or had this type of symptom before. Not sure which product is causing, is there any other alternatives with less harsh chemicals for sensitive individuals?
The mouth wash I got was cool mint for listerine and bubble gum flavor for Act. I dilute listerine with 5-10times of water every use.
I checked “alcohol free” version but the package didn’t say “untiseptic” with different ingredients so I didn’t buy that one.
She recommends using ONLY the products she shows, do not deviate at all.
Wow, just wow!
What's the best alternative for ACT in Canada ? I could order from the U.S but the shipping is prohibitive.
I think people are using fluoriguard.
Use united States postal service to Canada. Ups and FedEx charge hst plus 75$+ admin and brokerage fees. Cda post offices charges receipant brokerage fee of only $5. Plus hst. Way cheaper.
@@dr.elliephillipsIs there any alternatives for CloSyS or Act in Russia?
I see that you have act mouthwash with fluoride on your list of recommended products on Amazon I was curious which was better to use fluoride mouthwash or to use Listerine?
My system is a three-rinse system. One rinse precedes the next in a sequence.
This exact sequence is what works.
There is a free downloadable booklet at DrEllie.com
Dr. Ellie, I'm absolutely loving your complete mouth care system. There is only one problem I'm having. I noticed I have started to develop smoker's lines around my lips from the mouth rinsing steps. Can you please advise on how to avoid this or how to mitigate it? I'm using the method where I swish the rinse and mouth washes so it goes between my teeth. If I simply let the rinses/washes sit in my mouth and tilt my head around to coat all of my teeth, would that still be effective? Thank you so much for all you do :)
You may be rinsing for too long. DrEllie.com has a free downloadable booklet - and you may like to watch the videos on my oral health video bootcamp. Video #2 module may be what you need to help you with this. Basically check how you do the steps (no water rinsing between the steps) and to spit out the Listerine more quickly if it starts to feel hot in your mouth or on your tongue. Also you may be having xylitol too frequently or not enough.....lots of things to think about to answer this question. This is why I think the bootcamp will be helpful for you. drEllie.com
@@dr.elliephillips Thank you so much Dr. Ellie. I was already wanting to take your bootcamp. Now I definitely will :)
I bought Listerine Cool Mint ( which I am using right now) and Listerine Original. What is the difference between them? Is it advisable to use Listerine Cool Mint, let's say, in the morning and Original in the evening? Thank you for your help and support!
Original is more stronger. It removed my plaque. I was so terrified I thought it was my tooth falling off
@@JustForFun-so3yp Thank you! I like the taste of Original more, not sweet.
Is there a protocol for kids? I have a 6,8 & 10 year old. Thank you!
Zellies.com blogs cover oral care for kids and I think you will find useful.
I am working on more videos about dental care for kids.
My kids and grandkids have transitioned to use the Complete System by 8 years old - as their new adult teeth were erupting.
Equate (Walmart) has the same main ingredients same percentages as Listerine. Thoughts?
Thank you!
Hi! How long should you leave the Listerine in the mouth maximum? Thank you 🙏🏻
Here in Europe I can only find "Listerine Coolmint Milder Taste" instead of the "Antiseptic". I sent them a mail and asked for the differences and they said only difference is that the "Antiseptic" variant also contains alcohol.
Does this matter?
Ohh I got the milder taste also
Same, let's hope it does it, You could always go for a rum and listerine.🙂
Same question here, I’m in the UAE. Bought both types, was not sure if there is any difference.
Thanks for sharing that ZINC sensitises teeth and gums. This has cleared up an old mystery… and explains why I’m not getting the pains from mouth washing any more.
Is it irony? An old “reduces sensitivity” product contained zinc. That’s a manufacturer own goal!! 😂
I wish people could see the game of "dental chess" they are a part of in the United States - starting in chhildhood..
It is hard to believe that dental cleanings are not really helpful - and can leave teeth open to infection and sensitivities.
It is hard to believe dental whitening products weaken teeth - how can a dentist recommend this?
it is hard to believe the Implant industry has generated fear of root canals so you will get implants instead.......
And the twisting of truth and balance continues...
Thanks for your commend and showing me that you can also see this irony....I feel less alone on the planet!
@@dr.elliephillips believe me, I wholly support you and am able to appreciate everything you say. I have the personal experience, both “off” your program and “on” it.
Im still working through my own variations and need on it, fluoride of any nature is literally a poison to me and incites pathological inflammation in my small bowel over time; unfortunately im also not someone who can get away without flossing without inflamed gums ❤️
Whatever i do say it is not to criticise you or your program it is because i am angry about dentists and their destructive practices (revolving door, keep their work returning)
I use your complete mouthcare system for a while now, the only difference is that i use Vitis Gingival mouthwasch and toothpaste from the brand Dentaid and my gums are way more improved now.
I love Doctor Ellie❤
Dr.Ellie can I use non-alcohol Cool mint Listerine
That’s what I wanna know, I just bought a giant bottle of it 😫 I didn’t know it had to have the alcohol in it
Can I rinse with filtered water and peppermint, clove or tea tree essential oil instead of Listerine (doesn’t that have chemicals and dyes?) or oil pull afterwards with organic coconut oil?
From what I have gathered, essentials oils on its own are too strong for your mouth? But Listerine a long with her whole system works synergistically and gives you great results. She has been using this system for decades and has zero cavities and overall healthy teeth.
In her older videos she says oil pulling is not good. And essential oils can be harmful in mouth, think she said too acidic.
So essential oils are harmful in the mouth except for the ones in Listerine?
@@jeniferm3990 I use them all the time with coconut, castor or sesame oil. My dentist comments every 6 months how healthy my gums and teeth are. He teases me he wants to use my gums for a brochure. 😁
Hello Dr. Phillips,
Could you please tell me if I can use essential oils instead of listerine? It seems like it could possibly be an option that would eliminate the alcohol? If so, is there a different way to include sodium fluoride to the routine without having to use the Act mouthwash since the alcohol wouldn’t need to be removed from the teeth? I travel full-time and am always trying to think of how to simplify and make my systems more compact. I also love the idea of taking the alcohol out of the routine.
thank you for this
Newbie starting your system. What you want is essential oils in Listerine, what dont you want in it? I thought I heard you say you dont like sorbitol or other sugars, and see sorbitol, saccharin, and sucralose in zero alchohol Cool Mint. Thanks for sharing your system for better oral health.
Use Cool Mint alcohol version.
I agree with the commend below - use the exact products - I am aware of all the crazy stuff about alcohol and mouthwashes - and it is NOT a concern in this system.
Can we fill in translucent parts of teeth 🦷 with this system? I am full of them!
Pay attention to the influence of your saliva on healing teeth - this is not a "product" that heals - it is an understanding of how teeth get damaged and how they repair and remineralize. DrEllie.com
In the UK Listerine has a label that says
5X MORE EFFECTIVE THAN FLOSS
AT PLAQUE REDUCTION
above the gum line
Use alongside brushing & flossing
mariabarking - If you Google that mouthwash, it saying it causes cancer. It's in several news outlets.
Hi Dr Phillips I would like to know. After I used Listerine and ACT mouthwash. Do rinse my mouth with water afterwards? Thank you in advance for your response 😊
No, as per Ellie Phillips you should not rinse for at least 30 minuts after ACT mouthwash
@@lululena8050 thank you 😊
Dr Phillips, I agree with your philosophy and system but I am a bit confused about the mouthwash step. Wouldn't that alcohol also kill the good bacteria and the protective biofilm that we want to develop? Other than that, everything else about targeting those bad bacteria with the xylitol makes total sense.
Thank you
Yes, it kills most everything. Try it on cultures under a microscope. It's kinda like taking an antibiotic to wipe out everything so your body can start over with good bacteria. And to think, some people actually ingest ethanol killing all the way down and then killing brain cells!
I don't understand how baking soda (ph 9- alkaline) would be bad but Listerine, with alcohol (about a 5 ph) is good. Also, Colgate toothpaste contains silica. Why is baking soda in home-made toothpaste an inferior ingredient?
Alcohol kills indiscriminately. Some people actually drink it!!!
@@danielkramer8586 For all the interactions and chemistry I have two books: Kiss Your Dentist Goodbye - mainly focused on pH of the mouth and these pH interactions. My book Mouth Care Comes Clean explains our goal for healthy mouth bacteria. 400 pages to answer your question in detail - or you can just trust me :)
The problem with baking soda is that it melts /dissolves the proteins of healthy biofilm - stripping teeth of their natural protection.
Where do you buy ACT or is there an alternative in the UK? ive not been able to find it. Thanks
I read that Colgate FluoriGard Rinse is recommended for the UK and is available in Boots.
@@Purple_Orchid716 thanks I'll try it
bought florigard however noticed second ingredient is glycerin not sure weather to use it ACT has no glycerin. 5:23
What's your opinion in Biotene. I have a bottle. Should I discard it. I've always felt Listerene was a great product.
@drelliephillips In the video you have Listerine cool mint with antiseptic. But on your website you recommend not to use antiseptic mouthwashes. ? I just paid alot to get the antiseptic cool mint with ada from online because cant get it anywhere now worried its not the right one? Please can you tell us which one to look for. In the UK its difficult to get these products. The same with the original listerine does it need to be antiseptic and ada shield? Thank you
Cool mint listerine contains sorbital. I should have gotten original. Do they both have sorbitol?
No, only the Cool Mint has Sorbitol.
I bought original Listerine today and it has no sorbitol.
Can anyone tell me what is an equivalent or alternative to ‘Act’ mouthwash as I live in the UK and it isn’t widely available in the stores here and don’t want to keep buying online?
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Colgate FluoriGard Rinse - available in Boots.
@@Purple_Orchid716also it’s £25 on line
I too would like to know if there is an alternative with same ingredients as ACT Anticavity. Got all other product but not this one yet.
Hi I'm going to start your system !!
Half of my back left 4th tooth broke off
It's not intolerant to hot and cold , I can bite it is slightly wobbly but not uncomfortable
Is it OK to let it be
I live in the UK an NHS dentist is hard to find !!
I have an autoimmune condition like systemic inflammation.
I've always had strong teeth but have had to have the plaque removed over the years but not recently ie over5yr!!
Thank you DrEllie for reading this ❤️
Hi, were you able to get all the items in the UK, especially ACT? I live in Poland and need to wait for the ACT delivery for over a month and over $30😢
Thank you so much! This is wonderful information. I’ve started your program about a month ago. Could you please clear up something for me:
Can you do this 3 times a day?
What happens if you have CloSys, the Listerine or ACT in your mouth over 60 seconds?
Does your system help with calculus/tartar?
Good question. I've wondered if you already have tartar if it can be diminished with time with this routine?
@@nell7016 Thanks. I just sometimes forget to check the timer and go beyond 60 seconds. Just wondering if that would cause any harm.
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@77dris she says that it is ok to go for a cleaning. But first do the protocol for around two months and then go for a cleaning.
Dont use the system more than x3 daily.
You should "feel" if the extra time (third time) makes your mouth feel better or if it starts sensitivity.
Never go over one minute with any of the rinses.
If you are good using the Cool Mint Listerine - you can use the Original Listerine and it will dissolve the tartar/calculus more effectively.
Part of this process is also ending each meal with xylitol - and then not eating or DRINKING anything for 1-2 hours.
This makes the plaque slippery and ready to dissolve. Synergistic effect.
I'm a little dense...do I not rinse with water when using the above products?...I should just leave the products on your teeth? I hope I'm understanding this... thank you
Correct. No water rinsing necessary.
Do not rinse with water
Can you use Listerine “Zero” Cool Mint instead, which has zero alcohol?
Not with the doctor's system
What are your thoughts on plant based mouthwashes and toothpastes? Are they just as effective? I also read that fluoride isn’t good for our teeth.
Dr Phillips, what size do you recommend for the ORIGINAL listerine.... and if I buy a larger size of the ORIGINAL does the same rule apply that it has a larger quantity of water and thus less effective? Furthermore, is it ok to buy the "Large" size of ACT?
Check the label for the percentages of everything, make sure everything is the same.
Why have I started experiencing oral mucosal peeling since using this regimen? Which product in the regimen is causing it? Is it harmful to my mouth? Will it eventually stop?
I think it is the Listerine. my mouth stopped peeling over a two week period. It got less and less each day. No longer an issue for me. I have been trying the system for a month now.
@tracychallis4337 Thank you, Tracy. I was using the Cool Mint Listerine and switched to the original. Guess what? No more sloughing. Maybe the sorbitol, but that is also in the ACT 🤔 Maybe the blue coloring 🤔. Anyway, it stopped immediately after my first use of the original flavor Listerine. Appreciate you responding 😊
Listerine is counter intuitive, shouldnt be used
Doctor has addressed this issue in one of her comments, just look up here
Is it normal for the system to CAUSE dry mouth?
My mouth feels so dry from using the system. I wake up wanting to cough lol. I've been using it for a week and a half so far. I hope my mouth adjusts soon bc this is uncomfortable so far. The dry feeling and dulled taste buds lasts about 1/3rd to half the day 🤔.
I have healthy teeth, never cavities, and ive got my wisdom teeth still growing in safely at 28yrs old. My only problem is getting tartar when I forget to brush for half a week (like if I go on an impromptu trip or something and cant get a toothbrush).
You might honestly not need the whole system. These are chemicals after all, and Listerine is very acidic. If you have healthy teeth, just the xylitol after meals would probably be enough for you, imo.
First ensure that you have the exact and correct products.
The details matter - there are wrong and bad formulations of Closys, Listerine and ACT.
If you want to double check - go to my website at DrEllie.com and try to examine the products closely.
Do you have the correct toothpaste, Zellies mints after meals etc.
All these details are VERY important.
You may be dehydrated and/or mouth-breathing while asleep
Thank you for the great info. I have gum recession. Should I use a medium or a hard toothbrush?
Watch a video where the doctor talks about toothbrush choice. Her online bootcamp has more on that too
Thank you!😊
@@toriechuntraruk3611 Mouthwatcher's brushes are great for gum massage: a.co/d/bj1atrU
Thank you Dr Ellie
Dr Ellie are your recommendations in this video applicable to those with veneers? I have 8 EMAX Upper and6 EMAX lower veneers + EMAX tabletops on all my molars to raise my bite. I am curious how I can keep my mouth healthy as I know cavities are still possible with veneers. I know with veneers the teeth never remineralize! However all the inside surface are not covered by EMAX so I want to be sure this system will still be beneficial or maybe I need something different.
I am happy to share that one of my biggest fans is possibly the worlds most experienced and well known (and genuine) Cosmetic Dentist - Corky Willhite - who has promoted veneers and immediate composite restorations since the 1980s. He recommends my system to his patients in his Louisiana Smile Design office - even to this day.
Is there a uk equivalent for the ACT mouthwash?
I understand Dr Ellie recommends Colgate Fluoriguard as a substitute for ACT
Dr. Ellie,
On page 132 of your book Kiss Your Dentist Goodbye you write,
“Possibly the biggest problem with sorbitol is that plaque bacteria on teeth learn to use it as an energy source in order to grow and thicken.”
Then you go on to recommend two mouth rinses whose first ingredient after water is sorbitol, but you do not go on to explain this apparent contradiction.
How is it that these sorbitol-based mouth rinses do not feed harmful bacteria? Especially since you instruct us to not rinse with water afterwards, this sorbitol is remaining in our mouth. How do you justify this and why should we not seek out a different rinse that is sorbitol-free?
I would very much appreciate your answer to this question. Thank you Dr. Ellie
Seems like a good question. I know she has said these products are not perfect, but are the best we've got right now and the positives outweigh the negatives.
In my self education on dental health i have read that fluoride kills dental bacteria, when at therapeutic level (more than in water).
I’m not suggesting this is an answer however it would somewhat mitigate the effects you speak of.
It’s not just sorbitol sitting in your mouth. The active ingredient AND sorbitol are in there.
I remember she says in one of her videos that the little bit of sorbitol in the mouthwash is not a huge deal. Her comment on sorbitol feeding harmful bacteria was in reference to chewing gums that contain sorbitol which people chew all day long. But if you are worried about sorbitol, you could always finish off with a few Xylitol crystals in your mouth at the end of your cleaning routine.
It is ingesting sorbitol that is the problem. When I was publishing Kiss Your Dentist Goodbye in 2010 - Trident had just launched a chewing gum made with sorbitol and a flake of xylitol - something that would definitely have given you acid reflux - YET the label said "NOW with XYLITOL".
I was beside myself that they were allowed to do this.
In the military they warned soldiers at that time to "LOOK for XYLITOL first" - so they would have xylitol as the first (hopefully 100% product) for chewing gum. Here is a link to the military warning: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15116453/
In the rinses you do not swallow this sorbitol at all - so it is a mute point.
@@gonnfishy2987 I know you commented months ago - but want to clarify that the 0.05% sodium fluoride I recommend is the same dilution as was once recommended for drinking. I DO NOT recommend drinking - but this rinse is very dilute and sodium fluoride is the safe fluoride compound and very different from stannous fluoride - which is a toxic product in my opinion.
Hey Dr. Phillips. I was hoping your had time to answer this. I've been using your protocol for almost a month now, and I've noticed the the burning sensation from the Listerine is practically gone. Is this a sign that my teeth are becoming stronger/healthier?
Dr. Ellie, would any of your steps damage anything if applied to a tooth that has lost a fragment, and pulp is visible?
Thank you Dr. Ellie for your videos. I just discovered you a couple weeks ago. It's interesting because up until my mid-30's I had only one cavity, when I was 12 yrs old, and it so happens I always used Crest and Listerine. In late 30's suddenly started getting loads of cavities despite brushing and flossing. So what changed? I dated someone who insisted fluoride was bad so I went to the natural toothpastes and I heard on tv mouthwash was bad because of the alcohol causing cancer or something. I started researching dental stuff after the past several years the dentist insisting I had one tiny gumline or between teeth cavity after another and it's getting expensive. I've even worried if they were conning me. Well I've went back to fluoridated toothpaste and I hope the generic store brands of Listerine-type mouthwashes are okay because they are cheaper. They do list the same 4 essential oils in same percentage as Listerine. Was wondering if the Listerine Fresh Burst (spearmint) is also okay because it's got same formulation as Cool Mint and Original it appears at least. One other question what do you do if having more that 1-2 xylitol mints or gum pieces gives you diarrhea? I can't leave the house if I follow your complete system.
@@nica302 The mints I use are Ice Chips which are 100% xylitol. I'm not using anything with sorbitol or malitol.
@@WohaliTheOneandOnlymaybe try a different brand of Xylitol mints or gum, or try pure hundred percent Xylitol crystals. And maybe try only half a gram at a time, but take it more frequently through the day.
She doesn’t answer.
You can always spit out whatever xylitol mint or whatever you use instead of swallowing, just make sure it gets around the teeth and then spit. there are also xylitol mouthwashes out there.
What do you recommend that's a more natural substitute for Listerine or crest? I just can't purchase from a company that horribly tortures and tests on animals which proctor and gamble does.
Thank you.
Use your own urine.
How do you feel about the Therabreath lines of products compared to the listerine? I know the product is not a part of your method or have anecdotal experience but what are some of the health reasons you would not use the product and would opt for a product like listerine instead?
In the picture it shows a bottle of Dr. Katz's Therabreath, so I assumed you were going to mention it, saying it's either good or bad. I really wanted to hear about it, because I've been using it for years because I get tonsil stones.
Actually it’s not my recommendation.
My feet started swelling with the Zellies. I am allergic. I use stevia. I am reading toxic superfoods by Sally k. Norton. I am a vegetarian who started eating comfort foods during the first lockdown.
Incorporate some meat. Plants dont have half the nutriants body and mouth need.
@@MasterCarguy44-pk2dq I started eating canned wild caught salmon. Not every day. My allergy is still birch. It doesn’t matter if I eat great foods too. My test was also a DNA test.
Xylitol is also made from corn. Maybe that would work for you? Also, do you have unusual reactions when you eat the canned salmon like insomnia, or anxiety?
@@MasterCarguy44-pk2dq Bullcrap.
I can't keep Listerine in my mouth more than a few seconds. Is that unpleasant burning really caused by essential oils? Or maybe because of the high percentage of alcohol?.. I'd like to continue with the program but I'm wondering if anyone else has a problem with forcing something painful to be in their mouth?
Is the Listerine still burning? Maybe dilute it with water.
@@ab78001Thanks for asking. Actually I wasn't specific enough when I said my "mouth", because mostly the burning sensation is on the tongue... If I recall correctly, the doctor said it's better not to dilute Listerine...
@@airrik2653 yes, I do remember her saying not to dilute it. I just started using her system, and I bought the original Listerine. I'm too afraid to use it full strength right now LOL, so I'm starting with a diluted amount and plan to work my way up to full strength. I haven't received the ACT mouthwash , so after the diluted Listerine, I rinse my mouth with plain water and then finish with a bit of granulated Xylitol to alkalize my mouth. I also remember her saying not to force anything painful to be in the mouth. I think she also said that we might need to allow a healthy biofilm to grow inside our mouth before Listerine stops causing a burning sensation. The biofilm is all over, including on our tongue.
I have receding gums and my dentist did fillings to cover the exposed part. Should I still use listerine? I don't want dead nerves
I've been using your system for 6 mos and teeth are not whiter but still stained. What do you suggest? TY❤