Is the listerine antiseptic alcohol free? The price difference between listerine antiseptic and just listerine mouthwash is significant … which should we use?
Amazing Dr Phillips, I’ve always been super conscientious and proud of my teeth and was devastated to learn at my dentist recently that I have receding gums due to my “over brushing”. I’m so paranoid now when I brush and at only 45 years old, I have a long time to go God willing. Thank you so much for this fuss free detailed explanation as it makes absolute sense! 😊
I'm on the same boat!😢 I'm doing her system.. but I have two broken teeth . So... I'm trying to figure out what the best option to take care of that. Great info, but wish I would of known it sooner.
I have been using your system for a couple of weeks and already notice that my tooth surfaces feel really smooth now. Also, I don’t find my teeth coated with fuzz in the morning when I wake up. Also, an area of bleeding gums has completely healed. No longer have tooth pain or bleeding.
Congratulations 👍😁 This is terrific. It’s showing you are balancing your mouth health. So happy for you. I love to hear this. If you are interested in learning more, maybe consider my oral health bootcamp at DrEllie.com.
I just had the best dental checkup of my life. I've been using Dr Ellie's system for 7 months religiously. I had zero bleeding at my annual dental cleaning. My dentist said this is very uncommon and said whatever you're doing keep doing it!
I've been having tarter problems all my life. I also have an infection in back molar. Flossing, rinsing, brushing, picking, 3/4 cleanings per year, coconut oil, oil pulling, electric toothbrushes, and you name it. Crap. Nothing worked and it seems like mouth is getting worse not better. Then I find Dr. Ellie. I started September 1, 2023. It's the middle of December 2023. The improvement has been stunning. Hardly any tarter or plaque at all. No flossing. No picking. Just followed the plan. The daily pain from my molar is getting less and less every week. So, that's my update so far... and so far so good!
I had a checkup/cleaning recently. I had significantly less tarter... but some did remain between my teeth and it was suggested that I floss at least once per day right after the two minute brushing and then the Listerine etc. So, no bleeding gums after flossing and teeth feel really clean. No bad breath either. So, I am full steam ahead!@@markme4
You are right!! All she wanted is to get you interested with her controversial theory about not using floss and use of xylitol, so that you d buy her books and join her program, but the program is actually quite conventional …
Thank you Dr. so much for sharing this system. I’ve been dealing with pain for over a year going back and forth to the dentist and hearing I don’t understand why this tooth is giving you problems. I don’tsee anything. Took multiple X-rays. I started using your system and now it has been 7 days and no more pain. All the time it was the flossing. I changed my floss because I thought it was the type l was using. Stopped flossing and now it is so much better. Thank you
What's wrong with having glycerine in xylitol gum? Asking as I can't find any without glycerine (in the Netherlands) and having to ship gum from the US is a little bit much.
From what I understand from many different dentists is that it creates a coating on the teeth that your saliva can not penetrate to do the job it's supposed to.
She says yes. It's not as strong as the other mouthwashes that have chlorhexidine and its just the right potency to kill plaque etc while they're still small.
ACT mouth rinse is not available in Europe. Could you recommend something to replace it? Are Listerine Total Care (with sodium fluoride) or Total Care Zero good?
I would also like to know. From what I heard she recommends this one because it reduces acid so it has to be something with the right PH plus it has lots of fluoride. From their website ACT Anticavity has a pH between 6.0-7.6. From centralpointfamilydentistry those are Biotene, Equate Anticavity Fluoride Mouthwash, Hello Activated Charcoal, and Peridex. Higher PH than those are Plax, Therabreath, or PRO Maintenance Rinse (Formally CTx3). Do you have any of those? Maybe just xylitol works.
From Colgate´s website: Drink milk or eat foods that contain calcium, like cheese, which neutralize acids. Further, wait an hour to brush your teeth after eating something acidic. That way, your saliva can wash away acids and remineralize your enamel. The french do it right it seems, they end meals with cheese.
She answered this to someone from the UK. Closys is Ultradex in and ACT is Fluorigard in the UK. I live in Germany and was able to get Ultradex from a german online pharmacy. Fluorigard I needed to order from the UK. I didnt see her mention if there's a European toothpaste we could use instead of Crest though.
I don’t understand how listerin with alcohol fits into the whole micro biome protection. So many dentists say that it’s acidic and very harmful to oral health.
It has four (4) wonderful disinfecting oils in it, listed near the top, which is what helps to make it so beneficial. It IS acidic, which is why in her system she says it is important to immediately rinse with Act, which neutralizes it and leaves an enamel supportive layer on your teeth.
Not impressed with your choice of toothpaste (fluoride and other bad ingredients) and not big on big brand mouth washes with artificial colors and tons of alcohol. This seems counter productive to keeping good bacteria in the mouth. Can you suggest any other mouthwashes and toothpaste? Also, as my profile picture suggests, I fly and can't take too many different liquids with me. I have the Closys rinse already. Can't I just use that with the xylitol granular and gum?
Haven't seen a video on your channel but are electric toothbrushes fine or not? (Would be easier to have a super dry brush head too since you can just swap them)
@@hugomd2718 Ellie Phillips' plan involves rinsing for 30 seconds with solutions containing fluoride , not swallowing it or drinking fluoridated water. She has lots of good information in her videos .
@@LSinclairyou would be surprised then how much your body absorbs through oral mucosa. There are medications which are absorbed better by NOT swallowing it, leaving it in your mouth
Hmmmmm. You had a talk show and banning fluoride candy then here you advice the Colgate?? I believe lots of people can’t do mouth rinse because of some of the ingredients that causes mouth sores… I thought I was liking your videos, I will have to think again 🧐🧐🥴
Think again then. She advices Crest. She advices Xylitol Mints/gum. Also she advices the type of Flouride - "Sodium Flouride" and at 0.05% for topical use only.
With fluoride candy, you are "ingesting" the fluoride. With Dr. Ellie's system, you are only 'brushing" and "rinsing' with a very small amount of fluoride. Review ALL of her videos. She is totally against fluoride in drinking water.
I have been on a wellness journey for the past 18 years. The one area of health that I have searched high and low for was oral health. I searched and searched and really could not find anything unit recently when I found Ellie. I have been watching and studying her content and I have NO DOUBT that she is speaking with a massive amount of experience, has her eyes are wide open to the fraud in healthcare and have no doubt she is HONEST. I believe her protocol is spot on because it makes perfect sense! I have no doubt that her protocol works, and have zero confidence in “published studies”. Many of them are fraudulent and deceptive.
If it’s anything to you, this “protocol” (with certain adaptations) is accepted in dentistry circles and my personal dentist has been saying for years what i am now seeing internet people advocating for. I’ve had dentists who did not seem to encourage this… they’re pmuch depriving you of accepted wisdom to make money off poor dental health.
I have an adult daughter with cerebral palsy who can’t spit things out. She just automatically swallows anything in her mouth. How would you adapt this protocol for this situation?
❤ I would personally begin trying to weigh the benefits of what is going in to the mouth vs the negatives of ingesting too much of it. Reduce the portion size of anything? … xylitol is wonderful because it stimulates salivation which helps to promote tooth health (with a healthy diet). I would (in 1/2 size amounts) focus on making use of fluoride water and xylitol products WITH A CAVEAT: xylitol can cause very painful bowel dysfunction in certain individuals, the less is more rationale is wise: if there is any discomfort, reconsider xylitol use completely, use erethryrol or allitol
My dentist always gave out xylitol gum. He also said that fluoride kills all bacteria...good AND bad. It's like constantly having your mouth be on constant antibiotic regime.
Yes, either is fine and they work exactly the same, but looking for non-GMO xylitol is best. You can certainly put xylitol in coffee to sweeten it if you want to, but that way of using it will not improve your oral health. Xylitol should be put in the mouth plain and undiluted to work.
I cannot use Crest as it causes a painful reaction under my tongue. I have been using Closys toothpaste. Hope it works as well as your recommended Crest.
I’ve been doing this protocol for only a few days and my teeth feel so good and my gums look healthier. I had pain in a tooth and the jaw due to teeth grinding and that feels so much better. I have concerns like others on using fluoride but I am willing to try this as the more natural toothpastes and electric toothbrush weren’t making a difference. Found Xylitol gum without extra stuff added and have been using it after most meals. I’m hopeful and feeling great about all of it! Thank you Dr Ellie!!
Dear Dr Ellie, Is there a UK equivalent for the ACT post-rinse please? Also, for the Zellie's mints/gum, as I just cannot afford to try to import these USA only products. I'd have purchased your kit but that does not ship to the UK either. Please help, as I would very much like to follow your regime with what I can find. Thanks, Carol
Please do your research before putting these toxic products she recommends into your mouth. I wish I had. Closys for example, if you read the negative reviews you'll find many people complaining of a metallic taste, dry mouth, burning, loss of taste. I wonder why? Could it be the TSP and Chlorine Dioxide which are both extremely harmful in the body? At first I wasn't sure which product in her "complete mouth care system" caused these symptoms for me or a combination of them but this has definitely been my experience. After a few days of using her "complete mouth care system" my mouth has never felt so battered. Dry, burned tongue and roof of mouth, inflamed taste buds, metallic taste in mouth, loss of full taste or things tasting completely off or just not even having a desire for foods I've always loved. This has continued after a week of discontinued use. If you ask her why this happened she won't respond. Please listen to my warning and do a thorough research before using these toxic products she's pushing.
I have used Dr. Phillips’ oral care routine for the past 6 months, except for Xylitol, and just had my 6 mth dental cleaning and checkup. I only had one small gum pocket! I have had larger pockets for many years. Even after flossing religiously for months, the pockets improved, but did not go away. This care routine really works. Should save me a lot of money on dental care by not having expensive issues.
Edit: the toothpaste I ended up getting on Amazon was Pearlie White A.R.T. which is a non+fluoride generalization toothpaste. I saw that they also have a fluoride version so be careful you get the one you want. As for this video, not sure about Listerine, but studies done at two universities during Covid showed that Cool Mint killed over 99% of covid in the mouth (and throat? or maybe it was the nose?) Anyway, I keep Cool Mint in my house for this purpose, if for no other reason. I may try this protocol (although I know Fluoride is an industrial byproduct and not good for you... I am so confused why she's recommending this!)
I may get all the other elements of her protocol except for the crest, which is btw, the only commercial toothpaste my old dentist would recommend (and he said never to use colgate because there is an ingredient in it that will take away the enamel) - and replace the crest with a good xyletol, fluoride-free toothpaste I've found.
She discusses in detail her views on Flouride and the misconceptions associated with it. For one She's against having it mixed in with our water system and she even mentions the type of Flouride to avoid ie "Tin" & "Aluminum" and the type we should use "Sodium" Flouride she even mentions the potency/ concentration percentage which I assume are found in both the Crest toothpaste and Mouthwash.
@@or6144 Well, I know that fluoride is a byproduct of making aluminum. I have a hypothyroid condition and fluoride suppresses the thyroid, so I try to avoid it because my thyroid is already suppressed. A very good documentary on fluoride is th-cam.com/video/eBZRb-73tLc/w-d-xo.html Watch completely the first 5 minutes if you are short on time to get a good idea of the beginnings of fluoride in our water and toothpaste. All about the $$$ and also very interesting.
Hi thank you so much. I use your complete mouth care and mints. It saved my teeth. Can my 11 year and 12 year old start using your mouth care system. They are already using the mints.
Yes, as soon as kids erupt adult teeth (in the front and also back molars) this system will help these new teeth mature and whiten naturally. Please never allow your kids to whiten their teeth with artificial whitening products - just have them use the system and let their tooth enamel harden and whiten naturally.
🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:00 🦷 *Dr. Ellie's complete mouth care system focuses on Xylitol throughout the day, complemented by specific oral care products used twice or thrice daily in harmony with Xylitol.* 00:43 🍬 *Chewing gum with a gram of Xylitol and mints, both developed without glycerin, are recommended after meals to achieve a daily Xylitol intake of 5 to 10 grams.* 01:11 🚰 *The two daily care sessions involve a pre-rinse with "closest" (ultradex) for one minute, followed by brushing with Crest Cavity Protection toothpaste and gum massage. * 02:33 🌊 *Use Listerine (Cool Mint or Original) without water rinsing between steps; finish with ACT rinse for 30 to 60 seconds, completing the care routine.* Made with HARPA AI
@@dr.elliephillips That's just it Doc, they're all referring to Flouride in general. It was specifically mentioned in your book and vids that Sodium Flouride is the recommended type of Flouride in the concentration found in products like traditional Crest toothpaste and mouthwash.
Hi Dr Ellie, I’ve been soaking up so much of your teachings on the many wonderful videos you’ve done. I just listened to your interview on Caregiver Cast with Mary Elaine Petrucci. Toward the end of the interview (55:40), you mentioned that the silica in the Crest anti cavity toothpaste you recommend is basically calcium phosphate, the material that makes up our teeth. I was surprised to hear that because calcium and phosphorus are both elements, and silica is another element (not the same). However, I’ve heard the theory that silica can transmutate and become calcium in the body. There’s an example of a hen’s laying chickens with large amounts of calcium in their eggshells but very little in their diets, while silica is abundant in their diet. So the silica transmutates into calcium. Could you please explain if you misspoke or does the silica actually become part of our teeth? And is there any use for putting some kind of calcium on our teeth directly? Bone meal, coral calcium, Calcium phosphate (Min-Col soft rock Calc phos). I can’t thank you enough for all you’re doing!
I saw your comment, and I think this might help with your question. I think you might want to look into Beef Bone and Marrow supplement from Ancestral Supplement Company, also look into the important of Vit D3 and K2.
Why is water shunned while brushing teeth? I see you recommend mouthwashes and avoid using water on toothbrush and rinsing. Is it that water is acidic or that it contains bacteria ? If that is the case do we just avoid drinking water or is there something we can add to water to make it good for us? I ask to learn since water is so important for our system in general. Thank you
@@owlpath4280 yes, I think she did say that, I stand corrected. However there was emphasis on not including water during each step so I imagine that’s just not to dilute the process.
The reason you don't rinse with water is because it will generally make your mouth pH acidic, and also there is no need for it. You would not want to rinse the Closys off before brushing because it corrects your oral pH to be alkaline. If you brush acid-softened teeth, it will damage the enamel. The third step of Listerine rinses the remainder of toothpaste off your teeth after you spit the toothpaste out. The 4th step of ACT rinses the Listerine residue out of the mouth. The final step of ACT is to remain on the teeth to work.
Xylitol upsets my stomach. And is there any other toothpaste recommendations? I havent used crest aince i was little. I would use it only when I spent the night at my friends and i would always get canker sores. At home growing up I used Colgate so thats how I figured out what was causing them.
I was so excited until Crest, Listerine and Act was suggested. I just can’t with those products. 😢 I’ve been holistic almost 28 years, vegan just not sure what to do now. I just have a hard time with those companies. 😢 I will research more and consider these products. I have been trying to figure out my oral health. I’m off sugar, flour and all that stuff but I do have something’s to heal. Thank you for your videos and information.
I understand what you are. saying and I empathize. On the other hand, oral health is so important and feels so wonderful. i wish you could enjoy shiny, clean-feeling teeth and the joy of not needing cleanings and other dental treatments. I have been "holistic" since I was a teenager . (I have never had a soda or eaten a hot dog in my life :) Yes, I am all about overall body wellness . I was a Founding Member of AAOSH (the American Academy of Oral Systemic Health) to teach that oral health is linked with body health - did this many, many years ago. The problem is that poor oral health can impact health and lead to chronic health consequences. I am familiar with the topic of fluoride and have campaigned to get it out of the water for decades. That's confusing to some people who do not understand that topical is very different from consumption. I only recommend sodium fluoride - never stannous (tin based) fluoride. i only recommend 0.05% dilution - never stronger - unlike those fluoride gels and strong toothpastes. Fluoride is a big topic and I have a chapter about fluoride in each of my books (on Amazon) I also have a 20 minute video as part of my oral health bootcamp on my website. Below is a link to my website. I encourage you to learn more and know the actual science and why I take a middle stance (which is not easy- LOL) My five kids and all my 8 grandkids have used, and continue to use this system of care... I have used it for 40+ years, and my last dental cleaning was 45 years ago. drellie.com/
@@dr.elliephillips THANK YOU for replying and stating your history and case with your work. I really appreciate what you shared. I will get in your website. I’ve got your mints in my Amazon basket already!
I went vegan in my early 30's, then pescataeian then vegetarian. I was always athletic having been a cyclist, road runner & soccer player so I was reasonably healthy. However my turning away from meat etc had terrible consequences for my teeth, oral health and (reviewing photos) it aged noticeably faster I'm 44 now and don't regret the changes I made - they were necessary at the time and I felt great doing it. My poor gums & teeth suffered tho I didn't fully grok the consequences of long term animal product removal
I am impressed with your approach to dental health and want to follow it but I am conflicted. Dr. Nathan Bryan says that mouthwash destroys the good bacteria that is needed to convert nitrates to nitric oxide. I wish to increase my nitric oxide and also improve my dental health. Please help.
It a wrong to say "mouthwash" destroys good mouth bacteria. Everything we drink "washes" our mouth and dilutes saliva and washes some bacteria from our mouth. This is a normal thing that happens when we drink - anything, and why I tell people not sip drinks all day - not even water. We need healthy saliva to interact with our teeth, gums, and the denitrifying bacteria (that turn nitrates into nitric oxide). Denitrifying bacteria are found on the back surface of our tongue - which is why I do not recommend tongue scraping either. My system uses specific rinses that Promote healthy mouth bacteria and people on my system have great NO levels. The bacterial profile of every mouth is unique - like a mouth fingerprint. This mixture is tenacious and believe me, it does not "wash away" . 20% of bacteria float in our saliva (and change quite a bit) but 80% of the mouths bacteria are woven into a film that covers our mouth - a biofilm. Almost half of this biofilm was developed during your childhood - that's how tenacious it is! Dr. Bryan is testing floating bacteria in saliva - some of studies he quotes have been dismissed as inaccurate and the others have measured planktonic/floating bacteria - which do change a lot, get washed away and then replaced, all the time. The ONLY mouth rinse shown in studies to be any concern is prescription strength Chlorhexidine. A rinse I would never recommend. Listerine is the rinse people love to hate, but they are so wrong. Cool MInt and Original Listerine create their benefits with essential oils and in a study, Listerine was found to be equivalent to water in its effect on nitric oxide. Read the highlights of this study: www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1089860316300027?via%3Dihub Thanks for the question.
@@bertlewis623 The mouthwash wrong information is really frustrating. Most people have no idea there are two kinds of mouth bacteria. I am doing a study now that I hope we can use to iron out the misinformation. Thanks for your support. Ellie
@@dr.elliephillips Listerine is a chemical concoction straight out of a mad scientists lab... how can you recommend using this and call yourself "holistic" lol... You could at least offer some natural alternatives to these Walmart sales leaders... You are not going to rinse all those chemicals from your mouth... and using them often you may as well drink a teaspoon from each bottle... how can that be good for your health?
I know you have this system in place for a reason however I cannot get ACT in the UK and so is it ok to rinse with Closys again at the end? Also because of receded gums and deep pockets I feel an alcohol free mouthwash might be less harsh? Thank you
I was wondering the same. Ultradex/Closys in the UK has added fluoride and balances the acidic Listerine. Interested to see if Dr Ellie replies to this.
She answered this to someone from the UK. Closys is Ultradex and ACT is Fluorigard in the UK. I live in Germany and was able to get Ultradex from a german online pharmacy. Fluorigard I needed to order from the UK.
No, it is not OK to rinse with Closys at the end. She says that if you substitute or omit any of the products OR change the order they are used in, then the system may not work for you. However, Fluorigard is an approved substitute for ACT, per Dr. Ellie.
Are all the products you mention on Amazon? And how do I acquire the booklet you mention on complete care? Also if it is at all possible to email you can you provide an email address? Thank you for all your consideration.
Just started this. So, you can use up to 3x aday wow. what about dry mouth. what can you do for it, I drink water all day everyday I have to do that for my kidneys so I can't seem to get 12 hours .
Xylitol helps dry mouth, but Dr. Ellie advises to not drink water all day long. You need long periods of time with nothing in your mouth except your saliva to heal your teeth. So maybe you could drink enough water, then take xylitol and not drink or eat anything else for at least 1 hour or longer. The recommended number of times per day to use the system is 2 - am and pm.
Why is it important the chewing gum is not made with glycerin. Because I’m Canadian I have to order on Amazon and most Zyletol gums and mints have glycerin
Thanks for the comment. Yes, with so many great flavors of Zellies's mints and gum it is sometimes hard to believe they make such a difference in the goal for ultimate oral health.
@@dr.elliephillipslove love your xylitol gum both cinnamon and spearmint. Here’s my question, I’ve been reading a lot about nitric oxide and how important it is for our health but Dr. Nathan Bryan, who studied nitric oxide writes to stop using mouth washes, that it stop nitric oxide development. I know that ACT supposedly gets rid of the negative effects of listerine in the mouth. Can you help me understand the mouth wash in particular, listerine is not a problem. I just received all your products from Amazon. Crest tomorrow. Btw, I’m 8 yrs older than you 😂🥰
@@artsiecrafty4164 Personally, myself, when I used a "natural" non fluoride toothpaste, I was having problems. When I went back to Crest, my teeth felt cleaner and healthier. Is Xyliewhite not working as well as you would want?
I'm all stocked up on my supplies, can't wait to try this as I worry so much about my mouth! The only thing I cannot get my hands on is the Act rinse, is there a UK alternative for this? I have done a bit of research but I don't trust myself that I am getting one with all the right benefits.
I live in the Netherlands and ordered mine from iherb; while it's a US webshop, their shipping rates (at least for me) are very reasonable (I order a lot of US products from them). I ordered Crest from them too.
My system will usually stop the sensitivity within a week and help the gum recession over time. You may want to ensure you are using the correct products and know how they work as it sounds as if you have lost your natural biofilm protection. This can make the Listerine "seem" too powerful - and there is a stepping up process that will help you to gauge your progress in re-growing healthy biofilm. You can find more about this - and the best toothbrushes to use for gum massage on my website DrEllie.com Follow the links to my oral health bootcamp - and either sign up - ar at least work to view the first two videos ( which can be previewed for free). They will teach you about toothbrushes and why you must avoid ones that are too soft. The video #2 will explain how to use my system if your feel your teeth are too sensitive. I hope this helps and please let me know if you need more help.
@SuzyQmusic I started the complete oral care a few days ago. I have noticed some bleeding in my gums also. I think it is flushing out the toxin. And using this system is removing bacteria amd other toxins. Do you still have bleeding ? Thanks.
Dr. Ellie advises anyone with bleeding gums to brush the gums even HARDER and even LONGER in that area, which stimulates the lymphatic system to bring more blood circulation to the area for healing and carry away toxic wastes.
Xylitol is low glycemic index and low calorie so I don’t think it would affect IF. If you’re worry you should just spit out don’t swallow after 5 min using
Im very interested in trying your system. I have been a fal of zellies mints for a long time. I have recently tried to use fluoride toothpaste (after not using fluoride for over 15 years) but I feel very ill after brushing with fluoride. I gernerally dont use any chemicals. Are there any natural toothpastes that can achieve good results. I have tons of chipping from grinding at night. Thank you in advance.
She only recommends the products that she knows will work. She says that if you substitute or omit any products or change the correct order they're used in, then the system may not work for you.
This is too big of a subject to give a quick answer to. She talks about this frequently and explains the details. Do a search in her video list and you will find a lot of extra info.
Could someone please tell me if the listerine has to be the antiseptic kind or just original and alcohol free? The antiseptic one appears to have alcohol and is far more expensive . Surely alcohol free is the better choice?
No, alcohol free in this case is to be avoided. The correct product is Listerine Antiseptic Mouthwash (with alcohol) in either Original or Cool Mint flavor.
every toothpaste here in Germany has Glycerine which Dr. Phillips excluded from her routine (disturbs the biofilm?). Anyone knows any brand? Meanwhile, I keep importing Crest and Act through iherbs... expensive but only option right now.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge!! Would you recommend European products? Listerine is the only product from the whole list that can be found en Europe easily. The rest unfortunately not.
Hi Dr. Ellie, my dentist said I should stop chewing gum (I used to chew a LOT of sugar free gum) but that the over-mastication was causing more gum recession. I stopped chewing gum and haven't really noticed a change, so I'm wondering what your thoughts were on this? The dentist said that I was overworking my teeth. They were not meant to be chewing so much, only when consuming food, so this was adding pressure to the tooth, which they described to me like if I had a turtle neck and every time you bite down, it loosens the grip around the tooth, causing the recession. Do you agree with this?
according to dr Phillips, gum recession is a sympton of bad bacteria thriving in your mouth. This protocol is for that to, or maybe you need a curetage too. I have never heard about chewing gum causing gum problems, quite de contrary (good for the teeth for the saliva). In any case It would affect tha jaw, imho
@@Julie-rz4ehwow this is a relief! I was trying to chew gum for at least a half hour afterward, which resulted in me suffering devastating xylitol effects in my bowels (i have ibs, xylitol is contra- for ibs sufferers- and no, i was not swallowing air or gum or saliva) 30 min exposure vs 5- this could be the change i need. Then again, xylitol mouthwash 💀 my guts and that’s a 30 second rinse
I have to say your dentist is an idiot. “Over mastication”? Our teeth were design by God for chewing! Your dentist is making things up as he goes along. Chewing is not the problem. Sugar+harmful oral microbes is the problem. Kill the harmful microbes and remineralize teeth with Xylitol and Fluoride.
Try my complete mouth care system with the exact products, used in the exact way that I recommend. This means using the very old formulation of crest cavity protection, regular paste. This was the only paste that never created allergic responses. My belief is that when they changed the formulation Iand started to use stannous fluoride in place of sodium fluoride, they changed the other ingredients that were not able to mix with the tin-based stannous fluoride. This was the time when people blamed SLS for allergic responses. I believe it was the combination of SLS, calcium carbonate, and stannous fluoride, that created the problem. It’s kind of like having the wrong ingredients in a brownie mix. It’s very important which kind of flour, butter, etc. If you select the cheapest ingredients and try to mix them up in the same way as a butter-based traditional brownie would be mixed, you will get a very different result. 😳🧐 I suggest using my specific recipe for success. I believe you will find it works like a charm. ☺️🙂👍
Hi Dr. Ellie, I bought most of the products. I am still looking for zellie's. Should / do I have to use the little flavor bottle that came with Closys ?
I’ll try to do more videos to explain some of the truths and myths about fluoride. For starters - do you know how much fluoride you are drinking in your tea - especially iced tea?
Super hearing about your dental health program. I believe your eating habits effect your health, but I confess to being lazy. I mostly work to reduce or eliminate my worst habits. On your recommendation I'm going to stop using the hydrogen peroxide 1:1 solution, and see if my gum health improves. Question--I've been using sensitive teeth toothpaste. What is your take on this product?
As I understand it many or most mouth washes kill the oral bacteria that are part of NO, nitric oxide production. Mouthwash supposedly has an adverse effect on blood pressure. Google it and or TH-cam videos about these topics.
No, do not use water between or after any of the steps. Leave the ACT on the teeth, and it is safe to sleep like this, and it is in fact what is recommended.
Hi dr you are doing a great job and having fun making some brilliant videos superstar Ali Walsall west midlands england junction 10 m6 Walsall keep it up 😂
I just started this system last night. I woke up with a fever blister on my lip and I rarely get those. Went on to do the second treatment after breakfast and now I have a sore on my tongue. Feels like an inflamed taste bud. Is this normal? I’m afraid to do my night treatment tonight.
hi i have done a ton of research and i believe Colgate PLAX is the best alternative. I have found it to be not as alkaline as ideal so I add a 1 and half teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda to a full bottle to alkalise it. Tested on ph indicator papers which are cheap and easy to find. this is all new to me so I need to test the solution again after a couple of weeks to check its still around 8-9 on the ph scale. Shame ACT is not available here.
Nope. I have all sorts of digestive problems with xylitol. It is poison for me. Years ago my hygienist told me to brush, floss, then rinse my mouth for 30 seconds with 1:1 warm water and hydrogen peroxide. That was about 15 years ago. My gums were spongy with deep pockets. But no more. I haven’t had a gum problem since. My current dentist remarks on how healthy my gums are and the deep pockets have healed. Pretty good for an old lady of 72 years. Life just doesn’t need to be this complicated.
You might have been ingesting too much xylitol mate. All you need is like 5 grams a day, divided up throughout the day. Also, you don't even need to swallow it. I just take ateaspoon of xylitol, put it on my tongue, let it melt and let saliva form, then swish vigorously for a few minutes and then spit it out. I do that once or twice a day after a meal or snacks.
@@bilbowaggins3036 nope. I have an extreme case of IBS and cannot use any amount of sugar alcohols. Even sugarless chewing gum. Worked with an IBS nutritionist to discover this. I will stick with my hydrogen peroxide routine. Thanks, though.
Wow, you summed it up. Closys, Colgate, Listerine, Act. Then Xylatol mints or gum after every meal. I don't like gum or mints so i found a Xlotol rince. This system is working for us. No more flossing and great feedback from it's dentist.
Thanks for watching! Click Here linktr.ee/drelliephillips to Get my free mouth care system or check out Zellie's Xylitol mints and other resources :)
Is rinsing with salt water after brushing not good?
Got it all! Day 7 ;))) can’t wait to stop dental cleanings! They dig so deep it takes a month to recover even with help from arnica!
Is the listerine antiseptic alcohol free? The price difference between listerine antiseptic and just listerine mouthwash is significant … which should we use?
@@amiraelt the original formula in its traditional flavor or the blue mint flavor
@@or6144 you mean there’s no need for the antiseptic one, yes?
I’m 2 months in following your program and omg my teeth haven’t been this white since elementary school your a godsend 🙏🏽🙏🏽
What did you do?
@@Adam-M1 followed her routine and products she offers in the video
Amazing Dr Phillips, I’ve always been super conscientious and proud of my teeth and was devastated to learn at my dentist recently that I have receding gums due to my “over brushing”. I’m so paranoid now when I brush and at only 45 years old, I have a long time to go God willing. Thank you so much for this fuss free detailed explanation as it makes absolute sense! 😊
Would love to hear an update
I'm on the same boat!😢
I'm doing her system.. but I have two broken teeth . So... I'm trying to figure out what the best option to take care of that. Great info, but wish I would of known it sooner.
Didn't you say in another video that these mouth washes are acidic and bad for gum recession? Its that a separate routine?
The routine includes rinsing with act toothpaste to bring the oh back up I believe.
thats y u rinse with act
I have been using your system for a couple of weeks and already notice that my tooth surfaces feel really smooth now. Also, I don’t find my teeth coated with fuzz in the morning when I wake up. Also, an area of bleeding gums has completely healed. No longer have tooth pain or bleeding.
Congratulations 👍😁 This is terrific. It’s showing you are balancing your mouth health. So happy for you.
I love to hear this. If you are interested in learning more, maybe consider my oral health bootcamp at DrEllie.com.
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I just had the best dental checkup of my life. I've been using Dr Ellie's system for 7 months religiously. I had zero bleeding at my annual dental cleaning. My dentist said this is very uncommon and said whatever you're doing keep doing it!
What toothpaste do you use?
bleeding at a dental cleaning?!?! i have never heard of that..
I've been having tarter problems all my life. I also have an infection in back molar. Flossing, rinsing, brushing, picking, 3/4 cleanings per year, coconut oil, oil pulling, electric toothbrushes, and you name it. Crap. Nothing worked and it seems like mouth is getting worse not better. Then I find Dr. Ellie. I started September 1, 2023. It's the middle of December 2023. The improvement has been stunning. Hardly any tarter or plaque at all. No flossing. No picking. Just followed the plan. The daily pain from my molar is getting less and less every week. So, that's my update so far... and so far so good!
Really lol
How are you doing now? I'm one month in and improving every day
I had a checkup/cleaning recently. I had significantly less tarter... but some did remain between my teeth and it was suggested that I floss at least once per day right after the two minute brushing and then the Listerine etc. So, no bleeding gums after flossing and teeth feel really clean. No bad breath either. So, I am full steam ahead!@@markme4
Why the listerine? Wouldn't that kill off the good bacteria as well as the bad?
And it dries the mouth out. I think she's a grifter trying to sell her xylitol products to be honest
You are right!! All she wanted is to get you interested with her controversial theory about not using floss and use of xylitol, so that you d buy her books and join her program, but the program is actually quite conventional …
@@recuerdos2457 That's what I was thinking too, the no flossing video popped up in my recommended, so now I see this, and I'm not happy.
@@8xXcoolbeansXx8I agree. Too much listerine uses. Maybe do only once a week. Daily can kill good bacteria and causes dry mouth.
I was waiting for this comment, thanx!
Notice how Dr. Ellie doesn't respond to such questions that challenge her.
Suspect if you ask me.
I refuse to use pHARMa products. I hope there will be a natural way to accomplish these goals.
Thank you Dr. so much for sharing this system. I’ve been dealing with pain for over a year going back and forth to the dentist and hearing I don’t understand why this tooth is giving you problems. I don’tsee anything. Took multiple X-rays. I started using your system and now it has been 7 days and no more pain. All the time it was the flossing. I changed my floss because I thought it was the type l was using. Stopped flossing and now it is so much better. Thank you
What's wrong with having glycerine in xylitol gum? Asking as I can't find any without glycerine (in the Netherlands) and having to ship gum from the US is a little bit much.
From what I understand from many different dentists is that it creates a coating on the teeth that your saliva can not penetrate to do the job it's supposed to.
Im worried about the listerine killing the beneficial bacteria, do you recommend this long-term?
She says yes. It's not as strong as the other mouthwashes that have chlorhexidine and its just the right potency to kill plaque etc while they're still small.
Spend time to watch her vids she explains it all there
Who is surprised that she recommended a fluoride toothpaste?And Listerine? Totally confused.
ACT mouth rinse is not available in Europe. Could you recommend something to replace it?
Are Listerine Total Care (with sodium fluoride) or Total Care Zero good?
I’d like to know this too! Thanks for asking
I would also like to know. From what I heard she recommends this one because it reduces acid so it has to be something with the right PH plus it has lots of fluoride. From their website ACT Anticavity has a pH between 6.0-7.6. From centralpointfamilydentistry those are Biotene, Equate Anticavity Fluoride Mouthwash, Hello Activated Charcoal, and Peridex. Higher PH than those are Plax, Therabreath, or PRO Maintenance Rinse (Formally CTx3). Do you have any of those? Maybe just xylitol works.
From Colgate´s website: Drink milk or eat foods that contain calcium, like cheese, which neutralize acids.
Further, wait an hour to brush your teeth after eating something acidic. That way, your saliva can wash away acids and remineralize your enamel.
The french do it right it seems, they end meals with cheese.
I will just use sodium bicarbonate solution 3 g SB powder in 50 ml of water www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5773983/
She answered this to someone from the UK. Closys is Ultradex in and ACT is Fluorigard in the UK. I live in Germany and was able to get Ultradex from a german online pharmacy. Fluorigard I needed to order from the UK. I didnt see her mention if there's a European toothpaste we could use instead of Crest though.
I don’t understand how listerin with alcohol fits into the whole micro biome protection. So many dentists say that it’s acidic and very harmful to oral health.
It has four (4) wonderful disinfecting oils in it, listed near the top, which is what helps to make it so beneficial. It IS acidic, which is why in her system she says it is important to immediately rinse with Act, which neutralizes it and leaves an enamel supportive layer on your teeth.
@@LSinclair Okay, so why not just use those magical oils... why an industrial product from big pharma?
@@kwimms because of the concentration of products. it is a pharmacist formula you can get wrong. she explains in other videos
I didn´t notice but there is alcohol free listerine
Formulations are different in Canada, UK, and US. I don’t trust anything approved by the FDA!
Basic essential oils for me or no “product” at all.
Not impressed with your choice of toothpaste (fluoride and other bad ingredients) and not big on big brand mouth washes with artificial colors and tons of alcohol. This seems counter productive to keeping good bacteria in the mouth. Can you suggest any other mouthwashes and toothpaste? Also, as my profile picture suggests, I fly and can't take too many different liquids with me. I have the Closys rinse already. Can't I just use that with the xylitol granular and gum?
Hi... A LOT of your Products are SOLD OUT on your Website!!!!!! I can't buy them if they are Not Available!!!!
Haven't seen a video on your channel but are electric toothbrushes fine or not? (Would be easier to have a super dry brush head too since you can just swap them)
Fluoride may or may not prevent or treat cavities but it causes people to fracture bones in middle and old age.
Yes, but only if you drink/ ingest it. Not rinse with it.
yep glad i didnt even subscribed
@@hugomd2718 Ellie Phillips' plan involves rinsing for 30 seconds with solutions containing fluoride , not swallowing it or drinking fluoridated water. She has lots of good information in her videos .
@@LSinclairyou would be surprised then how much your body absorbs through oral mucosa. There are medications which are absorbed better by NOT swallowing it, leaving it in your mouth
Hmmmmm. You had a talk show and banning fluoride candy then here you advice the Colgate?? I believe lots of people can’t do mouth rinse because of some of the ingredients that causes mouth sores… I thought I was liking your videos, I will have to think again 🧐🧐🥴
Think again then. She advices Crest. She advices Xylitol Mints/gum. Also she advices the type of Flouride - "Sodium Flouride" and at 0.05% for topical use only.
With fluoride candy, you are "ingesting" the fluoride. With Dr. Ellie's system, you are only 'brushing" and "rinsing' with a very small amount of fluoride. Review ALL of her videos. She is totally against fluoride in drinking water.
Thank you so much, you've helped my family get a better teeth health care.
We all want to thank you!
HaLevi family
It’s my joy and pleasure to be able to help in any way! 🙏😁
Is there a published clinical study for this protocol? Please cite any published papers. If this has been studied scientifically that would be great.
Guessing you're a dentist 🙄
I have been on a wellness journey for the past 18 years. The one area of health that I have searched high and low for was oral health. I searched and searched and really could not find anything unit recently when I found Ellie. I have been watching and studying her content and I have NO DOUBT that she is speaking with a massive amount of experience, has her eyes are wide open to the fraud in healthcare and have no doubt she is HONEST.
I believe her protocol is spot on because it makes perfect sense! I have no doubt that her protocol works, and have zero confidence in “published studies”. Many of them are fraudulent and deceptive.
Try it and you will be the scientific study
Beautiful women
If it’s anything to you, this “protocol” (with certain adaptations) is accepted in dentistry circles and my personal dentist has been saying for years what i am now seeing internet people advocating for.
I’ve had dentists who did not seem to encourage this… they’re pmuch depriving you of accepted wisdom to make money off poor dental health.
Why do you recommend a routine with mostly toxic products? Makes me question your credibility.
What if you live in another country i live in Australia 🇦🇺 can i use grants toothpaste and mouthwash with xylitol instead!
hi Dr, wondering why we can't rise our mouth with water? Does it have something to do with the water affecting the PH level in the mouth? Thank you.
Why Listerine? Why not a Xylitol mouth wash?
I have an adult daughter with cerebral palsy who can’t spit things out. She just automatically swallows anything in her mouth. How would you adapt this protocol for this situation?
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I would personally begin trying to weigh the benefits of what is going in to the mouth vs the negatives of ingesting too much of it.
Reduce the portion size of anything? … xylitol is wonderful because it stimulates salivation which helps to promote tooth health (with a healthy diet).
I would (in 1/2 size amounts) focus on making use of fluoride water and xylitol products WITH A CAVEAT: xylitol can cause very painful bowel dysfunction in certain individuals, the less is more rationale is wise: if there is any discomfort, reconsider xylitol use completely, use erethryrol or allitol
My dentist always gave out xylitol gum. He also said that fluoride kills all bacteria...good AND bad. It's like constantly having your mouth be on constant antibiotic regime.
Is Xylitol extracted from corn as good as Xylitol extracted from birch?
I also would like to know if Xylitol in coffee would be good for teeth.
She recommend from birch...
@@Rawr_baguette_nicotheteplou No, she actually said that either is fine and that they work exactly the same.
Yes, either is fine and they work exactly the same, but looking for non-GMO xylitol is best. You can certainly put xylitol in coffee to sweeten it if you want to, but that way of using it will not improve your oral health. Xylitol should be put in the mouth plain and undiluted to work.
I cannot use Crest as it causes a painful reaction under my tongue. I have been using Closys toothpaste. Hope it works as well as your recommended Crest.
I’m a big fan of your teachings. It can be adapted to suit. It’s opened my eyes and got me to try, positive 😊
I’ve been doing this protocol for only a few days and my teeth feel so good and my gums look healthier. I had pain in a tooth and the jaw due to teeth grinding and that feels so much better. I have concerns like others on using fluoride but I am willing to try this as the more natural toothpastes and electric toothbrush weren’t making a difference. Found Xylitol gum without extra stuff added and have been using it after most meals. I’m hopeful and feeling great about all of it! Thank you Dr Ellie!!
Mind if I ask which brand of zylitol? I'm having a hard time looking for one without additives
@@kalanilee7951 I am using her brand of Xylitol gum and mints - Zellie's from her website. I also found Pur gum at Targer.
Dear Dr Ellie,
Is there a UK equivalent for the ACT post-rinse please? Also, for the Zellie's mints/gum, as I just cannot afford to try to import these USA only products. I'd have purchased your kit but that does not ship to the UK either. Please help, as I would very much like to follow your regime with what I can find. Thanks, Carol
Ditto, I’m having the same problem 😒
Dr Ellie recommended Fluorigard from Colgate instead of Act. As for Zellies - you can use granulated xylitol from birch (found it in Sainsburys).
Please do your research before putting these toxic products she recommends into your mouth. I wish I had. Closys for example, if you read the negative reviews you'll find many people complaining of a metallic taste, dry mouth, burning, loss of taste. I wonder why? Could it be the TSP and Chlorine Dioxide which are both extremely harmful in the body? At first I wasn't sure which product in her "complete mouth care system" caused these symptoms for me or a combination of them but this has definitely been my experience. After a few days of using her "complete mouth care system" my mouth has never felt so battered. Dry, burned tongue and roof of mouth, inflamed taste buds, metallic taste in mouth, loss of full taste or things tasting completely off or just not even having a desire for foods I've always loved. This has continued after a week of discontinued use. If you ask her why this happened she won't respond. Please listen to my warning and do a thorough research before using these toxic products she's pushing.
I have used Dr. Phillips’ oral care routine for the past 6 months, except for Xylitol, and just had my 6 mth dental cleaning and checkup. I only had one small gum pocket! I have had larger pockets for many years. Even after flossing religiously for months, the pockets improved, but did not go away. This care routine really works. Should save me a lot of money on dental care by not having expensive issues.
By the way, I found this video from a comment posted under the product ClōSYS on Amazon. He mentioned following your system and to look you up. 😊
Hello dr.Ellie. I have a bad reaction to the Closys mouthwash is there something else I can do for step 1 in the system.? Thank you for all you do.
What is the bad reaction you're having?
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Edit: the toothpaste I ended up getting on Amazon was Pearlie White A.R.T. which is a non+fluoride generalization toothpaste. I saw that they also have a fluoride version so be careful you get the one you want.
As for this video, not sure about Listerine, but studies done at two universities during Covid showed that Cool Mint killed over 99% of covid in the mouth (and throat? or maybe it was the nose?) Anyway, I keep Cool Mint in my house for this purpose, if for no other reason. I may try this protocol (although I know Fluoride is an industrial byproduct and not good for you... I am so confused why she's recommending this!)
Me too ! I don’t want any fluoride in my mouth !
I may get all the other elements of her protocol except for the crest, which is btw, the only commercial toothpaste my old dentist would recommend (and he said never to use colgate because there is an ingredient in it that will take away the enamel) - and replace the crest with a good xyletol, fluoride-free toothpaste I've found.
Tell us the name of the toothpaste you found, please.
She discusses in detail her views on Flouride and the misconceptions associated with it. For one She's against having it mixed in with our water system and she even mentions the type of Flouride to avoid ie "Tin" & "Aluminum" and the type we should use "Sodium" Flouride she even mentions the potency/ concentration percentage which I assume are found in both the Crest toothpaste and Mouthwash.
@@or6144 Well, I know that fluoride is a byproduct of making aluminum. I have a hypothyroid condition and fluoride suppresses the thyroid, so I try to avoid it because my thyroid is already suppressed. A very good documentary on fluoride is th-cam.com/video/eBZRb-73tLc/w-d-xo.html Watch completely the first 5 minutes if you are short on time to get a good idea of the beginnings of fluoride in our water and toothpaste. All about the $$$ and also very interesting.
Have been doing this for 3 days. The cool mint listerine burns instantly when i put it in my mouth. I bare through it.
Hi thank you so much. I use your complete mouth care and mints. It saved my teeth. Can my 11 year and 12 year old start using your mouth care system. They are already using the mints.
Yes, as soon as kids erupt adult teeth (in the front and also back molars) this system will help these new teeth mature and whiten naturally. Please never allow your kids to whiten their teeth with artificial whitening products - just have them use the system and let their tooth enamel harden and whiten naturally.
Kids can use the mints?
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00:00 🦷 *Dr. Ellie's complete mouth care system focuses on Xylitol throughout the day, complemented by specific oral care products used twice or thrice daily in harmony with Xylitol.*
00:43 🍬 *Chewing gum with a gram of Xylitol and mints, both developed without glycerin, are recommended after meals to achieve a daily Xylitol intake of 5 to 10 grams.*
01:11 🚰 *The two daily care sessions involve a pre-rinse with "closest" (ultradex) for one minute, followed by brushing with Crest Cavity Protection toothpaste and gum massage. *
02:33 🌊 *Use Listerine (Cool Mint or Original) without water rinsing between steps; finish with ACT rinse for 30 to 60 seconds, completing the care routine.*
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She lost me when she recommended a floride toothpaste.
Which fluoride compound are you concerned about ?
@@dr.elliephillips That's just it Doc, they're all referring to Flouride in general.
It was specifically mentioned in your book and vids that Sodium Flouride is the recommended type of Flouride in the concentration found in products like traditional Crest toothpaste and mouthwash.
Hi Dr Ellie, I’ve been soaking up so much of your teachings on the many wonderful videos you’ve done. I just listened to your interview on Caregiver Cast with Mary Elaine Petrucci. Toward the end of the interview (55:40), you mentioned that the silica in the Crest anti cavity toothpaste you recommend is basically calcium phosphate, the material that makes up our teeth. I was surprised to hear that because calcium and phosphorus are both elements, and silica is another element (not the same). However, I’ve heard the theory that silica can transmutate and become calcium in the body. There’s an example of a hen’s laying chickens with large amounts of calcium in their eggshells but very little in their diets, while silica is abundant in their diet. So the silica transmutates into calcium. Could you please explain if you misspoke or does the silica actually become part of our teeth? And is there any use for putting some kind of calcium on our teeth directly? Bone meal, coral calcium, Calcium phosphate (Min-Col soft rock Calc phos). I can’t thank you enough for all you’re doing!
I saw your comment, and I think this might help with your question. I think you might want to look into Beef Bone and Marrow supplement from Ancestral Supplement Company, also look into the important of Vit D3 and K2.
Why is water shunned while brushing teeth? I see you recommend mouthwashes and avoid using water on toothbrush and rinsing. Is it that water is acidic or that it contains bacteria ? If that is the case do we just avoid drinking water or is there something we can add to water to make it good for us? I ask to learn since water is so important for our system in general. Thank you
I thought I heard her say to wet the toothbrush. I will listen again to confirm my hearing.
@@owlpath4280 yes, I think she did say that, I stand corrected.
However there was emphasis on not including water during each step so I imagine that’s just not to dilute the process.
The reason you don't rinse with water is because it will generally make your mouth pH acidic, and also there is no need for it. You would not want to rinse the Closys off before brushing because it corrects your oral pH to be alkaline. If you brush acid-softened teeth, it will damage the enamel. The third step of Listerine rinses the remainder of toothpaste off your teeth after you spit the toothpaste out. The 4th step of ACT rinses the Listerine residue out of the mouth. The final step of ACT is to remain on the teeth to work.
Xylitol upsets my stomach. And is there any other toothpaste recommendations? I havent used crest aince i was little. I would use it only when I spent the night at my friends and i would always get canker sores. At home growing up I used Colgate so thats how I figured out what was causing them.
I was so excited until Crest, Listerine and Act was suggested. I just can’t with those products. 😢 I’ve been holistic almost 28 years, vegan just not sure what to do now. I just have a hard time with those companies. 😢
I will research more and consider these products. I have been trying to figure out my oral health. I’m off sugar, flour and all that stuff but I do have something’s to heal. Thank you for your videos and information.
I understand what you are. saying and I empathize.
On the other hand, oral health is so important and feels so wonderful.
i wish you could enjoy shiny, clean-feeling teeth and the joy of not needing cleanings and other dental treatments.
I have been "holistic" since I was a teenager .
(I have never had a soda or eaten a hot dog in my life :)
Yes, I am all about overall body wellness .
I was a Founding Member of AAOSH (the American Academy of Oral Systemic Health) to teach that oral health is linked with body health - did this many, many years ago.
The problem is that poor oral health can impact health and lead to chronic health consequences.
I am familiar with the topic of fluoride and have campaigned to get it out of the water for decades.
That's confusing to some people who do not understand that topical is very different from consumption.
I only recommend sodium fluoride - never stannous (tin based) fluoride.
i only recommend 0.05% dilution - never stronger - unlike those fluoride gels and strong toothpastes.
Fluoride is a big topic and I have a chapter about fluoride in each of my books (on Amazon)
I also have a 20 minute video as part of my oral health bootcamp on my website.
Below is a link to my website. I encourage you to learn more and know the actual science and why I take a middle stance (which is not easy- LOL)
My five kids and all my 8 grandkids have used, and continue to use this system of care...
I have used it for 40+ years, and my last dental cleaning was 45 years ago.
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@@dr.elliephillips THANK YOU for replying and stating your history and case with your work. I really appreciate what you shared. I will get in your website. I’ve got your mints in my Amazon basket already!
I went vegan in my early 30's, then pescataeian then vegetarian.
I was always athletic having been a cyclist, road runner & soccer player so I was reasonably healthy. However my turning away from meat etc had terrible consequences for my teeth, oral health and (reviewing photos) it aged noticeably faster
I'm 44 now and don't regret the changes I made - they were necessary at the time and I felt great doing it. My poor gums & teeth suffered tho
I didn't fully grok the consequences of long term animal product removal
@@neilsjmcmahonry few people do sad to say. It’s tragic really the plant push going on
What do you mean? You don´t use any medicine?
After the last step, the Act rinse, is it OK to have a final rinse with water?
No that would undo all the previous steps
Hi :) Thanks for this. I was wondering why it is important that the gum does not contain glycerin?
Same here. Research again on the net.
Glycerin is a sugar alcohol.
Because glycerin is believed to leave a coating on the teeth that prevents remineralization of the teeth.
I am impressed with your approach to dental health and want to follow it but I am conflicted. Dr. Nathan Bryan says that mouthwash destroys the good bacteria that is needed to convert nitrates to nitric oxide. I wish to increase my nitric oxide and also improve my dental health. Please help.
It a wrong to say "mouthwash" destroys good mouth bacteria. Everything we drink "washes" our mouth and dilutes saliva and washes some bacteria from our mouth. This is a normal thing that happens when we drink - anything, and why I tell people not sip drinks all day - not even water.
We need healthy saliva to interact with our teeth, gums, and the denitrifying bacteria (that turn nitrates into nitric oxide).
Denitrifying bacteria are found on the back surface of our tongue - which is why I do not recommend tongue scraping either.
My system uses specific rinses that Promote healthy mouth bacteria and people on my system have great NO levels.
The bacterial profile of every mouth is unique - like a mouth fingerprint. This mixture is tenacious and believe me, it does not "wash away" .
20% of bacteria float in our saliva (and change quite a bit) but 80% of the mouths bacteria are woven into a film that covers our mouth - a biofilm.
Almost half of this biofilm was developed during your childhood - that's how tenacious it is!
Dr. Bryan is testing floating bacteria in saliva - some of studies he quotes have been dismissed as inaccurate and the others have measured planktonic/floating bacteria - which do change a lot, get washed away and then replaced, all the time.
The ONLY mouth rinse shown in studies to be any concern is prescription strength Chlorhexidine. A rinse I would never recommend.
Listerine is the rinse people love to hate, but they are so wrong. Cool MInt and Original Listerine create their benefits with essential oils and in a study, Listerine was found to be equivalent to water in its effect on nitric oxide. Read the highlights of this study:
www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1089860316300027?via%3Dihub
Thanks for the question.
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Thank you very much for your prompt comprehensive reply. It is much appreciated.
@@bertlewis623 The mouthwash wrong information is really frustrating. Most people have no idea there are two kinds of mouth bacteria. I am doing a study now that I hope we can use to iron out the misinformation. Thanks for your support. Ellie
@@dr.elliephillips Listerine is a chemical concoction straight out of a mad scientists lab... how can you recommend using this and call yourself "holistic" lol... You could at least offer some natural alternatives to these Walmart sales leaders... You are not going to rinse all those chemicals from your mouth... and using them often you may as well drink a teaspoon from each bottle... how can that be good for your health?
@@dr.elliephillipsis it unhealthy to have glycerin in xylitol gum?
I know you have this system in place for a reason however I cannot get ACT in the UK and so is it ok to rinse with Closys again at the end? Also because of receded gums and deep pockets I feel an alcohol free mouthwash might be less harsh? Thank you
I was wondering the same. Ultradex/Closys in the UK has added fluoride and balances the acidic Listerine. Interested to see if Dr Ellie replies to this.
She answered this to someone from the UK. Closys is Ultradex and ACT is Fluorigard in the UK. I live in Germany and was able to get Ultradex from a german online pharmacy. Fluorigard I needed to order from the UK.
thanks for the info @@solfuela1393
I found a store brand floride mouthwash at Target. It has the same ingredients as ACT. Maybe the same can be found in that UK?
No, it is not OK to rinse with Closys at the end. She says that if you substitute or omit any of the products OR change the order they are used in, then the system may not work for you. However, Fluorigard is an approved substitute for ACT, per Dr. Ellie.
Are all the products you mention on
Amazon? And how do I acquire the booklet you mention on complete care? Also if it is at all possible to email you can you provide an email address? Thank you for all your consideration.
Dr. Ellie ty 4 doing this short video for busy people like me. 🎉💙 🎉 Indexed for reference.
Do you use the zellies even after you drink water?
Just started this. So, you can use up to 3x aday wow. what about dry mouth. what can you do for it, I drink water all day everyday I have to do that for my kidneys so I can't seem to get 12 hours .
Xylitol helps dry mouth, but Dr. Ellie advises to not drink water all day long. You need long periods of time with nothing in your mouth except your saliva to heal your teeth. So maybe you could drink enough water, then take xylitol and not drink or eat anything else for at least 1 hour or longer. The recommended number of times per day to use the system is 2 - am and pm.
Why is it important the chewing gum is not made with glycerin. Because I’m Canadian I have to order on Amazon and most Zyletol gums and mints have glycerin
If you are trying to mineralize a cavity with the strategy of using xylitol after meals, it may interfere with the re-mineralization process
Why glycerol is bad chewing gum?
I love your system and especially love the cherry berry flavor mints! Such a nice change of pace from the mint gum I also use.
Thanks for the comment. Yes, with so many great flavors of Zellies's mints and gum it is sometimes hard to believe they make such a difference in the goal for ultimate oral health.
@@dr.elliephillipslove love your xylitol gum both cinnamon and spearmint. Here’s my question, I’ve been reading a lot about nitric oxide and how important it is for our health but Dr. Nathan Bryan, who studied nitric oxide writes to stop using mouth washes, that it stop nitric oxide development. I know that ACT supposedly gets rid of the negative effects of listerine in the mouth.
Can you help me understand the mouth wash in particular, listerine is not a problem.
I just received all your products from Amazon. Crest tomorrow. Btw, I’m 8 yrs older than you 😂🥰
Crest has fluoride in it which is toxic? I had already been using Xyliewhite. No fluoride. Would that work?
@@artsiecrafty4164 Personally, myself, when I used a "natural" non fluoride toothpaste, I was having problems. When I went back to Crest, my teeth felt cleaner and healthier. Is Xyliewhite not working as well as you would want?
I love the cinnamon Zellies. I have been using about a week and my teeth feel so clean.
I'm all stocked up on my supplies, can't wait to try this as I worry so much about my mouth! The only thing I cannot get my hands on is the Act rinse, is there a UK alternative for this? I have done a bit of research but I don't trust myself that I am getting one with all the right benefits.
I live in the Netherlands and ordered mine from iherb; while it's a US webshop, their shipping rates (at least for me) are very reasonable (I order a lot of US products from them). I ordered Crest from them too.
I think the alternative is called ‘FlouriGard’ by Colgate 👍🏼
@jonnyelhagemljjonnyvox7558 Thank you so much! ❤️
Yes, Fluorigard is a good substitute for ACT.
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Can I use only xylitol sugar
What would you use for younger kids
No electric toothbrush?
Dr. Ellie says manual brushing done the correct way is just as good as, and often better than, electric toothbrushes. She prefers manual brushing.
My teeth are sensitive to hot and cold due to gum recession. Will your system make this worse?
My system will usually stop the sensitivity within a week and help the gum recession over time.
You may want to ensure you are using the correct products and know how they work as it sounds as if you have lost your natural biofilm protection.
This can make the Listerine "seem" too powerful - and there is a stepping up process that will help you to gauge your progress in re-growing healthy biofilm.
You can find more about this - and the best toothbrushes to use for gum massage on my website DrEllie.com
Follow the links to my oral health bootcamp - and either sign up - ar at least work to view the first two videos ( which can be previewed for free).
They will teach you about toothbrushes and why you must avoid ones that are too soft.
The video #2 will explain how to use my system if your feel your teeth are too sensitive.
I hope this helps and please let me know if you need more help.
I’m on the same boat like you.
Preconceived closes, toothpaste crest, massage gums, spit out, rince with listerine, rince with ACT ANTICAVITY.
5 to 6 , Closys = ultradex for one minute, then cavity protection Crest massage gums, rinse with Lysterine until hot, , rinse ACT 60 seconds.
Other than using ACT is there another product that can be used? I’m in Australia and it always seems to be out of stock
Dr. Ellie said that Fluorigard is an OK substitute for ACT.
Do you just rinse with all the mouth washes or gargle too?
Only rinse, no need to gargle.
Can I rinse with water in the end?
I r been using her system for about 3 weeks and my gums started bleeding the past two evenings while brushing. I’m puzzled. Any advice? Thanks
Did it stop?
@SuzyQmusic I started the complete oral care a few days ago. I have noticed some bleeding in my gums also. I think it is flushing out the toxin. And using this system is removing bacteria amd other toxins.
Do you still have bleeding ? Thanks.
@@RAYGERVATOdo you still have the stains?
Dr. Ellie advises anyone with bleeding gums to brush the gums even HARDER and even LONGER in that area, which stimulates the lymphatic system to bring more blood circulation to the area for healing and carry away toxic wastes.
Dr Ellie, I was wondering if having the xylitol mints or the xylitol gum can interfere with intermetant fasting ?
Xylitol is low glycemic index and low calorie so I don’t think it would affect IF. If you’re worry you should just spit out don’t swallow after 5 min using
This is nothing but a marketing episode !
Im very interested in trying your system. I have been a fal of zellies mints for a long time. I have recently tried to use fluoride toothpaste (after not using fluoride for over 15 years) but I feel very ill after brushing with fluoride. I gernerally dont use any chemicals. Are there any natural toothpastes that can achieve good results. I have tons of chipping from grinding at night. Thank you in advance.
She only recommends the products that she knows will work. She says that if you substitute or omit any products or change the correct order they're used in, then the system may not work for you.
Can I spit out the Xylitol?
Dr Ellie, would love to know your thoughts on flouride, isnt it toxic to our systems?
This is too big of a subject to give a quick answer to. She talks about this frequently and explains the details. Do a search in her video list and you will find a lot of extra info.
Could someone please tell me if the listerine has to be the antiseptic kind or just original and alcohol free? The antiseptic one appears to have alcohol and is far more expensive . Surely alcohol free is the better choice?
No, alcohol free in this case is to be avoided. The correct product is Listerine Antiseptic Mouthwash (with alcohol) in either Original or Cool Mint flavor.
How about Erythritol
No. Dr. Ellie says that erythritol is the cheap "high fructose corn" substitute for xylitol.
I'm assuming we SHOULDN"T use sonic tooth brushes? Are they damaging to teeth or good for plaque removal?
But I didnt see her mention if there's a European brand for Crest toothpaste. It was about 14 € to order it amazon
Dr. Ellie says manual brushing done the correct way is just as good as, and often better than, electric toothbrushes. She prefers manual brushing.
Are you suggesting i use two toothbrushes for 24 h intervals ?
Yes - one in the morning and a different one at night...that is ideal.
Why not the toothpaste with xylitol in it is that too much xylitol
It's because the Crest has specific ingredients in it that are needed, and the Crest is the only one that she knows will work as part of the system.
Is pur gum a good xylitol source? It has glycerol in it, is that bad like you say glycerin is? Why is glycerin bad? Thank you
What would be the uk alternative to ACT please ?
Fluorigard, per Dr. Ellie.
What can we in the UK use instead of ACT please?.
I can't seem to find any.
Closys is Ultradex and ACT is Fluorigard in the UK. She answered that to someone asking for products available in the UK.
@solfuela1393 many thanks for that. X
every toothpaste here in Germany has Glycerine which Dr. Phillips excluded from her routine (disturbs the biofilm?). Anyone knows any brand? Meanwhile, I keep importing Crest and Act through iherbs... expensive but only option right now.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge!! Would you recommend European products? Listerine is the only product from the whole list that can be found en Europe easily. The rest unfortunately not.
Hi Dr. Ellie, my dentist said I should stop chewing gum (I used to chew a LOT of sugar free gum) but that the over-mastication was causing more gum recession. I stopped chewing gum and haven't really noticed a change, so I'm wondering what your thoughts were on this? The dentist said that I was overworking my teeth. They were not meant to be chewing so much, only when consuming food, so this was adding pressure to the tooth, which they described to me like if I had a turtle neck and every time you bite down, it loosens the grip around the tooth, causing the recession. Do you agree with this?
That sounds rather dubious, I’d say.
You only have to chew her gum for 5 minutes. Or you can use the mint instead.
according to dr Phillips, gum recession is a sympton of bad bacteria thriving in your mouth. This protocol is for that to, or maybe you need a curetage too. I have never heard about chewing gum causing gum problems, quite de contrary (good for the teeth for the saliva). In any case It would affect tha jaw, imho
@@Julie-rz4ehwow this is a relief! I was trying to chew gum for at least a half hour afterward, which resulted in me suffering devastating xylitol effects in my bowels (i have ibs, xylitol is contra- for ibs sufferers- and no, i was not swallowing air or gum or saliva)
30 min exposure vs 5- this could be the change i need. Then again, xylitol mouthwash 💀 my guts and that’s a 30 second rinse
I have to say your dentist is an idiot. “Over mastication”? Our teeth were design by God for chewing! Your dentist is making things up as he goes along. Chewing is not the problem. Sugar+harmful oral microbes is the problem.
Kill the harmful microbes and remineralize teeth with Xylitol and Fluoride.
I suspect i have an allergy to SLS. Dr. Ellie what do you recommend?
Try my complete mouth care system with the exact products, used in the exact way that I recommend.
This means using the very old formulation of crest cavity protection, regular paste.
This was the only paste that never created allergic responses. My belief is that when they changed the formulation Iand started to use stannous fluoride in place of sodium fluoride, they changed the other ingredients that were not able to mix with the tin-based stannous fluoride. This was the time when people blamed SLS for allergic responses. I believe it was the combination of SLS, calcium carbonate, and stannous fluoride, that created the problem.
It’s kind of like having the wrong ingredients in a brownie mix. It’s very important which kind of flour, butter, etc. If you select the cheapest ingredients and try to mix them up in the same way as a butter-based traditional brownie would be mixed, you will get a very different result. 😳🧐
I suggest using my specific recipe for success. I believe you will find it works like a charm. ☺️🙂👍
@@dr.elliephillips Thank you. It's in transit and I will start using it.
Hi Dr. Ellie, I bought most of the products. I am still looking for zellie's.
Should / do I have to use the little flavor bottle that came with Closys ?
I'm finding it all so confusing, so many products used in succession? Seems one product may counteract the benefits of another.
It’s not so bad once you get used to it. Try it. You’ll be happy you did.
Watch ALL of her videos. It's a very easy system to follow. Takes all of about 5 minutes.
The products do not counteract each other. Rather, they work together in conjunction with each other to give the "magic" result.
Perfect, thanks so much for this video explaining everything so clearly.
Why Crest? These toothpastes have fluoride!
I’ll try to do more videos to explain some of the truths and myths about fluoride. For starters - do you know how much fluoride you are drinking in your tea - especially iced tea?
Super hearing about your dental health program. I believe your eating habits effect your health, but I confess to being lazy. I mostly work to reduce or eliminate my worst habits. On your recommendation I'm going to stop using the hydrogen peroxide 1:1 solution, and see if my gum health improves. Question--I've been using sensitive teeth toothpaste. What is your take on this product?
Dr. Ellie says that Sensodyne toothpaste should be avoided as it works like a temporary band-aid and does not fix the problem.
Are there any equivalent products that can be bought in Europe? If i look at buying the siggested products and shipped to Spain will cost a fortune 😔
doesn't the listerine remove the fluoride that you've just applied with your brushing?
As I understand it many or most mouth washes kill the oral bacteria that are part of NO, nitric oxide production. Mouthwash supposedly has an adverse effect on blood pressure. Google it and or TH-cam videos about these topics.
After rinsing (the Listerine) with Act, do you rinse further with water or just leave the rest of Act in the mouth? Is it safe to sleep like this?
That was my concern too. Thank you for asking this question!
No, do not use water between or after any of the steps. Leave the ACT on the teeth, and it is safe to sleep like this, and it is in fact what is recommended.
No water??? Wtf!!! Alcohol!!!??? No rinsing with water???????? This just does not add up
Hi dr you are doing a great job and having fun making some brilliant videos superstar Ali Walsall west midlands england junction 10 m6 Walsall keep it up 😂
I just started this system last night. I woke up with a fever blister on my lip and I rarely get those. Went on to do the second treatment after breakfast and now I have a sore on my tongue. Feels like an inflamed taste bud. Is this normal? I’m afraid to do my night treatment tonight.
Hello, anything you can recommend as a replacement for ACT please? Can't find it in the UK. Thanks.
hi i have done a ton of research and i believe Colgate PLAX is the best alternative. I have found it to be not as alkaline as ideal so I add a 1 and half teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda to a full bottle to alkalise it. Tested on ph indicator papers which are cheap and easy to find. this is all new to me so I need to test the solution again after a couple of weeks to check its still around 8-9 on the ph scale. Shame ACT is not available here.
@@Pinkpandacoat Thank you!
Closys is Ultradex and ACT is Fluorigard in the UK. She answered that to someone asking for products available in the UK.
Its a shame fluorigard has glycerin in it. @@solfuela1393
@@solfuela1393 That's great, thanks!
Nope. I have all sorts of digestive problems with xylitol. It is poison for me. Years ago my hygienist told me to brush, floss, then rinse my mouth for 30 seconds with 1:1 warm water and hydrogen peroxide. That was about 15 years ago. My gums were spongy with deep pockets. But no more. I haven’t had a gum problem since. My current dentist remarks on how healthy my gums are and the deep pockets have healed. Pretty good for an old lady of 72 years. Life just doesn’t need to be this complicated.
You might have been ingesting too much xylitol mate. All you need is like 5 grams a day, divided up throughout the day. Also, you don't even need to swallow it. I just take ateaspoon of xylitol, put it on my tongue, let it melt and let saliva form, then swish vigorously for a few minutes and then spit it out.
I do that once or twice a day after a meal or snacks.
@@bilbowaggins3036 nope. I have an extreme case of IBS and cannot use any amount of sugar alcohols. Even sugarless chewing gum. Worked with an IBS nutritionist to discover this. I will stick with my hydrogen peroxide routine. Thanks, though.
@@stevethompson566 ah, in that case, definitely do what's best for your situation. Good luck
Wow, you summed it up. Closys, Colgate, Listerine, Act. Then Xylatol mints or gum after every meal. I don't like gum or mints so i found a Xlotol rince. This system is working for us. No more flossing and great feedback from it's dentist.
I thought that you shouldnt use mouthwash because it disrupts your Nitric Oxide production, how is this different?