Using Xylitol Crystals Instead of Gum/Mints for Oral Hygiene!
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- Having a hard time finding Xylitol gum/mints? In this video I share how you can use Xylitol crystals instead for your oral hygiene needs. I will go through the pros and cons of Xylitol crystals when compared to gum/mints, how to use Xylitol crystals and also answer some questions that you might have.
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I've been following Dr. Ellie Phillips' advice of swishing 1/5 of a teaspoon of crystals, 5 times a day. I've also been following her Complete Mouth Care System. It's been almost 4 weeks and I have no plaque at all, my heat/cold sensitivity is gone, and I can see an old gum injury growing back. I'm excited to go to the dentist next month!
That's great. There is one suggestion she gives though that is detrimental. She tells people to not floss. That is honestly dangerous advice, which makes it seem like she doesn't understand the actual purpose of flossing. To have good oral health for most people, they will need to floss or do some flossing alternative.
@@vivacristorey4363 I am not sure about this. She believes that it's fine to floss, as long as done properly. Some people might floss incorrectly, not gently enough, get more issues than benefits. She doesn't hate flossing, just thinks that there are other strategies and factors that are more crucial to dental health success. I've started her system a few months ago - on Listerine it says " 5x more effective than floss at reducing plaque"
@@vivacristorey4363 Yeah, I tried the no flossing, but was not a good thing for me. Next time I went to the dentist, my gums were bleeding, which I have never had a problem with. 😬
@@vivacristorey4363 Her alternative to flossing is swish Listerine mouthwash for one minute twice a day as per her oral hygiene daily regimen.
@@vivacristorey4363 could you say more about that
Consuming xylitol really upsets my stomach too. I had started just using the crystals the same way - swishing and spitting it out. Glad to know I am not the only one, lol. Thanks for the great video!!!!
Glad you like the content and good job on also finding your way around the tummy ache! Keep it up and have a great day :D
Bro did you pop-up on my feed at the right time.
I just received my crystals today and was wondering how to use them
Thanks and keep up the good work.
Sometimes I just have that impeccable timing :P Would love to hear how the crystals go for ya after you give it a whirl for a few days. Cheers!
Those crystals can be put into any container to become just as portable as the gum or mints. Just keep them dry - good lid or flip closure. Drop it in a purse or pocket and go. The crystals ARE cheaper, and you really only need 3-5 minutes.
That's totally true, I am imagining using one of those small tic-tac containers and just filling it up with Xylitol for when I am out and about 🤔
I would respectfully mention that it would be important to know if the corn xylitol is processed from gmo corn? I think that is important to protect others with that info. I contacted Zellies month's ago asking if their products were made with birch or corn but never got a response. Not trying to be negative or pesty just like the truth. Have a blessed day and thanks for what you do!
I heard Dr. Ellie’s mentioned the one from birch it’s the right one no mg ! 🥰
Could you (if possible ofc) review a red light therapy device ? Or even do a sort of deep dive on the topic because it seems SO promising for gum health and people just dont talk about it !
( anyway, thanks for all these amazing videos)
Glad you like the content! I usually make content on the things that not only peak my interests but that I try for a significant amount of time to then form an opinion on. I'll look into it and if I end up going down the red right rabbit hole, you will see it as a video on the channel 😜
Thanks Paul. The oral benefits are great! I know my tummy doesn't love it so not used as a sugar substitute.
I live in the UK. Since discovering Dr Ellie's work, I had the sugar at home and now use approx one quarter teaspoon. Your video is great and reassured me about the amount I generally use.I tried using more. Not recommended to use more than half teaspoon. Even if you don't swallow, this crystal is very fine, dissolving fast and the molecular structure feels finer than salt. It doesn't take long to give lasting effectiveness.
Crystals are so much more affordable and make my mouth feel even more cleaner
When I saw the price of the gums and mints that you're supposed to have three times a day every day I said let's just buy a pound of the stuff. I keep it in a jar at my desk with a small plastic spoon tucked in and I just dip it in and shake them into my mouth after my meals
Thank you, great timing finding this video. I have been considering trying this method and was curious how to use the crystals. Definitely going to try them now,
Helpful information thanks a lot
Thanks, just ordered some xylitol mints before watching this, I think I’ll try the crystals next time around or for when I’m not out and about. 👍👍 never thought of that as an option ❤
When you get your hands on the crystals and try it out, make sure to come back and share your experience with it! Cheers :D
Thank you for the information. I have terrible dental problems actually inherited from both parents. I have recently been informed by my dtr-in-law who is a vet technician that companies have started putting Xylitol in peanut butter. It's one of the things we give as a treat to our dog, but now I have to
be careful which one I buy so I don't poison my dog 😢
A great deal of regular gum products have Xylitol in them. It's easy to find at any store. It may not have the same amount of Xylitol but better than nothing.
BEWARE OF XYLITOL IN PEANUT BUTTER THAT WILL POISON YOUR DOG. !!
Excellent information and should be in the pinned comments of every xylitol video. Thank you!
It is likely not a good idea to give peanut butter as a treat to your dog in either case. It usually has a lot of sugar in it which is also not good for dogs to have much of. If you want to give peanut butter in particular you might wish to use natural sugar free peanut butter instead.
@@vivacristorey4363 She would rather have raw peanuts anyway
If you look up how to make your own peanut butter, it's super easy.
Thank you. Always so appreciative of your info.
Great video. Unfortunately swishing with xylitol still gives me tummy problems. You can absorb substances through the mouth mucosa, that is why there are some sublingual vitamins and medications available.
Also I wonder what xylitol does to the gut microbiome?
Another plus for Xylitol crystals, being soluble means you can dissolve the crystals in water, use it in foods and drinks - all impossible with Xylitol gum or sweets.
Great info great explanation! I can basically vouch for everything he said being right on the money , I use a pre homemade Xylitol and water solution About 3 times a day after meals. I only swish around in my mouth for like 30 seconds Then brush after about 45 minutes to an hour later. Every other day I do oil pulling. This solution is also great if you wake up in the night with dry mouth And just swish a tiny bit around before you fall back asleep 💪 One thing I would mention is if you make a xylitol water solution. Only make it in 8 oz of water with 3 teaspoons. I find if I make a bigger batch after a couple days it starts to get this earthy smell 🤷
Yes, that would be the water stagnating. Some people just put the Xylitol crystals straight in their mouth, and use their tongue, and saliva to melt it, let it sit in the mouth, then spit out without rinsing. That's the route I'm going to take. Waiting for my Xylitol to be delivered.
Hello! Have you tried Wheat Grass Powder for swishing for 2 minutes to remineralise teeth? I would love your opinion, as I trust you. Truly hoping your channel grows. ❤
I am curious about the Wheat Grass swishing as another comment did also mention it and my mom used to consume wheat grass in the past for some of its benefits. So expect a video on it sometime down the road after I do proper research and try it for myself!
As I have no experience with wheat grass powder would that cause the green colour to spread around & between your teeth?
Hi have you considered oil pulling with black seed oil also knows as black cumin oil.. Very powerful oil
. Am surprised not many do that.. Although arguably more potent than coconut and sesame seed oil..
Talking about sesame seed oil I remember watching your video and you recommend it by the way which one was it the black or white
Thanks for the video. Please let us know if you can find a North American manufacturer of xylitol. Xylitol labeling is very deceptive as it will say packaged and inspected for quality in US or Canada, but it can be from another continent.
This is very helpful. One of the things that made me use the mints more often even when at home is because I swished the crystals around for 15 to 20 minutes each time - something that became impractical to do 4 to 6 times a day. Now that I know of the benefits of just doing it for five minutes I will return to try out the crystals again.
I also appreciate the advice of waiting half an hour to 60 minutes between sessions. That is something I need to fix. Sometimes I eat and drink continuously for 4 to eight hours, so I was just having mints between snack and meal sessions. I'm sure it is better than nothing, but I will try to incorporate the waiting period.
People might also be interested to know that making your own xylitol gum, although less convenient than buying, is not as difficult as you might think. It might be a way to save on the price or for those who have no access to it to make at home. It can also be a fun thing to do as a family.
Thank you so much for sharing. I used the Crystals at the end of my meal with fresh strawberries yogurt and Xyltol as Dr.Ellie Phillips said, I like to use Dr. Ellie mints most of the time, but I like the Crystal a hoe also.
Five minutes four times a day plus 15 minutes of oil pulling sounds a lot to me. I was just squishing it around my mouth for maybe less than a minute. Not sure if that was doing anything now.
Totally agree that it becomes kinda time consuming but sadly enough I think that is the price (in time) one has to pay to maintain good oral hygiene! I actually don't use Xylitol after breakfast (since I eat a simple overnight oats with nuts that doesn't cause plaque or buildup) and I minimize my big meals throughout the day making me only do Xylitol 1-3 times per day.
Overlapping the tasks with things you already are doing is also an easy way to lessen that time. So if you take a shower in the morning, oil pull as well. Need some dishes cleaned after a meal? Plop Xylitol in and that 5min will breeze by :D
@@MasterEverydayLiving Hi! Dr. Ellie Phillips says pop the mints about 6 times a day. So, what does that mean when we use the crystals? Could you please guide us? She said one should put 6-10 gms of xylitol per day in the mouth. She also said pop it in whenever you eat or drink something, doesn't matter what it is.
@@WoSarvatraHain I personally don't agree with popping Xylitol after everything, let alone 6 times per day. There are light meals and snacks where I can forego Xylitol and just rinse my mouth. You will have to try it for yourself, see what meals cause a lot of bacteria buildup in your mouth and see which ones hardly have any impact. Perhaps you can eat less meals in a day but make the meals bigger. That will also lessen the usage of Xylitol.
@@MasterEverydayLiving Thank you for the reply 👍🏼 .
I would not use the corn, unless it was non-GMO.
Where can we get the gum and mints? Are they at the store?
Hi, just curious have you tried Erythritol too for teeth? I heard it’s similar to xylitol but not many talking about Erythritol.
I tried it for 30 days and even though it didn't work the way I was using it in the experiment, I now add a bit of it to my morning oil pulling session. It makes it less intensive on my mouth and I can notice that my teeth feel slightly better than compared to just using oil when oil pulling.
Here is that video, I talk a lot about the studies and such there: th-cam.com/video/qmlQjbzO0oc/w-d-xo.html
Hey! Have you heard of Xylitol crystal pulling? Carrie Ibbetson did a video on this and recommends it over oil pulling, you got any thoughts on it?
I just looked up some of her videos and I would say the method of doing things is very similar. I use a bit less Xylitol and one vital aspect I didn't hear her mention was when you should be doing it.
When I was experimenting with Xylitol in this video (th-cam.com/video/iT0nPeHHO90/w-d-xo.html), I also tried to replace oil pulling but the way Xylitol works is that it feeds the bacteria early on in the growth phase to make it less sticky. Oil pulling is usually done the first thing in the morning when all the bacteria already at the end of its growth phase. This was something I figured out later when I was experimenting with the gums (th-cam.com/video/UEuwTuKxUgw/w-d-xo.html).
I do them both, just at different times. Oil pulling (with a bit of Erythritol) the first thing in the morning and Xylitol throughout the day after meals.
@@MasterEverydayLiving Ah, my bad, did not know you already did a video on Xylitol Pulling. Thanks so much for the detailed response and the Xylitol Pulling video is great as well.
I remember watching your video back when he was doing xylitol pulling and you discontinued after a while and now u have restarted so how do you co-operate this now in your daily routine including oil pulling
I now have a routine of oil pulling with a dash of Erythritol first thing in the morning then Xylitol throughout the day right after my meals. I'll make a video on it in the near future about my full routine but that is the gist of it when it comes to my oil pulling/Xylitol/Erythritol usage!
@@MasterEverydayLiving thank you for replying and answering.. By the way will be looking forward.. Keep up with good work buddy.. You calm demeanor when talking and explaining in detail is one of the highlights..on the side note, I live in the UK but am planning on migrating to a another country perhaps Turkey kashmir or Chechnya just ready retire at the age of 39 from western life of distraction and cycle of bills etc .. Let's hope I can find all these ingredients there👍
@@sazad4968 Glad you like the content and my demeanor of me being me :D I'll keep it up for sure!
I have a similar thought on the grind mindset until you retire. Not really how I want to do things and TH-cam + Freelance + simple living are aspects that I strive to grow to then shape my own circumstances beyond that grind.
Good luck with that new chapter of your life, hopefully you will find more joyful "living" wherever you end up going!
I use the crystals for the same reasons you do. I get tummy upset with the gums. And it's cheaper and dose adjustable. I have wondered though if I'm losing minerals because I also spit it out after I swish and it makes me produce quite a bit of saliva in a short period of time. Saliva is mineral filled (good for teeth!) and normally we swallow all our saliva, so we reintroduce the minerals to our system. But i do wonder by spitting out semi large amounts of saliva 5 times a day if I'm losing minerals with it. Have you any info or thoughts?
Ahh greetings fellow Xylitol tummy ache person xD I haven't thought about the mineral loss aspect of it but if I ever felt that it was stripping me away of my minerals, I would probably try to increase my mineral intake through my diet.
Appreciate the comment, it made me think of another aspect of Xylitol that I haven't even considered. Cheers!
Corn sourced Xylitol is more environmentally friendly than Birch sourced Xylitol.
And, way cheaper...
Corn is gm
@@Ashley-xq2bt I buy certified non GMO Zylo Sweet Brand..
@@Ashley-xq2bt I have seen some xylitol from corn that states it's non GMO.
amazon Zellie's xylitol gum $14.95/100 count or $25.65/240 count.
Is there no carb xilytol?
There's something Amazon and online shopping. Both are equally accessible that way. LOL
So you’re not rinse it with water after spit it out?
From my research and understanding, you want to let it linger in your mouth an hour or so for the bacteria in your mouth to feed on the Xylitol so that it becomes less sticky. If you wash away the Xylitol or add new sugars by eating, the bacteria in your mouth might eat that instead leading to the bacteria becoming sticky plaque on your teeth.
I talk a bit more about the studies and stuff in this video! th-cam.com/video/iT0nPeHHO90/w-d-xo.html
Can i rinse mw mouth with baking soda..... please answer this.
I don't have any experience with rinsing my mouth with baking soda. Any specific reason why you want to do that?
Yes.... because I have some plaque in my teeth and also for teeth whitening.........I have also read that it neutralize the acid in our mouth
Please..... But I have also heard that it rubs off our enamel............ because it is abrasive.......so I m kind of confused......what should I do?
And as of now I mix baking soda with coconut oil and then rinse it for 5 mins before going to sleep......and then I also swish with xylitol crystal
I am from India .....and here neem is really famous for oral health.........our ancestors have been using neem twigs for years for cleaning their teeth........So I ordered neem powder and I also make a paste of neem powder and coconut oil.....and massage my gums and swish within it
Dr. Ellie will be sad to hear you say that Xylitol crystals are better than Zellie’s gum…..
@Yoshi-lj5el Oddly enough, Dr. Ellie is where I first learned about the crystals. Game changer cos I wasn't going to do the gum or mints.