Q&A with Dr. Michael Heffernan: A Deep-Dive on Xylitol

[@dr.elliephillips]

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[@amiraelt]

Does your complete mouth care system applicable for someone with deep pockets classified as gum disease. Regular diligent cleaning and no bad breath however would love to apply all products you advise but worried about the antiseptic listerine mouthwash since it contains alcohol. Is it not best to perhaps substitute that with an alcohol-free original listerine?

[@waynebart181]

😮😮😮😢

[@waynebart181]

Pardon me, sleeping, but is fluoride included in the treatment?

[@sl4983]

@@amiraelt Why are you concerned about the alcohol? I would rather use that than the propylene glycol in the alcohol-free.

[@TG4653]

Excellent work raising consciousness about Xylitol ❤ heavy task to overcome decades of propaganda and ignorance of diet and dental practices. I support your mission 💯

[@dr.elliephillips]

Thank you so much for your support. The journey has been challenging at times but always fun and interesting along the way. Now more people are learning about xylitol and this is very exciting. Thanks again for supporting me on my mission :)

[@michaelheffernan7237]

Thanks as well Ellie for the opportunity to join you in a wonderful xylitol discussion- I hope we managed to translate the science and importance of daily oral care! Mike Heffernan

[@craigglaser251]

Anyone else feel like those xylitol mints eat a hole right through your gut?

[@TG4653]

@@craigglaser251 get up to speed Craig, xylitol is magic for your mouth, no downside

[@craigglaser251]

@@TG4653 I thought the same thing but it’s giving me major stomach disress and then on the Joe Rogan show yesterday I just brought up that you shouldn’t swallow it so the mints May not be the best option. I’ll have to look into it more. I was asking if anyone else had the same experience.

[@elizabethmadness5277]

Dr. Ellie, you are the Joan of Arc of mouth care! ❤❤❤

[@sydneyskinner6258]

Not only do I think of you when I brush my teeth I've told all my patients about you, posting about you and your program on instagram! I am a huge fan. Thank you!

[@starsoulfly69]

Dr Ellie, I watched this entire video. I enjoyed very much, very informative. At the end of the video, I laughed when you said people think about you when they brush their teeth because I do the same thing. 😂

[@user-hh9hf8zu6f]

Thank you Dr Ellie, I wish more people were aware of your work. Xylitol really works, makes such a difference to my teeth, just wished I knew about it when I was younger. Thank you

[@dr.elliephillips]

Thank you for taking the time to comment. Yes, the ideal time to begin using xylitol is in pregnancy and followed up as baby teeth erupt into the mouth. I encourage pregnant women to use xylitol to improve their own mouth health. Then, as their infant begins to erupt baby teeth - to wipe these teeth with crystals of granular xylitol dissolved in water. Next stage, this is to give preschool kids Zellies xylitol mints as soon as they start eating solid food......they've had a xylitol program like this in Finland for 60 years. Thanks again.

[@michaelheffernan7237]

Absolutely, xylitol is so fantastic from early childhood to older adults…never too late to start! Mike Heffernan

[@sl4983]

@@michaelheffernan7237 How do we use it on 2, 3 , 4 year olds?

[@sl4983]

@@dr.elliephillips 2 year olds can have the mints?

[@dr.elliephillips]

@@sl4983 If they can eat solid foods yes. I think I used to bite them into half to start with. Try Zellie's cherry berry flavor (Amazon)

[@patriciaseminara]

As always from Dr. Ellie, such a great interview!!! I'm one of your faithful who does picture you when I brush my teeth, and that made me smile to hear that!!!!! So grateful for everything you do! 😁

[@dr.elliephillips]

Thank you so much for your kind comments :)

[@eandrejko]

Yes Dr. Ellie, I think of you every time I brush my teeth!! 😂 I’m slowly getting my husband to follow the protocol as well, I’ve convinced him to use the correct toothpaste and to use 2 different toothbrushes every day to give them time to dry and if I ever see him trying to pack his wet toothbrush in a travel bag I say, ohhh my lord, what would Dr. Ellie say about this?? So grateful for you, thank you for everything 🥰

[@notwithoutmyfather9855]

I know if I was trying to have a healthy mouth I'd want my hubby to have one too. No smooching till he brushes right! Lol 😅

[@eandrejko]

@@notwithoutmyfather9855yes!!😂

[@EllenD333]

I'm beyond grateful for your content and Zellies! Initially, I only planned on using your recommended oral healthcare system, however now I'm making serious dietary changes in addition to the day/night routine. Thank you so much!

[@samznyou8170]

u are seriously a gift for us having teeth problems..God bless u a lot

[@dr.elliephillips]

Thank you so much for your kind words. This is my pleasure :)

[@eosta7]

I am so glad for this interview. I had chemo and used .Zellies and my dentist was thrilled that I used zellies. I am so excited to have this conversation to share with my dentist. I developed dry mouth and used zellies to help. Thank you for this continuing work.

[@dr.elliephillips]

Thank you for your message - much appreciated. I've had decades of experience helping patients undergoing chemotherapy and radiation. My Complete Mouth Care System prior to treatment is fantastic, and Zellies mints during the treatment can help prevent mucositis -which can often be a very painful side effect. I took years trying to persuade oncology doctors to suggest Zellies so we could save patients from unnecessary dental and oral problems during cancer treatments - but only a handful showed any interest at all. It is so sad that people suffer such unnecessary pain and discomfort. My Complete Mouth Care System is very useful for people with dry mouth - even Sjogren's patients. You may also like to explore my oral health bootcamp on my website. Here is a link to the site - drellie.com/

[@shekatagani]

I've had Perio for many years, last year I went on a low carb low sugar diet, I have since had many health benefits. including less inflammation in my mouth which has improved my Perio situation. Thanks to your videos, I have just learned about Xylitol. And I have ordered Xylitol toothpaste. I cannot wait to try this product and see if it helps Me!

[@happyoutside2558]

@@bichu232 thanks for that information! Which one, is there just one Crest with xylitol?

[@maricarol85]

The Crest she recommends is Crest Cavity Protection Regular Paste. HTH

[@dr.elliephillips]

Xylitol s great, but its main effect is best enjoyed at the end of meals. for oral care, especially for periodontal health, I would recommend a more modulating strategy. dr.ellie.com for all the details.

[@mariapropst7935]

What a GREAT INTERVIEW! THANK YOU SO VERY VERY MUCH!!!💕🌹💕

[@angelalavery8171]

Thanks to both of you! So good to be able to source this in the uk.

[@dr.elliephillips]

Meeting such a passionate dentist who has his own xylitol mint was an incredible experience. I am so glad you finally have some access to xylitol in the UK.

[@jackiemarmolejo1945]

Excellent

[@ski23doo]

After i saw your video last Sunday night, i started chewing xylitol gum after meal yesterday. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and educating us.

[@dr.elliephillips]

Wonderful! Thank you for watching!

[@kourtneyevans8925]

Thank you! Excited to start using your regimen!

[@movingtoboiseid]

Excellent interview!

[@dr.elliephillips]

Thank you!

[@mariapropst7935]

Such a Great Interview 💕🙏THANK YOU SO VERY VERY MUCH!!!

[@marieallen5304]

Knowledge the evolving truth That allows one to evolve❤ Thank you for a wonderful podcast. The more I understand I have the knowledge to grow.❤🦷🦷🦷🦷

[@dr.elliephillips]

Thank you. My goal is to empower people to understand the science, take action to stop problems & learn how to control the conversation at dental visits. 🦷😁👍🙏

[@rarmington]

Thank you Dr. Phillips for your dedication and persistent exploration of Xylitol. Is there a downside to chewing more that 4 or 5 pieces in a day? Also, under what situation would one be 'better off' with a mint vs a piece of gum? Thanks again for your work!

[@dr.elliephillips]

Studies show that the ideal amount of xylitol for reducing plaque is around 6.8 g per day. Practical use of Xylitol, however, indicates that there is flexibility and that for most of us somewhere between 5 and 10 g per day works very well. You are in a great spot with 4 to 5 pieces of gum or 8-14 mints. per day. You don’t have to obsess over having an exact amount. My experience shows that it is more important to have a little bit frequently throughout the day, and the best timing is at the conclusion of eating and drinking at a meal. Larger amounts of xylitol are used in Europe to prevent osteoporosis and some of these dosages go as high as 40 to 50 g per day. Studies indicate there is no benefit to oral health above 10 g per day. Mints are equally as effective as chewing gum, so it is just a question of which you prefer. I mix and match personally using gum after a meal as a way to freshen up my mouth and get rid of little pieces of food that may be caught around my teeth. But in the car, or when I am traveling or just need something after a coffee, I would reach for a mint.

[@rarmington]

@@dr.elliephillips Dr. Phillips, thank you for your generous reply - and fully clarifying my questions. Thanks for your long term dedication to health. Rich

[@amiraelt]

How about xylitol for children aged 6 and even 2+ ~ is xylitol safe? And if so how much?

[@tomcunningham1973]

Thank you guys ,we have a " disease industry " not a health system

[@sl4983]

Now if only my dark chocolate bar had xylitol!

[@helenakolman1918]

Omg, i never knew this! Thank you for this information, i wish i would knew it before!! Thank bouth of you for sharing🙏🙏👍🌹❤️🌞 you are such an amazing souls, who wants to help.. Is there any dentist in Germany is on the same label as u guys? I would love to listen a class in Germany. Many thanks Helena

[@user-zi7yx9uc3t]

It would have been great if you could allow your guest to talk more, especially at the beginning of the interview. You constantly answered to the questions you were asking. All Dr. Heffernan could do was to node with his had to what you were saying; he could rarely offer his comments.

[@lagunafishing]

I agree. She has very poor interviewer skills.

[@grzegorzjones2629]

​​@@lagunafishing- she's s good dentist and a great educator. I'd say cut the negativity and appreciate positives!

[@lagunafishing]

@@grzegorzjones2629 I'd say she's not on both counts.

[@anonnymous4684]

I think she's just very enthusiastic about this subject. I think she's great!!

[@twocds4751]

These keyboard warriors are so offensive with their comments. He did get to explain a lot of his experiences so chill out. Go somewhere else if you don't like her enthusiasm!!!

[@jeanettewhite2144]

I live in the UK and my grandson who is 18 has a brace fitted can he still use your dental care system and take the Xylitol as well. Thank you for your help and your great videos ❤

[@larryg4034]

Please interview dentists that are using guided biofilm therapy and ask if they have checked their patients bacteria to see if it is removing the good bacteria. GBT is being introduced more and more at several dental offices.

[@dr.elliephillips]

Guided Biofilm Therapy appears to be similar to a traditional approach - just uses chemicals instead of physical cleaning and antibiotics. I believe that both methods allow recurrence in 6-12 months. My Complete Mouth Care System of o-t-c products will lower periodontal pathogens in 12-24 weeks and cure periodontal disease with sustained results. I know of no other way to achieve sustained outcomes with an easy to use home care system. I did an interview with Dr. Corky Willhite - a cosmetic dentist who recommends my Complete Mouth Care System here on KZbin. Here is a link to my website if you would like to lean more about this strategy I have recommended for 50 years: drellie.com/

[@lindaireland3917]

I am a white South Arican.70+i cannot get Zellies, but powered Zylitol, and mouthwash Lysterine, Cordisol with regular brushing.i have spent 10 of Thouusands of Rands/ pounds getting crowns, root canals and implants, yet still my teeth& gums are at risk. How would you adapt to SA products ?

[@sl4983]

Well, you have to realize that in America it's about the money for dentistry, not really getting rid of tooth decay.

[@domesticbalance-rj4fc]

Thank you!

[@SuperDiagnostic]

Great video once again Dr. Ellie. Can I ask for clarity on the use of home use; waterpik dental flosser please 🙏🏻

[@dr.elliephillips]

There are certainly occasions when a water flosser can be a useful piece of equipment. A teenager with braces springs into my mind. The problem I see with this equipment is that it is often recommended to people who have periodontal disease and pocketing around their teeth. The pressure of the waterpik appears to keep pockets from healing themselves. I often hear my DDS friends talking about how they have reduced periodontal pathogens in their patients’ mouths, but they are unable to get the pockets to heal. I blame the pressure of the waterpik. To get periodontal pockets to heal themselves requires the regrowth of fibers between the gum and the tooth surface. These fibers are 100th the width of a hair on your head. They could be easily broken by the pressure of a waterpik. When people use my complete mouth care system, the first rinse that I recommend -Closys/ Ultradex appears able to reach the depths of the pockets perfectly - without this hydro-pressure. This is why I prefer to suggest the use of Closys as a way to bathe and rinse your mouth, followed by stimulating gum massage, and the final parts of my complete mouth care system. The results I have witnessed show me that a water pic for someone with periodontal disease is not only unnecessary, but may diminish the healing process. (Remember, I am recommending the use of my complete mouth care system in preference to the waterpik). For someone with a healthy mouth, and who has no pocketing at all, I see no problem if they like to use the waterpik

[@SuperDiagnostic]

@@dr.elliephillips Thank you so much for your clear and concise reply Dr. Ellie.. Truly 🥰

[@JerQcNomadPermacultur]

Very interesting infos! Thank you so much! When taking the powder product, do you swallow it or spit it out? 🙏

[@dr.elliephillips]

Xylitol is good for digestive health & is said to help prevent osteoporosis. It stabilizes blood glucose and has 1/3 rd the calories of sugar. You only need 1/5th teaspoon at each occasion. I would eat it and enjoy it! I sometimes recommend dipping a strawberry or raspberry into granular xylitol (these are some of the fruits that naturally contain xylitol) and simply eat this as a tooth- beneficial ending at the end of a meal.

[@JerQcNomadPermacultur]

@@dr.elliephillips Thank you very much!

[@simonliddell1897]

This great. I am a scientist so I’ve not been able to fully get behind Ellie’s educational material (don’t get me wrong I’m using Xylitol because Ellie’s logic and motivation alone are quite convincing) but now the two of you are going through the research and I’m hearing a lot of similar trails and tribulations to what’s happening in the medical community. I follow Peter Attia MD closely and think if his research team could pick up on this and he gave a podcast on the Drive then I think you could see a very wide audience reached. He has had one podcast on oral health care and while it recognizes the issue of inflammation it was down the lines of scrap and floss.

[@sl4983]

How many Zellie mints after a meal? How many gums? Thanks

[@SunrayStar]

1 gram of xylitol per dose - check your label, but usually that's either 1 piece of gum or 2 mints (some are different). Take at least 6-7 grams total per day, spread throughout the day in small 1 gram doses. Use Xylitol after every meal, snack or drink of liquid, and then do not eat or drink anything else for at least 1 hour or more. Right before bed is an excellent time to take it, too.

[@Peleski]

Xylitol is a frequent sweetener in sugar free gums. I'm a bit concerned that Dr Heff has a line of "remarkable mints". It seems like a conflict of interest to providing impartial information. To wit, I'm really hopeful about this easy "miracle sugar" but I hope it doesn't become another echinacea.

[@patty6128]

I just had my teeth straightened with invislign and have a retainer that I wear at night on both my top and bottom teeth. I also grind my teeth at night so there are 2 reasons that I need wear them. What is the best way to clean the retainers so that they don't affect my new mouth cleaning routine? I want to wear them so that my teeth dont shift back out of alignment.

[@zed2960]

I am in a similar situation haha. Also worried not enough saliva will be able to get beneath the retainers, since that's a very important element also in oral health. She mentioned that in one of her other videos (something I was already aware of but it confirmed my knowledge)

[@SunrayStar]

There are a number of good ways to clean retainers, but one way Dr. Ellie has mentioned is to brush them with a little Crest toothpaste with a separate toothbrush that you don't use in your mouth. It's fine to use a cheap generic toothbrush for brushing retainers.

[@SunrayStar]

@zed2960 Take xylitol, wait for about 10 minutes while the fresh flow of saliva is released, and then put your retainers in. Dr. Ellie says this is a good way to trap the saliva next to your teeth.

[@sofialorenti4626]

Can't believe no gloves!! Did Drs wear gloves back then?

[@sofialorenti4626]

Dr Ellie, I have bought your system. Just wondering how using the colgate mouthwash is ok given you don't want to disturb the oral biome and yet this would kill the good bacteria?

[@bentrider]

Dr Phillips, I started your dental Care Program three weeks ago. It is my understanding that Xylitol controls damaging bacteria by controlling the pH in the mouth. I started testing the pH in my mouth a week ago. The only time it becomes acid is when I drink beer and if I swish normal pH water from the tap for a little while, after drinking beer, my saliva returns to normal pH. The rest of the day, I can test my mouth and it is always between 6.5 and 7 pH. I did this testing on days when I ate no Xylitol and on days when I did. There seemed to be little, if any, difference that I could tell. So, my question is, since my saliva is almost always normal pH, do I really need to take xylitol?

[@Peleski]

I heard that the bacteria consume the Xyl and can't consume regular sugar, and so it starves.

[@humanyoda]

Dr. Phillips, have you incorporated the ingredients that Dr. Heffernan was talking about into your products? If not, would you recommend that we find them elsewhere and use them too?

[@michaelheffernan7237]

Thank you Dr Ellie, it was great to hear your thoughts and how we have so many areas of agreement in the benefits of xylitol for dental health!

[@BelindaTN]

So how do we use xylitol for our teeth. Eat it? Use it in a toothpaste? Mouthwash? Drink it in water?

[@igorpotocnik7231]

I also missed that info. However based on everything she said I think it's both eating and rinsing. After all when you chew a gum or mint you inevitably swallow the saliva so you ingest the xylitol. And she spoke multiple times about benefits for the gut microbiome.

[@bichu232]

@@igorpotocnik7231 She has other vids on that on her site here.

[@kathleenking47]

@@igorpotocnik7231 itvFORS benefit the gut. It keeps mosquitos away

[@SunrayStar]

Xylitol comes in mints, gum, powder and granules/crystals. No matter which kind it is, you put it in the mouth in small doses (1 gram each time) numerous times throughout the day, for a total of at least 6-7 grams per day. Always use it right after every meal, snack or drink of liquid (even water), and then do not eat or drink anything else for at least 1 hour or more. When you use it, allow a mint to dissolve, chew a piece of gum for 2-5 minutes and then spit out, or swish with 1/4 teaspoon of loose granules/crystals. The other ways you mentioned, just simply eating it, using xylitol toothpaste or mouthwash, or drinking it in water, will not really help your oral health very much at all.

[@ocelotcat]

Must I ingest the xylitol or can I make a rinse with the granular xylitol and swish throughout my mouth several times throughout the day? Many thanks for the guidance. 🙏

[@bichu232]

Was that a NO??? - is that why you didn't get an answer?

[@maxxwellbeing9449]

@@bichu232 That’s what I’m doing, it seems to be working so far..I have periodontal disease so I go to the dentist every 3 months for a deep gum cleaning, my gum pockets have decreased almost to normal. It’s only been a month and a half since I started so I’m keeping my fingers crossed. Be well. Note: I use a bit of crest and the xylitol solution in between brushing to rinse for a full minute approximately 6 times a day.. Be well.

[@travv88]

you do not need to ingest it. you can just swish it in your mouth multiple times throughout the day.

[@ocelotcat]

@@travv88 thank you 🙏

[@TheYconrad]

I drink a gallon of water a day. Are there any negative effects on my teeth. Is there a way to prevent negative impacts while drinking the same amount? Maybe use a straw? Thank you….I am really embracing and valuing this ‘new’ knowledge.

[@MmrBader]

Does xylitol actually increase the pH of the mouth ? And how does it increase the healthy bacteria in the mouth ? It is actively eliminating the bad bacteria?

[@Lukas-gx9wk]

I find green tea dry's my mouth

[@fionadeacon4384]

How do you feel about new information on sugar substitutes like xylitol and aspartame, in over processed food, disrupting our digestion process, causing weight gain, cancers, heart disease and inflammatory disease? Using xylitol for oral health makes me nervous.

[@anonnymous4684]

I think the research you are referring to was on artificial sweeteners such as aspartame and saccharin and not xylitol. Xylitol is relatively expensive and manufacturers generally reach for the cheaper options. In the UK, I think it would be rare to see xylitol on the ingredients list.

[@johnnie1247]

But,she will not ask this question??

[@craigglaser251]

I bought your xylitol mints but they seem to be causing me major stomach issues? Any thoughts on this?

[@user-tk6gs5du7v]

Recent studies suggest erythritol is more effective than xylitol. Whats your take on that ??

[@dr.elliephillips]

Cargill is a wealthy company and it owns the supply of erythritol, which is why they have funded a number of studies - often omitting important facts ( you may have to dig to find the financial links with Cargill but they are usually somewhere - often at the end of a long study). I also wonder if Cargill have any associations with the ADA. Xylitol has over 100 years of clinical use and safety - in Finland xylitol has been a Public Health measure for over 60 years. Xylitol is expensive, is a known prebiotic, and has been shown to improve digestive health by increasing the production of butyrate in the gut. Erythritol, on the other hand, is relatively inexpensive, but it has been linked with increases in belly fat, and other potentially negative side effects. I do not recommend erythritol and my experiences with xylitol make me confident that xylitol is the ideal product, used appropriately, for oral health. Here is a link to a recent article from the Cleveland Clinic about the negative effects of erythritol: newsroom.clevelandclinic.org/2023/02/27/cleveland-clinic-study-finds-common-artificial-sweetener-linked-to-higher-rates-of-heart-attack-and-stroke/

[@danielmogos8990]

I dont believe said benefits are due to xylitol, but rather to the saliva. Just chew everything and you will get a mouth that does not stink, and that's always a good sign.

[@AndNowIWrite]

Xylitol is very dangerous for dogs, so use caution as to where you place it.

[@lagunafishing]

Very important for people to know. Unfortunately she only ever talks about promoting her mints.

[@kathleenking47]

@@lagunafishing she talks about keeping away from dogs Ive also heard, that they found tattoo ink in lymph nodes ITS A FOREIGN OBJECT Besides, trident gum, has xyletol in ITV's 3rd ingredient

[@marlong9350]

What’s your thoughts, if any, on ProBiora?

[@pmason3418]

Hello, thank you for the video. Why not use Spry toothpaste(Xylitol) instead of Crest in Dr. Ellie's protocol? Thanks so much.😊

[@dr.elliephillips]

If you have dental disease or infection ( periodontal etc) you need more help than xylitol alone. DrEllie.com. Good question though 🦷👌

[@judyrobinson2282]

Is plaque the same as calculus?

[@anonnymous4684]

Plaque is a precursor. If you don't clean the plaque away, it will harden into calculus.

[@madeinengland1212]

According to Caesar The ancient Britons had green film on their teeth and no decay. Maybe we need to change these American beauty standards.

[@WendyDussault]

How do you feel about battery charged toothbrushes I have been using one for many years and I also use a tooth paste called CloSYS it has chlorine dioxide in it and I have some gum reseeding on certain teeth but not terrible.......I am 69?

[@domesticbalance-rj4fc]

Nose breathing stopped dry mouth.

[@reginasonego5231]

Would your protocol be good for oral Lichen Planus?

[@nilden-g1c]

Dr. Ellie, I drink about 10 cups of tea and 4 coffees daily with normal sugar. I have lots of bad teeth. Thanks for letting people know that sugar is bad for our teeth. So instead of sugar would it be good to drink tea while biting on a date? Can the sweet taste in dates, apples, grapes and plums damage the teeth as well?

[@kathleenking47]

XYLITOL is great with tea Xylo sweet is non GMO

[@travv88]

Xylitol or stevia to sweeten.

[@joanroth8594]

Dr. Phillips, I've just discovered you on KZbin and made an order on Amazon for the products (not living in the States at this time). I didn't realize you had created a xylitol product (Zellies) which I am happy to buy! Anyway, I looked for Xylitol in general. There are many, I chose one. I am hoping it will work (PUR). It appears this protocol works on chemistry, building healthy oral microbiome and eliminating unhealthy bacteria, if I understand correctly, we are to use each product in order without rinsing in between so that the ingredients work together. Xylitol chewed after meals and snacks for 5 minutes. It will be a week before I receive everything. My dentist consistently tells me my oral care is great, but I feel my longstanding gum recession is getting worse. Especially lately...I've been trying to add apple cider vinegar to my diet (with a straw) and I feel it in the teeth recession areas, Did you suggest perhaps a bit of cheese to counter the acidity? Thanks for helping us, I am praying to reverse the gum recession!

[@dr.elliephillips]

Drinking through a straw can make posterior recession worse. Don’t trust that. You may like my oral health bootcamp at DrEllie.com with more help to reverse gum recession.

[@liamcampion]

Heffernan.. very Irish name ❤

[@GillW22]

When and how often should you have Xylitol Dr Ellie? After brushing teeth in the morning should you have xylitol straight away or leave it a few hours?

[@dr.elliephillips]

Xylitol stimulates conditions in your mouth that allow natural healing. You can have a Zellies mint anytime - but the ideal time is directly after meals. Then do not eat or drink for an hour - to allow the xylitol to do its work. In the morning, when you wake, it is not necessary to clean your teeth or have xylitol, unless you want to. Yes, it is vital to clean your teeth right before going to bed at night - and after this, to not to eat or drink anything. This allows the benefits of your oral care routine to work all night long. (I promote my specific Complete Mouth Care System). In the morning, try to find a good time when you will be able to enjoy an extended period of not eating or drinking after you clean your teeth. Often, if you clean your teeth on waking, you will wash away the benefits as you go to have breakfast or coffee. Maybe rethink the timing of your morning tooth cleaning for maximum benefit. Thanks so much for a great question. For more information about timing, and my Complete Mouth Care System - you may like to visit the oral health bootcamp on my website. Here is a link: drellie.com/

[@MmrBader]

Anyone like me with Sjogren's Syndrome has a losing battle to fight here and add to that multiple medications especially at night which can dry us out anymore which may be unavoidable, what is your advice for people like me to preserve our teeth especially when our mucosa burn so easily from so many mouth products? I use Ultradex to keep away sulfur producing bacteri, i use highly fluoridated toothpaste Duraphat, i use pilocerpine medication to stimulate salivary glands but it wears off within a couple of hours sleep.

[@SunrayStar]

Dr. Ellie has said elsewhere that her Complete Mouth Care System is excellent for people with Sjogren's.

[@ammaner5720]

Hello I'm not a dentist Is there a clear indication for having a drill and fill for caries. How bas should the cary be for you to intervene

[@dr.elliephillips]

I would always try to reverse a cavity - even if you are told it will not reverse. Even making the enamel harder with your efforts will make the final restoration better, easier for the dentist and less likely to upset the nerves inside your tooth. I suggest an easy to use strategy for at home care - and usually it can reverse a cavity within 6 months. It would be worth a try - providing you do not experience pain from this tooth at the moment. Here is a link for a free downloadable booklet about this strategy: drellie.com/

[@markbloyd9852]

I'm convinced, but I'm having trouble getting Zellies on Amazon. They are either out of stock, or will take about 2 weeks to be delivered. Is there and issue with supplies?

[@maxxwellbeing9449]

I just ordered the powder with no issue from Amazon.. it doesn’t matter which brand you us as long as it’s xylitol. Be well.

[@markbloyd9852]

@@maxxwellbeing9449 Thanks, but I was really trying to let her know that there seems to be an issue ordering her product.

[@Peleski]

It's worth checking the labels of sugar free gums. My Wrigleys has 1g per tablet.

[@AznDudeIsOn]

44:50 thx for insight on implants

[@iceprincessone7168]

What is the name of his "mint" please

[@zeroman155]

Zellies

[@HenryFamilyTheFirst]

Hi Dr. Ellie. I tried Xylitol but it makes me feel nauseous. I have been sucrose free for so long (over 20 years) that the sweetness of Xylitol is overpowering to my system. I do like cheese, so I now finish a meal with a small piece of cheese. I am also using your complete mouthcare system (less the Zellies) can I expect the same results without the Xylitol?

[@zed2960]

Why cheese exactly?? Does it have same effect as Xylitol?

[@anny31]

Xylitol is toxic for dogs.. how do i improve his mouth? Thanx

[@touchsong999]

use a hammer and sinker nails

[@samznyou8170]

plzzzz mam tell us what to do when u already have done with a root canal treatment for about 3 teeth ,, how to reverse that teeth and make them healthy

[@dr.elliephillips]

Root canals are needed when teeth die. Nothing I know can bring a dead tooth back to life. On the other hand, it is never too late to improve and turn oral health around so that cavities and dead teeth never happen again. Here is a link to my website where you can down load a booklet and learn more: drellie.com/ Good luck on your journey.

[@nancyevans5176]

Ellie let - him speak..

[@pamelagroves2142]

So how much xylitol should be used?

[@SunrayStar]

At least 6-7 grams total per day, spread out throughout the day in small 1 gram doses.

[@kulentarian55]

Can u just buy xylitol by the pound and just spread the granules over your teeth after meals

[@letsplaywitheesa1668]

Yes you can, you need 6 grams a teaspoon’s worth spread over 5-6 times a day. Say 1 gram at a time at the end of a meal or a drink, so you finish your meals and drinks off with 1 gram xylitol. Hope it helps.

[@travv88]

yea you can juts put spoonful in your mouth and allow it to dissolve and swish it around for a bit after meals. spit it out afterwards

[@craigglaser251]

I bought your xylitol mints but they seem to be very very hard on my stomach or intestines I’m not sure which but it feels like it’s burning a hole through my gut. I bought xylitol gum seems to be way less destructive. I would appreciate any feedback on this subject

[@kathleenking47]

Your body needs to get USED to XYLITOL...A little at a time. It's great for more than teeth: even great for keeping mosquitos away😁, since it reaches your pH up to 7.4 I knew blood was, from the CORE water bottle, but I didnt know saliva was for mouth health as well Keep away from animals

[@sl4983]

How funny! I don't think Americans have an accent at least on the west coast. From there on there starts to be an accent! :)

[@MervynFarrell]

Everyone, everywhere has an accent. You find out when you travel out

[@sl4983]

@@MervynFarrell California doesn't have an accent

[@maltezos30]

I just recently started chewing gum with xylitol

[@dr.elliephillips]

Amazing:)

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[@catatonicgalaxy1471]

Instead of truly helping people and providing links to other products all she does is push her own products. hard to trust people like her.

[@2stayfree11]

Why have a guest when you limit his time speaking and interrupt him?

[@lagunafishing]

She has very poor interviewer skills.

[@dr.elliephillips]

Thank you for your feedback. I understand your thoughts and I certainly agree that I need to improve in my role as an interviewer. Interviewing people is a relatively new experience for me - after 50 years of being a dentist -where we generally practice a one-way monologue conversation :) I assure you as I move forward I will try to keep my part of the conversation under conscious control, Thanks again for your input. Ellie :)

[@zed2960]

​@@dr.elliephillipsWhat a humble and positive response! ❤👍

[@dr.elliephillips]

@@zed2960 😘

[@letsplaywitheesa1668]

@@dr.elliephillipsyou’re a very very wise person and equally humble, a lot to learn from you! God bless!