Reacting to Dr. Mark Burhenne's Oral Care Routine!

[@markburhenne7813]

Love the review of my routine! Thank you

[@askahygienist]

Thanks for sharing it :) learned a few new things!

[@PocketSunlight]

Xylitol doesn't actually 'kill bacteri'a - it interrupts the bacteria's ability to adhere and create plaque

[@askahygienist]

Yes it does interrupt the ability to adhere, but also the bacteria eats it like it would any sugar, except it cannot digest it so essentially the bacteria starves and cannot reproduce.

[@josephryanlaird]

I tried xylitol...it made me a bit nauseous and gave me gas.

[@PatriciaBlomeleyMaddigan]

@@josephryanlairdOne frequent side effect of Xylitol is diarrhea.

[@reup6943]

@@josephryanlaird You can chew for a minute and not swallow your own saliva although that's not very convenient. Or use a xylitol mouth wash or make your own mouth wash with water and xylitol powder (very cheap)

[@Narrowpath0325]

Exactly

[@cleanerpath94]

best oral health channel ever! thank you for making these honest and informative videos that are heavy on the content and light on visual editing and with no music to distract from your points. excellent approach, thank you!!

[@askahygienist]

It's a fine line between keeping it entertaining/engaging and keeping it informative...glad you like my style! :)

[@a_son_of_light]

@@askahygienist Have you checked out: www.youtube.com/@dr.elliephillips ? She has over 50 years experience in many areas of dentistry, and has developed a system called Complete Mouth Care System.

[@froesesp]

It's really annoying that no one agrees on anything. Politics, money control the information largely. The industry doesn't want you to have good oral health, otherwise there are no jobs.

[@askahygienist]

I do! I want you to have good oral health! 😅

[@kcsnipes]

Go to an old person with good teeth and ask them 🤷‍♂️

[@chcotydf1]

@@kcsnipesgood idea!

[@ryankittle3431]

Found a xylitol nano hydroxyapatite non Alcohol, non essential oil mouthwash the other day. Made by a company called SuperMouth.

[@askahygienist]

Took a look at the ingredients. It doesn’t say specifically but it says “natural flavors” and for mint, I wonder if it’s not an essential oil…anyway I feel like if you are brushing and flossing I don’t see a need to use a mouthwash 🤷‍♀️ but I will say that mouthwash does seem to hit all the marks!

[@ryankittle3431]

@@askahygienist I got the mouthwash not necessarily to wash my mouth, but to coat my teeth with hydroxyapatite, when I don't want to over brush my teeth.

[@askahygienist]

oh gotcha! good idea@@ryankittle3431

[@raquelt5342]

Thanks for sharing I’m definitely going to try it! ❤

[@dporrasxtremeLS3]

I had a tooth gum ache. I had heard of cloves for fighting infections. I then used one after cleaning with brushing , flossing, and cleaning my mouth. Then I put one clove in my mouth for a soak for about 10-12 minutes. The next day no aches or tooth pain. Any input on this?

[@askahygienist]

Clove can help anesthetize an area of pain temporarily. Would be good to check the area out to find out the source of the problem and treat it accordingly.

[@askahygienist]

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[@janewhite572]

I left my toothbrush in a bit of Listerine overnight. The next morning, the bristles were dissolved. 😮 I immediately poured the rest down the drain. That might be the best use of mouthwash to get the drain squeaky clean 😊

[@askahygienist]

Oh my goodness! Do you remember which specific type of listerine it was? Never heard of that happening!

[@doug3805]

I would have to see that beforeI believe it. I have Listerine so I'll try it and see what happens.

[@thomasthetankengin7722]

Any reports?? ​@@doug3805

[@SynthVGguitarist]

@@doug3805 results?

[@eviel3251]

Never heard of Listerine doing that to the brush, but I've been using Listerine and other mouthwashes to clean and freshen up the sinks and pipes as they smell amazing 😄 I would use mouthwash very rarely to actually rinse mouth but would buy mouthwashes just for cleaning 😄

[@jaswantkhalsa5189]

It's great that you've been cavity free for a long time. You probably don't have tongue thrust, a deviated septum, a retracted lower jaw, or sleep apnea. However many of your patients do. For those folks, taping the mouth shut at night is very, very important to prevent mouth breathing and its numerous detrimental consequences one of which is orthodontic issues, sleep apnea, and periodontal disease. (No, not masking tape. A small piece of paper surgical tape does the trick - easy to put on and take off.) Anyone with any of these issues would benefit from more research on mouth taping.

[@askahygienist]

Thanks for the insight. What I do have is sinus issues so I couldn’t imagine taping my mouth shut which can sometimes be the only way for me to breathe 🥴 never a bad idea to do some more research!

[@bestcookiefan55]

Mark Burhenne D.D.S. does say in his video titled "A Peek Inside My Evening Dental Routine" that what he uses to cover his mouth when he sleeps is SomniFix strips.

[@askahygienist]

Oh thanks! I’ll have to check those out

[@bestcookiefan55]

You are welcome. I am planning on buying some to help prevent dry mouth while sleeping. I am happy that the breathing strips have a little breathing vent to help it not feel so confining :) @@askahygienist

[@makb5354]

​@@askahygienist DON'T!!!. Taping mouth for the night is negligent medical advice. Mouth breathing is not normal, hence there is a reason. In children it is usually very large tonsils and adenoids which needs to be evaluated by ENT. 2nd reason is allergies as far as children and younger population, so you need to address that (not with mouth taping). 3rd, most common in people with BMI 30 and over, is sleep disorder breathing, when airway collapses, causes respiratory obstruction and leads to drops in SPO2 in your blood, snoring and small and sometimes significant CO2 increases. Men 50 and over are very high risk for Sleep Apnea. Sleep Disorder breathing increases exponentially as we age and airway tissues get loose/ saggy, just like our external skin tissues. 4th, some people have deviated septum and unless they get it fixed, they can't freely move air through the nose. Taping mouth in any of these circumstances put people in serious danger and can even cause death. As a side note, instead of taping mouth, one can simple use chin strap (there are also tape chin straps although any tape reapplication will eventually lead to serious skin irritation). This allows keeping jaw up but if medical reason causes one to need to open mouth to breathe, at least it allows you to do that. Never follow blind advice from You Tube even if the person has multiple titles. I welcome you to research all the info that I provided. You can also find more info under Sleep Disorders.

[@granet1658]

Mouth Tape called Azazar is what I started using because of a CPAP. It's small and simple but truly works for teeth as well as increasing the positive affect of CPAP . It's great!

[@andythornton1255]

There actually is research that shows that flossing before brushing is better than brushing and then flossing

[@rolfbrowne8551]

Taping the mouth helps with the production of nitric oxide good for the cardiac vascular system

[@michaeld2716]

Ironically, I came from the dentist yesterday. High blood pressure, and swollen upper gums. Told to do a Crest Peroxide wash for now. I will stop using my Colgate 12hr mouthwash, and see what happens. Do you suggest ACT alcohol free ?

[@DeeDee-yz9ku]

Mouthwash dried out my mouth and throat, causing a raw throat for like three months. The newsletter from the insurance company said mouthwash, and cancer. That was enough to stop from using mouth wash.😊

[@askahygienist]

definitely stay away from alcohol mouthwash. that dries out mouth even more. I would say try skipping mouthwash for a bit. Just brush with toothpaste and floss. make sure you're doing it correctly; here's a link, me demonstrating how to brush/floss correctly kzbin.info/www/bejne/jpOUknmDqtSeptksi=I7B9HdqCb2BGgkLb

[@carriematiku932]

there is special nose strips that open up your sinuses so when you tape your mouth (with mouth tape) you will have no problem breathing. It helps with getting a good night's sleep. Great video. Also there are tongue exercises that help with opening up the upper pallet.

[@askahygienist]

Good idea with the nose strips! What tongue exercises? Link please :)

[@Marg205]

@@askahygienistI heard that singing like an opera singer puts you through an exercise that tightens up a flabby pallet.

[@Dan-oo7bq]

Maybe mytofunctional therapy is what they're referring to?​@@askahygienist

[@Datenmeer]

I've been using these nose strips for quite a while and I would say they improve my nose breathing by 20%. Doesn't sound much but it's noticeable. I couldn't tape may mouth because I would suffocate.

[@tubo1812]

Do you brush before or after breakfast?🤔

[@askahygienist]

Aww man the age old question lol. I do before. I don’t like to eat food with a yucky overnight mouth haha. After I eat breakfast I drink water, then eat a xylitol mint. I may brush during the day if I really feel the need, but generally I wait till before bed to do my brushing then.

[@Innogrouphongkong]

I do not like gums but what about the xylitol mouthwash? I am fit and i have no blood pressure problems

[@askahygienist]

You could try that. There are also xylitol mints I like to use. I use the brand called ice chips. Just can’t eat a whole ton since we can’t digest xylitol, it can cause upset stomach.

[@JedT1L]

I think there’s special mouth tape (I believe I’ve seen it?) that prevents the mouth from from opening easily but has a slit. I’m going to do a search. Dr Ellie Phillips recommends Closys oral rinse prior to brushing to counteract mouth acidity. Though I considered and have briefly used her overall oral routine briefly, it goes against what I’ve heard from other functional biological dentists.

[@askahygienist]

I’m preparing to try Dr. Ellie’s regimen soon :) I’m nervous because yes a lot of what she teaches goes against everything we’ve learned and done.

[@disrespectful7862]

Can I use "Davids" Toothpaste every day?

[@askahygienist]

of course!

[@francineclave2207]

I am 69 and when I was 30, things mattered differently. Dr. B is closer to my age and my body needs more help now. So with the science behind what he does, I tried mouth taping and it’s actually pretty easy. I get it, at first it was unusual, but I know now if I needed to, I could with very little effort (and no hands) just open my mouth. On the fresh air side, my windows have safety latches so I can leave them open one inch and no one from the outside can open them more than six inches. Fresh air is good for the whole body and the mouth is just one part. I like when something I do benefits my whole health. Thanks for your video 👍

[@akehapkap6143]

I wish I could, but I have problems with my nose after it was fractured many years og. One nostril is really tight, so I could´nt sleep like that. I think it might work. My mouth is really dry in the morning, and I always keep water at the bed. Edit. I am 60

[@francineclave2207]

@ some mornings even with mouth tapping I am still super dry! I guess like it or not this old girl is wearing out. But until I do I am going to try every logical thing possible to stay as healthy as I can. Good luck

[@markdagley4213]

"Mouthwash is overkill" -- So true ---lol

[@geoff_onYT]

great vid. my additional add- ons 1. erythritol is actually better than xylitol for inhibiting cariogenic bacteria. A experimental study was done comparing various sugar alcohols (sorbitol, xylitol, erythritol, etc.) and erythritol was the winner. so one option is to do a 10 second homemade erythritol mouth rinse after eating. 2. sleeping with the window open. In many locations, the extra noise (traffic, voice, dogs) coming from open windows, will result in micro-awakenings which harm the quality of your sleep. So it's a trade-off with the CO2 levels. The answer depends on where you live (safety vs. micro-awakenings vs. CO2) 3. Recently I read that about 90% of adult fluoride exposure comes from water, and only about 10% from fluoridated toothpaste (sorry, I don't have a source for this claim). I remove all the fluoride from my drinking water, so I'm not concerned at all about the tiny 10% from toothpaste. Therefore I choose to get the synergistic/additive benefits of a toothpaste that combines fluoride AND hydroxyapatite (I use Jen's Super Paste). I wish it didn't contain mint though. 4. Dr. B claims you shouldn't use mouth washes with essential oil because they negatively disrupt the oral microbiome (this is true as far as I'm aware), but many of the toothpastes he recommends and uses himself contain essential oils! (e.g. peppermint oil, etc.). So he contradicts himself.

[@askahygienist]

1. hm, interesting about the erythritol, I've not heard of this! I'll have to check it out. 2. so many things cause micro-awakenings it seems. not just noise, but also street lights...I end up opening the window during the day and close in the evening before bed so the room has some fresh O2 for the night lol... 3. We definitely get a LOT of fluoride from sources outside of toothpaste. If you think about it, our food is also processed with fluoridated water, so the cheese you eat for example, may also contain fluoride. Nice to hear you're using Dr. Jen's! I'll be reviewing the super paste soon...I'll pass along to them to develop a non-mint flavor ;) 4. I actually though about this haha. I think the idea is to minimize the exposure to the essential oils; with the toothpaste you rinse it out in the end, mouthwash leaves a coat on your teeth...🤷🏼‍♀️

[@Tha_G0at]

Thank you for your comment. I have been looking for some answers on this topic and your comment just helped guide me in the right direction. Do you have an opinion on the fluoride treatments the dentist push in office? I had them hold it this time until I do some more research because this doctor claimed that these treatments send a huge dose of flouride right into the brain.

[@PierrePichard]

Great video, thank you! Dr. Burhenne also discusses 2 steps that I didn't hear about in this video, i.e. tongue scraping and oil pulling 1x/week (he recommends coco oil). Any insights on this?

[@askahygienist]

Yes to the tongue scraping! Part of my daily routine. Oil pulling may have some anti-inflammatory benefits if you couple it with proper and consistent brushing/flossing. I’ve seen people do oil pulling and swear by it, but don’t do a good job of brushing and/or flossing, and their mouth/gums are a mess 🥴

[@PierrePichard]

​@@askahygienist of course, never overlook the basics as they say... you seem not so convinced about it for yourself, why is it? + Dr. B suggests the use of Probiotics for oral microbiome + food supplements in general (such as D3, K2, ...). Is it something you'd recommend (or recommend to dig further)?

[@reup6943]

CO2 level and good ventilation is a whole topic in itself health wise ^^ You don't need to have your window wide open, all you need is pressure difference and small ventilation holes. Typically your door should leave some space, just a few inches between the floor to let air flow and your room should definitely have some ventilation hole. Lot's of research show that high level of CO2 are not really healthy at many levels. Sometimes just leaving a door ever so slightly open by an inch can make a big difference, and ventilating every morning for a dozen of minutes is most needed.

[@williamhicks558]

Modern homes are much more airtight than older homes, and I think they are now being build with an air exchange process that minimizes heat gain/loss. Combined with an air handler that runs constantly (like an AC that runs with a lower airflow), that should keep the CO2 levels from becoming elevated.

[@kronos77]

Mouth taping is great for many things. I am not sure what it does for the teeth though.

[@Gloaam]

Love your content!

[@askahygienist]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@rubycardenas6814]

Have you herd saline Solution as a mouth wash?

[@askahygienist]

Yes! Great option for healing any injuries in the mouth as well as prophylactically, as a mild antimicrobial.

[@kc4091]

I use Cocoshine N-HA toothpaste by Cocofloss, they make great floss also. I'm pretty sure their website has the amount of N-HA. They have other ingredients I liked also, worth checking out. I compared quite a few brands before landing on them. I learned about them because a dentist gave me a sampler of their floss which I really liked. Oh and they have various flavors of floss and toothpaste. Didn't know about peppermint being a stimulant so I'll have to get another flavor for nighttime brushing.

[@askahygienist]

I’ve always liked cocofloss but I recently switched to Dr. Jen’s and really like it because it’s biodegradable, also coated with n-hap. I haven’t tried other cocoshine products like their toothpaste.

[@kc4091]

@@askahygienist didn't know Dr Jen made floss also. Will check it out.

[@truthseeker9975]

6.15 min: does xylitol 'kill bacteria that causes cavities??'. I thought it didn't kill bacteria but instead prevented it from sticking to the teeth.

[@askahygienist]

So, both. The bacteria consumes the xylitol, but cannot digest it, so the bacteria starves to death. Xylitol also stimulates saliva production. So the combo of increased saliva and decreased bacteria results in the bacteria not sticking to the teeth.

[@booreed7813]

I use a 2 “ strip of cloth tape (found at any drug store, Amazon etc) I am allergic to most adhesive tapes. I over tape in beginning which was quite wasteful but, after two yrs of trying different taping techniques, went with the simplest. Using a 1/2” W x 2” L strip, tape vertically from just above upper lip to slightly under bottom lip. This is not pulled tight. Length, of course, will be determined by your own comfort. Since using mouth taping, there have been no episodes of sleep apnea/horrifying nightmares where I was being strangled by someone or an obstruction and eventually waking with huge gasp of air. I use Nexcare/durapore durable cloth tape.

[@askahygienist]

What if you have sinus issues, i wonder. If breathing through your mouth is the only way to get oxygen and you tape your mouth shut, then..? 🥴

[@truthseeker6377]

Curious if you've thought about gargling/rinsing in the morning before you drink anything. Our health is predicated on mouth and gut, bad vs good bacteria. When you wake-up in the morning, your mouth has some bad bacteria. If you drink before rinsing/brushing, you are swallowing bad bacteria straight to your gut.

[@askahygienist]

Oh you’re right! I must’ve got caught up in Dr. AB’s routine and forgot about the order of mine. So usually I do take off my retainers first thing in the morning and rinse my mouth out or actually usually just brush my teeth right away, THEN I go and have a drink of water. I agree, feels gross just drinking water first thing without rinsing or brushing first.

[@truthseeker6377]

@@askahygienist thanks for your response! I honestly am just now realizing and understanding how important all this is. As a man over 50, I consider myself lucky that I didn't get any teeth knocked out fighting when I was younger. You kinda are raised that fights are normal, but that was before I realized how important teeth are, and that they don't grow back!

[@Ernesto7608]

I am an octogenarian who thinks very highly of Dr. Burhenne's knowledge. I am glad that this hygienist agrees with much of his ideas, although it surprises me that she is quite ignorant about the justificatins behind them. An hygienist is not a scientist, but a person trained in some oral care that is becoming increasingly obsolete. It surprises me that she doesn't mention the high importance of the recent discovered oral microbiome, bacteria that, although including some bad ones, has a very positive balance. To PROTECT them is the reason for giving up mouth washes. I have never used any in my whole life, and I have preserved all my original teeth. She says nothing about tongue scraping, an important step in the production of nitric oxide that our saliva carries down the digestive track. She does not seem to be aware that mouth taping leads to breathing througn the nose, which contributes to the production of nitric oxide. I have been taping my mouth before bed every evening for the last decade, and I find nothing negative in doing so. She also doesen't seem to know anything about OIL PULLING, an ancient practice that can be very beneficial to the teeth. Since I started doing it over a decade ago, I stopped having any cavities. . So, in the balance, this video is completely superfluous, but at least it does not give false information, but is just incomplete. We should instead watch the videos by Dr. Burhenne.

[@askahygienist]

Thank you for the insight :) I do tongue scraping; I was just following his video and commenting on his routine. Either he didn’t mention it or I missed it. I’m also aware of oil pulling; I have tried it myself and did not see any significant changes in my (already good) oral health. Moreover, the patients that I have seen who do oil pulling still had bleeding gums and other issues (probably because the rest of their home are routine was subpar). As such, I don’t advertise and certainly don’t swear by oil pulling based on the results that I have *not* seen.

[@Coco-572]

You only tape the mouth gently . No worries that the tape remains permanent . Flossing first I believe jambs and slices the margin and the biofilm goes deeper down because you disturb the margin imho. I brush the food off gently first . Then I floss every other day or every few days and instead use interproxal brush for spots I know that catch food.

[@mirapilates]

Would like a video on proper toothbrush storage.

[@askahygienist]

I Will add that to my list, but for now just make sure to store it bristles-up, for example in a small cup, and preferably in a cupboard away from the toilet! I also like to douse my brush with hydrogen peroxide (I’m not very consistent) but it helps kill off bacteria.

[@BassComb]

1:20 Is "flouride" the same thing as "fluoride"?

[@askahygienist]

Omg haha totally missed that typo! I meant fluoride lol. “Flouride” is a completely different word. Pronounced FLAHW-ree-day. Latin origin. Means “beginning of spring.” hahahah I kid. Thanks for the catch!

[@BassComb]

@@askahygienist This could have been an expression of distrust towards people who live in Florida because you think they're toxic. A sort of anti-Floridianism. But afterwards, I said to myself nah, it can't be that.

[@askahygienist]

never heard of that haha but no not my intention either way! @@BassComb

[@kindhearted3094]

Y brush first thing in d morning if that d last thing done at night

[@askahygienist]

I generally brush in the morning just to freshen up, not exactly a thorough session. That being said, we still accumulate gunk on our teeth in our sleep - the biofilm layer that naturally forms on our teeth is undisturbed all night; if we don’t disrupt it with at least a quick brush in the morning, plaque forms a lot more quickly throughout the day.

[@kindhearted3094]

@@askahygienist wi) water rinsing do

[@OswaldSoans]

I don’t miss any podcast of dr burrene

[@GrimReaper..]

Sometimes, waking up at night, walking past my kitchen is a daunting task."

[@kristinevans283]

I'm the pH RDH and speak on all of these pts. No food around hr 3hrs before bed. Drinking & rinsing with water is important to do all day No TB 30 minutes after eating and only 2Xday By the way, I use a lot of different products and use mouth rinses and have very low BP. Not sure mouth rinses affect everyone the same but should be aware that some pt could be affected adversely to a lot of different things. We must treat the individual patient.

[@askahygienist]

Great point about products affecting folks differently! Thanks for sharing these tips!

[@jenniferk507]

Mouth taping is to prevent mouth breathing, as too much carbon dioxide is released with mouth breathing. Nasal breathing releases nitric oxide and is more beneficial. Also, if you are having heart attack symptoms, breathe in through the nose and hum, as both of these release nitric oxide to open arteries. Also wiggle your toes back and forth to have your calves pump blood back to your heart. Mouth breathing can be cured by doing tongue exercises like popping the tongue on the roof of the mouth 80 to 100 times when you go to bed, then placing the tongue on the roof of the mouth. This exercise also cures snoring and sleep apnea. These two are a result of a lazy tongue, so exercising the tongue prevents snoring and apnea. Notice babies don't snore because they exercise their tongues with pacifiers and nursing. Another exercise is moving the tongue around the lips inside the mouth, like putting on lipstick around your lips, but on the inside with your tongue. Do 25 reps each direction. This exercise also helps with neck tension, so if you are tense in the back of your neck, you can do this exercise to relieve it.

[@askahygienist]

Thank you for sharing! But isn’t releasing carbon dioxide a good thing? And I thought nitric oxide is helpful; do you mean the reverse?

[@jenniferk507]

@@askahygienist Nitric oxide is a good thing as its release via nasal breathing, whereas mouth breathing releases too much carbon dioxide resulting in hyperventilation.

[@naomihenderson1988]

I am not sure why this is titled as a debunking of Dr. B’s oral care routine?

[@askahygienist]

As in weighing in my own professional opinion as a hygienist on his routine. Is that…not debunking? Lol sorry idk, how would you title it?

[@marys.5050]

I like your video, but people will see the title and it immediately discredits him. The definition of debunk is: expose the falseness or hollowness of (a myth, idea, or belief).

[@marys.5050]

Btw, the xylitol gum he talks about is sweetened with xylitol, vs. sugar. And the mouth tape is some special mouth tape he talks about in a products video.

[@askahygienist]

@@marys.5050 about the xylitol gum, i understand, just that chewing gum can be irritating to the jaw, and too my xylitol can upset the stomach. I prefer xylitol mints, sparingly. Ooh, thanks for the tip about the tape, i'll have to look up his video on that!

[@askahygienist]

@@marys.5050 ah, k..I will think of a different title! thanks :)

[@reup6943]

I don't really understand the statement on xylitol gums containing "harmful sugar alcohols"... Xylitol is a sugar alcohol! But to my dismay I looked at my Xylitol gums and it also has "glycerol" which apparently is yet another sugar alcohol. I guess you deem all other sugar alcohol unhealthy? xylitol is only the good one? I'm not sure which ones gets your favour or not and for what reasons, (maybe increased risks of cancer?)

[@askahygienist]

Yes, so gum typically has a combination of different sugar alcohols. A common one is aspartame. And yes, risk of cancer is the big reason. All sugar alcohols have certain side effects, with xylitol having the side effect of causing an upset stomach if too much is ingested, as well as cardiovascular risks if there is too much xylitol in your system, blood won’t clot properly. Again, in high amounts. But unlike other sugar alcohols xylitol has the known benefit of helping prevent cavities so it’s one I’m willing to ingest small amounts of as needed.

[@prte23lv1yha4lv]

what about tongue scraping? Dr. B does that too. Do you?

[@askahygienist]

Yes absolutely. Idk why I didn’t mention it. I think I was just following along with what he was saying and commenting on that.

[@williamhicks558]

If someone has issues breathing when their asleep and don't know it, taping the mouth closed could cause major issues

[@askahygienist]

Great point!! 😳

[@RyanMcKenna-u1q]

I wish Dr B would tape his mouth shut all the time,, his advice is NOT good -

[@carnicavegirl7214]

I do his routine also .. weird...I've also been mouth taping for years ....

[@fondrees]

I have read that hydroxyappetite is neurotoxic as well

[@askahygienist]

Please provide a link? I have not found anything like that.

[@Tha_G0at]

The reason he does the xylitol gum is because the gum get food out from the teeth. And don't the mints have sugar too?

[@askahygienist]

The mints I use don’t have any sweetener other than xylitol which is not a cavity-inducing sugar.

[@kristinevans283]

Risewell is great hydroxyapatite TP

[@askahygienist]

I believe they use micro particles? They may have updated..

[@byronsmith1982]

I'd like to know what kind of tooth problems caveman would have had. Could you make a video about it?

[@askahygienist]

That would be an interesting concept lol I don’t know that I can present accurate info on that. Maybe some day if I collaborate with like an archaeologist or something!

[@adonayros9038]

Por favor 🙏🏻 traducción al español

[@csabam.9809]

Eat less carbs, ideally none and increase protein and fats. Your meals will satiate you much longer and sleep through the night. I switched to mostly carnivore over a year ago and feel healthier and stronger than I did in my 30's (51 now).

[@kindhearted3094]

Love yr Voice Tone

[@askahygienist]

Aw thanks 🥹 check my music channel 😅 @kristinamartsenyak

[@Skiis44]

Fluoride is a no no when you have low thyroid

[@askahygienist]

I've heard of this before! thanks for sharing

[@patb.1633]

Mouthwash is overkill but mouth taping is not? Whatever works for you I guess, I'm in with that.

[@Continental123-i2n]

Eating after you brush your teeth at night-- just completely cancels out all of the benefit of brushing/flossing at night

[@a_son_of_light]

Before you leave your window open at night, remember to check the weather forecast.

[@askahygienist]

Sounds like you’re speaking from experience haha

[@lerdude4230]

I missed your videos

[@askahygienist]

I’m working on being more consistent :)

[@Narrowpath0325]

You should always go to bed without any food leftover in your mouth you’re still young so you’re not seeing any problems at this point, but if you continue with that routine, I’m sure you’ll start seeing more sensitivity, more gum, line, areas of decay or in between the teeth

[@RyanMcKenna-u1q]

If you want to really know what you should be doing Dr Ellie Phillips knows what she is talking about! as opposed to a wind bag who churns out hundreds of videos and sells stuff and most of his advice is not that good at all! Dr Ellie, real advice that actually makes a big difference!

[@askahygienist]

Oof I actually recently tried her regimen and …not a fan :/ you could check out my video on it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3fYgWmDpLujY7ssi=Ji4tV2lVm76pqOgN

[@aalbert77]

Burhenne's protocols are hard to catch in this presentation because you dramatically preface them with your protocols, then subtly and suddenly transition into what he does. I missed most of his protocols and had to rewind multiple times. Clear speakers slowly and clearly make points without intermingling them with contrary info. I suggest either slow down or break it into 2 parts, A) Burhenne protocol B) Your protocol

[@utero77]

I watch your videos first because you are cute , second for your dental hygiene advice!

[@Snowsea-gs4wu]

At 7:17 you are probably eating too much carbs. Thanks for the video!

[@AttunedFlux]

Judging by what you say on only rinsing with water after a nighttime snack, it sounds like your situation is likely far different than mine. I get cavities fairly easily, and id never assume rinsing with water is enough after eating. The particles would be stick in 5-15 teeth at least, producing acids and bad bacteria all night long. I would floss, rinse with water, then use salt or xylitol to help sterilize and neutralize the acids in my mouth. Perhaps not all of those steps would be necessary for everyone, but if youre like me, leaving food and bad bacteria on your mouth all night long is a terrible idea. None of this is intended to be health advice.

[@askahygienist]

Yes, I understand everyone is different; if I was prone to cavities I would probably be more diligent. My diet, lifestyle, and general health allow me to be more lax.

[@x-techgaming]

Why would flossing first NOT be better..? You loosen the scum, then brush and rinse it out. You have nothing to brush and rinse it out, if you floss AFTER brushing. Seems to be no mystery to me about the order it should be done. Just like in paleontology, you break up the chunks, then brush it cleanly away.

[@marlite7463]

1:10 fluoride is toxic

[@johnscott2964]

I've made it 71 years without taping my mouth; not starting now! It's a miracle the human race made it this far without doing all of this!

[@tyronejoihnson7046]

Burhenne is known as Dr. Fartbox

[@AMGTT]

You have to use his toothpaste it’s better than all those crap brands

[@dlu8666]

Dr. Elle Phillips says don't rinse with water after meals, suck on a xylitol mint.

[@askahygienist]

Oh interesting, why not rinse with water, that doesn’t make sense. Sure, xylitol is a good option too but…

[@riss3927]

The peppermint xylitol chips and all the gum options also have essential oils. I swish dissolved xylitol granules in water instead. It is sad that eo's are not obliterated from basic health upkeep in dental, hair, body, and home atmosphere. They are proven to destroy the microbiomes of all bodily systems yet they are in literally everything. So disgusting.

[@strangerthings88]

❤❤❤❤

[@NYNC88]

Thanks for the summary. I wasn't interested in watching an hour and a half long interview.

[@christineczyryca5820]

If i taped my mouth shut i wiuld never fall asleep...i dont think so.

[@lauramakin834]

Dr. Ellie Phillips, have you heard of her? has a "mouth care system" in which there are 3 different mouthwashes, for every session. So, it's a bit confusing, is she just a quack I wonder. Also, she thinks flossing is dangerous because it can push bacteria into the gums : \

[@askahygienist]

Yes I’ve heard of her! I bought all the products in her regimen to try but haven’t gotten around yet. I’m nervous about not flossing for so long but I think I’ll just try for a week or two, that will give me an idea of the level of quackery haha 🥴

[@doug3805]

Taping your mouth shut to me is stupid and not natural. I think you can go to extremes with anything. Thanks for the sensible approach.

[@karent.8245]

You're so funny!

[@askahygienist]

Thanks 🥴😅

[@raidri_conchobair]

if you tape your mouth and you wanna scream, the tape will fall off and what kind of reasoning is this? "If I need to scream at night .... " who needs to scream at night?

[@askahygienist]

Wait I said that hahahaa that’s ridiculous. But also, what if haha?

[@lovinglife3954]

epic xylitol gum has only xylitol as sweetener

[@askahygienist]

Ooh thanks for sharing! Checking it out now! Have you tried them? Are they any good in terms of texture and flavor?

[@radfaraf]

If you're mouth taping you can use medical tape.

[@DeeDee-yz9ku]

Taping is for snoring and other sleep problems.

[@typower9]

Kiddos?!! They're called children! 'Kiddo' is so condescending. This new american slang is disrespectful.

[@askahygienist]

I don’t think it’s “new” slang, I’ve heard it for 30 years; and American is with a capital A! So disrespectful 😅

[@waffle_chair9269]

This girl deosnt appear to understand whole body health. Eg mouth breathing effects a lot more than just teeth 😂

[@askahygienist]

I love to learn though :) what else? I mean I imagine it dries out mucous membranes; something also about not filtering air through our hairy nostrils? 😅

[@hagbard72]

Your recommendations are expensive.

[@askahygienist]

Sorry which ones in particular, and what are you trying to achieve? I always try to meet people where they are at financially with my recommendations; there are definitely more expensive products that I like but doesn’t mean you can’t achieve good oral health without them!