Say Goodbye to Bad Breath for Good

[@TheWayOfVRIL]

I’d add that parasites and candida are often underlying causes of bad breath. Few people bother to deworm these days. Consider trying ginger tea with a pinch of clove, and turpentine can also work wonders.

[@MikeSmith-rj3bu]

The new thought process is that the body creates all bacteria and all parasites. That they are you and are your cleanup system. Dewormers tend to be neurotoxic.

[@cbak1819]

Berberine Allison and Oregano are great for that!

[@robinsonfamily222]

DR ELLIEEEEE!!!! What would I do without you? I am still in shock about not having any cavities when I went to the dentist this week. DR ELLIEEEE I am talking about a mouth that has a history of gum disease, missing every molar except one in the back on each side of my mouth, and a mouth full of fillings. And using this system since the summertime my mouth is healthy! You will be mad at me Dr Ellie because I do floss. Sorry, I have to floss. I have been using a xylitol dental floss and I take a multivitamin. But I use everything else you recommend. Thank you DR ELLIE!!!!!!

[@dr.elliephillips]

I'm not AGAINST flossing - just want people to understand that the MORE they floss the MORE they will NEED to floss.... This is why in my system (after you have a balanced oral microbiome - flossing (like Black Tie ) becomes OPTIONAL..... Congratulations and thank you for sharing your story....so happy to hear it :)

[@veeewap]

Do you limit sugar? Congratulations btw

[@robinsonfamily222]

@@veeewap I never really ate a lot of sweets anyway. But I don't do anything special. I eat like usual and follow what Dr. Ellie recommended such as using the xylitol mints, the crest toothpaste, and ACT mouthwash; and allowing my saliva to do the healing.

[@johnnylawrence7232]

@@dr.elliephillips I only floss when i can feel food stuck in them...The way my teeth are spaced, i often get quite large bits of meat stuck..... I assume its ok to floss in this situation,,,

[@londonmm]

@@dr.elliephillips Do you think Pur gum is a good xylitol produce? With 1g/piece it seems great but it does have glycerin. Thoughts?

[@MikeSmith-rj3bu]

Has anyone had success with receding gums or periodontal issues?

[@cbak1819]

Bad breath can also come from tonsil stones. Can you address that? Thanks for this explanation about bad breath.

[@suekeith]

Hello Dr Ellie, you are amazing! I have been on your system for over 18 months, along with the carnivore diet. Here's all the good things that have happened; my teeth are whiter, I wake up with terrific breath, and my mouth feels squeaky clean, continually! I can even eat a pepperoni stick and in a half hour, you cannot tell. I use everything you recommend, even the fancy toothbrushes and toothbrush sanitizer. I have one issue happening, however, which I think you can help me figure out. Even though my teeth are now whiter on the outside, I have more stains on the inside of my teeth. I give plenty of time and attention to brushing the inside though. Also, not only has my one black dot that I started your program with, not disappeared, but many, many more black dots have appeared! I don't eat sugar or carbs but I do still drink one mug of green tea in the morning. Then, after my 11 am breakfast, I have an iced mocha. I brush my teeth afterwards with your system. I have a 2nd meal in the evening and before bed, brush my teeth for the 2nd time. I do NOT sip on anything throughout the day. When I drink water, I drink a full glass then take a Zellie’s mint or gum. I cannot understand why I’m getting more inside staining and more black dots. Therefore, I did some troubleshooting and here's what I found. When I wake up in the morning, the Ph strip shows high acidic 5.5. After my purely carnivore breakfast, the Ph strip shows high alkaline, 8.0. After eating, I brush with your system, which takes me down to about 6.6 alkaline. Roughly 30 min after brushing, I'm down to 5.5 acidic. If I drink my wonderful well water, the Ph strip goes up to 6.6 alkaline. After Zellie’s gum or mint, I’m 6.8. Then I gradually go down to 5.5 until I put something else carnivore in my mouth. Could it be that I simply have acidic biology and, therefore, by not putting anything in my mouth for many hours, my saliva is too acidic, for too long and this is what’s making the black dots? Perhaps for me, a healthy remedy would be to go back to sipping our well water throughout the day like I was before I found your system, to keep my mouth alkaline more of the time, knowing that it will spend all night, highly acidic? What can I do to get rid of my former black dot and all these new ones?!!! Thank you for any suggestions you may have.

[@Kristina-yr6xg]

I am at 6 months mark, I had stains occured on my upper inner front teeth and some brown and black dots around my lower molars. I think that are stains death plaque, I could brush away nearly completely alle dots around my molars and at my upper inner front teeth it's still a bit visible. I have slso a natural acid saliva and you can only counteract it with these listed things what you already mentioned.

[@arg98]

Since implementing your oral hygiene regimen, I've noticed quite a difference in my oral health, so thank you! You seem like a lovely woman, Dr. Ellie- Keep it up.😁

[@WeAreAllOneNature]

Summary to prevent bad breath: * A healthy diet accelerates the flourishing of good bacteria. * Eat pineapple, papaya and apple before each meal (= good enzymes to prevent acid reflux = bad breath). * Eat salad, leafy greens, beets, watermelon, and other watery vegetables (= excellent hydration and improves saliva quality). * A little bit of onions, garlic and mushrooms with each meal. Fry a batch in butter and store in the fridge. This boosts the immune system and 'seeds' the saliva. * Probiotics. * Good live yogurt, preferably L. reuteri. * Fermented vegetables. * End each meal with some xylitol to feed good bacteria, and to stimulate a flow of alkaline saliva = good for bacteria. * Extend the time between between meals when you are not eating or drinking.

[@justletmesleep8605]

AI is handy, isn't it?

[@dr.elliephillips]

Wow - any chance you could help me make PDF cheat sheets for patients? Wonderful summary......was that using AI?

[@WeAreAllOneNature]

Great video. 6:21 to 6,30 When she said ''xylitol will stimulate a flow of alkaline bacteria...'' I think she meant alkaline 'saliva'.

[@robinsonfamily222]

@@WeAreAllOneNature I believe I heard her mention good bacteria so maybe she was referring to good bacteria too. Well that is what I got out of it.

[@WeAreAllOneNature]

Hahaha, thanks! No, I wrote it all the old-fashioned way. I have Asperger's, and enjoy the challenge - similar to doing crossword puzzles. Also, I have mild memory issues, so I store these most excellent videos in a playlist, and recap sometimes. I will consider doing the PDF sheets (no charge). Your info is brilliant. I hope it gets out into the world more. 🤓

[@DakotaDS]

Thanks, Doctor Phillips! Keep spreading the good word!

[@joshuaread1563]

I’ve been intrigued by your channel in general and when I saw this video I hoped my prayers would be answered. It’s been quite a few years now that I’ve had this problem and no health professional has been able to help me. I had one of my upper rearmost molars extracted to no effect. I quit smoking, drinking, etc. I’m eating cleaner than I have in my entire life. Most recent specialist suggested I have evidence of acid reflux and prescribed me pantoprazole. They suggested if it doesn’t work that I undergo a stomach scope. It doesn’t appear to be working. I’m at my wits end as I feel I’ve become a social leper. No one will tell me but I can sense by their reactions. It’s painful to live this way when I’m a person who takes pride in my hygiene and appearance but others make assumptions about my cleanliness. I’m already doing much of the suggestions you’ve made and will try the rest but I have to admit that at this point I don’t believe it will ever be resolved by anything less than some drastic and costly procedure. As an aside, a friend read a book by a physician suggesting that for my blood type (A+), it’s best to avoid meat all together for a multitude of reasons including those discussed. Not sure if you can comment on that but if there is ANYTHING else I can do please help. I feel this has affected my mental health to a grave degree and I’ll need therapy just to feel like I can date again.

[@snowfert]

Have u heard of the Bristle oral test?

[@joshuaread1563]

@@snowfertI have not, please tell me more. And thank you by the way for taking the time to reach out

[@boceoreal905]

I have been suffering from bad breath since I was young. It smells like sewage and am not even sure where it comes from because I eat well. Thank you for this video because am starting to understand what is causing this issue and it's sad that most dentists don't know anything about this.

[@dr.elliephillips]

Start with xylitol - in the routine that I recommend. A couple of Zellie's mints (cool mint is great) at the end of every meal. THEN...they key is to do "mouth resting" - when you do not eat or drink anything for 1-2 hours. Also consider a xylitol nasal spray (Xlear makes a good one) and just puff a couple of puffs up your nose - sniff gently and then blow your nose and feel how clean and nice that makes your nose feel. Do this xylitol routine a few times a day and at the very end of the day before sleeping. it will FEED the good bacteria in your mouth. DrEllie.com

[@LSinclair]

Wonderful information here, Dr. Ellie! Fantastic and easy to do recommendations. Question.. Been using your system for ten years, but when I do rarely floss I can almost always smell a barn type smell (tho I tested recently with zero cavity-causing bacteria in my saliva) - so I wonder if I have pockets. Could following these recommendations clean and close up potential pockets that might be causing that odor?

[@dr.elliephillips]

Are you using sufficient xylitol and mouth resting after the xylitol for 1-2 hours? Mouth resting is the time when your mouth will develop healthier biofilm - so it is important part of this process. Also - are you using a MOUTHWATCHERS brush and doing gum massage quite vigorously? DrEllie.com

[@Paul-bp4dr]

Dear Dr. Ellie, being french I don't have access to all the products your system includes, particularly the ACT fluoride mouthwash. Do you know a good alternative to it for Europe? I have searched on your site and in your videos but I could not find anything. I know you mentioned Ultradex instead of Closys in your Mouthcare system one hour video but no info about ACT. Thanks in advance and thank you so much for all your hard work. Much love!

[@Kristina-yr6xg]

You can use the colgate Mouthwash the blue one, in uk its called colgate flourigard and in germany colgate ice fresh this is recommended by dr ellie, but you can use others too. You have to check and compare the Ingredients. I've tested several and tested the PH if them.

[@MikeSmith-rj3bu]

I am doing Ellie Phillips system. After an hour or two I am adding things such as waterflossing with baking soda, celtic salt, iodine. And also coconut oil pulling, neem, sesame oil, hydroxyapatite. Is this beneficial?

[@MikeSmith-rj3bu]

Could everyone please share your experiences with Ellie Phillips system? Thank you!

[@lisagardner4814]

Oddly enough since I began this protocol I was gonna ask if xylitol caused recession ? My whole mouth is receding!!?! And my teeth were whiter before using this system :(

[@MikeSmith-rj3bu]

@lisagardner4814 thank you for your feedback I am doing the system and I use xylitol often. I cannot say either way if it is helping

[@cbak1819]

"Mouth resting" is also good for your gut as well. I have been on a low FODMAP diet for a month, 3 square meals a day....3 weeks of anti biotic's after I was bitten by an insect leading to a bacterial infection. I eat too many high fiber foods and fermentations that lead to sibo and sifo. I was on your system for three weeks and realized the xylitol was messing with my gut as well. I bought crystal form of pure xylitol crystals a few weeks back and started using a 1/4 tsp. dissolving it in mouth for 30-60 sec. spitting it out. Your mints seem better but once I'm done with the crystals I'll just chew the mints and spit out. My big issue is my tonsils. I was told to gargle the throat with CloSys to help. What is you opinion Dr. Ellie. I'm honestly considering removal. I'm done dealing with them in my late 50's. Garlic and onion and other sulfurous foods make it worse. 🤷‍♀️

[@dr.elliephillips]

Have you done a salivary test to see the composition of bacteria in your mouth? I would like to know more about how you care for your teeth - just Closys or do you use my entire system? Also, have you considered xylitol for your nasal health?

[@pmmac2382]

Thank you Doc for all your generosity! Completed month two of Dr. Ellie’s protocol. Teeth are whiter, stronger, smoother and gums are plumper. I do have a large cavity at the gum line of my front tooth. Removal and implant have been recommended but I am holding off to see a biological dentist who thinks she can fill the tooth. She uses laser so less invasive action in the area. In the meantime I can feel the tooth is growing stronger with the protocol. If it ultimately fails I go back to implant route but so far so good.

[@A_B_C_31]

Hello dr. I am from INDIA & had found you recently .. i want to follow your system but zellies are no where found in india neither it is shipping here & i cannot trust other brands locally available here , can you pleaseeeee suggest any other alternative that is equivalent to it. I am also curious to know why zellies are restricted here?

[@ada_acquah4905]

Thank you Dr. Needed this

[@syedaz8125]

Can you please make a video for those of us who have fillings in our teeth? How do we take care of that? How do we keep that tooth from getting another filling or worsening further?

[@Kristina-yr6xg]

Use her system...and don't replace the silver fillings untill it leaks or is time. With every filling you will loose more teeth substance and you will cause trauma to your teeth, where you then need a root canal treatment, a crown untill the tooth needs to be extracted.

[@jack.w.p.reynolds]

Hi Ellie. Thank you for your video. This is not a problem I suffer with a lot, but when I do I'm confident a big culprit is the face mask I'm wearing at work which dries out my mouth. Tartar build-up and staining are my primary concern with me starting a customer-facing role within the next few months. I am going to start using your system and follow some of the tips you've given here. I've had a large amalgam filling for twenty years that in a way I hope fails, even by implementing your system, so that it can be removed and replaced with composite/gold/implant. The amalgam has stained the outer parts of the remaining tooth structure - would there be a way of removing this other than by using hydrogen peroxide through tooth whitening? Would tooth whitening be something you recommend in this instance due to it being restricted to one particular tooth?

[@tsx3214]

"Results in 4-6 weeks"...and continued improvement.

[@rehnahassan3840]

Please let us know what products to use in the uk. When will your system be available on Amazon UK. Many thanks

[@nataliaciobanu6850]

This is my question too. Or perhaps there are European products that are similar..

[@yonandonibadiola]

She suggests using Ultradex in place of Clorosyl and Fluoriguard instead of Act. That's what I use and you can get them in any Superdrug store.

[@Kristina-yr6xg]

Oral 123 I uk, Netherlands...I found blendamed classic in germany as substitute for toothpaste

[@truthdecay3438]

Dr. Ellie Phillips, DDS; I didn't know other ways of contacting you. I've been watching your videos & I have some questions after I have read your responses to others in the comment section. I cannot afford a dental exam, x-rays & cleanings. I have not been to a dentist for years & years now. I have cavities in my back teeth that are not very big, but do not want them turning into the size of vegetable peas either. 1. Should one still scrape their tongue while using your mouth care system? 2. How can your mouth care system prevent bleeding | pockets not flossing? 3. How does your system keep teeth so clean that you have not had a professional dental cleaning for decades? I am prone to bleeding gums. I remember you saying something about flossing in another video about it pushing bacteria up under the gums. Also, I read comments where someone was using this system of yours while they spoke about Weston A Price, DDS having a patient with 42 cavities in 24 teeth that he healed for that patient using his nutrition guidelines. I have considered doing both. Currently I am using MOST of your system. Can you fill me in a little bit more in clear & concise terms about the aforementioned, please. I would really appreciate it. Thank you. By the way, you have really beautiful skin & teeth for your age :-)

[@Mfay4]

I also had bleeding sensitive gums. Started Dr. Ellie’s routine, and within 2-3 days, zero bleeding! If you are going to try it, definitely get the tooth brush she recommends.

[@whitecrow6466]

I don’t feel good ingesting xylitol mints , is it ok to use alcohol free xylitol mouthwash instead ? Please advise

[@2brnt2b]

What a start with garlic lol. Thank you Dr. Ellie🥰

[@osamachaudhary8298]

Hi Dr, not sure if this will reach you. Can you make a video on nano-hydroxyapatite in toothpastes, and if it's an effective ingredient for making stronger/healthier teeth? And your opinion on the research done, and if it's something worth implementing? Thank you!!

[@GoWithJesus]

What about sourcraut & honey?

[@carianin5293]

Good to know!

[@TheWayOfVRIL]

Ketosis is not necessarily a sign of diabetes.

[@anitavinesett3180]

Hello Dr.Ellie...I've had issues with tonsil stones getting stuck in the flaps of my tonsils where I think food is getting stuck. I've been told I should have them taken out. Can you give me your thoughts on this please.

[@Fake-e4t]

Mam can you pls make available xylitol in india I want to buy xylitol in india amazon...

[@bluestar.8938]

Thank you : )

[@Bawkr]

I'd say people are going to complain about my armpits if I eat garlic.

[@dr.elliephillips]

Hah - I can't worry about that :) I'm a dentist - so your mouth is more important than your armpit - at least to me.

[@Schnappatmer0815]

i would say that you would risk to be sued by vampires for eating garlic! 😄

[@Youwish34]

Strong deodorant and perfume

[@Bawkr]

@@Youwish34 doesn't seem to work. Use 72 hr rightguard in morning or night before after shower. One 2hr car ride later stinking everyone out.

[@cbak1819]

If your eating a balanced diet and hygiene you will not smell. 🤧

[@pixsiedoll2341]

Dr. Can i use the Act kids?

[@SunrayStar]

The children's ACT in only the Bubble Gum Blowout flavor (not the other children's flavors) is approved by Dr. Ellie to work. And in fact, this is THE version of ACT that is my favorite go-to choice! I love it.

[@DrDennis]

Coated tongue causes bad breath. TUNG paste/brush.

[@brendamartin7280]

I thought it was stomach problems

[@johnnylawrence7232]

My partner always says to me " have you brushed your teeth" as she says i have bad breath.... She says this right after i have brushed my teeth..... She says when i talk, its like the smell is coming from my guts... I cant smell it myself, however i know what she means as ive smelt a strong smell coming from my dentist when he talks... I also noticed my tongue is quite white, which i scrape..... he tongue is nice and pink and we eat the same things.... ?

[@amandasmith2736]

Can I use your system while wearing braces?

[@dr.elliephillips]

@@amandasmith2736 You should!!

[@RahelTeka-h1b]

Hi Dr. Please Please please Can i talk to you by any means? Thank you so much

[@もちねこ-t2l]

Could you add Japanese subtitles to this video?

[@pixsiedoll2341]

Dr ellie i follow the mouth care system except the closys and the Act part. Would that be a problem?

[@SunrayStar]

That is a problem. Dr. Ellie recommends that none of the elements of her system be left out or substituted, or the system may not work for you. The Closys is needed to raise the mouth pH (among other things) before brushing, so that you won't be brushing acid-softened teeth. And you would never want to end the routine with Listerine, which would leave the teeth in a very acidic state. ACT should be used after Listerine to do away with Listerine's acidity; but both are needed, because the low acidity left by Listerine helps ACT to work better.

[@pixsiedoll2341]

@ can i use the children’s Act mouthwash?

[@nataliaciobanu6850]

Closys and Act are not available in Europe, what they could be replaced with?

[@yonandonibadiola]

Ultradex and Fluoriguard. You're welcome 😁

[@SunrayStar]

@@pixsiedoll2341 The children's ACT in only the Bubble Gum flavor (not the other children's flavors) is approved by Dr. Ellie to work. And in fact, it (Bubble Gum Blowout) is THE version of ACT that is my favorite go-to choice! I love it.

[@epiphoney]

I still had tartar the last time I went to the dentist, even though my teeth felt smooth to my tongue. I guess I have to up my game.

[@MikeSmith-rj3bu]

What is good for tartar/calculus? I've heard DIM diindylmethane is good as is fragaria vesca and calendula

[@lawbee2448]

Ketosis is diabetes out of control? I thought it's when you're trying to get it under control by reducing your carbs

[@lclafleur-un3wi]

Oh lordy, my mother ste garlic..we couldn't even ride in the car with her😵‍💫

[@dr.elliephillips]

BUT - did she combine this with good oral care?

[@SunrayStar]

And also, do you know which form of garlic your mother usually ate - fresh cloves of garlic that were diced or minced and then cooked, or the processed kind that comes from the grocery in a jar, already all mashed up and ready to use? I have noticed on several different people who used that jarred kind, that they would positively reek after eating that type (for a whole day!), but breath odor does not normally seem to be a big issue when people eat unprocessed fresh garlic from cloves. I believe that jarred type must be ruined by the processing, and the obnoxious smell from it comes up from the stomach, not just from the mouth.

[@nothing1099]

I'm allergic to garlic.

[@shawnjoseph867]

I disagree. Garlic n onions? 😂😂😂. Onions thru pause n garlic thru the mouth. H3ll no

[@analieasingua3293]

Zdeno

[@justletmesleep8605]

I really want to trust Dr. Phillips, but it is difficult to trust someone whose advice on how to treat an ailment always ends with "buy my product".

[@dr.elliephillips]

Which product bothers you? Xylitol? You can go and get xylitol crystals from your local health store - its all the same stuff. Your disconnect is that you do not see that my MISSION is to share knowledge of a SYSTEM that stabilizes mouth health - and balances our the biochemistry and oral microbiome. There is no other purpose for me doing a video.... I know of no other way to help people avoid unnecessary dental treatments. Believe me - studying home care is not a big money maker - especially when you are have a double dental specialty and could "make in a day dentures".....or do "in office whitening"...."veneers and mouth makeovers" etc...

[@robinsonfamily222]

And? Buy the products. I don't understand why yall are mad about someone making money when you benefit too lol. I'll tell you this much; from my experience in my household, it is much cheaper to buy her products vs paying these dentists a bunch of money to fix issues her products can prevent or reverse.

[@Bawkr]

The gold mouthwash has helped me and the old school crest. I'm kind of 50 50 on weather the act plays much of a role but it's pretty cheap and it also pretty pleasant after using the gold so I think I'll stick with it. I don't think that my teeth have really repaired at all but it has postponed any further damage for sure. Get a set of stainless traditional dental tools as well, use them very lightly in areas you want to look better. One thing I will say is some very renowned and accepted people have crooked teeth so it's not vital to have good looking teeth just a healthy mouth.

[@dr.elliephillips]

@@robinsonfamily222 BUT - they are NOT my products ....you can use my system on the other side of the world and never ever meet me....

[@dr.elliephillips]

@@Bawkr The problem with Listerine is that it is acidic with a pH of 4.2 which will corrode your teeth and leave an acidic environment - not the best for mouth health. The ACT works in synergy - to benefit your teeth, and it works BEST in a pH of 4.2 which is why these two rinses should be used one after the other.

[@johnsmith1474]

Who the hell has bad breath but pigs?

[@joshuaread1563]

Hard to say but I can tell you who has a bad attitude

[@MikeSmith-rj3bu]

A bad attitude is even easier to spot

[@sylviesylvie3411]

You