The Mouthwash I Recommend (As A Dentist)
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Part 4 of my complete mouth care system.
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3 mouth rinse:
CloSys
Listerine cool mint
ACT anti-cavity ( no alcohol)
Toothpaste : original Crest toothpaste
Thank you. You are so accurate and helpful.
I appreciate you getting back to people when I am unable to. Your comments are very helpful. Thank you.
I owe you. 🥰
Thanks! Now... HOW MUCH of each mouth rinse?
I cant find all the product is there any thing else I can use.
Great video
Have you try contacting Dr Mark Hyman . He is a functional Md. He has a big following on CZcams. Maybe he can help you reach more people.
what can I use instead of act or flouriguard cant find both?
Love your outfit! I just got a cleaning at the dentist. I have about 5-6 early-stage cavities. I was ready to say no to any fillings but they just want to check them again at my next appointment. With my tartar removed, and having started using your complete mouthcare system, hopefully my cavities will heal by then. Thank you for your advice Dr. Ellie!
The only alteration I have made is incorporating the prescription fluoride toothpaste they gave me (Fluoridex) at the end of the system, as they said rinsing the toothpaste will neutralize it’s benefits.
@@heartsing6459 If you want the results you can achieve with my system - do NOT use stronger (prescription) fluoride toothpaste.
Stronger is not better and may damage the healthy bacteria in your mouth.
I now it seems contrary to what you would "think" - but you have to trust me if you want to heal cavities and achieve the results possible.
Either follow what your dentist is telling you - or use my system.
Don't try and do both - because you cannot.
You cannot mix and match the products and call it "my system".....
I hope you will reconsider - as I am very worried what you are doing will not work.
My system is a "system" and you need ALL the parts of it - for it to be effective.
You need xylitol at the end of meals, you need ALL the rinses - and you need to use Closys first etc....
There is no "part" of "my system" that will do the work effectively by itself.
I have never recommended stronger fluoride toothpaste or gel - ever....as I have never seen it work effectively.
i hope you will reconsider and try my strategies for 6 months.
You may like the support of my oral health bootcamp at drEllie.com.
Other people have walked this walk before you and their comments are recorded on the bootcamp.
DrEllie.com for more infor and links to the bootcamp.
@heartsing6459 Did your cavites healed ? Thanks for the update.
How did things go?
How did it go bro?
For those in the UK: I have done research and it is difficult to obtain ACT and even when its availability isnt the issue then the outrageous price is. The closest substitutes which contain 0.05% sodium fluoride and do not contain any of the chemicals that we are warned to stay away from by Dr. Ellie (glycerin, triclosan etc.) are: Dentyl Dual Action Icy Cherry (this flavour specifically) and Vitis Orthodontic Mouthwash.
If anyone finds anything even better, please do let me know.
Where did you hear what we should avoid like Triclosan, glycerin etc please?
If someone know the complete list of what she said we should avoid, it could help too 😊
@@afhb7447 it's on her website and the main ones listed are triclosan due to reaction with chlorine in tap water creating bacteria, glycerin because it prevents teeth by absorbing minerals in teeth, anything other than sodium fluoride as this is the only proven compound to remineralise etc
About 5 months ago, Dr. Ellie answered someone else's question about products they could substitute in the UK. Here is what she said:
Ultradex = Closys
Oral B 1-2-3 = toothpaste
Fluorigard = ACT
Zellies will be on Amazon UK soon
Thanks so much for this info… I live in Spain and have ordered most of the products Dr Ellie recommends here and some from the UK but as you said it’s impossible to find ACT in Europe it … are you sure these are good replacements? Dr Ellie seems so adamant about ingredients. Sorry not doubting, just wanted to be sure
@@SunrayStar do NOT use fluoriguard... she obviously didn't read the ingredients or just said the one that she thought was closest however it contains Glycerin which she writes about many times in her articles causes de-mineralisation
Great explanation. Love your videos and i use your mouth care system every day.
Thank you so much for your interest and for letting me know that you are a system follower! This is always great to hear. Thanks so much.
Nice video.
Just a few points need to be made.
1. Fluoride is attracted to and bonds with calcium, more so than more reactive metals like sodium. and ACT rinse has just enough calcium as calcium sodium EDTA to react with the sodium fluoride and make calcium fluoride which is safe, and moderately soluble.
2. Sodium fluoride was used during the cold war by the CIA and KGB as a poison for assassination. In municipalities where it's added to the drinking water it is associated with calcification of the pituitary gland and lowered IQ scores.
Since it's a low amount and there's calcium to neutralize it, ACT rinse is an excellent choice!
Thank you for this information.
There is a lot to learn about the way that various fluoride compounds exist and react.
Most people are unaware of fluoride in teas.
Also I do not recommend in any way the addition of fluoride to water - and have campaigned in Austin Texas to get it removed from our water supplies - that have a naturally occurring level of fluoride at 0.04%
@@dr.elliephillipsbut wouldn’t you be swallowing residue in your saliva for the hours after using a mouthwash with fluoride in it ?
@@liamrmorgans921this is an educated consideration. I would enjoy seeing an answer
@gonnfishy- you should have tagged Dr Ellie instead of me
@@liamrmorgans921 but i was commenting to you not ellie
I am concerned about the dyes in these products. Why are they in these products to begin with and why are they needed? I bought the kit and was very surprised by the two blue green colored products. Hoping to hear back.
CariFree Maintenance Rinse has the same .05% sodium fluoride, and I think you'll find the inactive ingredients a little more benign. And it has xylitol rather than sorbitol.
Where do you find that?
@@GallowayKelly I get it from Amazon.
For those in Germany, here is what/where I order: ultraDex from Shop Apotheke; Crest Toothpaste and Act Anticavity from iHerb; Listerine is available everywhere. I did not find any toothpaste w/o Glycerine in Germany as a substitute; considering Listerine Advanced Nightly Reset as an Act alternative (ingredients seem ok, slightly lower Fluoride concentration)
You can buy oralB123 from the Netherlands, very cheap
I love this video can you do more videos that talks about each part of the system, this talks about it in depth, its great
Hi. Just purchased all of your system’s ingredients. I’m excited to see the results after 6 months!
Whats the system? Do u see any change its been a month or so...
I started the system about 3 weeks ago and my teeth are already noticeably cleaner and whiter.
@@melissaculpepper7663 Did you see change in your teeth?
Some side notes: I followed firstly your advise. Got ACT mouthwash at amazon. Found out that ingredients are in Europe by EU banded, and cause cancer. Mouthwash Listerine is good for flushing toilet, made the bowl white again. High alcohol is not good and caused irritation. Double checked it, but it is proven by scientific research over and over again. Your advise to do pre-rinse to neutralize pH, is correct. But that is recommended with water only. Mouthwash and pre-rinse it seems to me overkill. Brushing correctly and not brushing too hard is the best advise twice daily, an electric toothbrush with pressure sensor might give great results too. Using xylitol mints, everytime after meal. That is a good advise of you! I found some natural xylitol source from England too. That saves a lot of pain during dental cleaning!
well i am in europe and struggling to find the products. mainly i hate flossing…. wanted to try the system. but you are very critical and not a dentist?
@@prinnycupcakes4992you need to do interdental cleaning yourself. you cannot replace it with listerine. high alcohol content leading to high bloodpressure. you are exposing you mouth skin tissues to too much alcohol content. ACT got cancer causing ingredients going direct into the blood by mouth skin tissues. done by my own research, confirmed by professional dentist myself, but also many other dentist online.
I have been skeptical of flouride. But here is the thing... tooth loss is serious! Both physically and psychologically. Your mouth doesn't feel like your mouth after the loss of even ONE tooth! I'm three weeks post tooth extraction, and my mouth still doesn't feel like it's mine. So I wish I hadn't bought into the whole anti-flouride garbage. It's a teeny-tiny bit of flouride, and if it even saves one tooth. It's worth it! Losing a tooth is far worse than using a tiny bit of flouride. Flouride could have saved my tooth!
Oh thank you - thank you for this comment. My own son bought into the “anti-all-fluoride” concept until he lost a molar tooth. Now he is a believer in this moderate care approach.
I’m very specific about the compound of fluoride I recommend, the dilution, and the sequencing - plus the synergistic use of xylitol alongside this technique.
Thanks again. Ellie.
That mouthwash contains Cetylpyridinium Chloride which is stains teeth, and it certaintly stained my teeth after a week of usage.
I bet that stain would brush off if you were using a more resilient brush like the ones I recommend. People who drastically change their oral health can get superficial gray-colored debris on their tooth surfaces. It brushes off but not with a soggy or soft brush.
I frequently use xylitol toothpaste with tea tree oil on my nail brush to shine my hand and toe nails. NICE.
Lmao
Mouth rinse .05 sodium chloride, with no alcohol:
ACT anti-cavity
Listerine cool mint
Crest toothpaste
Listerine has alcohol
@@jiwoonlee6636Yes. Dr. Ellie is aware…
@@jiwoonlee6636 That does not matter that the Listerine contains alcohol, because the ACT anti-cavity rinse is to be used immediately after spitting the Listerine out, which rinses away the alcohol residue.
The mouth rinse is called Closys. If you can't find that you can use the alternative which is called Therabreath. Both use sodium chlorite as their active ingredient
Crest pro health contains an ingredient that, while it may help with gum disease, it can stain teeth black.
My hygienist spent two hours cleaning my teeth after I used that product for a couple of months, when she normally spends a third of that time.
Dr. Ellie does not recommend Crest Pro Health; she recommends Crest Cavity Protection Regular Paste only.
Against my better judgment, I used this mouth care system for several months because I saw so many positive comments. The reason why I was somewhat reluctant, was because of all the harsh chemicals, preservatives and dyes in the recommended products.
I found that my gums actually got worse using these things and I’ve gone back to my holistic approach to health. I am now doing oil pulling with organic coconut oil and my mouth feels better after a couple days.
Dr. Ellie, could you please explain to us, who do not have access to things you recommend what ingredients are important in which step and what ingrediants we should stay clear of?
About 5 months ago, Dr. Ellie answered someone else's question about products they could substitute in the UK. Here is what she said:
Ultradex = Closys
Oral B 1-2-3 = toothpaste
Fluorigard = ACT
Zellies will be on Amazon UK soon
She does not recommend substituting willy-nilly for any of the products or leaving any out because she says that if you do that, then the system may not work for you.
Can you talk about Listerine and the killing the good bacteria as well? My dentist said don't use it because it contains alcohol, but you have it as part of your daily routine. Thank you.
It kills the bacteria that makes plaque. So every 12 hours you use the listerine and it should prevent new plaque build up.
You should rinse the listerine out with the Act solution or something else. You dont want the listerine sitting in your mouth all day. Once its done killing the bacteria, its done its purpose.
She says that it does not kill the good bacteria. The alcohol in it does not matter, because it is only in the mouth for about 45 seconds and is then immediately rinsed off with the ACT mouthwash that follows it.
The Listerine Total Care Zero doesn't have alcohol.
@@dixielou4002 But that Total Care one is not the right one to use in the system.
My dentist said I shouldn't use mouthwash after brushing my teeth because it washes away the fluoride I just put on my teeth. The fluoride in toothpaste contains three times more fluoride (0.145%) than that in mouthwash (0.05%).
Keeping fluoride on without rinsing always felt iffy for me, because fluoride is really not good for the body when ingested. Technically saliva is perfectly capable of remineralizing teeth on its own, provided there are no bacteria that produce acids, which is the main role of brushing.
@@Leonhart_93in fact, to complement your view, i will share:
Saliva is perfectly good At remineralisation. You teeth are made up with hydroxyapatite in your saliva.
Fluoride provides FLUORAPATITE crystals, these have an affinity for tooth matrix and are highly competitive- the Fluorapatite prevents hydroxyapatite from remineralising your teeth, the Fluorapatite replaces it.
So in short, the additives, fluoride, compete with your natural system and thwart it.
The body does not produce fluoride to remineralise. This is why it’s a topical, not use ingested.
THE QUESTION: do you shun fluoride, rely on nature’s way, when your mother and her parents are so exposed to fluoride- your dentition from conception was formed in exposure to municipal water and food laden with fluoride.
Or, do you surrender and not resist the inevitable exposure to fluoride that society contends with?
Just asking, i have had to think on this for my own health- your teeth have 99% likely been BUILT with exposure to fluoride until age 10. Perhaps eschewing fluoride will leave your teeth at peril because of a lack of F exposure.
If avoiding F is so difficult, why fight it? Use it to your advantage. It’s not like they are going to “cut you off”.
@@Leonhart_93 Flouride stimulates much stronger remineralisation bc of its chemical character. F- has the most negative charge to attact the positive ions and the amount of flouride left in your mouth after brushing your teeth is so small that it cannot affect your body harmfully. you basically need to eat two bottles of toothpaste at once to get that effect. Saliva is a good protection for our oral health but cavity reverse effect will be not much wenn the defect of enamel is just bigger than its defense ability.
@@hina5243able Not at once, but in time. It's also the main mineral present in the petrification of the pituitary gland, which happens later in life. And beyond all, it's not really natural to have it like that, is it? It stands to reason that as long as there are no acids, then saliva can take care of everything without issue.
I will not use ACT. I need one with cleaner ingredients
Thanks for this information. My question is are there more natural toothpaste and mouth rinses that you would recommend that could do the same things to help have healthy gums and teeth.
I promote a system that works by stimulation of natural healing.
It is not the products - it is their effect on our body's healing mechanism that works.
I do not have any other suggestions that work in this way.
If what you are using is working for you - my goal is not to change a thing.
If you have dental problems - I am offering a solution.
I had absolutely normal blood work 3 months before I started using your system and then when I felt very sick with weird symptoms I asked my doctor to do blood test and my ferritin was three times higher (450) than it was before, my liver enzymes twice higher than before. Some of my CBC results changed for worse as well. Except of the mouth wash with fluoride I had nothing new in my life. I don’t drink alcohol and I work out on a regular basis. I still didn’t get the treatment I need. But at least I stopped using the mouthwash and some of my symptoms have improved
Hey!! Does ARGENINE- FLUORIDE work instead ?? Cause that's what there in my toothpaste
I would not recommend.
i am concerned that argenine can make gum disease worse.
Oh shoot, I just realized I purchased Listerine Cool Mint Zero Alcohol and none of the ingredients match Listerine Cool Mint Antiseptic. I've been doing this system for over a month. Hope I haven't caused damage or am starting from square one. Love the system even with the wrong Listerine.
Thank you for your amazing advice and positivity. I live in South Africa, and unfortunately Clo-Sys/UltraDex, Crest toothpaste and ACT are not sold in South Africa (Fortunately We do have Listerine).Can you recommend any other brands to substitute these with. We also cannot buy xylitol gum or mints, but we can buy xylitol sweetener tablets and ‘sugar’ replacement. Should I just suck one of these instead of gum or mint?
Listerine will kill all of the good bacteria in your mouth. :(
Same here.
@@bichu232a commenter on another video uses zylitol powder, into mouth get water in to dissolve it, rinse and either spit or swallow.
@@helenholdsworth6407 Hi thank you - I'm already doing the swishing with xylitol the problem was that we can't get any of the other products where I live. It's very expensive to have them sent and we have to pay customs tax as well. According to Dr Ellie you have to do the whole regime to help with receding gums.
@@bichu232 Dr Phillips said in a video, do Not add any water to the xylitol at all. If water is added, it will not work. When it's in your mouth, "your mouth will make saliva," and after you're done swallow it. Watch all of her free very informative videos, and see for yourself.
Listerine originally a floor polish and thats what it tastes like
Yes, essential oils have indeed been used for cleaning - and they have made a big comeback in recent years in cleaning products.
The active ingredients in Listerine are eucalyptus ( which stimulates gum growth), menthol and thymol.
The alcohol in Listerine is used to carry a very small concentration of these oils - nothing significant to cause damage to the oral microbiome.
Listerine targets one specific kind of bacteria - that causes or leads the development of plaque in the mouth.
It does not target or damage the healthy mouth bacteria in oral biofilm.
People love to hate Listerine - and many people have wrong information.
I do not endorse new formulations of Listerine - but I have 50+ years experience as a clinical DDS - seeing the benefits of using Cool Mint and original Listerine in my Complete Mouth Care System. (DrEllie.com for a free downloadable booklet)
The results are so remarkable that I have written books and made many videos over the years to promote these grocery store products......
That should give you some idea of how amazing this system is....
@@dr.elliephillips Dr Phillips, I am a bit confused about the use of Alcohol based mouthwashes. I thought we were supposed to avoid them because they can damage the oral biome. Can you give your thoughts on this? Thank you.
It has to be emphasized that the Act has to say anticavity on the label. I made the mistake of buying the Act Total Care version of it. When I used it, I started to fear that the anticavity one was the wrong one that I had been using all along. I had to go back to this video just now to make sure that the anticavity one was the right one, and indeed, it was. I used the right one all along. I don't have to worry because this morning was the first time I used the other version of Act. It'll also be the last time. I'll have to buy the anticavity one when I come back home from work.
my wife is currently pregnant,
we are afraid of using the care system due to the 0.05 sodium fluoride.
is there any research that says that SODIUM FLUORIDE does not cause birth defects/problems?
Thank you for your wisdom that you share. You are amazing. Wondering if we have an alternate for ACT in Australia. Would love to hear from you. Thanks
You can get act from healthykiwis in australia. SYDNEY
Loftus Road
Yennora
NSW 2161
I ended up buying ACT on Amazon. It was the only way to get it
Look at the website of healthy Kiwis company in NZ as they distribute products to AU.
healthykiwis.co.nz/dr-ellies-mouth-care/
@dr.elliephillips - I appreciate what you teach and believe in your protocol. Will other mouthwash work just as well? Why do you recommend Listerine? Is it due to an active ingredient that helps promote healthier teeth and gums? Like some people who believe in holistic health, I don't like to use products with alternative sugars like Sucralose and Sorbitol. I use PerioBrite mouthwash which has all natural ingredients.
@@lizn9324 Her website says why she picked each one, and ingredients to avoid. She chose listerine because of the essential oils, which kill the bad bacteria but not the good ones. It's rinsed off with Act, to bring up the pH and put fluoride on the teeth. Closys is used before everything to bring up pH to make it safe to brush without damaging the enamel and it gets oxygen down in gum pockets, killing some bad bacteria. (Then you brush with the specific Crest, then listerine and Act.)
What about Xylitol oral rinse..it's called Spry
Only thing available in Australia is Listerine. So even if this works it's limited in relevance to only one area of the world.
Go to HealthyKiwis website. They stock all the products in NZ and distribute to Australia. healthykiwis.co.nz
Recommend cruelty free ones 💕🐰
Thank you, for your wonderful help! I don't have problems with the sodium fluoride, but, unfortunately, I have issues with all of the other harmful chemicals (fd&c colorings, preservatives, etc.) in these products. Is there another source which is more natural for getting the fluoride?
Sorry I know of no other way to make these oral health miracles happen.
@@dr.elliephillips Thank you so much! I've just added the Xylitol regimen and stopped flossing except very very lightly every few days to get any stuck food matter out. And I've already gotten great results doing it for 2 weeks. I used to get a huge amount of plaque buildup on my teeth which has stopped just from using the xylitol. I don't like to use the mouthwash and toothpaste that are recommended because of the colorings and preservatives. But just the xylitol and no flossing has helped me immensely! Thank you!
@@mazmahjoobi ok. Maybe consider trying it for a month my way - 2 minutes a day… it may change your life! 😁😊🤗
@@mazmahjoobi what are you doing with Xylitol ? Is it a power or liquid ? please share with us.
@@zbawieniejestwieczne9013 Hi, as Dr Ellie recommended, I'm taking 6-7 1g serving of Xylitol mints spread out through the day, making sure to take one just before bed. Also, I make sure not to just eat the mints quickly. I take my time and swish them in my mouth for a while after they dissolve before swallowing.
Im grateful for these recommendations. If they sell your products in the store i would love to buy
Hey Doc, You have nice teeth. Again, thanks for all you do.😬
No discussion about preserving natural oral microbiome? Fluoride is the water soluble, negatively charged ion of the gaseous element fluorine and it is the same regardless of what the cation is -- e.g., sodium, potassium etc,
What about the dyes used?
No comment haha
I looked on the ingredients for her Listerine she recommends , contains sodium Laurel sulfate, industrial degreaser, lot of other rubbish, same for the toothpaste she recommends, SLS disrupts the saliva , exactly what shes claiming to fight against!!
@@TheDreamer1980 she's a woman, so what would you expect?
@@TheDreamer1980 Wrong - and I only hope that you are not suffering from dental problems.
I can assure you so many people who think they are being "holistic" end up with plastic in their mouths, dead teeth, root canals and worse.
You actually have nice teeth so I’d say you know what you’re talking about
I am so grateful as I came from a British family with the worst teeth.
My father had all his teeth extracted before entering the military at age 35.
My Mom was my first preventive "client" when I was at dental school.
My mom was told to have all her teeth extracted and get full dentures. I told her not to do this and I would find her a solution.....
Mu mom died at age 95 with those same teeth in her head. She always recommended my system of care to people around her.
My book Mouth Care Comes Clean (Amazon) is dedicated to her.
Thanks for your kind comments and support.
In your previous video you recommended Listerine Original or Cool Mint but now you're recommending a different one? I'm confused.
It's used in addition to the other one in her protocol... hope that clears the confusion
It doesn't ship to Mexico😢😢
You're off track because you haven't watched step 1 2 3 4 5 then highly recommend The one hour complete mouth system
Hi! Any idea ehere i can find an alternative to the ACT mouthwash in Germany? Thank you!
Someone else in these comments wrote: "For those in Germany, here is what/where I order: ultraDex from Shop Apotheke; Crest Toothpaste and Act Anticavity from iHerb; Listerine is available everywhere."
Curious. Since ACT has Cetylpyridinium Chloride, can it stain your teeth?
This ingredient has stained my teeth badly in the past (I was using both a toothpaste and a mouth rinse with Cetyl...). But most people apparently aren't affected by this ingredient in that way. For me, I've started her system but have replaced ACT with Tom's
I found that warning on line from another DDS that staning will be a problem with Cetylpyridnium. I started Dr Ellies routine about a month ago. I was so happy to stop flossing but now I have plaque building up between my teeth.😢 I’m so confused.
@@donnahamilton253 Dr. Ellie responded down below to some other commenters who were asking about the same staining issues. Here were her exact comments:
1) "What kind of toothbrushes are you using?
Do you give them 24 hours to dry?
Are you certain that you have the absolute correct products - did you purchase them from me or from links at my website?
What kind of xylitol are you using at the end of meals?
Do you sip water between meals?"
2) "I bet that stain would brush off if you were using a more resilient brush like the ones I recommend. People who drastically change their oral health can get superficial gray-colored debris on their tooth surfaces. It brushes off but not with a soggy or soft brush."
By the way, her #1 favorite and recommended toothbrush is the Dr. Plotka's Mouthwatchers toothbrush.
For most people using this system of products who get staining after a while, it is because they are not brushing their teeth hard enough to remove dead plaque bacteria, which is what the staining usually is. And they may also not be using the right medium-firm toothbrush, Dr. Plotka's Mouthwatchers toothbrushes.
ACT is 35 cents per ounce there is an amazon basics rinse for 14 cents per ounce*.
Are generic products okay if the active ingredient is the same percent? The inactive ingredient list looks very similar but the order is not the same. It does have calcium in a similar spot.
*if you have a business account and buy 8 packs of 4, and this rinse has the same .05% sodium fluoride (.02%w/v) (not to be confused with most generic alternatives, including the first two amazon basics with only .02% sodium fluoride, even ACT does the same in larger bottles).
(Also, walmart has ACT for .23/oz, and equate kids has the proper .05% for .19/oz but equate does not have an adult rinse with .05% that I could fine.)
🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation:
00:00 *🦷 The recommended mouth rinse offers benefits including teeth whitening, enamel strengthening, sensitivity reduction, and cavity prevention.*
01:18 *⚗️ Fluorine and chlorine, while toxic as gases, form compounds with various properties; not all fluorides are the same.*
02:13 *💧 Sodium fluoride, at a 0.05 dilution, is the recommended fluoride compound for oral health benefits; avoid other fluoride variants.*
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so whats the difference between ACT and Listerine original ? you make a point of saying that the ACT has no alcohol, like its a problem, but then listerine has alcohol
Those two products each have their own specific purposes. Used as part of the whole system, they are steps #3 and #4. ACT is used immediately after spitting Listerine out and washes all the Listerine off the teeth, so the alcohol in Listerine does not matter.
What about pronamel toothpaste and mouthwash it's.05 also i use them both in a pair together i have xylitol mints i use also!! I always have cool mint Listerine to use aside from the other products i use the fluoride mouthwash for extra protection on teeth and use cool mint Listerine for bacteria and total cleaning of mouth in between after brushing i feel they both play there own part in teeth and oral care one strictly for killing bacteria and cleaning the mouth the other strictly for teeth enamel!!
Can you use the bigger bottles? Do they have the same ingredients? Please help
I cant see the name of the rinse she recommends. I hope we have it in England. I use Ultradex as it removes the sulfur producing bacteria which cause bad breath. I was also recommended Peroxyl by dentist to break down tartar but not sure how often it can be used or for how long . And since I have Sjogren's syndrome i absolutely cannot tolerate anything with alcohol as my mucosa burns like crazy. What would Ellie recommend as a gentle oral care system for people with Sjogren's syndrome. I already take pilocarpine to stimulate salivary glands but that wears off after 2 or 3 hours and obviously sleeping results in me waking with unhealthy parched mouth and Airways which puts my teeth at risk every night
I have actually read where she wrote elsewhere that her Complete Mouth Care System is also for people with Sjogren's.
After you spit it out how long should you wait till you rinse mouth out with water ?
You spit out and don't rinse any more .....and ideally don't eat or drink anything for an hour++
Can't get that in Australia. I don't know what else I could use
I'm in the UK - as a replacement for ACT I have found a mouthwash called Dentyl, it has got xylitol and 0.1% sodium fluoride. Would it be still okay, as it is double the fluoride strength?
This is what I use, and I love it, especially the flavor and the measuring "cup" on the top.
Can't use this one as Cetylpyridinium chloride stains my teeth brown. Other recommendations?
Could you please explain in what way it differs from Listerine for example? Would you not recommend Listerine?
Can I substitute listerine with liquid colloidal silver ?
Not if you want to use my system.
It works because each of the products works in synergy with the next.
@@dr.elliephillips
I read that the Ingredients in losterine causes mouth cancer and that fluoride was not safe either .
Thank you my teethhave never been better
Can I use the alcohol free Listerine ?
So glad I found you.🙏
Me too!
Me 3!!!❤
What toothpaste do you recommend? I stopped using fluoride toothpaste years ago (I was on a prescribe for sensitivity). I now use a hydoxyapatite and xylitol toothpaste and a mouthwash that has xylitol and natural essential oils (clove, cinnamon, wild orange, etc) but no fluoride. My tooth sensitivity has not returned but I would like your recommendation about the best toothpaste to use. I have a lot of filling (some old/amalgam ones but they’re still holding up). Thanks.
Dr. Ellie recommends only Crest Cavity Protection Regular Paste.
Does anyone know where to by Closys in Canada that is NOT sensitive or ultra sensitive? Thanks!
Ultra sensitive should work. Don’t add the flavor vial.
The reason we don’t use ACT in the UK is that it’s not sold here. Is Colgate Fluoriguard ok to use instead?
About 5 months ago, Dr. Ellie answered someone else's question about products they could substitute in the UK. Here is what she said:
Ultradex = Closys
Oral B 1-2-3 = toothpaste
Fluorigard = ACT
Zellies will be on Amazon UK soon
Have you any thoughts on the Luvbiotics range, which have xylitol and prebiotics, which i understand have good results gainef from trials and is now gaining more recognition in the UK,
can i use the act bubblegum anticavity for kids? has same amount of fluoride..and is the only act mouthwash i can find in my country
In your book you say to avoid Sorbitol, as bad bacteria feed off of it.
Yet, Sorbitol is the second ingredient listed under the inactive ingredients of this ACT
anti-cativity (no alcohol) mouth.
I’m confused. Isn’t that counterproductive?
Yes, she is generally against sorbitol. But she can't help it that the manufacturer adds sorbitol to ACT, and the fact is that the product will still work anyway, and that no other products can take its place to work as well as part of the system.
What about Spry xylitol oral rinse???? Its concentrated Xylitol
What if don’t use Closys as the first step? If you start brushing your teeth then use the Listerine then use the ACT.
Is she actually answering questions - we cant get Closys here and it costs the earth to get it delivered and pay taxes. I've mentioned this before but she never seems to answer.
ultradex is a suitable substitute and colgate fluoriguard for the ACT@@bichu232
@bichu232 she really answers all the time. She answered all my questions.
Do some more digging and watch other videos and read people's comments.
Put some effort in it if it is important to you
Closys is important because it prepares your mouth for everything and resets the ph. It reacts with your saliva and oxygen is released similar to how peroxide works but this is more gentle. It kills the anaerobic bacteria that we don't want there. You need to do it for 60 seconds.
@@strahinjamacesic3974 I have put effort into it - lucky you she has answered your questions.
You're okay with the artificial colors in the mouth rinse?
No, she said she is not OK with artificial colors, but she can't do anything about it, and the product works great, so she doesn't worry about it. She has used these products successfully with no issues for her entire career,
What do you think about alternative dentist? I think you are a wonderful dentist be ausr you care about people.
I think people should empower themselves and take charge of their own oral health. This way it only matters that your dentist is honest and kind - so you can talk about what YOU want and what you NEED.
Why does your recommended tooth paste and rinse have florid included
Dr.Ellie, I love your system , however, I still can not convince myself using mouthwash just after spitting out toothpaste after brushing .. I always rinsed with water first and then used mouthwash.. can you please make a video how you do it? Thanks 😊
You should do exactly like she instructs, because she has 50 years of experience and knows what she is talking about. You do not rinse with water between any of the steps because the water would have a negative effect in the middle of the 4-step at-the-sink process. Every detail matters!
Are there any alternatives to listerine for people that are allergic to menthol/mint extracts? Is this system possible if you can't use the listerine portion? My sibling deeply struggles with cavities and it's sad to see despite all the flossing and brushing they do!
I just subscribed so my understanding is with your product(s), I do not need my Arm & Hammer Advance White Tooth Paste in the A.M. and P.M. anymore? And start rinsing with ACT for the cavity control. Oh! and discontinue usage of Dental Floss unless necessary. If I only knew.
Now you do.
It's been 5 months now, so did you get on the whole system OK? Closys, Crest toothpaste, Listerine, and the ACT rinse? With new Mouthwatchers toothbrushes? And daily use of xylitol throughout the day?
Where can we see the other parts of the cleaning routine?
None...all outh washes kill your good bacteria, your mouth is the first place you start the digestive process, its extremely important to keep that bacteria stable all day.
Are you a dentist
We wish that you would make your own brand without the food coloring. We would totally buy it
In part 3 your recommended Listerine; in part 4 you are recommending ACT. I'm going to find your book but are you suggesting we do BOTH, one or the other? Are they substitutes? Thx
Thanks for the question.
Yes, many people are confused because the system I recommend employs 3 mouth rinses.
These rinses are used in a specific sequence - one after the other.
If you want to make some sense of this - maybe consider skin care.
Skin care is often about using a combination of products.
For example, we cleanse the kind first, then tone, then moisturize your skin.
The microbiome of the mouth is very similar to the microbiome of skin.
Years ago I discovered that using this multi-rinse technique for oral care could provide similar beneficial and the effects you get from using a sequence of skin care products.
Closys is the first rinse that cleanses, Listerine is like the toner, and ACT is the moisturizer in the process.
There is brushing and gum massage also in the mix.
My suggestion is maybe download the booklet about this system from my website.
If you want to learn more about the science involved, then I have an oral health bootcamp which details all the best ways to use the system and which toothbrush to use etc.
Here is a link to my website: drellie.com/
@@dr.elliephillips , thanks. I downloaded the pdf and read it and now understand. Started last night. Thank you very much.
@@jasonwalker1959Where on her website did you find the PDF to download please? I looked everywhere and didn’t find it. Thanks so much!
What if you don’t use Closys as the first step? If start brushing your teeth then use the Listerine then the ACT.
The issue is if it kills all the good bacteria with this Listerine
Bit disappointed i had to watch 4 videos and still not find out what the care protocol is. Only got recommended a mouthwash product that isn't available in my part of the world.
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Look in the drop-down box above for where to go.
Hi Dr. Ellie! What can you say on some doctors and dentists say that mouthwash can lead to high blood pressure? Is it true that listerine was originally used as floor cleaner?
Listerine is an essential oil mouthrinse with the active ingredients of Eucalyptus, Menthol and Thymol.
These essential oils have indeed been used in dish liquids and floor cleaners - but in far different concentrations.
The study about blood pressure reported by the media was disproven and a later study showed Listerine has the same effect on BP as water.
Dr. Ellie, I've heard so many professionals say mouthwash is bad because it kills both bad and good bacteria. If that is true, then how does the good bacteria survive in our mouths?
Every liquid in your mouth “washes” your mouth. There is NO scientific study on “mouthwash” - you have to be specific. Which kind?
Most of the time they wrongfully point at Listerine or ACT.
The ONLY “mouthwash” shown in studies to be a problem is prescription strength Chlorhexidine. A horrible product I have never - in 50 years - prescribed.
The bottle says to use it only once a day, but your system suggests using it twice a day. Is that correct?
Hi Dr Phillips, I have been using your method for a few weeks now and my teeth feel clean, however, my teeth are becoming more and more stained. Many years ago I used a mouth wash and the same happened, so I stopped using mouthwash. Is there any way I can prevent the staining please?
Dr. Ellie responded down below to some other commenters who were asking about the same staining issues. Here were her exact comments:
1) "What kind of toothbrushes are you using?
Do you give them 24 hours to dry?
Are you certain that you have the absolute correct products - did you purchase them from me or from links at my website?
What kind of xylitol are you using at the end of meals?
Do you sip water between meals?"
2) "I bet that stain would brush off if you were using a more resilient brush like the ones I recommend. People who drastically change their oral health can get superficial gray-colored debris on their tooth surfaces. It brushes off but not with a soggy or soft brush."
By the way, her #1 favorite and recommended toothbrush is the Dr. Plotka's Mouthwatchers toothbrush.
But act contains saccharin that is armful for teeth, that is why i dont understant why they put it in mouth wash
I got the generic one but it’s all the same ingredients. I hope it’s just as good 😁
Dr. Ellie says that the products need to be exact and not substituted. She says that even the minor, non-active ingredients make a difference in the product either working or not working, which is not what you would think would be the case, but it is a very important point.
I got the generic Act, as well. I checked the ingredients, they're the same. I'm doing my best...
@@crowmedicine3890 I got 5 bottles for $9 from Amazon lol. I just put them in the ACT bottle cause I like the squeeze bottle 😂
@@crowmedicine3890 Well, it would be best to return the generic one to the store and get the right one, but it you really don't want to do that, then you could just use it and when it's time to go buy more, you could get the right one and compare your results from using both.
which brand did you buy?@@crowmedicine3890
A small amount of brandy does me fine. A sip is all that is needed; a small bottle lasts 3 to 4 months.
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What about Oxyfresh? It’s supposed to be PH neutral.
I don't like the taste of Listerine cool mint.
I hate it.
What other mouthwash can I use?
I live in the Netherlands and Act is not available.
Dr Ellie recommends the original. I use that one.
Hi Dr. Ellie. I started using your mouth care system about 6 weeks ago. I have noticed a lot more brown staining around my gumlines and between my molars since beginning it. I am completely disheartened by this. My last dental cleaning was 7 months ago. What could be the cause of this staining? I'm worried about going to get another cleaning because it will wipe away healthy biofilm.
What kind of toothbrushes are you useing?
Do you give them 24 hours to dry?
Are you certain that you have the absolute correct products - did you purchase them from me or from links at my website?
What kind of xylitol are you using at the end of meals?
Do you sip water between meals?
It's possible such quick staining is the result of weak enamel trying to re mineralize. When a cavity is arrested it turns black. Cavities start out bright white un mineralized enamel.
Dr. Ellie also said in another comment below: "I bet that stain would brush off if you were using a more resilient brush like the ones I recommend. People who drastically change their oral health can get superficial gray-colored debris on their tooth surfaces. It brushes off but not with a soggy or soft brush."
By the way, her #1 favorite and recommended toothbrush is the Dr. Plotka's Mouthwatchers toothbrush.
i believe u also recommend Listerine Cool Mint? Which is without fluoride but with alcohol? Or am i wrong?
There are 5 different products that make up the Complete Mouth Care System. Yes, Listerine is one of those, but only the regular Listerine mouthwash with alcohol in it, in the varieties of either Original or Cool Mint .
Dr Ellie: can u shed any light on root reabsorption? This occurred acutely in a lower incisor.
Usually a result of previous trauma - and very difficult to stop.
I would suggest gum massage and keep in touch with a good endodontist for advice about stem cell research
If you need help about choice of toothbrush for gum massage etc and the strategies I recommend - visit my website at DrEllie.com
is listerine total care good
In Brazil, we only have Listerine, Colgate, CloseUp and Oral-B. Besides Listerine Cool Mint, do you recommend any other?
This is from her website, " Two formulations are suggested: Original or Cool Mint. Don’t use other formulations - no matter how “natural” they appear. " So you may also use just the regular Listerine.
About 5 months ago, Dr. Ellie answered someone else's question about products they could substitute in the UK. I know you said you're in Brazil, but just in case you can get any of the following, here is what she said:
Ultradex = Closys
Oral B 1-2-3 = toothpaste
Fluorigard = ACT
Zellies will be on Amazon UK soon
@@SunrayStar could you use the ultradex twice? Instead of ACT? I've ordered the fluorigurard, just waiting for it to arrive
@@workwithamit No, the Ultradex/Closys is a completely different product than ACT and does not work in any way the same. However, while you're waiting for the one you ordered, just as a temporary measure you can use the Crest toothpaste as the last step (after Listerine) in this way: you can make a very dilute sodium fluoride mouth rinse slurry from Crest regular toothpaste mixed with water. Use the normal amount of toothpaste on your brush and lightly brush it around your teeth. Before spitting out, sip a small amount of water (about a tablespoon) and swish this "rinse" around your teeth for one minute and then spit out. Do not eat or drink anything for at least 1/2 hour or more afterward.
@@workwithamit That may have been a bit confusing. I meant you can make a fluoride mouth rinse with the toothpaste as I described, which would be just a temporary substitution for the Fluorigard until it arrives. So you would do the steps as: ultradex, brush teeth normally with Crest toothpaste, swish with Listerine, then make the temporary mouth rinse slurry with Crest and swish. Hope that is a little more clear.
Hi Dr Ellie. Is your mouthcare routine good to remove existing tartar and help receedimg gims? If yes i will buy the kit. Thank you.
It’s the best chance you have in my opinion. It the method is exact and you need to get the correct toothbrushes and learn how to maximize xylitol’s effects.
You may want to consider my oral health video bootcamp where there are others who have gone down this road already.
@dr.elliephillips thanks a lot. I will definitely try this and will keep you with the update.
Dr you have nice teeth. I follow you. I do not know if you have mentioned this or not since I probably have not seen all you videos but are water picks ok to use?? I also have a sonic toothbrush. Stay well God bless.
In other videos, she recommends you do NOT use water picks
@@JocelynJKahn Do you why she does not recommend waterpik ?
I have seen other videos and it appears she is against waterpicks because they can push bacteria further up the gum.
I have a water pick and I just use it occasionally now if I get a build up.
@@gratitudetouniverse777 The water piks can forcefully shoot pathogenic bacteria down into your gum pockets where they can enter your bloodstream, and in addition, the forceful strong jet of water can damage the healing and newly-forming little hair-like fibers that are your gums trying to regrow and fill in.
Also, Water Pik force is too strong and can damage the fine hair-like fibers of new gum growth when the gums are trying to regrow.
Thanks a lot for your time and explanation! Could you please suggest any analogues to ACT mouth wash in the UK, please.
Fluorigard, per Dr. Elllie.
Is the listerine cool mint uk Gina with gum disease
Thank you very much for your info. I just ordered your books and started to watch your videos, I ordered your gums and unfortunately, they upset my stomach. is there any other form of xylitol that you can recommend either liquid or powder that i can use without swallowing it?
I bought the pure form of xylitol made from birch trees (non-GMO) by a brand called Anthony’s!
I carry it in a little tin when I’m on the go and have no trouble swallowing it - but when I’m at home, I just swish it around for about two minutes and then spit it out.
I think this can work for you as well! 🤗
Will second the commenter already here- You do not need to ingest Xylitol to reap the benefits.
In fact I would suggest not ingesting it.
Can you swill, spit out? Like a form of after meal mouthwash. Can you suck on a mint and not swallow the resulting saliva?
It’s fairly straightforward. I say this as a person with IBD/ibs who uses xylitol regularly.
Facts indicate Xylitol is for the most part, not digested or absorbed by the bowels. Ie, it’s of no effect when consumed in any case (apart from causing laxative and bacterial buildup).
@dr.elliephillips I started using Listerine and ACT and after about 2 or 3 weeks I noticed my teeth are stained and look gray inside. The sensitivity of my teeth had gone away and I liked the way my teeth were feeling but the staining is no bueno. Any thoughts? I am going to stop until the staining goes away.
Dr. Ellie has written about this elsewhere:
Teeth staining: “Good stains” are seen on teeth when dental disease has been rapidly controlled, when the remnants of thick plaque and harmful bacteria die off quickly. The debris collects around the tooth, often looking like a dark stain at the gum line. This stain is the sign of improved oral health, less bleeding, and a healthier mouth and gums. A dental cleaning will quickly remove this kind of staining and leave the healthier teeth pristine and white.
If you do not have a cleaning within a couple of months of starting the complete system, the sudden improvement in your oral health may result in a thin band of stain forming around the edges of your teeth at the gum line. This staining is not a problem, is not permanent, and is not at all unhealthy. This stain is dead plaque debris that has shriveled up and formed a hair-like deposit around the edge of your teeth. One cleaning at the dentist will remove this band of debris.
“This staining is a common problem that I have to find a way to address:
1. Are you using the Mouthwatchers brushes that I recommend? You must get away from fear of brushing too hard. It's not true and you will not do damage by brushing - you will get rid of these stains!
2. Do you let your brushes dry for 24 hours between uses? Never soak them in anything or they will get too soft.
3. Are you brushing this area of your mouth where you are seeing the stains? Aim at these areas first, when you have the most toothpaste on your brush, and before you do the gum massage, etc - this is almost always superficial debris that just takes a bit more work to remove.
4. Are you using the system 2x daily? You will get staining if more plaque forms on teeth every 12 hours during the first months - before the oral bacteria have been balanced. In the future you may be able to skip a time or two - but not in the first months.
5. Do you stop eating and drinking completely - not even water - after the xylitol at the end of meals? This allows the new healthy protective biofilm to form, and it is this biofilm that will stop your teeth from accumulation of this debris. You may also want to have a Zellies mint last thing at night before sleeping.
6. This stain is not a health problem - just no one likes a dark stain. But it is superficial debris and will brush off; just use a bit more toothpaste and some more energy on these areas.
7. IF this extra energy and toothpaste trick is NOT ENOUGH to get rid of the stain - then you are going to make a special paste for yourself - Exfoliating paste: Mix together half a teaspoon of granular xylitol with a big squeeze of the Crest Cavity Protection toothpaste. Use this exfoliating toothpaste mixture - aim at the stains first thing every morning (not during the system.…but as you get out of bed in the morning). Just target these stains with this mixture of xylitol crystals + toothpaste. In 3-4 days the staining should have disappeared completely. Then you do not need to keep using this mixture; you can go back to the normal paste as a part of the system.”
I live in the Philippines. It's hard to find CloSYS here. Is there any alternative mouthwash that I can use instead?
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Thanks Dr Ellie. Is it not true that mouthwashes (like Listerine) stain teeth? That’s what dentists have told me
Not true. Only Chlorhexidine. A horrible mouth rinse that I have never recommended.
@@dr.elliephillipsok thank you