Comments by "" (@SunrayStar) on "Avoid The Dentist and Cavity Fillings Forever (Saving You From Unnecessary Dental Treatments)" video.

  1. Hi there, just a couple of points to mention, not that this will address all of your issues.... 1) 2-5g of xylitol per day is not enough! This could be one part of the problem. I read Dr. Ellie's two books, and she says that you need to get at least 6-7 grams per day (up to 10g/day, but that much is not necessary) of xylitol broken up into doses of about 1 gram each (that would be 2 mints or around 1/4 tsp xylitol granules/crystals). She said that the very lowest bare minimum that a person could have every day to have xylitol help them is 5g, and that if you have less than that, it isn't going to do the expected job, and that if you have 3g or less per day, it's the same as not having any xylitol at all, it does virtually nothing! And finally, that you really should be getting at least 6g/day. Eating xylitol daily will gradually eliminate the harmful germs that normally feed on sugar or carbohydrates to produce mouth acidity, cause cavities, and promote ear, nose and throat infections. It takes five weeks of consuming 6.5 grams of xylitol each day to eradicate the harmful bacteria from plaque on teeth and about six months to clean the tongue, saliva, throat, and other areas of the mouth of these bacteria. When the dosage is continued for two years, less plaque forms. Consuming lower doses than 6 grams daily may not give positive bacteria changes. Eating more than 10 grams a day is not necessary and will not give further improvement. 2) Regarding gum sores that come and go, the first thought that came to mind is the Listerine. She says that if someone has sensitivity to Listerine, they may need to build up their tolerance to it gradually. This would be done by starting out holding it in your mouth just a few seconds and working up to 30-45 seconds. She says you should never hold Listerine in your mouth uncomfortably and that if it begins to burn or get hot, you should spit it out immediately and go right on to the ACT to put the fire out. Could you possibly be making yourself hold the Listerine for the whole prescribed time while it is making your mouth uncomfortable? Listerine could cause gum sores if it is too strong for your mouth at this current time, but it sounds like most people can work themselves up over a little time. I remember her once saying that Listerine used too strongly could cause peeling of the skin. Do you have peeling as part of the sores? 3) If you have teeth that have become sensitive to temps, she normally says in that circumstance to brush even more in that sensitive area! Brush even harder in that sensitive area! (but not so hard that you would damage your skin, of course.) The point of focusing even more intently on problem areas like that is to cause your lymphatic system to bring in via the blood vessels in the gums even more healing nutrients and carry off more toxic waste products. It is to stimulate more healing circulation. 4) Regarding 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. Dr. Ellie said this: "You must use the system twice a day. If you are not using the Complete Mouth Care System and xylitol adequately, it can cause harmful bacteria to be controlled (so you see and feel improvements) but it may put you in a cycle where new plaque continues to grow and then be controlled, etc. Using my system just once a day allows immature plaque to become sticky after 12 hours, and without enough xylitol, these sticky bacteria can become a black stain in areas where plaque deposits, at the gum margin and between teeth. It is only a superficial stain – as it is plaque debris stuck on the surface of your teeth. This is why it is easily cleaned off by a hygienist, and you will notice that they will find your gums and teeth are in better shape than ever before. If you will use my correct method, this stain should not come back after your dental cleaning." HOWEVER, it is VERY INTERESTING that you said you started this new protocol within a week of your last dental cleaning and that you previously did not have any plaque on your teeth! I saw a very old blog on the internet of Dr. Ellie's in which she addressed this staining by saying that she has seen this "chromogenic" staining occur more rarely on some people who start out the program with an already healthier oral environment, and basically when they go to the dentist and have a cleaning, that dental scraping done by the hygienist actually removes the person's really protective beneficial bacteria biofilm from their teeth and opens them up to the pathogenic bacteria, and thus the ensuing staining from then killing the plaque growth that is occurring as a result of those pathogenic bacteria. Does this make sense to you? The dental cleaning could have removed the protection from your teeth that you already had in place. That's one reason we are to be wary of dental cleanings if we don't truly need them. Then it would take some time for you to reestablish that oral biofilm that was removed. That turned into much longer than I initially intended, but I hope this gives you some ideas! Finally, I would try to keep going on the program for a while longer and see if I could get these problems straightened out and going in the right direction, but if you can't reverse your negative oral changes, then if I were you I would go back to exactly everything you were doing before, which it sounds like you were getting extremely impressive longstanding personal results from!
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  2. Dr. Ellie replied up above to someone else's question about this same thing: "You can just start with a water rinse of your mouth. Preferably water at a neutral pH of 7. You will lose the benefits that reduce periodontal pathogens." And then she asked that person if gum disease was a main problem for them, because Closys really helps a lot in that situation.
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  3. 1/4 teaspoon (1 gram) of xylitol is all that is necessary after each meal, snack or drink of liquid. Then wait for at least 1-2 hours or longer until you have food or liquid again.
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  4. All fluoride is not the same; there are a number of different types. The kind of fluoride that is in two of Dr. Ellie's recommended products is not the kind they put in our water supply or other damaging types that manufacturers put in some other oral care products. This is a type that can actually improve your oral health. If you're really interested in Dr. Ellie's system, you should research to find where she discusses the fluoride issue and explains details.
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  5. Dr. Ellie has said that you can do salt water rinses if you like, but that is not a part of her program to heal oral problems and improve total mouth health, so it will not be able to do what her program has the ability to do. Her recommendations are all extremely specific, and if you leave anything out or change the order the products are used or make any other changes like that, the program may not even work well for you.
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  6. I believe one of the first things Dr. Ellie would say to you is to inquire about if you are completely certain that you are using ALL of the EXACT recommended products, because it can be very confusing and also easy to end up with a wrong product, which can make the whole system not work well. And that you are using them in the exact specified order every time. And also she would ask if you are using one of the proper recommended toothbrushes with medium-firmness and dense bristles, and that you have TWO of them, one for AM and one for PM, so that each one can dry for 24 hours between uses so that the toothbrushes do not get too soft. And also that you are using a proper form of xylitol and are using enough of it (1 gram at a time, used at least 6-7 times a day, and at the proper times -- after every meal, snack or drink of liquid, and then do not eat or drink anything else for a minimum of 1-2 hours or more). If any of the components of the system are off or incorrect, the system may not work well for you.
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  7. Dr. Ellie has mentioned this topic many times. She advises against coconut oil pulling because coconut oil kills ALL bacteria in your mouth, the good bacteria and the bad bacteria. However, you need the good bacteria in there to protect your teeth and gums.
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  8. ​ @ilhamazad  Yes, you definitely heard her right -- she says to throw away that little flavoring bottle of peppermint and to NOT use it.
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  9. Dr. Ellie actually recommends that you give yourself 3-6 months on her system first before you make any appointment for a cleaning.
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  10. Are you able to use plain xylitol granules/crystals? If so, you could use that instead of mints or gum and it works the same.
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  11. Here is some info on X-rays that I wrote down years ago: 1) Always have the hygienist use the thyroid cover over your throat area in addition to the lead apron whenever they take X-rays. 2) To reduce your exposure to radiation, refuse panoramic X-rays unless there is a true actual need for one (many dentists do them just because insurance companies will now cover them). 3) Ask the technician to take only 2 bitewings of your mouth instead of 4 if you are not at a big risk. Oftentimes, 4 bitewings is completely unnecessary, and particularly if you have a smaller mouth. 4) Take Vitamin C right before your appointment. 5) I don't know if this has changed by now or not, but at the time I wrote this down, the then-current FDA guidelines for adult dental X-rays recommended bitewings every 2-3 years (instead of yearly or, heaven forbid, every 6 months), if you have no tooth decay and are not at high risk for cavities. 6) It does not matter if your dentist wants you to do really frequent X-rays; you are under no compulsion to have to do anything that the dentist suggests if you don't want to. You cannot afford to be passive when it comes to issues vital to health and quality of life. It is your own health, not your dentist's own health, that he is affecting or putting at risk, so you should take control of your own health and not risk just putting yourself in the hands of others or accepting whatever is standard practice. Your doctor should work with you, but you should be in charge of your own health and stand your ground. Don't be afraid to explain how you feel and assert your own wishes, even if it makes for an uncomfortable situation.
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  12. This product is the last step in Dr. Ellie's Complete Mouth Care System, so she definitely recommends this product.
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  13.  @jasonl5382 Dr. Ellie has said that those are valid substitutions in the UK where the normally recommended products are not available.
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  14. Yes, those products you mentioned are all fine (unless the manufacturers change the formulations!). And the ACT cinnamon is definitely on Dr. Ellie's approved list! (She says ACT Bubble Gum is also OK.) That's really good you can get the recommended Crest anti-cavity regular toothpaste, but if you suddenly can't get it any longer, then the Oral B 123 toothpaste mentioned below is also on Dr. Ellie's approved l list for the UK.
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  15. Please don't use the Listerine alone without following it up with the ACT fluoride rinse! She advises to never end the procedure with Listerine as it will leave your mouth too acidic and that would be harmful.
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  16. Dr. Ellie has mentioned this topic many times. She advises against coconut oil pulling because coconut oil kills ALL bacteria in your mouth, the good bacteria and the bad bacteria. However, you need the good bacteria in there to protect your teeth and gums.
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  17. It improves your oral health and helps your body to heal oral problems.
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  18. Maybe you are using the incorrect version of Closys, since you said you are using "Sensitive", which is to be avoided. The correct Closys version is actually called "Ultra Sensitive".
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  19. Can you at least get plain xylitol granules or crystals that come loose in a 1-pound bag? It is very reasonably priced that way, and if you could at least start using xylitol, and take at least 6 to 7 doses every day (1 gram or about 1/4 teaspoon for each dose, put into your mouth and swish around for 2 to 5 minutes before you swallow it), you would actually get a lot of benefit just from doing that. Someone else here on this page in the comments said that he had painful tooth decay and that when he started using xylitol, it immensely reduced his pain. If you can't do anything else in Dr. Ellie's program besides the xylitol, then rinsing with salt water is actually a very good thing to do. I will pray for you also.
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  20. Please do not use Listerine by itself as it will harm your mouth if it is not followed by the ACT fluoride rinse! Listerine alone will leave your mouth extremely acidic. Dr. Ellie says to never end the at-the-sink protocol with Listerine and never use it alone. About the xylitol, it is perfectly acceptable for you to use the bulk xylitol granules/crystals and it works just the same as the xylitol gums and mints. One dose is 1 gram, or about 1/4 teaspoon.
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  21. Wow, thank you so much! Also, I forgot to say earlier, the proper daily amount of xylitol to take is at least 6 to 7 grams per day, spread out in 1-gram doses all throughout the day, but especially taken after every meal, snack or drink of liquid, and then do not eat or drink anything else for at least 1 to 2 hours afterward. You can take up to 10 grams per day if you wanted to, but it is not necessary to take more than 10 grams per day and will not give any additional benefit.
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  22.  @ilhamazad  They were referring to their own self by saying "someone". It was a run-on sentence. And of course they didn't look into Dr. Ellie's system to learn about it, that it is honest and aboveboard and effective.
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  23. It would be best if you can obtain all of the products Dr. Ellie recommends so you can use her complete system. If you have friends who can get those products for you, ask them to do so.
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  24. Oh, how upsetting...
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  25.  @marielefebvre5891 No, no! Dr. Ellie always advises to NOT use baking soda as it will STOP the progress of repair in the mouth. She has also said that baking soda can kill off ALL the bacteria in your mouth, both good and bad bacteria. However, you need the good bacteria to protect your teeth and gums and do the important job in your mouth that it is meant to do. Also, there is no actual plain chlorine in the Closys; it is stabilized chlorine dioxide, which is really quite different even though it sounds so similar. It could be that kimwest5634 is sensitive to the product for another reason.
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  26. I don't know what you mean about your gums being black, but in general Dr. Ellie does not recommend having old silver fillings removed if they are not causing you any trouble. She says the white fillings are no better, from a different aspect.
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  27. Dr. Ellie's first recommendation for you would be to immediately start on her full program and that you may see huge improvements in your oral health within 3-6 months if you do everything correctly and thoroughly.
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  28. It is a natural sugar alcohol from things like corn cobs, birch trees, many fruits and vegetables, and many other natural things. It is not at all the same as regular sugar and it has good benefits for the body.
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  29.  @classicgameplay10  Stevia is fine for health as it is actually a plant (an herb) and is not a man-made sweetener and does not spike blood sugar; the only thing objectionable about stevia to a lot of people is its taste. A lot of people are OK with the taste of stevia, but it seems like the majority of people don't really like it all that much. I don't like it because I think it leaves an unpleasant aftertaste behind in the mouth and it can taste bitter, but that's just my personal opinion. Like I said, many people like it. There are some other natural sweeteners that are also fine for health, such as monk fruit, just to name one, and some other sugar alcohols. (And of course honey and maple syrup, in moderation.) But xylitol is a star. It has no objectionable taste at all. It simply tastes sweet. It is extremely pleasant tasting, and you can also use it in food, cooking, baking, etc. The greatest thing about xylitol is all the benefits it has on the human body. It has a really beneficial effect on your bacteria all over, not only in your mouth, and even positively affects the bacteria in your gut and serves as a prebiotic for your beneficial bacteria. Used in tiny 1 gram doses all by itself in the mouth 6-7 times a day, and for sure right after every meal, snack, or drink of liquid, what it does for the biologic ecology of the mouth and throat is just amazing. If you get a xylitol saline nasal spray like the Xlear brand and mist that up your nose, it even positively affects the bacteria in your whole ear system as well as your sinuses. *But xylitol is toxic/deadly to dogs, so it should be kept well out of their reach and never given to them; their bodies cannot process xylitol like ours can.* However, sucralose is horrendous and is harmful to health. It is an artificial sweetener (man-made) and sugar substitute. Studies have shown that it can harm your immune system by changing your gut bacteria, killing off half of your good beneficial bacteria, and it can also increase inflammation in the body. I would stay away from all artificial sweeteners; they are all bad.
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  30.  @classicgameplay10  No, the corn doesn't have anything to do with oral health; it just happens to be a food item that has xylitol in it and they can extract the xylitol from it. The xylitol itself is what has a good effect on dental health. And it is excellent! But to really do its thing on improving mouth health, you would need to use a particular kind of xylitol and in a specific way. You said you were just using your liquid as a sweetener; I don't know what you got, but it probably has other ingredients in it also besides the xylitol, I'm guessing? I don't know of any xylitol liquids that are used for dental health. For oral health, you would need plain 100% xylitol granules/crystals or xylitol mints or gum. You have to be careful that it is all xylitol and that it isn't a product they've mixed other sweeteners and such into, because some ingredients will actually hurt your dental health,
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  31. ​ @classicgameplay10  Dr. Ellie listed right at the top of all the comments where you can download her free Complete Mouth Care System info (certain varieties of Closys, Crest toothpaste, Listerine and ACT, as well as xylitol).
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  32.  @classicgameplay10  Also, Dr. Ellie answered someone else's question about products they could substitute in the UK if they can't find all the originals. In case you can get any of these where you live, here is what she said: Ultradex = Closys Oral B 1-2-3 = toothpaste Fluorigard = ACT
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  33.  @classicgameplay10  You can also get bulk 100% xylitol crystals/granules instead of mints or gum if you can't get Zellies.
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  34.  @classicgameplay10  So sorry for so many messages! (The YT system kept deleting my message, so I had to split it all up and remove some of the info!)
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  35.  @classicgameplay10  Dr. Ellie wrote in the top comment where you can get her mouth care system product names (certain types of Closys, Crest toothpaste, Listerine and ACT, and also xylitol).
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  36.  @classicgameplay10  Dr. Ellie also answered someone else's question about products they could substitute in the UK. In case you can get any of these where you are, here is what she said: Ultradex = Closys Oral B 1-2-3 = toothpaste Fluorigard = ACT rinse
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  37. She also answered someone's question about products they could substitute in the UK. Here is what she said: Ultradex can be substituted for Closys Oral B 1-2-3 toothpaste can be substituted for Crest Fluorigard can be substituted for ACT.
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  38. The type of fluoride they put in our water supply is a completely different type of fluoride as the kind in two of Dr. Ellie's recommended products. They are not at all the same.
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  39. It's actually not; it's a very, very small amount of fluoride, and more importantly, the particular type of fluoride in the two products Dr. Ellie recommends is the kind that can help you, and not the really bad kind that they put in the water supply and lot of other products. Dr. Ellie covers the fluoride issue in detail all over the place, in other videos, in her books, on online blogs, etc.
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  40.  @ShepherdsGrace  Yes, it is definitely working and I love the changes I have been seeing. I have as of right now only been on this complete program for 2 months, but I've already had several noticeable improvements (and a couple of really big ones) and am absolutely thrilled (THRILLED!) with being able to give up the Water Pik and not having to do the flossing chore any longer with no negative ramifications. It is normally supposed to take 3-6 months for most people to turn their oral health around in a big way, according to Dr. Ellie. She said It takes most people 6 months to get to the point where they’re not developing plaque and tartar (some can get there sooner than that, and some may take up to 9 months). So I'm really looking forward to many more positive changes such as this to come. She also said that eating xylitol daily will gradually eliminate the harmful germs that normally feed on sugar or carbohydrates to produce mouth acidity, cause cavities, and promote ear, nose and throat infections. It takes five weeks of consuming 6.5 grams of xylitol each day to eradicate the harmful bacteria from plaque on teeth and about six months to clean the tongue, saliva, throat, and other areas of the mouth of these bacteria. When the dosage is continued for two years, less plaque forms. Consuming lower doses than 6 grams daily may not give positive bacteria changes. Eating more than 10 grams a day is not necessary and will not give further improvement.
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  41. I went back and looked up one really old thing I remembered Dr. Ellie saying about a great use for salt water while traveling; I'll copy it all in here: "It’s difficult to take mouth rinses in a suitcase. If you experience a dental problem in another country, a professor of mine told me years ago – the remedy for almost every dental emergency is to bathe your mouth for fifteen minutes, several times each day, using warm salty water. I think he is correct and this will help most dental problems for a limited period of time. I suggest travelers take their mints and gum everywhere! Zellies will help clean and protect your teeth after everything you eat or drink, and also when you cannot clean your teeth on a long journey. You also need a clean, new toothbrush and a tube of Crest Cavity Protection paste. After brushing your teeth, add a little water to your mouth and make your own “mouth-rinse” from the slurry left on your teeth after brushing. Swish this “rinse” around for one minute and then spit out. I know you will be happy to return to the Complete Mouth Care System when you get home. On the other hand, I think Zellies and a good toothpaste can protect you for a couple of weeks on your journey!"
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  42. No, you should not - Listerine is very strong and also acidic, so Dr. Ellie says to never use it all alone or as the last step, but rather only as part of the CMCS.
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  43.  @pureahabah  Yes, she has talked about it many times in her books, videos, articles and blogs. Both baking soda and hydrogen peroxide do the same thing I mentioned above that coconut oil in the mouth does: they all kill beneficial oral bacteria as well as bad bacteria. The good oral bacteria have a very important job as part of the microbiome to help the mouth be healthy and protect the teeth and gums. Once the good bacteria are dead, bad bacteria can rebound fast to take over and do a lot more damage than if the good bacteria were still there. And also it is not necessary to use coconut oil, baking soda or hydrogen peroxide in the mouth, because Dr. Ellie's complete mouth care system can correct conditions in the mouth to allow beneficial bacteria to thrive, correct pH, remineralize teeth, etc.
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  44. True, Dr. Ellie advises chewing the xylitol gum for only 2-5 minutes and then spitting out. If you chew for too long (over 10 minutes), then your saliva will turn into a "different kind of saliva" and will work against you.
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  45. Dr. Ellie is retired now and no longer actively sees patients.
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  46. Hydrogen peroxide kills all bacteria in the mouth, both good and bad; you need the good bacteria to protect your teeth and gums, so Dr. Ellie does not recommend hydrogen peroxide in the mouth.
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  47. Certainly -- xylitol granules/crystals are excellent to use! One dose of the granules is 1 gram, which is around 1/4 teaspoon.
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  48. It is a natural sugar that comes most often from things like corn cobs, birch trees, and some other natural things. It has a lot of good benefits to the body.
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  49. You said "step 5", but there are actually only 4 steps to the at-the-sink protocol. The guide is a bit confusing for people where it lists xylitol as step 1. Xylitol is only meant to be used throughout the day at other times, NOT as part of the 4-step at-the-sink protocol. To be clear, please DO NOT use xylitol right before using the 4-step system which starts with Closys; Dr. Ellie says that using xylitol right before Closys will inactivate the Closys! However (to make it just a little more confusing, haha!) it is completely fine to have xylitol around 30 minutes after the LAST step (step 4) of the protocol, which is the ACT rinse. Exact proper order is so important in this system! She says that the ACT will cause the xylitol to work even better, and in turn the xylitol will cause the ACT to work even better, when xylitol is used around 30 minutes AFTER the ACT.
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  50. Well, they don't actually call it a "rinse", so maybe that's why you can't find it if you are searching only for it to be called a rinse? They call it mouthwash.
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  51. Dr. Ellie's response to your question would be to recommend that you immediately start on her complete mouth care system and give it 3-6 months to see big changes. This system has the ability to strengthen teeth and heal oral problems.
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  52. Yes, it definitely can! It does not matter at all that you have already had some fillings done; it will still help you and will strengthen those teeth that you had the fillings done in so that those fillings will last longer.
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  53. Look for a toothpaste with Sodium Fluoride 0.243% in it, and you can probably find 100% xylitol granules/crystals.
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  54. No, Dr. Ellie says to not make any substitutions at all or the program may not work well for you.
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  55. Start with regular daily xylitol use at all the correct times and in the proper daily amounts.
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  56. Bacteria is natural and inherent in our lives. It is a part of life and is all around us. Not all bacteria is bad! Many, many strains of bacteria are good (beneficial bacteria) and we must have those to be healthy.
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  57. She said she has been considering that very thing for many years and would love to, but that it is so cost-prohibitive to start your own line of products that she has not been able to do this. She said she hasn't completely given up on the idea, though, and may possibly be able to do it one day.
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  58. Yes, she most definitely does!
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  59. She has covered this exact subject of filling materials in her books and also other videos, etc., and the final answer is that there is no one completely appropriate and harmless filling material. That's our sad situation.
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  60. The only thing you can do is take a dose of xylitol - 1gram. And in fact that is the proper action. You should not break apart any elements of the 4-step at-the-sink protocol and do anything alone or out of order.
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  61. No, it's very detailed and you would need to learn about all the steps, the correct products to get, and exactly how to use them and in the correct order. You will need to read this for yourself.
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  62.  @markwells8798 Brushing the gums on Dr. Ellie's program is much more important than brushing the teeth.
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  63. If you are having bleeding gums now, Dr. Ellie would tell you to brush in that particular problem area even more! And apply even more pressure! (but not hard enough to damage your skin, of course.) The reason is to stimulate your lymphatic system to bring in more healing nutrients through increased circulation and carry off more toxic waste products, both of which will help heal your gums. She says any bleeding should stop within a matter of days if you do the correct brushing with the correct toothbrushes, which is very important. This would mean a toothbrush of medium firmness and dense bristles, like Dr. Plotka's Mouthwatchers brushes, and you need two brushes -- one for AM and one for PM, so that each brush can air-dry completely for 24 hours between uses to keep them from going soft.
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  64. It's not that common, but it is definitely possible. Your digestive system is not able right now to fully handle the xylitol in full; you could possibly have some leaky gut going on or else something else that is causing you to be a little sensitive to the xylitol. If you can fix whatever is the cause or work yourself up to the full dose gradually, then you should hopefully eventually be able to take the full recommended dosage without any of those bothersome effects.
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  65. It's probably best to not use that gum with glycerin in it; who knows what else bad is in that gum as you didn't list all the ingredients. Since you can't get the Zellies, I would recommend plain xylitol granules or crystals. This is normally pretty easy to be able to get, and it comes in 1-pound and larger sizes of bags. You would use 1 gram per dose (1/5 - 1/4 tsp), and take it at least 6-7 times a day. Definitely use it after every meal, snack or drink of liquid, and do not eat or drink anything for a minimum of 1-2 hours or longer after taking the xylitol.
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  66.  @is9893  No, it is not likely that the rinses are staining your teeth. Dr. Ellie meant that those areas of the old white fillings are plaque traps because white composite filling material attracts the growth of plaque. Then, they can stain easily because the staining is normally old dead plaque bacteria that has died off quickly and in a large amount due to your mouth conditions suddenly improving. That die-off leaves staining, which she said can be removed by either you (brushing those teeth harder with one of the approved medium-firmness toothbrushes), or else cleaned off by a hygienist at a dental cleaning.
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  67. Dr. Ellie has said before that it's way too much info for her to include in every video that she does. That's why she puts all kinds of extra links in the drop-down box underneath the video.
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  68.  @mabbas6479  Yes, you can. They did have Listerine original before, but currently they only have Cool Mint, which is also fine as long as it is not that Ultraclean type. They also have Crest regular cavity protection toothpaste and xylitol. Currently the only thing they don't have is Closys. It's just scary for people who aren't thoroughly familiar with the recommended products to have to choose from all the vast number of variations available, most of them not being suitable.
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  69. @mabbas6479 This info is from Dr. Ellie's own comments here on YT. There isn't an official page for UK. You can get the main complete mouth care system guide on her netsite.
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  70.  @ZiKaz00123  Not exactly sure what you meant by 'what are people doing', but you can improve your oral health immensely and turn around some of your problems if you start on Dr. Ellie's 4-step system plus the regular use of xylitol.
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