How Xylitol Can Clean Your Teeth | The Secret to Fighting Bacteria and Softening Plaque
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- Xylitol helps to clean your teeth, by softening the plaque causing bacteria in your mouth. When you brush your teeth after using sufficient amounts of xylitol for periods of time it will then remove plaque easier, making your teeth cleaner and healthier.
Xylitol is great for oral health and clean teeth.
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@@gailfernandez4501 We are working to get Zellies on Amazon UK - and wer are almost through all the red tape and documentation!
@@dr.elliephillips Thank you!
how to use xylitol? do I eat it or swish and spit it out? what if I don't like mints or gum?
You have to think of it this way. Xylitol makes your mouth produce mineral-rich saliva. Every time you do this a new layer of mineral is laid down. Think about how an oyster can grow it's shell from the minerals in sea water. It's the same principle. Consider your teeth to be like the oyster and your saliva to be like the sea water. Every time that mineral rich "sea water" washes up on your teeth, that's a new layer. While it may be microscopic, over time any hole can be filled in with new mineral. I don't believe that God would create the human body which is capable of healing from almost anything and say "Well your teeth no, you can't heal that.". Dr. Weston A Price healed a young lady who had 42 open cavities on 24 teeth. It took about 7 months and her teeth were perfectly fine at the end of the trial. He used a combination of high vitamin butter oil (ghee) and cod liver oil capsules. The vitamin K2 and vitamin D3 make calcium move into your harder tissues like your bones and teeth. It can be done.
Thank you!!!
I was having occasional problems with teeth feeling loose accompanied by some pain. I started chewing gum to encourage blood flow. I chose Ice Cube gum because there wasn’t sugar in it. I haven’t had a cavity in five years now. It turns out that the gum was sweetened by xylitol.
It contains aspartame, which is not good for you
Aight but you didnt say anything about the pain going away or you teeth becoming stable. Plus zellies are probably better
It,s true ,,, the day after I stopped using the usual shop toothpaste no plaque had formed on my teeth ,, However much I brushed before using my home made toothpaste plaque would form daily ,, I will never use ordinary toothpaste again ,,,, especially will not use the dental mouthwashes in the shops ,,,,, we need good bacteria , it kills it ,,,,, they say killing good bacteria in the gut will cause Alzheimer's disease.
Thank you Dr. Ellie for giving us the information none of our dentists are talking about. I've been using your system including the Zellie's mints and gum and my teeth feel so smooth and clean EVEYDAY, not just after a cleaning. I'm going to continue to use your system and have another cleaning in six months. If everything is fine I may not go for another cleaning, ever. Would that be the healthy thing to do? Thank you again!
Thanks for a great help while keeping it short & clear .
Dr.Ellie I can't wait for arrival of all products (ordered at different online stores) which are in your system to improve oral health and gum recession.
thank you for being so passionate about Xylitol and its impact on our oral health which is so important yet it's so misunderstood in traditional dentistry.
you can get everything except the mints except at walmart
I found the closys and everything else locally. I just order the dental gum.
Hey, I’m trying to improve my mouth care Healrh too :) really happy you’re improving yours. Can I ask where you are getting/got all your products from?🙂 have a great day
any Information on just using xylitol powder? thank you
@@bertiebassett7024 not sure if you directed your question to me or Dr. Ellie but for me xylitol crystals work just fine. I was lucky enough to be able to buy gum here in Europe MIRADENT brand which works as well. I use it when I am on the go and not at home 🙂. good luck
I watched a long RUclips & learned alot. THANKS!!!!!! for getting to the point quickly!
Been a solid six months now (after decades of plaque problems) and I have shown a huge improvement at the dentist. They don't like that i am not flossing, but I agreed to add floss to the routine, once per day, carefully, after the brushing cycle and before the Listerine cycle. I hope that's okay, but I have become a Xylitol junkie (according to my wife).
I have been watching and learning via your videos and feel that so much of this is common sense, especially massaging the gums and using a firmer brush to do this rather than soft to stimulate. I have purchased Zellies. What I haven’t heard you address is people who seem to have a intestinal reaction after consuming Xylitol (me). Is this in direct relation to either my current healthy or unhealthy gut Microbiomes? I have read that “the sugar alcohols can pull water into the intestines or get fermented by gut bacteria” and that this can “lead to gas,bloating and diarrhea. So far this has been my experience using the Zellies (only one after a meal and no eating or drinking for one hour)as you suggest. Wondering if this issue will resolve itself over time or am I looking at being one of the lucky ones who just will not be able to consume xylitol at all. I look forward to your response as I would like to be able to use this system.
I would love to know the answer as well
I’m a Holistic Health Practitioner and xylitol is known for causing digestive problems when ingested (it’s also highly toxic to dogs). I wouldn’t ever ingest xylitol if you experience a negative reaction and instead keep it to oral use only and spit it back out.
@@JenP2776ood morning. What I don't understand is why there is a need to swallow that xylitol? My idea is to leave it in my mouth for a while, even massage it to help distribute it better, but after a few minutes, spit it out. It is clear that you are always going to swallow something, but my intention is to improve the oral microflora, altering the intestinal microflora as little as possible 😅
@@Silvia-fo6pd For oral health, there is no need to swallow it. But, when you suck on a mint and let it dissolve, where do you think it ultimately goes? Down your throat with your saliva. If you’re just using xylitol crystals and swishing them, as opposed to using the Zellies that the commenter to whom I was replying was doing, then keep doing what you’re doing! Also, xylitol was promoted as a zero-calorie natural sugar substitute so many people were putting it in their coffee or baking with it. I don’t recommend it but rather erythritol and/or monkfruit instead.
@@JenP2776 Ok, thank you 😀
My pain is back
Half of my tooth is decayed.. I used xylitol it helped removed the pain then after a week it returned but pain was less excruciating. I m taking tcm plus xylitol
Go see your dentist!
How are you now?
Why you are not recommending the xylitol toothpaste in addition to mints and gums?
Something to do with the alteration in the chemistry that creates the healthy oral microbiome. It may be what the xylitol is mixed with in the toothpaste. My understanding is that the xylitol must be 100% pure..
I don't think there is a decent xylitol toothpaste out there. I've checked and they all have either glycerin or baking soda as well, both of which are bad. I wish Crest would substitute the sorbitol in their anti-cavity toothpaste (the one Dr Ellie recommends) with xylitol.
Dr. Ellie Phillips the xylitol I bought has such ingredients can I use it for teeth or is it only for eating purpose. Please let me know as soon as possible.
Ingredients
Rebaudioside A 97% 15mg, Bulking agent- Lactose, Stabilizer-Croscarmellose Sodium, Hydroxy Propyl Cellulose, Anti-caking agent-Colloidal Silicon Dioxide, Magnesium Stearate
Sounds like you have the wrong product. Whatever you buy should contain more than 90% xylitol.
I would simply go for xylitol sugar which is 100%.
Please make sure, DO NOT give it to your pets. They don’t have the enzyme to break it down. Keep it stored away and high up in a closed container where they can’t get it.
So true, for years I would never have it in my house because of dogs accidentally possibly eating it. So poisonous for dogs. Am extremely careful with the gum & mints for helping my teeth.
Birch xylitol is natural!
@@yvonnewest8821 Idiot
Can xylitol get into the ridges of a filling and keep them clean? Will it also clean a cavity, or a tooth that needs a minor filling and keep it from spreading? They gave me a filling and I feel a ridge on it, but not seperation, and always wondered if xylitol gets into those and keeps the teeth clean. They said I needed 8 fillings, and I got 4 or 5 of them so far, but ever since I got fillings, Ive had nothing but issues and just dont want anymore. My dentist is also so rough and dismissive of any of my complaints. Im hoping xylitol can help reverse everything.
Would find a different dentist if I were you. There’s no excuse for your dentist being so rough & ignoring you.
Your Dentist sounds demonic. You should research lugols iodine. Read the book 'Iodine Why You Need it' by David Brownstein and also look into a Waterpik.
Agree, I would find another dentist. Good luck!
Thanks for the information
Thanks for watching:)
Is using xylitol in granules as effective as xylitol in candies and gummies?
Good xylitol products are literally granules of xylitol pressed together to form a mint + some flavor (like peppermint oil) with minimal other ingredients. Granules will work, but they make it more difficult to control dosage, keep in the car, take them with you to work etc. I find having a portable xylitol product like Zellie's mints - allow me this freedom - but yes, you can use granules. Aim for about a teaspoon each day in 1/5th of a teaspoon amounts at the end of meals through the day. Xylitol is less effective if you put it into solution in water, and space the timing as much as possible. Try not to eat or drink for an hour after using xylitol.
@@Maddie1178 I have stomach ulcers too and eating Xylitol does not bother or trigger them one bit. I recommend Manuka Honey for ulcers, that’s been my personal go-to that tends to work better than Pepcid, etc. I mix Manuka Honey with Yogi Teas Stomach Tea and that helps immensely. I’ll take a Pepcid with the tea for the really bad ulcers, and Mylanta if the pain is really bad. But xylitol never triggered the ulcers. In fact, Xylitol is amazing for your gut health! It helps your body to form Butyrate which heals your intestinal lining.
I’ve looked for your guidance on how to get rid of existing plaque? But I haven’t found anything
@@mollyannwymerstinson3842Have you been using xylitol? You have to use the product.. to get rid of plaque
You guys are making it too complicated. Simply get a bag of 100% xylitol "sugar" and use around half a teaspoon once or twice a day.
Is it possible to just use xylitol powder in water? Like swish it around like a mouthwash, rather than chewing gum or eating a mint? Thanks!
yes! It is much cheaper this way 😂 you may not need water, just a small amount from a shaker into the mouth and let it dissolve
@@fool9111z I heard that you need to leave it in the mouth for 5 minutes to get the results, that's why chewing gum is indicated, it releases small amounts of xylitol from time to time and allows exposure for a longer time
but dr ellie said powdered xylitol works, so I'm in doubt
I take gum & mints in my purse and use the granules at home. I can feel the different on my teeth when I use it, so I always use it
@@ni3210 yes you should leave it in the mouth for long。 unfortunately xylitol gum( PUR brand), dissolves and loses its flavour quickly in the mouth (buyers all complain about this). It usually lasts no longer than 1 min. So I feel it’s not much better.
@@fool9111zir dip your toothbrush in the powder, brush with it your teeth, don't rinse
Indeed, algebra was over my head, and calculus is about impossible to understand.
Haha...eliminate both from your life with xylitol :)
Looks like you've got a lots of followers, it appears, they're copying your ideas to make money for themselves now Ellie.
Thanks for all your knowledge & helping us to have a healthier life 👍🇬🇧
Just discovered your videos and have ordered the book. Such helpful information, and it's a shame dentists don't routinely inform patients of the uses of xylitol especially. I have ordered some gum sweetened 100% with xylitol. Just noticed that it has glycerol as an ingredient, about 3rd in the list. Is this a problem? I see you advise to get toothpaste without glycerin! Thank you. (P.S. I see that the other xylitol gums have vegetable glycerin so it seems all gum has some form of it.)
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Have you seen ingredients of Zellies? No. Have you seen doctor's website where she writes about glycerin? No. Have you checked brands like Spry, Pur, Epic? No
Just lie to ask so you brush with xylitol sugar powder? Or is there something else please? Thanks
I have packets of Xylo Sweet in my office. Several times throughout the day I dissolve a 4 g. packet in green tea and thoroughly swish and swallow it. What do you think about that?
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That is not going to give you very good results. It is way, way less effective mixing it into something and dilutes the xylitol too much. What you want to do instead is just put about 1g (1/5 teaspoon) of the plain XyloSweet in your mouth all alone and let it dissolve (you can either swallow it or spit it out -- your preference). You do this after every meal, snack or drink of anything.
@@SunrayStar I've been putting it in water and making it into a rinse.
@@MaryBywaters No, the water dilutes the xylitol and it is not nearly as effective used that way. Xylitol should be used plain in the mouth.
So, can anyone explain how to use xylitol? Do you need to rinse your mouth with it? If so, for how long? I understand people use gum, I'm talking about the granulated xylitol.
So when you get to that point, dental cleanings won’t be necessary? Most dentists would advise strongly against something like that under any circumstances. I would appreciate it if you could comment a bit on that. Thank you.
I suggest when your mouth is healthy and the biofilm on your teeth and gums is stable, you should no longer need a professional dental cleaning. Personally my last cleaning was 40+ years ago, and I tell my family to ask the question, "Do I NEED a dental cleaning?" There is no benefit to stripping teeth of healthy oral biofilm. There may be a negative outcome if you strip off your healthy biofilm too often. I no longer see dental cleanings as a good idea - unless you have plaque or calculus. Years ago it was believed to be impossible to make a mouth this healthy, so the best we could offer as DDS was to clean up your mouth at periodic intervals. Now we know how to modulate oral biofilm, and this is a much healthier idea. The sooner in life we do this, and avoid dental cleanings, the healthier people's mouths will be. My youngest daughter has only had one or two cleanings in her 30+ year life. She has beautiful teeth.
@@dr.elliephillips Can I do a mouth pulling using xylitol and if so, which brand should I purchase and from where?????
From what I have understood from what the Dr has indicated, the Xyitol is to change the PH balance in the mouth, so using the gum or the mints after every meal/drink/food is better than xyitol pulling as you want a constant change all the time, I did buy some Xyitol sugar from Amazon I got the Health Garden Brand = All Natural birch.
I also got the Zellies brand of mints and gum
are the zellies mints supposed to be chewed and then spitted out along with its saliva or suppose to be gulped along wuth the saliva.pls guide me how to use zellies gums
Should I have some mints after brushing at night so it can work during the night while I am sleeping?
I think if that was advisable, after all her years of experience, the doctor would have recommended that. While xylitol is beneficial, it should not be taken more frequently than she advises.
@@kenhoward3512 I just said to take right before sleep …not to take any more than the limit she mentioned.
Interested to learn that many oral products including flouride toothpaste, antiseptic mouthwashes etc. inhibit the generation of nitric oxide (NO) in the mouth (and stomach). Not good given how essential NO is to cardiac and overall health!
Are you aware of any oral products that promote both oral health and NO production?
Did you mean to write “NO Flouride”?
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I have been to a Perdondtist for a "deep cleaning". My Dentist has be going to the Hygenist every 3 months. I just started brushing with xylitol and forcing 6 grams per day in my water and tea. We shall see. I hate flossing but do use a water flosser prior to brushing.
Nice, but do you brush with the granules, is that it? If so, isn't that abrasive to the enamel of the teeth? Hope you're doing well!
@@e.l.2734is a xylitol toothpaste as well.
I would suggest NOT consuming xylitol. Only use it as something to promote your oral health and spit out as much as you can. Not good for your gut or liver even if it’s promoted as being safe.
From what I understand xylitol needs its full power in a mint or gum after meals to be effective. And needs to be pure. Flossing not recommended since it injures infected gum tissue. Do her oral health routine instead
@@naticristellavi8236 that's so nice!
Don't like to chew gums, will it be the same effect if I'll use a tea spoon or two of Zylitol in a bottle of water and use it throughout the day?
If you put it in water the effect will be less. Just let it dissolve in your mouth and don't rinse.
I bought some 100% xylitol gum and chewed after each meal and can tell it is killing the germs as I do not see any plaque build up until sleeping time. However, it gives me heartburn when xylitol filled saliva is swallowed accidentally. This is the only problem I have with xylitol. Is it normal to feel heartburn when xylitol is swallowed? Does anyone else have this problem?
I’ve heard it can cause nausea and stomach issues, so I’m not surprised.
I have problems with my liver if I use xylitol several times a day…..pain/nausea in liver area and low bile if I continue frequent use.
I’m very worried as I’ve been using Xylitol for over 6months however there’s been research done by the Cleveland clinic linking it to risk of heart attack, stroke, and other cardiovascular events. Can you please comment on this? Thank you!
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i heard something about that but the suggestion is they based the study on large amounts of it, i am not sure but just what i heard . did you read the actual study ? i would love to see it. and do they have any income from the dental industry ??
. a note of interest, too much of most things can kill you such as water, vit c is one of the few things they have not found an unsafe limit, and please don't give me the kidney stuff , show me the study, and please reference Dr. Thomas E. Levy it you want to know more about that one
i just made aq quick search looking or the study while i have not found the actual study, it does repeatedly say those with higher amounts of use, other wise if you replace all your sugar needs with xylitol you MIGHT have increased risk, also there was talk about part of the reason is it might increase clotting, in light of how the recent studies showing mrna is causing clotting from spike proteins, there is a bigger problem, check out natto to help stop clotting, also you may look into Dr thomas e levy and studies that show something like 70 percent of cancer and heart problems are caused by root canals, so we can hope the 8 grams suggested by Dr Ellie should be safe , but then i am not a doc, just sharing info i have read
Dr. Ellie addressed this in a recent YT video as well as a statement on her netsite.
@@SunrayStar can you add a link or something, thank you so much 💓
I use powdered 100% xylitol powder after every meal. I rub it on my teeth, swish then spit it out.
But users of xylitol mints and gum usually swallow the xylitol, so is there any dental benefit to swallowing the xylitol instead of spitting it out? Does xylitol in the bloodstream act internally on gum infection or anything else systemically relating to teeth? Thanks
It would seem to defy the laws of physics for a swallowed item to impact your teeth very much. I've seen many comments saying they spit it out, but of course I'm not a dentist.
Xylitol serves as a prebiotic to your beneficial gut bacteria and there are other benefits to the body from swallowing xylitol as well.
I use xylitol after every meal but I feel that my teeth hurts after a while. What about that? Will I get decay from xylitol if I continue using it?
Are you still in pain?
@@veeewap partly. Not always. What does it mean?
Is it better to go to sleep with xylitol in the mouth rather than not, after Washing your mouth ? Or is it only recommended for dry mouth?
If so we will go to sleep with xylitol in the mouth , for many hours. I wonder if it is safe to keep cavities under control. Thanks
Do whatever you want. It's 100% save
It's a great idea to go to sleep after using xylitol, per Dr. Ellie.
how to use xyliyol gums.pls advice me rightly.i have no clue as to is it suppose ld to be chewed and the saliva is to be spitted out along with the gum or it is suppose to be gulped ?
@@dollynagrecha6792 If you are using xylitol gum, chew it for 2-5 minutes and then spit out. Keep your saliva; don't spit it out. Be sure to take at least 6-7 grams total xylitol per day, spread out all throughout the day in small 1 gram doses. Take it after every meal, snack, or drink of liquid (even water), and then do not eat or drink anything else for at least 1 hour or longer.
Can you use xylitol and Neem powder together in a tooth powder? Thank you
Dr. Ellie recommends her Complete Mouth Care System including xylitol for taking care of teeth as the best thing she knows of to improve oral health.
@@SunrayStar of course she does.
I can totally understand your sarcastic feeling without knowing more about Dr. Ellie and her history or the system that she promotes, really I can. But the fact is that you can get all of the system products - specific varieties of Closys mouthwash, Crest toothpaste, Listerine, and ACT mouthwash, in regular stores everywhere, and she does make her own xylitol product, but you can also get other good xylitol elsewhere and do not have to get hers. She does not recommend any products other than these because these are the ones that she knows from her experiences with her own dental patients over the last 50 years to work, and she knows of no other products in her experience that will work the same or better than this system. She does not recommend using neem in the mouth, nor does she recommend mixing xylitol with anything to dilute it, but rather using it plain all by itself in the mouth to get the most benefit from it. I hope this helps!
@@SunrayStar long way around to answer a simple yes or no question. Thanks
@@PiscesMoon2You Well then, no. haha
Are zellies ever coming to Brazil? Anyway thanks doc
Do xlitol chewing gums work the same?
How about the research showing that Erythritol does as good a job or even better?
what should i do if i dont have acces to the mints or gums? Can i use plain xititol , how should i use it? How much? Can i make the mints myself, i would only eat them if thay are only natural ingredients, thanks
I can't find the mints.
This is wonderful.
Does it matter if the Xylitol is organic made from corn instead of birch trees? Please let me know
No, it does not matter. Both forms work exactly the same, according to Dr. Ellie.
Hi Dr Ellie,
The fluor is a big issue and you only address it on your paid bootcamp. It's great you understood some ideas, put it together and shared them with us, it's great you wrote two books and it is normal that we pay for the books when we want to buy them but it is not normal that we need to pay to understand some basic facts regarding your teachings while you put up many videos on youtube without really going into details about the products you recommend and how they affect overall health. You recommend just one product for each step, really just one product from all the products on earth? Would you be willing to share if you have any financial connections with the companies which products you recommend? Many people put so much free detailed info out there, but you put a big info, select only 5 specific products that work together and you asked to be paid for explanations. I understand that contacting you directly would involve payment, some specific course would require payment, but not the basic knowledge. That doesn't feel honest.
@dr.elliephillips Hello Dr Phillips. I'm certain you've addressed this question previously, but I've recently embarked on your home care system. I'm keen to understand the advantages and potential drawbacks of incorporating xylitol mouthwash in the home care routine?? My second inquiry pertains specifically to males. In the event that a male is grappling with erectile dysfunction (ED), does the use of mouthwash exacerbate this condition by further diminishing nitric oxide levels, especially when coupled with the presence of periodontal disease? Thank you again for your help and can't wait to report back good results to you
What are the effects of xylitol on the gut? I drink kefir daily, and while it is acidic, I understand that the lactobacillus bacteria present in it also inhibits tooth decay-causing bacteria.
Xylitol serves as a prebiotic for the beneficial gut bacteria.
Hi Dr Ellie 😊 I am sure you have answered before. Apologies! But does Listerine kill good bacteria as well as the bad?
Listerine has been in the middle of a big misunderstanding that started a year or two ago. Saliva testing shows anything we drink or swish will temporarily change the number of bacteria floating in our saliva (obvious if you think about it). Listerine does this - but to the same outcome as swishing or drinking a glass of water. The real question is which mouth rinses access the 80% of more tenacious bacteria that live on the surface of our teeth and gums (in a layer called biofilm). Bacteria in biofilm do not behave like the floating single bacteria, but as a community with special resilience so they can offer great protection for our teeth and gums. The ONLY rinse shown to be powerful enough to affect these biofilm bacteria is a rinse called Chlorhexidine - and it takes days of rinsing with Chlorhexidine to make this slight change in the bacteria composition of the biofilm, and it is only temporary. Don't worry about Listerine. I have used it in my suggested system x2 or x3 for over 40 years and I have a wide diversity of healthy bacteria in my mouth and amazing nitric oxide levels.
@@dr.elliephillips thank you Dr Ellie for your educational work. I learn so much from you. Can I ask what are your thoughts on Nano Hydroxyapatite vs Fluoride toothpaste. There are claims to say it rebuilds enamel better than Fluoride. Would love to know your view. Thank you ! 😊
@@Maddie1178 I am not a proponent of nano hydroxyapatite toothpaste. It was developed a long time ago yet it still has not been approved by the European Safety Commission. They have concerns that the particles could be absorbed and a problem for health. We really do not have long term studies with this product - and really, our own saliva has the perfect balance of calcium and phosphate to provide teeth with the exact minerals they need to rebuild themselves in a natural way.
Fluoride is not better than or worse than nano hydroxyapatite since they cannot be compared.
Fluoride will always speed remineralization - that's how it works.
I promote my system of care and the products that comprise this system. I have seen so many "dentist recommendations" over the past 40 years and not one of them was ever a recommendation of mine.
@@dr.elliephillips thank you dear Dr Ellie. Even if they approve it I would agree with you. I have watched all your videos and studied carefully everything you say and also some other "natural" dentists and I must say everything you say makes so much more sense. They just don't have the answers. Or they haven't studied and analysed their patients and their habits as you have done during your career. Thank you dear Dr Ellie 💖
@@Maddie1178 Thank you for your smart assessment. It is very easy to get on the latest "bandwagon" (we call these new products that are promoted by dental offices -- the bright shiny new things). I have seen how they change about every 7 years, as patients realize the promise was never met. I have no idea what they will come up with next - but be wary of anything that damages your natural healthy biofilm - most often that would be peroxide, baking soda and bleach products. Thanks again for being so interested and communicative. Please let me know about your progress. Ellie
Hi i have been taking the xilatol for dry mouth.....today the who organization says it causes cancer......did you know that
I started this! And love it! But it breaks my IF… so frustrating
You need a tiny amount -- 2-3grams max, which is literally 3-6 calories. Just go for a walk afterwards. It's almost guaranteed to not be xylitol breaking your IF but something else you're not paying attention to.
Should you use Xylitol toothpaste ?
I'm not sure why people are so surprised Dentist's don't let them know about this. There is a clear conflict of interest when your income relies on failing teeth...
I agree
Can you simply put xilitol straight on your toothbrush along with regular toothpaste and keep it in your mouth at least 2 minutes while brushing and spit out and not rinse afterwards?
You don't learn her complete program in 1 minute 39 seconds. Look for her hour long video. Important.
Do you use xylitol after or before brushing teeth?
Does erythritol do the same thing?
What's the dosage over time that could induce the blood clotting side effect; also, how does it effect prediabetics (genetic), as studies show mostly positive results; lowering spikes. This is in relation to the mints for dental care. Thanks!
I want to ask same thing?
How much xylitol should I take in my mouth before going to bed so it will do it's job on my teeth while I sleep ? Thank you.
Is it right that Xylitol affects the cardiovascular system?
Dr. Ellie addresses this in a recent YT video and also in a statement on her netsite.
can I brush my teeth, then eat xylitol then sleep? meaning I wont wash away the xylitol before I sleep! thank you!
Yes! This is a great idea and Dr. Ellie has suggested this. If you are using Dr. Ellie's complete system of products to rinse and brush your teeth, then wait around 1/2 hour after finishing that and then put the xylitol into your mouth, and then don't have anything else to eat or drink before going to bed. The xylitol will help the last rinse product to work even better, and in turn, that last rinse product will even help the xylitol to be more effective!
Education is so important in life.. to the point that information as basic as this should be considered criminal for any teacher of any level not to teach this.. i can now confirm that according to my experience all of my teacher in life is a criminal..
what do you think of the oral probiotic tablets? I bought some and dont notice much. I also over did using peroxide so I almost certainly destroyed all good or bad bacteria.
Xylitol gum or crystal?
Both!
Started her regime May 28th, today is June 26, so just about a month later, I noticed my front lower 4 teeth now have a grey color to them. What the hell happened!
Are you using a Mouthwatchers toothbrush?
That is the most likely problem - "dead plaque" debris that is not being adequately brushed off your teeth.
It happens if you have a soft toothbrush - or if you have been told not to brush your teeth so hard .....but if you use my system you protect your tooth enamel from that damage with the first rinse.
Target those areas with a good resilient toothbrush (NOT electric - manual) and that should be enough to remove this superficial debris.
This is why I recommend two brushes - one for the night and the other for the morning - so they have 24 hours to dry between uses.
This way they stay sufficiently resilient.
If you don't manage to remove the debris with just a bit more brushing - then add some xylitol crystals to the Crest toothpaste.
It is a hack that works to "exfoliate" this surface debris - and it give you a cleaning similar to the one you'd get at a dentist.
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Dr Ellie, can I use 100% organic xylitol made from corn?
You can try it out and let us all know the results 😊
Yes. She had said elsewhere that it's fine.
I have the same question as it seems where I live, it's quite difficult to get or access xylitol from Birch tree.
Yes! Using the non-GMO corn cob type is even healthier for the planet and more sustainable than the kind from birch trees, because the corn cobs used would otherwise just be thrown away (wasted), and when they strip birch bark to get it from birch trees, the unfortunate birch trees end up eventually dying as they can't live without their bark.
Xylitol is from birch. I am allergic to birch. I had a reaction when I chewed the gum. or used the mints.
Try xylitol made from corn?
@@lindaed3594 no thank you. There is no corn that is non GMO!
@@CharlotteFairchild Yes, there is corn that is non-GMO. I use Now Foods 100% xylitol granules that are non-GMO, from corn cobs.
@@SunrayStar it really doesn’t matter if someone is allergic to mold/yeast. It is fermented.
I am seeing some videos on youtube where crystal xylitol can be used in place of oil pulling. Do you recommend that during the day, and your oral system in the evening/morning? Do you plan on making a crystal form of Zellies, and if not, would any high quality non-GMO xylitol work?
I believe the best effect of xylitol is from using it as an after meal mint frequently x5/6 daily. Zellies cool mint mints for example makes the intermittent use of Xylitol so easy and delicious. I would begin there and then compare your results later, if you wish to try the granules/ crystals.
@@dr.elliephillips Dr Phillips I only eat 3x a day, and after two of these meals (breakfast and dinner), I do your full toothbrushing routine, so that leaves only one meal after which I take xylitol. Is that enough? Or should I be consuming xylitol even if I haven't eaten, just to get to the 5/6x daily?
@@ab78001 maybe explore how it feels to have a Zellie mint after you have cleaned your teeth with my complete mouth care system- about half an hour after each of your tooth cleaning sessions and also last thing at night. Just compare the effects after a few days and see if it seems better.
@@dr.elliephillips thank you! I will try that and report back!
See an article titled 'Danielle Arias Oil Pulling, Benefits, the Ick and How To!'
I don't know if that is true because I haven't researched it yet. if it is true, it would be why Xylitol doesn't work as well for oil pulling.
The speaker has not explained how to use Xylitol on the teeth and gums. And I don't know how much is 6 grams! It would be helpful show this amount on a spoon.
When I use the xylitol granules I swish the dissolved mixture salova around my mouth - is it okay to do this? I sometimes experience sensitivity in my root exposed areas - is this likely causes by the cooling effect of the xylitol or could the granules be causing erosin or irritation from the swishing action? When I say swishing I mean using the saliva mixture like a mouthwash for around 5 minutes - I will usually follow with a xylitol mint. Thanks Ellie
I personally have been using the granules this way (swish and spit --- no mint after) for over 3 months (though I normally only swish for about 3 mins --- I use more of a pulling (if you ever did oil pulling) --- i.e., long strong swishes with rests). I do it because ingesting the xylitol multiple times a day gives me digestive issues. So far it has worked well for me. My teeth look better and no plaque build up at my denist exam last week.
Yes, that is the right way to use xylitol granules - swishing them around the mouth for 2-5 minutes before swallowing. You do not need a further mint after that.
@@SunrayStar You are saying swallow after swishing?
@@Monkeybongoes Yes
@@Monkeybongoes I don’t swallow after swishing with the birch xylitol crystals. I spit it out
I have an implant that has bacteria in it so that it has made it loose. Would the zellies help her rid of the bacteria so that the bone can heal?
I'd recommend gum massage and probably my Complete Mouth Care System.
Xylitol is useful - but it may not be sufficient for this problem.
DrEllie.com for more information about my Complete Mouth Care System.
@@dr.elliephillips thank you for this. I downloaded it and will try it. I've heard that swishing coconut oil in your mouth also helps (mct oil). Do you know if this is a good idea too?
I've seen Dr Phillips on several video clips talking about using xylitol, but she never explains how to take it. Do I just take it on a teaspoon directly into my mouth, in a solution with water? Also, 10g a day. Between meals, after eating food, before or after brushing my teeth. You see the problem?
Is that conditional on continual xylitol consumption, will they resume normal service when you cease taking it?
Dr. I react with cold sores when I use crest products…would the Himalaya botanique Xylitol toothpaste be ok? It has hydrated silica as the 4th ingredient and no flouride. Do you have any objection to this product?
Every time I stayed the night at my friend's house I used her crest and got canker sores. I used Colgate at home so that's how I figured out it was the toothpaste.
@@jennylhenry78 I tried the crest and yup I got mouth sores…I have not had that for decades. No crest for me…no listening either.
She has said that the more modern formulations of Crest can cause allergic reactions in some people, but the old original form, Crest Cavity Protection Regular Paste, does not. That is the only one she recommends.
@@SunrayStarcrest contains SLS, and that causes mouth sores in people prone to this. I check the ingredient label and do not use products with this.
@@SunrayStar it has SLS
Hi Dr. Ellie. I plan on starting your system soon. Question, do we have to let the xylitol mint dissolve or can we just chew the mint? Does it matter? Lol
I've been using this product for well over half a year and haven't noticed any difference, which leads me to conclude that it is a scam.
But how to take it? Do i just eat a spoonful of sugar?
You can have it in mints, gum, or granules/crystals. If you use the granules, one dose is 1 gram (1/4 teaspoon). Swish it around the mouth for 2-5 minutes and then swallow. If you use mints or gum (chew gum for 2-5 minutes), look at the label to see how much xylitol is in them; 1 gram is a good dose. Take at least 6-7 grams of xylitol per day, spread out throughout the day in small 1 gram doses.
while using gum,have we to spit out the saliva along with the gum ?or we have to gulp the saliva ?is this gum like a chewing gum
@@dollynagrecha6792 Yes, it is chewing gum. Spit out the gum after chewing it for 2-5 minutes but swallow the saliva. You can also get xylitol mints and 100% xylitol granules/crystals.
I bought some xylitol mints recently from a different brand than you mention jn your videos and i started getting mouth sores after a few days. Not canker sores, it was like in a couple of spots in my mouth, it seemed like the xylitol was eating it away or breaking tissue down. Do you know what may cause this?
Im not using your complete system at this time, I use sensodyne pronamel or repair and protect toothpaste along with a few holistic products that have essential oils and other natural ingredients which I have used for years without any issues unless I overdo it with the essential oil containing products.
Btw I stopped the xylitol mints, for now at least. And those areas in my mouth have gotten better.
Interesting . Pretty concerning , I wonder if there were other not that great ingredients in there causing that instead of the zylitol?
It's all a bit confusing.
I recently noticed that the back of my bottom incisors are now partially brown after using this system for awhile. My gums don’t seem to be improving much either. Do you have a video or tips on how to deal with this?
You probably aren't brushing hard enough there to remove the dead plaque bacteria. Here is info Dr. Ellie wrote 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.”
are the gums of xelkies supposed to be consumed or just chew it and spit it out.pls guide me rightly.and for how long is it supposed to be chewed ?
@dollynagrecha6792 If you are using xylitol gum, chew it for 2-5 minutes and then spit it out. Keep your saliva; don't spit it out. Be sure to take at least 6-7 grams total xylitol per day, spread out all throughout the day in small 1 gram doses. Take it after every meal, snack, or drink of liquid (even water), and then do not eat or drink anything else for at least 1 hour or longer.
I have deep pockets, is it possible for the xylitol to reach beneath the gumline?
Xylitol linked to heart attacks?!?
It's a pity, but Xylitol is not for those few of us who suffer from meningitis. I learned this the hard way, through experiencing the exacerbation of chronic spinal nerve pain within hours of starting a trial of Xylitol.
How does that work? I wonder about this as 15 grams of xylitol is made by our body each day as a part of metabolism?
@dr.elliephillips doctor i want ask people answering me new study articles suggest bad for heart and all over health is it true I am so sceptical now please answer
@@thniyati That one study was done in 10 of the sickest possible people - old, had heart problems, on medications of all kinds - they gave them an unreasonable dose ( 30 grams to drink in two minutes after fasting). Actually nothing happened to any of them. The report was on their blood - which was drawn and looked at in the lab. They saw an increase in platelet activity. This study had no control, and did not tell us if these people were smokers had a bad diet etc. You had to pay $45 to read the actual study - plus the news did a BAD job of reporting. Someone wanted xylitol to look bad - this study had private equity funding ...maybe some competitor.
If you looked at the actual article - they mention this had nothing to do with the small doses used for oral health.
Don't be scared of xylitol it has a long history of use in other countries and lots of amazing health benefits - you just need to know the truth.
Here are more wonderful xylitol studies - where it helps to control cancer and help to save babies from being born prematurely...
zellies.com/pages/the-truth-about-xylitol
@dr.elliephillips thank you doctor for answering ☺️
Should I use xylitol gum after brushing my teeth?
Not immediately after, no. There are 4 steps in Dr. Ellie's at-the-sink protocol, and you can use xylitol if you like about 30 minutes after you've used Step 4, the ACT rinse. The xylitol and the ACT used pretty closely together like this help each other to work even better. But first you need to give the ACT a little time to work on the teeth (30 minutes) before using the xylitol.
You.mean it's possible to even maintain your oral hygiene just chewing gum after you eat??
How to get xylitol most cost-effectively?? How to get Xylitol most cost effectively? For 10 grams actual xylitol in product units:
ACT mints ($2.78 - 14.3 mints = 10 g)
ZELLIES mints ($1.07 - 20 tabs = 10 g)
ZELLIES gum ($2.16 - 18 pieces = 10g)
NATURBELL granules ($.12 - 2.5 tsp = 10g)
So it costs a LOT more for mints but one has to wonder if the granules are worth it (are they effective AT ALL?) since they go right down the throat almost immediately whereas the ACT mints stay in the mouth for a long time, Zellies mints much less so, the gum something in between.
I am used to paying $1/day for most supplements but the ACT mints, in particular, are more like $3/day ... which is too much.
Whatever I eat plaque builds up really quick, I will try Xylitol
It’s ideal at the end of meals. Then don’t eat or drink for an hour afterwards. This allows the healthy bacteria to “regroup” and block out plaque.
My Complete Mouth Care System works in synergy with xylitol. DrEllie.com for free booklet and details.
Will xylitol work for my cracks in molar tooth.I don't want to go through RCTor tooth extraction. I am tramatically nervous since past 2 month.pls pls guide me maam
If I have granulated xylitol, can I just pop a couple of grams of it into my mouth after eating? Kinda swish it around for a second, and then swallow?
Yes, swish it around until the fresh flow of saliva is prompted into the mouth, then swallow (2-5 minutes).
@@SunrayStar Thank you
Hi I use ur mints and the system. My question is are you suppose to massage your gums every time before you brush.
Use your toothbrush to massage your gums as you “brush” your teeth in the middle of the three rinses. If you go to DrEllie.com you will find my video bootcamp. Follow the links to the subscribe button. Then scroll down. The first two videos are free - look at them both. I think they will help you.
If I already use xylitol as a coffee sweetener, is it also going to clean my mouth? Or should I clean seperately after eating something?
I would avoid eating it . Linked to digestive , heart , kidney and liver issues . Just not worth the risk . Just use it like oil pulling and spit out .
No, it will not help your oral health if you mix it in food or drink. You should put it in your mouth all by itself for 2-5 minutes right after every meal, snack or drink of liquid (even water), and then do not eat or drink anything else for at least 1 hour or longer.
Thanks
Thank you again!
Doctor I've been using xylitol granules as per your instructions daily for 2 weeks, but I've been feeling a tingling sensation on my front teeth. Is it because of xylitol?
How do you use the xylitol?
@@dr.elliephillips after every meal just 1/5 part of a teaspoon and I let it sit in my mouth and allow it to mix with my saliva. Then I just swallow it and I repeat this 5 times a day.
@@shreya4602 Try to just eat that amount. It’s difficult to do - which is why a mint is easier - but don’t do the “holding” it in your mouth. Not how this works.
You want to let Xylitol “pull/ stimulate” the saliva flow into your mouth. It doesn’t “mix” with it. Stimulated saliva is always more healing and usually two pH units more alkaline than resting saliva.
Xylitol is hygroscopic - which means it creates this pull of the water (in this case saliva) to itself. Once the Xylitol has stimulated salary flow, the xylitol has achieved what we are looking for. Try this.
@@dr.elliephillips thankyou so much doctor 🥹❤️
GREAT VIDEO THANKS YOU GOODNESS 🌟 DAPHNE COTTON ALWAYS 💜
How do l stop stomach pain and addominal noises as taking xylitol
Maybe start slow ... 1/2gm at a time instead of 1gm
Yes, that is good advice as the other commenter said. Another option is to use plain xylitol crystals (1/5 teaspoon at a time) if you can't work up in quantity with using the mints, and you can spit out the xylitol "spit liquid" after keeping the crystals in your mouth for up to 5 minutes. That way you wouldn't have to swallow it if it upsets your stomach.
Don’t swallow it . I have the mints but I just let it dissolve in my mouth and swish it around for at least five minutes or longer if I can and then spit it out .
🤨 I am confused, Should we hold this Xylitol in mouth for some time or drink it. You didn't mention it
You put the xylitol into your mouth plain and just swish it around and let it dissolve, for 2-5 minutes, then swallow it. Do not dilute it in water or it will be way, way less effective.
For granules/crystals, hold/swish the xylitol in the mouth for 2-5 minutes and then swallow. For mints, let dissolve, and for gum, chew for 2-5 minutes. Diluting it in food or drink will not give much benefit.
Zellie's xylitol gum does not ship to India on Amazon ☹
I was able to get all the other the products in your complete mouthcare system except for Zellies.
Why wont they ship Zellies to India?
Since you can't get the Zellie's mints or gum at this time, you can still get the bulk 100% xylitol granules/crystals and use that instead. One dose is 1 gram, which is about 1/4 teaspoon.
which brand of xylitol crystals or powder is recommended for indians.?pls guide.i am indian and want to buy but have no clue which brand is effective
So I chew a Xylitol gun for 10 minutes and eat or drink nothing for Half an hour, so when can I start drinking water again or tea or coffee, you said not to sip on the water so I can drink a 16oz glass of water.
It's unfortunate that oral health for many people appears to be a bunch of "rules" - (which if you DON'T follow - your punishment will be cavities and gum disease.)
I'd rather help you understand 'why" xylitol is useful and "why" you don't eat or drink afterwards. This way you become empowered - and YOU make the decisions about what works for YOU.
Healing saliva is stimulated by a 2-10 minute chew of xylitol gum.
This saliva is a higher pH (good for mineralization) and it is literally dripping with minerals to go into your teeth and mineralize them.
The benefits appear to continue for up to an hour.
During this time the xylitol will also feed good bacteria in your mouth - and encourage them to form a healthy protective "biofilm" layer over your teeth and gums. Every hour you allow this to happen - your teeth will be more protected, stronger and healthier.
Every time we eat or drink - anything - even water - we dilute this amazing healing saliva.
When saliva is thinned by water, tea or coffee, it will no longer put minerals into your teeth.
In fact, liquids may wash minerals from your teeth.
If the liquid is acidic - like coffee or tea, or soda, or a sweetened drink or food - then this stops the healing process AND PULLS minerals FROM your teeth - to reverse the healing process.
If you want healthier teeth - limit the amount of eating and drinking damage each day, and increase the time you allow saliva to heal your teeth.
The ideal way to do this is with xylitol at the end of meals and then wait ( ideally 1+ hours) afterwards - before you repeat the process again.
Does that help you?
Do you see why "giving your teeth time to interact with your saliva" is so important?
BUT afternoon saliva is more healing than morning saliva - so maybe allow yourself more drinks in the morning - and more aware of not eating and drinking in the afternoon hours.
@@dr.elliephillips what about people with dry mouth how long can one not drink water
@@PriyankaBh13 Even people with Sjogren's (no functioning salivary glands) get the same advice.
Drink a bit more than you want - and do this less often.
Really think more about drinking in sessions - and stop constant sipping of drinks.
Are stevia as effective as xylitol?
Completely different.
@@dr.elliephillips thankyou Dr for reply ☺️ on your advice I've added xylitol in my daily routine I hope it helps me with my teeth . Also I really appreciate everything you're doing and spreading awareness regarding dental care and avoiding unnecessary dental treatments. Your work and mouth care system is amazing but unfortunately I'm from India and I can't get any of the products you've recommended I hope in future I will be able to use your mouth care system.
I m stay in india.Which xylitol gum should I buy? Can you please give me some recommendations. which is better.
I think happy dent will be fine.. need to look into it..
BTW are you also following her complete mouthcare system? If yes, what products do you use? I'm also searching for the alternatives.
even i stay in india.pls guide me too.which are the alternative right products of her total mouth care system and how to use the gums .supposed to swallow the saliva or spit it out ?and what about the gums ?
Is there a way to prevent the raging diarrhea I get from ingesting xylitol?
Eat Zellies mints - or at least a product that is only 100% xylitol.
Have one mint after breakfast, lunch, dinner ( before bed) = 3 mints per day for first month.
Then double to 2 mints x 3 daily for a month.
Then you should find you can do 2 mints x 5 daily after that.
I would give Dr. Ellie's suggestion above a try to get your system gradually used to the xylitol. Another option would be to use plain bulk xylitol crystals (1g, or 1/5 teaspoon, per dose). Keep in your mouth for 2-5 minutes, then spit it out. That way you could have the xylitol contact in your mouth but would not have to swallow it.
@@SunrayStar Right, spit out the xylitol and it couldn't cause diarrhea in theory.
How to use it?
After each meal, snack, and beverage. Need to have frequent exposure to small amounts throughout the day. I end all my foods and beverages with a little bit of Xylitol, it’s just a healthy habit for my mouth.
I have a question ! Can i chew xylitol gum after every meal ,and also do coconut oil+essential oil pulling twice a day(morning before brushing teeth,and evening before brushing)? Or is the coconut oil and essential oils ruin what the xylitol is doing?
I cant get your full system tho im sorry,im disabled and didnt have a job in 7 years so im just trying to get any info i can online ❤
All of the products can be gotten easily in the US at all kinds of stores and they aren't very expensive. Dr. Ellie does not recommend oil pulling or using any essential oils in the mouth. You could save yourself the money on buying any essential oils.
Ellie , I want to get the xylitol in powder on Amazon at your store, ?
I don’t sell granular/ powder xylitol anymore.
I always wondered about the timing (i.e., how long does the Xylitol work in your mouth after you use it). Does it continue to help even after 30 minutes or 1 hour if you are not eating and drinking? It seems to me the saliva increase will only last about 30-60 mins max. I personally utilize the granulars in my mouth and spit after 3-5 mins (as ingesting it with mints multiple times (3-5x) a day causes digestive issues). Though, I do use the mints from time to time when I am out and eating.
Switched to the granules as well. I notice when I use the mints often, it gave me a lot of bloating.
Xylitol's job is to stimulate the flow of fresh mineral-filled saliva into your mouth. It is the saliva that remineralizes and heals teeth, so that's why you want to avoid any eating or drinking for at least 1 hour or longer after using xylitol - so the saliva can work on your mouth. Early afternoon hours are the time of day that saliva's healing action is the greatest.
@@Wholisticandy me too 😊
What about the granules?
They should work exactly in the same way.
People with problems just don't seem to get the same results - which is why I am not a huge fan of suggesting them.
I don't know if it is harder to use, or if people use too much, not enough - I just don't have this answer.
I prefer to suggest the mints that are 0.05 grams per piece. Take two after each meal x5 or x6 daily.
This would be a total of 10-12 mints per day - which is about 5/6 grams of xylitol.
This translates into one teaspoon per day, but divided up into small amounts at the end of meals.
@@dr.elliephillips Okay, because I have a mix of both during the day of either gum or the granules, though the granules being a teaspoon after a meal.
@@IGeorge94 That should work! 👍😁🦷
@@dr.elliephillips Yeah trying to see which is better.
@@IGeorge94 You don't need a whole teaspoon of granules at a time. Dr. Ellie says that a dose of granules is 1/5 teaspoon.
when I eat the mints fo I just put one in??or two
A good dose size of xylitol is 1 gram at a time, so check on the container for the brand you bought to see how many you need to equal 1 gram. Dr. Ellie's Zellies product is 2 mints = 1 gram.
@@SunrayStar I but the zellies mints