How I take care of my teeth & mouth...

This is the toothbrush I use, no rinsing in-between or after any of these steps. Total full tooth protocol can be done a minimum of 2 times a day, maximum 3 times a day, but especially right before bed. Make sure you brush every tooth on every side, and also appropriately brush your gums to make sure they are healthy...brush not too hard, not too soft, but just the right amount. I have my phone by me and time each step, which takes the guessing out.

(This system is for ages 6 and up as long as they can spit out and not swallow).

#1 Swish with unflavored CloSYS for 1 minute, (but at least 30 seconds)            

#2 Brush with Crest dipped in Xylitol for 2 minutes, (but at least 1 minute)... you can brush without xylitol, I choose to use it

#3 Swish with Listerine for 1 minute...you can start this one at 10 seconds and work your way up to 1 minute, (but try for at least 30 seconds)       

#4 Swish with ACT for 1 minute...(match the time you swish the Listerine)  

#5 Then mouth rest for 30-90 minutes, but try for 2 hours...meaning no eating or drinking...this allows the system to do what it is meant to do...heal & strengthen your teeth

#6 Use 100% Xylitol mints or gum (3-5 minutes ideally, not more than 10 minutes chewing for the gum) after drinking or eating, adults 5-10 grams spaced through the day, infants-age 2 (1/4 tsp total a day...spaced 3-4 times a day) & young children, 2-3 grams a day spaced throughout the day after drinking or food when not doing the complete system after. Or after eating or drinking, you can brush with a little plain xylitol, or just put a little plain xylitol in your mouth like a mint. You can also end your eating with strawberries, raspberries, cheese, or celery. Xylitol stimulates saliva flow, neutralizes, removes tooth stains, and reduces plaque.

No tongue cleaning, no flossing.

*Make sure you keep your toothbrush very clean. I rinse my whole toothbrush and tap it with brush down three times.

*If you are going to do this protocol, make sure you have the exact products Dr. Ellie recommends & do them in the order she says, they are specific products and are sequenced for a reason...because it works to repair & keep your mouth the healthiest it can be.          

For first tooth to 2 years, a few xylitol crystals in their mouth and their saliva will carry it through their mouth. You can wipe it on the teeth with your finger, with a cloth, or a finger toothbrush. A total of 1/4 tsp a day, can be dissolved in warm water first. Repeated 3-4 times a day.

Age 2 plus, brush with xylitol. 

When they are old enough to practice swishing and spitting you can do xylitol in warm water. If they swallow it, it's fine... you are just practicing with them. When they can do that without swallowing it you can do xylitol in warm water with a tiny amount of kids ACT and they can swish and spit. You can start practicing a tiny bit of the Crest with xylitol brushing once you are secure they won't swallow it. Once they can brush, swish, and spit the products out, they can do the full system at age 6-7. 

To help boost kids teeth also, right before your kids go to bed, give them two Zellie's mints when they are old enough to chew them up. *Benefits of xylitol... reduces cavity-causing bacteria, reduces plaque, supports saliva production, supports remineralization, protects against dry mouth & supports saliva production.

When I first saw this protocol, I was close minded to not using fully natural products, but at the same time have an issue with a lot of natural toothpastes due to glycerin & harsh abrasive ingredients, and honestly can't find one that checks all my boxes.  I'm really grateful that I was open minded and gave it another look. My family all love it too. Not only are you making your mouth healthy, you are avoiding other potential diseases that can come from bad oral health including...cardiovascular disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, alzheimer's disease and other cognitive decline, pneumonia, increase in certain cancers, kidney disease, rheumatoid arthritis, sinus infections, etc. You save your teeth, improve your health, and save money as this system is very cost effective compared with having to fix dental issues which can add up really fast. By my estimations, easily under $300 a year each person. 

This proven information for your healthiest mouth is from Dr. Ellie Phillips. She has been a dentist since 1970. Some impressive things about Dr. Ellie Phillips is that she has not had a dental cleaning for over 45 years...her teeth are amazing & all 10 of her grandkids have never had a cavity. In 2004, she created 100% xylitol mints & gum to dispense in a gum-ball machine for the employees of her cafe to improve the health of their mouth. Because xylitol is pronounced starting with a "z," the employees of her cafe named the mints Zellie's. Dr. Ellie is my hero for dedicating her time and energy to save mouths and I'm SO grateful for her information. My goal is to reach millions & help her change mouths.

If you're concerned with Listerine, here is Dr. Ellie explanation on why she uses the two that she recommends...

1. Listerine is an essential oil mouth rinse.

The Listerine I recommend contains four essential oils (thyme, eucalyptus, menthol, and wintergreen). These oils are what give Listerine its very specific role in my system.

The essential oils in Listerine target immature plaque bacteria before they develop into mature, sticky plaque. Mature plaque bacteria are handled differently. That’s where xylitol and brushing come in.

2. Listerine doesn't sterilize your mouth.

Listerine does not sterilize your mouth or eliminate all bacteria. Its purpose is to modulate infected biofilm to become healthier. Healthy biofilm helps prevent cavities and gum disease.

Listerine is an antiseptic, but that doesn't mean it wipes out every bacteria in your mouth.

In fact, some people soak their toothbrush in Listerine to “kill the bacteria.” That's not what Listerine is designed to do.

3. The alcohol has a purpose.

The alcohol isn’t there by accident. It helps carry the essential oils throughout your mouth in the hard-to-reach places where harmful bacteria accumulate. The alcohol is not an active ingredient.

4. Listerine is only ONE step.

I don’t recommend Listerine as a standalone mouthwash. Every product in my Complete Mouth Care System has a specific job, and the sequence matters. Listerine is always followed by ACT, which neutralizes acidity, delivers sodium fluoride to the teeth, and leaves your mouth protected.

After more than 50 years practicing dentistry and educating the public, I have seen this approach consistently help thousands of patients. I know there is a lot of information — and misinformation — surrounding oral care products, and everyone has the right to make their own choices.

My role is simply to recommend what I have personally seen work over decades of experience.

Prezyme Pro (click on food & supplements once you are on the website) has been a life saver for me.  Not knowing better after my first pregnancy, I had my gallbladder & appendix removed. I wish I had them back. Not only are enzymes & pro & pre-biotics important for everyone, especially they are important when you don't have a gallbladder. These have been amazing for me, taking one twice a day when I eat...beyond amazing for my digestion and the comfort of my body when I eat now. Good bacteria is very important for your mouth health, but SO much more.  Here are the benefits...

Say bye-bye to your digestive issues!

• A unique, complete, plant-based GI tract supplement: prebiotics, probiotics, AND digestive enzymes. 

• 99.999% of probiotic strains are DEAD when they get to you — PreZyme Pro is always made in SMALL batches to ensure it arrives to you ALIVE!

• Contains the ONE thing needed to unlock the benefits of probiotics: prebiotics!

• Don’t eat 60%+ raw, plant-based foods at ALL meals? You need this product.

• Yes, you can give it to kids: cut the dose ¼ to ½ to start.  

• What’s in PreZyme Pro? 

• Probiotics — a proprietary blend of 15 strains of probiotics, with over 7 billion active organisms per capsule! Probiotics are the “good” or “friendly” bacteria in the GI tract. They’re vital to support the immune system, brain and mood function, and absorption of food and nutrients. They control inflammation, trigger hormone production, and remove waste.

• Prebiotics — prebiotics feed probiotics, increasing their number and optimizing their ability to do their work in the gut. Organic Yacon is the source for PreZyme Pro’s prebiotic, a fiber known as FOS or fructo-oligosaccharide. FOS is the perfect “food” for probiotics.

• Digestive Enzymes — each capsule includes 6 major digestive enzymes to support the digestion of the proteins, fats, and carbs in your diet. Enzymes break down these nutrients, so they can be better absorbed as they travel through your digestive tract. Basically, they aid digestion and help you gain more benefits from your food.

• Because trace minerals are needed as cofactors, or “triggers,” to activate enzymes, I added just enough  of those, too, to do the job.

• Also, the capsule is green due to the added chlorophyll.
  
  

• “You Are What You Eat” Is Not Necessarily True… 

• More accurately, you are what you’re able to absorb. 

• Optimal nutrient absorption depends on a healthy GI tract — at EVERY stage of digestion.

Ultimate Minerals...(click on food & supplements once you are on the website) These minerals are one of my top recommended supplements.

Getting Enough Minerals Will Have a HUGE Impact on Your Health!...and your teeth

About 95% of your body’s functions require minerals. Fulvic and humic acids are the most bioavailable (absorbable by your body) source of 75+ minerals needed, for every single reaction in the human body. 

And experts estimate that 90% of Americans suffer from a mineral imbalance. 

Minerals are necessary for: 

• • Improved IMMUNITY

  • Having enough ENERGY

  • DETOXing the body 

  • Healthy SKIN, hair, and nails 

  • More restful SLEEP

  • Improved memory and FOCUS

  • Reduced STRESS

  • And more!

Because of the strong cleansing functions of concentrated humic, we recommend starting at a lower dose (½ to 1 dropper pull morning and night, in water). And then, working up to the recommended amount (3 dropper pulls daily) as your body cleanses and rebalances itself with these powerful substances.

• • Green Smoothie Girl Ultimate Minerals comes in a 4 oz glass bottle with a dropper for convenient dosing in water — before bed, and as you wake up, in water, the perfect delivery system, at the exact times your body is lowest in minerals.

Be sure to take Ultimate Minerals by itself, with a buffer of 20 minutes before or afterward from food and supplements, because one of the features of fulvic acid is that it makes cells more permeable.