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Ellie Phillips – A Dentist To Admire…

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I like the work that Ellie Phillips has done. Her book is Kiss Your Dentist Goodbye. This is an excellent resource for those who are interested in what they can do at home to improve their dental health.

Of course, despite the title of the book, you should be under the care of your own dentist.

Ellie is one of the few dentists I know of that has really focused on prevention and has worked to figure out what is best for the patient. She doesn’t necessarily agree with everything that is happening out there in the world.

I appreciate the fact that she has tried to stand up for what is right. For example, she has been a champion of xylitol. Note: She has her own brand of xylitol called: Zellies.

Xylitol is a 5 carbon sugar and its benefits have been well documented in some countries for its ability to improve dental health and as a force for prevention – most notably in Finland.

Ellie is quite correct when she says that xylitol is well documented. Yet it has been inexplicably ignored by the ADA and mainstream dentistry in the United States.

Ellie has worked hard to help people improve their dental health and has worked from the basis of prevention. For that she is deserving of a great deal of credit. I believe she is a force for good and I hope she continues to teach what she knows about dental health!

Read her book and reap the benefits!

-David

Xylitol – The Sweet Truth

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Xylitol is an excellent 5 carbon sugar. The bacteria in your mouth cannot feed on it.

Therefore, it does not contribute to the development of cavities or gum disease.

It also creates a protective effect over time with continued use.

Diabetics need not fear xylitol, it will not interfere with your insulin levels. It uses an alternate metabolic pathway to provide energy to your body.

But beware, not all xylitol products are considered equal. NO!
Some manufacturers put a tiny and virtually useless amount of xylitol in their products in order to claim the good publicity that xylitol is enjoying.

See which Xylitol Products I find to be worthwhile.

1. In the United States

2. In Europe

3. In Canada

Caution: Animals, especially dogs, should not be given xylitol. While it is perfectly safe for human consumption, some animals cannot tolerate it.

David Snape
Author: What You Should Know about Gum Disease

* The FDA has not evaluated any statements about any products on this page. If you have or think you might have gum disease or any other health care problem, visit your periodontist or doctor for advice, diagnosis and treatment.

Another Hydro Floss Success Story

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Just to keep you up to date on my situation

I started again on the hydro floss – just once a day no more – and this time at right angles to the gum line – using an ordinary mouthwash with dashes of tea tree oil.

First day was very bloody. I then used Vogel toothpaste on my sonic brush -threw away the ‘spinning jenny’ just a gum massage and light brush twice daily. Mouthwash is Listerine – the one for gums and teeth – stings like hell at the moment!!

Second day – much better less blood

Then I found the xylitol – it is called ‘Perfect sweet’ over here 100% pure and on the third day I ate plenty of it (also taking vit c plus calcium.)

This morning – first time ever hydrofloss with no bleeding

I found the xylitol in a shop called Holland and Barrett – but it is marketed overall in the UK as a Health food – (I can see the price soaring) I think there probably is a fantastic marketing opportunity for toothpaste /mouthwash with say a predominant bicarb / xylitol mix plus essential oils -in the UK – and I would be happy to be part of it cos it does work. dont know how to go about it though!!

Anyway I am born again thanks to you and I am going to try and keep the very loose tooth going and see what happens. It was a pleasure to speak to you – I have found you ad you are a ‘guiding light’

Best Wishes Elsdon Ward

Xylitol for Gum Health

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Hello, This is David Snape with a message about xylitol.

As you may have read in the book, What You Should Know about Gum Disease, xylitol maybe be a potent aid to protect your teeth against cavities and to help fight against the ravages of gum disease – but not by itself of course.

Not all xylitol products are created equal.

There are products out there that contain very little xylitol – no where near enough to make any difference. These ‘false’ products may even contain other sugars that can actually feed bacteria – unlike xylitol.

I’ve put together some resources for those who are interesting in finding xylitol products that I think are worthwhile.

1. If you live in the United States – Check my xylitol resources here.

2. If you live in Europe – I will have a link for you soon – keep checking back.

3. If you live in Canada – I will have a link for you soon – keep checking back.

– As always, if you have any questions – Ask Dave

Best Wishes

David Snape
Author: What You Should Know about Gum Disease

* The FDA has not evaluated any statements made here about xylitol. In addition, this post is for information purposes only. If you have or think you might have any oral health problems or other health problems visit your peridontist, dentist or doctor for proper treatment, diagnosis and advice.