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Mouth Care Comes Clean: Breakthrough Strategies to Stop Cavities and Heal Gum Disease Naturally
Enjoy the Mouth Health You Deserve!
Dr. Ellie challenges the traditional dental mantra that tells us to “brush and floss” because she believes it is dangerous advice and ineffective in light of our understanding that cavities and gum disease are bacterial infections. Oral health depends on the development of a bacterial balance in the mouth, and this cannot be achieved with a length of floss, by over-zealous cleaning, or indiscriminate killing of mouth bacteria.
Our mouth ecology develops early in life as bacteria transfer between parents and their babies. This exchange is important and continues throughout life as family and friends kiss, talk, or simply share food. Today we know that harmful mouth bacteria can impact our general health and that some are implicated in chronic inflammatory conditions. A healthy mouth will give you a brighter smile and provide special protection from cavities, gum disease, bad breath, sensitivity, and enamel erosion to ultimately limit your need for dental treatments—including cleanings, fillings, sealants, root canals, crowns, implants, and extractions.
In this groundbreaking book, Dr. Ellie shares her easy-to-follow strategies that put oral health under your control. She reveals how to:
• Stop and reverse cavities and gum disease
• Use diet and digestive health to influence saliva quality and promote tooth and gum healing
• Enjoy xylitol to control acidic damage and sensitivity
• End the discomfort of dry mouth and gum recession
• Avoid damage caused by flossing
• Evaluate sealants and their potential dangers
• Learn the dangers of artificial whitening and how to naturally whiten your teeth
Mouth Care Comes Clean can empower you and lead you to a new level of oral health. The strategies are simple but they can miraculously transform mouth health.
Dr. Ellie challenges the traditional dental mantra that tells us to “brush and floss” because she believes it is dangerous advice and ineffective in light of our understanding that cavities and gum disease are bacterial infections. Oral health depends on the development of a bacterial balance in the mouth, and this cannot be achieved with a length of floss, by over-zealous cleaning, or indiscriminate killing of mouth bacteria.
Our mouth ecology develops early in life as bacteria transfer between parents and their babies. This exchange is important and continues throughout life as family and friends kiss, talk, or simply share food. Today we know that harmful mouth bacteria can impact our general health and that some are implicated in chronic inflammatory conditions. A healthy mouth will give you a brighter smile and provide special protection from cavities, gum disease, bad breath, sensitivity, and enamel erosion to ultimately limit your need for dental treatments—including cleanings, fillings, sealants, root canals, crowns, implants, and extractions.
In this groundbreaking book, Dr. Ellie shares her easy-to-follow strategies that put oral health under your control. She reveals how to:
• Stop and reverse cavities and gum disease
• Use diet and digestive health to influence saliva quality and promote tooth and gum healing
• Enjoy xylitol to control acidic damage and sensitivity
• End the discomfort of dry mouth and gum recession
• Avoid damage caused by flossing
• Evaluate sealants and their potential dangers
• Learn the dangers of artificial whitening and how to naturally whiten your teeth
Mouth Care Comes Clean can empower you and lead you to a new level of oral health. The strategies are simple but they can miraculously transform mouth health.
258 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 4, 2018
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March 10, 2019
Dr. Ellie Phillips challenges traditional dental thinking in her book Mouth Care Comes Clean. There is a lot of great information in this book, some of which is a bit shocking given the typical recommendations we receive from dentists in our average office visit in the US. Her approach deals with balancing the bacteria in the mouth to control acidity and end gum disease, tooth decay and endless painful trips to the dentist for procedures we may not need. As with any part of our bodies your mouth can heal if given a healthy environment to do so. She recommends a multi-pronged approach of small dietary changes, the use of the correct products that support oral health and continued trips to your dentist to track progress. As I read I constantly Googled many of her ideas and there's a lot of sound science behind them.
I have two issues with this book. First, the book is highly repetitive and the narrative tends to meander. A couple more passes by an editor would've fixed this and kept all the information intact. Second, Dr. Phillips pushes the use of xylitol on almost every page, which I found odd until I discovered she also owns a xylitol company. I'm not saying this is a bad thing, and it appears she's been promoting xylitol long before her company started, but it does come across as more of a sales pitch than it might have otherwise. Xylitol is a controversial artificial sweetener that has potential oral health benefits, more clinical trials are needed, and a lot of drawbacks if you have digestive issues or pets (it's deadly to dogs in small amounts). Do your own research before blindly trying.
I won a copy of this book in a GoodReads giveaway.
I have two issues with this book. First, the book is highly repetitive and the narrative tends to meander. A couple more passes by an editor would've fixed this and kept all the information intact. Second, Dr. Phillips pushes the use of xylitol on almost every page, which I found odd until I discovered she also owns a xylitol company. I'm not saying this is a bad thing, and it appears she's been promoting xylitol long before her company started, but it does come across as more of a sales pitch than it might have otherwise. Xylitol is a controversial artificial sweetener that has potential oral health benefits, more clinical trials are needed, and a lot of drawbacks if you have digestive issues or pets (it's deadly to dogs in small amounts). Do your own research before blindly trying.
I won a copy of this book in a GoodReads giveaway.
February 10, 2019
I won this book for free through Goodreads Giveaways. Thank you to Goodreads, River Grove Books, and Ellie Phillips for an ebook copy. As always, an honest review from me.
Like:
- a different, more complete way of looking at oral hygiene
- Emphasizes a generally healthy plant based diet, that also allows for treats
- Discusses many different lifestyle factors that can positively or negatively impact oral health
- Still encourages regular dentist visits and some treatments, but to be skeptical and ask questions to determine what’s best for you
Love: —
Dislike:
- Xylitol is encouraged even for people with digestive health issues. Research has shown xylitol can cause problems for people with IBS. The author suggests moderate amounts of xylitol and slowly increasing, but I’m still wary.
- The writing style: while very passionate, the topics are very repetitive and seem to bounce around a lot
- The obsession with xylitol: I get that it’s helpful and a key component to her oral care routine, but the numerous times its mentioned is over the top ridiculous. It gets annoying reading the same thing over and over again.
Wish that:
- There was more of a focus on making sure to do your own research before embarking on a medical change - 2nd opinions are key (doctors, books, bloggers, etc.)
Overall, an interesting, thorough, informative book about oral health that gives people another option for keeping their teeth and overall mouth healthy.
Like:
- a different, more complete way of looking at oral hygiene
- Emphasizes a generally healthy plant based diet, that also allows for treats
- Discusses many different lifestyle factors that can positively or negatively impact oral health
- Still encourages regular dentist visits and some treatments, but to be skeptical and ask questions to determine what’s best for you
Love: —
Dislike:
- Xylitol is encouraged even for people with digestive health issues. Research has shown xylitol can cause problems for people with IBS. The author suggests moderate amounts of xylitol and slowly increasing, but I’m still wary.
- The writing style: while very passionate, the topics are very repetitive and seem to bounce around a lot
- The obsession with xylitol: I get that it’s helpful and a key component to her oral care routine, but the numerous times its mentioned is over the top ridiculous. It gets annoying reading the same thing over and over again.
Wish that:
- There was more of a focus on making sure to do your own research before embarking on a medical change - 2nd opinions are key (doctors, books, bloggers, etc.)
Overall, an interesting, thorough, informative book about oral health that gives people another option for keeping their teeth and overall mouth healthy.
September 13, 2020
Interesting but Repetitive
After viewing a video clip about reversing cavities and improving healthcare and tooth care, I was eager to read the Information by Dr. Ellie in this book. I’ve already been using her mints and gums and toothbrushes for years but not in the way she recommends (mints or gum after anything enters your mouth).
This book did contain some useful information, but it would have been better if she had put references directly next to the facts she was claiming. I wanted to check a particular one and could NOT find the right one so I still don’t know where she got that information.
Overall the book is really repetitive. A good editor could have condensed and organized this book into a more easily read and understood book! She repeats over and over again about Xylitol and it’s benefits to the point that I was ready to yell “enough already! We get it!” But besides that, her tips and suggestions for how to improve your overall health and biofilm seem to have scientific basis and lots of positive testimonials.
As someone who prefers natural products, I was disappointed to hear that her recommend products ALL contain ingredients known to be harmful and poisonous to humans! Perhaps in the small doses recommended, the fluoride on teeth would not be too bad, but the mouthwashes all have artificial colors, dyes, and flavors in them, which are horrible for you and cause allergic reactions in some (like me)! She should know better than anyone that even if you aren’t swallowing these products, they are being quickly absorbed into your body through your mouth!
I truly wish that in addition to her own line of Xylitol mints, she would produce her own toothpaste and mouthwashes that did not contain these harmful ingredients, but rather only the recommended doses of the ingredients she found to be helpful.
In conclusion, the book is worth the read and I might try her protocol since i have cavities i am eager to reverse without fillings. Just be aware that she does not recommend an “all natural” approach in her products despite the fact that she strongly encourages eating an 80% plant based diet. Not sure why the discrepancy there. That was my biggest disappointment in her advice. That being said, with so many success stories the protocol must work and may just be worth a try. 🙂
After viewing a video clip about reversing cavities and improving healthcare and tooth care, I was eager to read the Information by Dr. Ellie in this book. I’ve already been using her mints and gums and toothbrushes for years but not in the way she recommends (mints or gum after anything enters your mouth).
This book did contain some useful information, but it would have been better if she had put references directly next to the facts she was claiming. I wanted to check a particular one and could NOT find the right one so I still don’t know where she got that information.
Overall the book is really repetitive. A good editor could have condensed and organized this book into a more easily read and understood book! She repeats over and over again about Xylitol and it’s benefits to the point that I was ready to yell “enough already! We get it!” But besides that, her tips and suggestions for how to improve your overall health and biofilm seem to have scientific basis and lots of positive testimonials.
As someone who prefers natural products, I was disappointed to hear that her recommend products ALL contain ingredients known to be harmful and poisonous to humans! Perhaps in the small doses recommended, the fluoride on teeth would not be too bad, but the mouthwashes all have artificial colors, dyes, and flavors in them, which are horrible for you and cause allergic reactions in some (like me)! She should know better than anyone that even if you aren’t swallowing these products, they are being quickly absorbed into your body through your mouth!
I truly wish that in addition to her own line of Xylitol mints, she would produce her own toothpaste and mouthwashes that did not contain these harmful ingredients, but rather only the recommended doses of the ingredients she found to be helpful.
In conclusion, the book is worth the read and I might try her protocol since i have cavities i am eager to reverse without fillings. Just be aware that she does not recommend an “all natural” approach in her products despite the fact that she strongly encourages eating an 80% plant based diet. Not sure why the discrepancy there. That was my biggest disappointment in her advice. That being said, with so many success stories the protocol must work and may just be worth a try. 🙂
January 14, 2019
Thank you to Ellie Phillips for this Kindle copy of Mouth Care Comes Clean. And thanks to Goodreads for hosting the opportunity.
This book is not well written, repeating the same word, thought or idea many, many times, which becomes annoying after a while. The 177 pages could have been reduced by perhaps half if the stream of thought were planned and consolidated. Here, it's like someone trying to explain to another their personal view of why the world is how it is. We tend to ramble and repeat, trying to get our perspective across. To sell the idea.
I finished the book disappointed, thinking the Care System would be provided. Instead, the general process is provided in Chapter 9 for the reader to either explore and research further, or head over to the authors web site. Almost everyone is selling something in the ongoing lure of the almighty dollar (yen, pound, etc), and here the book is leading readers from book to website, where one can buy all kinds of goodies, including expensive one-on-one time via the internet. NOT that there is anything wrong with that. Caveat Emptor, and all that. A bit of nosing around the site and I found a pdf download that names names of specific product suggested for the Care System and why.
This book is not well written, repeating the same word, thought or idea many, many times, which becomes annoying after a while. The 177 pages could have been reduced by perhaps half if the stream of thought were planned and consolidated. Here, it's like someone trying to explain to another their personal view of why the world is how it is. We tend to ramble and repeat, trying to get our perspective across. To sell the idea.
I finished the book disappointed, thinking the Care System would be provided. Instead, the general process is provided in Chapter 9 for the reader to either explore and research further, or head over to the authors web site. Almost everyone is selling something in the ongoing lure of the almighty dollar (yen, pound, etc), and here the book is leading readers from book to website, where one can buy all kinds of goodies, including expensive one-on-one time via the internet. NOT that there is anything wrong with that. Caveat Emptor, and all that. A bit of nosing around the site and I found a pdf download that names names of specific product suggested for the Care System and why.
January 27, 2025
A fresh perspective on tooth care, one that focuses more on the well-being of the patient rather than the dentist.
March 1, 2019
I'm implementing the practices found in this book and hopeful they will work. Easy to understand and I think they sound feasible.
March 1, 2019
In-depth coverage of the importance of a clean mouth and how it affects your overall health.
February 4, 2019
This book will completely change the way you think about and care for your mouth! Ellie Phillips, DDS, dispells the all-too-common myths and misconceptions about oral health, and reveals the true root causes of cavities, as well as other tooth and gum problems, while laying out the framework for a more natural and effective strategy in preventing, amd even reversing, cavaties and gum disease. Using studies and examples from throughout history, she shows readers why the protocols pushed by conventional dentistry are incapable of preventing oral decay, and in fact may be detrimental to your over-all health in the long run. Likening a healthy oral biome to a coral reef, teeming with good bacteria and enzymes that work synergistically, she opts for a more holistic approach than the traditional "scortched earth" techniques of conventional dentistry by using good nutrition and fostering the ideal environment to allow teeth to heal and flourish naturally. This book is full of insightful analogies that help to give the reader a deeper understanding of what exactly is going on in our mouths, and simplifies strategies that we can all use to improve our oral health right away- one of the things I loved most about her approach is that she doesnt outright "forbid" damaging foods and drinks such as coffee and grains, but rather shows simple ways to change how you consume them that will go a long way in protecting your teeth. This book is absolutely fascinating, though perhaps a little horrifying for someone like me who is a recovering germophobe (may have set me back a bit, tbh ;) ) and I know I will be revisiting the information it provides over and over again. Highly recommended!
January 10, 2019
Don't wait till it's too late.
I wish I had this book 35 years ago when my children were young. I jumped through every hoop, got sealants, used coloring to show where kids had missed brushing, and had severe jaw pain everytime I flossed. Brushing was laborious and did little to protect my teeth. But worst of all, mouthwashes burned my mouth.
This book tells you how to make much of these steps unnecessary by exchanging bad bacteria with good, often making our strict routines unhealthy.
Here is a new way to look at mouth health and dental care so our teeth laser as long as we do. Have already bought enough Xylatol to last a long time.
I wish I had this book 35 years ago when my children were young. I jumped through every hoop, got sealants, used coloring to show where kids had missed brushing, and had severe jaw pain everytime I flossed. Brushing was laborious and did little to protect my teeth. But worst of all, mouthwashes burned my mouth.
This book tells you how to make much of these steps unnecessary by exchanging bad bacteria with good, often making our strict routines unhealthy.
Here is a new way to look at mouth health and dental care so our teeth laser as long as we do. Have already bought enough Xylatol to last a long time.
March 15, 2020
I won a free kindle copy of this book via Goodreads giveaways.
Thank you Ellie for this book. I found this book very informative and surprising in some parts. As someone that is battling advanced periodontal disease and having already lost some teeth due to this, I have decided to take the challenge and follow her guide to see if I will get any positive results. I figure at this point, I have nothing to lose.
As others have stated, I did find some parts to be repetitive and do feel that it could have been shortened some with a little more forethought. However, the information is invaluable.
Thank you Ellie for this book. I found this book very informative and surprising in some parts. As someone that is battling advanced periodontal disease and having already lost some teeth due to this, I have decided to take the challenge and follow her guide to see if I will get any positive results. I figure at this point, I have nothing to lose.
As others have stated, I did find some parts to be repetitive and do feel that it could have been shortened some with a little more forethought. However, the information is invaluable.
January 26, 2019
This was a very interesting and insightful approach to oral health. Dr. Phillips explains the Complete Mouth Care System that she developed which has helped thousands of people improve their mouth health. She talks about some of the practices and products that are widely used that are actually harmful to our mouth and teeth. Some parts of the book were pretty technical and detailed for the average layperson, but she tried to make it was interesting as possible. I plan to give her system a try to see if it works for me.
Thanks to Goodreads and Greenleaf Book Group for the gift of this book that I received in a giveaway.
Thanks to Goodreads and Greenleaf Book Group for the gift of this book that I received in a giveaway.
June 12, 2019
I won a free download of this book and lost track of the download until I scrolled through my Kindle and found it.
Ellie Phillips basically tells us that everything we have ever learned about mouth care is wrong. No need for 2x a year cleanings. Flossing may be harmful, rather than helpful. What really matters is having healthy mouth microbes which can only be measured by a very few dentists. It may well be that she is correct, but the weight of public wisdom is against her, and so are the actions of almost every dentist I have ever seen. It will be interesting to see if her concepts take traction or not.
Ellie Phillips basically tells us that everything we have ever learned about mouth care is wrong. No need for 2x a year cleanings. Flossing may be harmful, rather than helpful. What really matters is having healthy mouth microbes which can only be measured by a very few dentists. It may well be that she is correct, but the weight of public wisdom is against her, and so are the actions of almost every dentist I have ever seen. It will be interesting to see if her concepts take traction or not.
December 17, 2018
I won this book in a Goodreads giveaway.
With any health related book, I always consider if the author is 'selling' product. To me, this usually raises red flags. With this book, however, the author is not selling anything other than her process.
I always agree with any book that states everything begins with nutrition.
The only reason I did not give this book five stars, is that there was no warning on toothpastes that contain Sodium Lauryl Sulfate.
I would highly recommend this book
With any health related book, I always consider if the author is 'selling' product. To me, this usually raises red flags. With this book, however, the author is not selling anything other than her process.
I always agree with any book that states everything begins with nutrition.
The only reason I did not give this book five stars, is that there was no warning on toothpastes that contain Sodium Lauryl Sulfate.
I would highly recommend this book
May 26, 2019
It was interesting. She went into the history of the ADA and the science behind her mouth care plan. It was a bit repetitive, but worth reading. I had no idea teeth could regrow enamel and fill in their own cavities. So now I am anxious to see if it works. The plan at its simplest is, pre-rinse with a chloride solution, use a sodium chloride toothpaste, re-rinse with an original Listerine-like mouthwash and chew xytitol gun or mints after every meal or snack. There is more to it than that, but it doesn't seem hard. Worth the read and a try.
February 4, 2019
*Received Copy in Exchange For An Honest Review*
Read like an infomercial, and would have been better left as a magazine/online article. So much was repeated and was a lead in to a future chapter that falls short. I struggled to make it through, and, honestly, quit reading when I realized that I was only going to be sent to the website for the information I was reading it for. I recommend anyone interested just go straight to the writer's website and save yourself time.
Read like an infomercial, and would have been better left as a magazine/online article. So much was repeated and was a lead in to a future chapter that falls short. I struggled to make it through, and, honestly, quit reading when I realized that I was only going to be sent to the website for the information I was reading it for. I recommend anyone interested just go straight to the writer's website and save yourself time.
January 11, 2019
Received the Kindle edition from Goodreads; not quite done with it (about 3/4) but so far have found it interesting. I've begun using some of the techniques she shares and already my mouth feels better (I can once again drink cold water)!
May 8, 2019
It's definitely worth considering Dr. Phillips' approach to dental care. She shares details a lay person would not know (e.g. the difference between stannous & sodium fluoride), & makes doable recommendations. I received a Kindle edition from a Goodreads giveaway.
December 17, 2018
Wow
It is definitely worth trying the system out to see if it works. The author gives lots of information and a website to visit.
It is definitely worth trying the system out to see if it works. The author gives lots of information and a website to visit.
March 15, 2019
This review is for Mouth Care Comes Clean: Breakthrough Strategies to Stop Cavities and Heal Gum Disease Naturally by Ellie Phillips. Published by River Grove Books. This book is nonfiction. The book length is approximately 200 pages.
*** I received a kindle version of this book from a giveaway on Goodreads in exchange for an honest review. ***
I give this book a 3/5 Star rating.
What kind of nonfiction book receives a 3-star rating from me:
1. The topic was what I thought it would be about.
2. I was able to follow the message.
3. I was able to come away knowing more than when I started.
4. I might or might not recommend this book to others.
Key thoughts:
This book was informational and at times very interesting but could have been much shorter.
Review:
MOUTH CARE COMES CLEAN had some great key points and interesting facts about a mouth. The good, the bad, and the ugly kind of facts. While I appreciate the time put into this book by the author, I found it very repetitive and almost more like a sales pitch than an informative book. The book refers you to the author's webpage several times to see more information that honestly should have been in the book instead of the more repetitive information. This book could have been 100 pages shorter and still probably have covered everything that was in it. That being said, I feel that I could easily use some of the information without having to change much about how I care for my mouth currently.
*** I received a kindle version of this book from a giveaway on Goodreads in exchange for an honest review. ***
I give this book a 3/5 Star rating.
What kind of nonfiction book receives a 3-star rating from me:
1. The topic was what I thought it would be about.
2. I was able to follow the message.
3. I was able to come away knowing more than when I started.
4. I might or might not recommend this book to others.
Key thoughts:
This book was informational and at times very interesting but could have been much shorter.
Review:
MOUTH CARE COMES CLEAN had some great key points and interesting facts about a mouth. The good, the bad, and the ugly kind of facts. While I appreciate the time put into this book by the author, I found it very repetitive and almost more like a sales pitch than an informative book. The book refers you to the author's webpage several times to see more information that honestly should have been in the book instead of the more repetitive information. This book could have been 100 pages shorter and still probably have covered everything that was in it. That being said, I feel that I could easily use some of the information without having to change much about how I care for my mouth currently.
December 22, 2024
Persuasive and Full of Information
Dr. Phillips takes what has been a frustrating aspect of my life—the struggle to successfully implement a dental protocol that preserves teeth and reverses periodontal disease—and presents persuasive arguments to do just that. Brush with Crest? Flossing can be harmful? Xylitol mints after every meal? Listerine? This relatively inexpensive and controversial protocol, which goes against the mantra of every dentist I have ever known, both conventional and holistic, stresses the importance of the pH of saliva to prevent cavities and gum disease. The overwhelming percentage of the population, when it comes to health issues, feels more comfortable following the authoritative advice of doctors and dentists that doesn’t work, accepting blame for this failure, and then begrudgingly accepting invasive solutions like root canals, deep cleanings and implants. I’ve always felt more comfortable following the advice of practitioners who are courageous enough and wise enough to go against the grain with new approaches that are well thought out. The trick is to find the right people who go against the grain. I believe that Dr. Phillips may be one of those right people.
Dr. Phillips takes what has been a frustrating aspect of my life—the struggle to successfully implement a dental protocol that preserves teeth and reverses periodontal disease—and presents persuasive arguments to do just that. Brush with Crest? Flossing can be harmful? Xylitol mints after every meal? Listerine? This relatively inexpensive and controversial protocol, which goes against the mantra of every dentist I have ever known, both conventional and holistic, stresses the importance of the pH of saliva to prevent cavities and gum disease. The overwhelming percentage of the population, when it comes to health issues, feels more comfortable following the authoritative advice of doctors and dentists that doesn’t work, accepting blame for this failure, and then begrudgingly accepting invasive solutions like root canals, deep cleanings and implants. I’ve always felt more comfortable following the advice of practitioners who are courageous enough and wise enough to go against the grain with new approaches that are well thought out. The trick is to find the right people who go against the grain. I believe that Dr. Phillips may be one of those right people.
January 12, 2019
I won this kindle version on Goodreads.
I found this little book very informative, although I felt it repeated some things several times, and was a tad evasive: the protocol she builds up to is not fully revealed; the steps are explained but the everyday products to use are not given. You have to go to her website and download a PDF for that (and hence get on their mailing list). That's OK and I get the marketing angle, so I did it. Once I had the PDF I could better see the steps of her regimen. It doesn't appear to cost much, or involve hard-to-find items – I can get most at Walmart – so I will give it a shot and report back.
p.s. I will not be doing the xylitol mints/gum because 1) any kind of sweetener scares me, natural or not, 2) I don't snack throughout the day and 3) I've never been a mint or gum person to begin with.
I found this little book very informative, although I felt it repeated some things several times, and was a tad evasive: the protocol she builds up to is not fully revealed; the steps are explained but the everyday products to use are not given. You have to go to her website and download a PDF for that (and hence get on their mailing list). That's OK and I get the marketing angle, so I did it. Once I had the PDF I could better see the steps of her regimen. It doesn't appear to cost much, or involve hard-to-find items – I can get most at Walmart – so I will give it a shot and report back.
p.s. I will not be doing the xylitol mints/gum because 1) any kind of sweetener scares me, natural or not, 2) I don't snack throughout the day and 3) I've never been a mint or gum person to begin with.
February 4, 2019
I received a kindle version of this book in the goodreads giveaways. I would give this a 3.5. Ellie Phillips writes a helpful book on how to heal the gum disease in your mouth and to help the teeth. She warns though out the book the dangers of gum disease and what other health problems it can lead to if your gum health is bad. I will admit this is a scary book to read of the dangers of gum disease. She repeats the same thing over and over though out the book. She advices to using Xylitol to help bring back good health in the mouth. Actually she mentions Xylitol through out the whole book a LOT! She mentions to use this daily. I found this book to be helpful if not scary in parts.
April 4, 2019
So Exciting!
Finally! A clear explanation of the workings of healthy & unhealthy mouth ecology.
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I’ve gained so much understanding about oral health & how it relates to your gut, throat, and sinuses, and even the eustachian tube, and also how healthy and unhealthy oral bacteria is easily passed between family members and other people. And now I can easily spot an unhealthy mouth ecology in others.
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Such an easy & affordable protocol to use, too! I've started the protocol and am looking forward to seeing the results.
I’m so grateful for having won this book in a Goodreads giveaway!!
Finally! A clear explanation of the workings of healthy & unhealthy mouth ecology.
.
I’ve gained so much understanding about oral health & how it relates to your gut, throat, and sinuses, and even the eustachian tube, and also how healthy and unhealthy oral bacteria is easily passed between family members and other people. And now I can easily spot an unhealthy mouth ecology in others.
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Such an easy & affordable protocol to use, too! I've started the protocol and am looking forward to seeing the results.
I’m so grateful for having won this book in a Goodreads giveaway!!
January 25, 2019
Nope. Don’t bother
I won this book in a Goodreads giveaway. Chapter 1 was exciting and I was inspired to make a life change. Chapter 2 was some dental history, informational but not bad. Chapter 3 was more history and the start of talking about this great system that you will learn about in chapter 9. Chapter 4 was more of the same but now we add in this sugar substitute that is the be all take all rule your life , change your ways. Lost me here. Skipped to chapter 9 to see if could save the book. Nope. Lost cause. Don’t bother.
I won this book in a Goodreads giveaway. Chapter 1 was exciting and I was inspired to make a life change. Chapter 2 was some dental history, informational but not bad. Chapter 3 was more history and the start of talking about this great system that you will learn about in chapter 9. Chapter 4 was more of the same but now we add in this sugar substitute that is the be all take all rule your life , change your ways. Lost me here. Skipped to chapter 9 to see if could save the book. Nope. Lost cause. Don’t bother.
January 3, 2019
Meh.
I didn't realize the first 40% of this book would just be her ranting about how people don't understand their mouth bacteria. I just wanted to get to the stuff that really mattered. You know, the part where she tells us what we should do to be healthier and it took SO MANY pages to get there.
Slightly confusing, and I am someone that has a background in science, and has studied bacteria. Maybe her first book is better.
I didn't realize the first 40% of this book would just be her ranting about how people don't understand their mouth bacteria. I just wanted to get to the stuff that really mattered. You know, the part where she tells us what we should do to be healthier and it took SO MANY pages to get there.
Slightly confusing, and I am someone that has a background in science, and has studied bacteria. Maybe her first book is better.
January 20, 2019
It was interesting to learn about the relationship between oral and general health. She says there is no proof that flossing works, that rinsing teeth with a mouth rinse seems to be better. This is part of her Complete Mouth Care System. She gives you strategies that will help you have a healthier mouth.
I received this book from Goodreads Giveaways.
I received this book from Goodreads Giveaways.
January 26, 2019
I appreciated the fact that this was written by someone who has actual knowledge of the subject. I think people should maintain a healthy amount of skepticism when it comes to 'natural'/alternative remedies, and I was glad to see that she recommends visits to a dentist in addition to the practices in this book. The idea of taking a more holistic approach to dental health is an interesting idea and one I have not read much about, although it is widely accepted in terms of overall physical health. I hope to read more evidence-based studies on the subject in future.
February 25, 2019
Mouth Care Comes Clean: Breakthrough Strategies to Stop Cavities and Heal Gum Disease Naturally
by Ellie Phillips is a different view point on on how to take care of your teeth and gums. It sis repeat words or ideas . It was informative and gives you something to consider.
I recieved a copy thru a Goodreads Giveaway.
by Ellie Phillips is a different view point on on how to take care of your teeth and gums. It sis repeat words or ideas . It was informative and gives you something to consider.
I recieved a copy thru a Goodreads Giveaway.
May 14, 2019
Interesting suggestions for good oral health
This book definitely opened my mind to looking at oral health differently and question my past practices. I felt the book touched on the use of xylitol a ton and could have been little less wordy regarding it. However, I did find the information overall as informative and something I am willing to try.
This book definitely opened my mind to looking at oral health differently and question my past practices. I felt the book touched on the use of xylitol a ton and could have been little less wordy regarding it. However, I did find the information overall as informative and something I am willing to try.
June 8, 2019
This book is from a dentist that says dental cleaning disturbs the Oral biome. You don’t need them so often. It breaks up the biofilm that fights disease. She recommend products to keep your mouth healthy. I’m still researching this subject before I come to a conclusion. I think we overdo it in the dentist office ie xrays
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