Do You really Need a Teeth Cleaning?

When I visited my dentist for a regular dental cleaning, my dentist poked at molar 31 and told me that he has to clean to pocket that was full of bacteria according to him. A week later, I had a big abscess exactly where the dentist scaled my tooth. I looked up on the Internet and read that an abscess is caused by a fissure in the root which would not show up on the x-ray and that the tooth needs to be extracted. I had to pay $1,400 to have my tooth extracted by another dentist. I sent a letter to the dentist whom I believe broke my tooth while scaling and asked him to reimburse me the $1,400. He refused to do so telling me that scaling doesn't break the root. I told him that I'm going to take him to court. His answer was the following that I will not win as deep scaling can't break the tooth. Is that true? Is there anyone who had the same experience as I did?

Beware click bate titles. Now people think they do not have to get cleaning. TERRIBLE

Prevention is key for any good health care.

So your strategies will grow bone? So the pocket goes away and your strategies will make the bone regrow????

So a patient comes in with generalized 5-8mm pocketing with radiographic calculus has not been in for years you would suggest the hygienist to do what?

Just went to the dentist, they did a cleaning so thorough, they filed (several of) my teeth down to the enamel, leaving gaps between several of the teeth. Unbelievable. Never again.

What about the tartar under the gum? My dentist says I have to do deep cleaning. How is that going to disappear otherwise?

My dentist cleaned my teeth till bleeding when I was a kid! Never again will I go to a dentist!

I hope she doesn’t have a dental license anymore. She is spreading misinformation to appeal to the uneducated.

I have a lot of implants and fillings that need frequent examinations. The easiest way to do that is with cleanings 3 times a year. I also have bad genes, with an acidic mouth environment and weak enamel so I'm very prone to cavities regardless of my oral hygiene routine. Some of us really do need regular dental care.

My dentist said my gums bled a lot during treatment for fillers so she said l need gum scalping. What should l do?

Because they want to destroy your good teeth so they can make more money. I have done deep cleaning and it makes my gums go deeper. Now I have gaps between teeth. If you do deep cleaning often, you are left with teeth that are loosen. And you’ll need root canal, then a crown, then a denture. That’s the long game that they are playing. Be careful.

I'm here to read all the retorts from dentists.

I've heard bad things about Listerine; what about rinsing with colloidal silver instead?

I already always chew Pur Xylitol gum after my evening meal; I guess I must increase that to my other daily meal. I was wondering if it would work okay to just rinse my mouth with baking soda and water instead of that Closys product. I also use tea tree oil and neem toothpaste; is that just as good as the crest?

I have been a dental hygienist for 26 years… she is baiting you… she is getting viewers to watch by letting you think you don’t need dental cleanings, yet she is discussing all the signs of periodontal disease… and how in that case “deep cleanings” (Scaling and root planings) are necessary.

Deep cleanings are NOT the simple dental cleanings recommended 2 x annually. So she is stressing having “cleanings” if you are told you have pockets, which most people do because of lack of proper home care.

Xylitol does not remove all plaque, it is known to disrupt the adherence of plaque ( makes it less sticky) but does NOT work below “gumline”… where other bacteria (anaerobic) live that cause “gum” disease…xylitol is known to help prevent decay.. caused my bacteria that cause decay, not the bacteria that cause “gum” disease. We have MANY types of bacteria in our mouths. Think of how our guts have various bacteria…

She is mixing hope with a DASH of facts to get you to subsrcibe. To protect herself, she discussing harmful health outcomes if you do have pockets and don’t have the recommended dental cleanings, yet she is saying if you follow her protocol, you won’t need cleaning! She is creating a distrust of dentistry to protect her from being liable if you stop having cleanings, and develop advanced “gum disease.” Very dangerous…

Can Listerine cause Thrush?

This is the craziest video ive seen about teeth.

Ever heard of fluoride?

So what happens when you have lost a lot of bone?

I went ones never again lots of pain I am 65 years old

First holistic dentist that recommends fluoride toothpaste and mouthwash 🤷🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️

All of you people are insane. Go to the dentist please.

Why does she not recommend flossing?

@dr.elliephillips Dear Dr Philips, I like your system a lot. I've been using your strategies for almost a year, including xylitol after meals and drinks and the Original Listerine (I use your whole system to the letter). I eat low carb too. I did however get the most awful tartar build up, until I switched the toothbrushes you recommend back to my Oral B electronic rotating toothbrush (am head pm head - sensitive heads). I like the massage mode for massaging my gums. I'm a tea drinker so that's likely the culprit. I'm British. Thank you.

Dr. You are quite old however your voice is very young and have very good energy.. I got inspired... 😊

Why did you post this video? We know it's important to brush your teeth to keep them healthy.

Why is XYLITOL dangerous for dogs to ingest but okay for humans..? Maybe humans shouldn't swallow it either.

Unless yr cealiac I have bad teeth and a dry mouth

I broke up w/ a 🐩for not brushing her teeth twice a day

No worries America can't afford teeth!

What about rinsing with a mouth wash after each brushing! I’ve heard mixed reviews!

My gums are receding how can I fix it, I also have a couple of crows and fillings. I’m a 47 year new subscriber ♥️

Ma'am today I went through my third moral tooth extraction after extraction adjacent tooth is lose(shaking)is it ok

With the pockets, youre describing whats called periodontitis. Yes you need a deep cleaning, but it should only be done if home care is well, and that alone is the one factor that determines wether or not the deep cleaning works. The periodontal maintenance procedures are great way to stop the need of another deep cleaning since people with periodontal disease grow plaque/tarter quicker than people who dont have periodontal disease; patients with periodontal disease that do a good job at home taking care of their gums can also be put as a regular cleaning if their probing numbers are good consistently in their perio maintenance procedures. No you cannot reverse periodontal disease, even if you somehow made the gum tissue reattach itself over tarter in a 6-10mm pockets and a probe can no longer get a 6-10mm pocket than this can actually end up being very painful to the patients over time; x-rays will also still be there showing evidence of tarter in that pocket causing destruction of the bone. You have to mechanically remove this and let the gum tissue reattach on its own.

I live in the UK and for years I have had bleeding gums and have spent a fortune on various brushes, toothpastes and dental fees. My dentist informed me that I had gum disease and would need treatment which wasn't covered under the NHS healthcare system. I was referred to a private dentist where I had deep cleaning which cost £700 and informed that I would have to have further treatment but the initial treatment would cost £4700. I couldn't afford that as I am retired. I was researching gum disease on the internet and came across Dr Ellie's hygiene regime that was March 2024. At that time I had a toothache which had been bothering me for quite a while and wherever I visited the dentist they couldn't see anything on the Xray. I started following Dr Ellie's suggestions and I have not looked back. The toothache stopped but I had the tooth removed because food was getting under the crown which was causing the problem.
I was able to get all the ingredients at first but now I find it difficult to get Antiseptic Listerine and the ACT. It's on Amazon website but when it's delivered it's not the same thing. I'm now using UltraDEX instead of (CloSYS) Listerine Cool Mint and FluoriGard instead of (ACT). I have no problems getting the Crest toothpaste I also chew Xylitol gum. I have read Dr. Ellie's Complete Mouthcare System which was so informative and helpful and I will continue to follow your regime using the products available in the UK untill I am able to get the original. I do find that the Listerine burns my tongue so I can only use it for 30 seconds.
Thank you Dr. Ellie my mouth has never felt so clean. Finally a dentist who really cares.

I have to wait a month before getting a root canal. Is there a way that I could deaden the nerve to that tooth?

Your info is very educational to me. ❤
How do I stop receding gums?

Think dr should have deep conversation n they shouldn't give deep cleaning to people who no need even if patient don't know n they think they should have but why it seems Dr's don't seem to be like her here where is comfortable to have these deep adult understanding conversations.

That's very true.I always go for cleaning but nothing changes....but where I can get these products xylitol...... Here we have but is written sugar replacement,I don't know if is the right one to use.l have plague and pocket

This video is absolutely of zero value. She is simply trying to sell. Nonsensical

What is the strategy she is talking about??

I live in Ontario, Canada and I could not find Clovis mouthwash in any store. Please could you help with the names of substitutes for both the recommended mouthwashes?

Sounded good till flouride. I avoid that like the plague. Poisons your body

"If you sip drinks..." What kind of drinks? Is it different if I chug the drink with a meal? Please explain,

You have no plaque bacteria? Many things wrong about this video.

Hmm.....This Doctor forgot to mention FLOSSING.. I use a flossing plastic tip before I go to bed and have a gentle mouth wash for that refreshing feeling in your mouth. Floss in the morning gently and quickly after a gentle scrub with a good quality toothpaste. Flossing in between the gums and teeth removes a lot of minute food particles that bacteria love. I would go to the HYGIENIST for a deep clean ONCE a year. After the Hygienist visit use a metal dental scrapper to dig out any plaque is needed. Have a routine.

Great commentary