September 25, 2020

It’s easy to think teeth are a row of pebbles stuck in our jawbone – but this is far from the truth!

Teeth have a blood and lymph supply connected to our body’s main circulation. Liquids and cells travel through channels inside the tooth, keeping it hydrated and supplying minerals to repair dentin and defend teeth from infection.

External enamel is not technically “alive” as it is a glass-like structure of crystals in a collagen framework. Enamel crystals continuously dissolve and re-grow depending on the chemistry of our mouth. In ideal conditions these crystals form faster than they dissolve. If they dissolve faster than they grow, teeth become darker, crack or form a cavity.

Daily use of xylitol after every meal and drink can promote a healthy enamel-crystal balance and protect the life of your teeth!

Want to learn more? I dive deeper into this topic with the short audio recording below...

Learn more about the structure of teeth and how our daily lives and the oral care products we use either support or hurt our teeth with my video oral health bootcamp.

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Dr. Ellie


My passion is educating people about oral health. For decades I’ve worked with patients of all ages, in different countries, in high and low-risk communities, and from every walk of life. I’ve seen the same results over and over again –people who transformed their oral health – sometimes in days or weeks, even after they had suffered years of pain and frustration. It’s never too late, and my ways will give you the key to a lifetime of improved oral health.

Dr. Ellie Phillips

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5 Minute Guide to Oral Health
The Ebb & Flow of Health
Shopping The Correct Products
A Realistic Healing Timeline
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