How To REGROW Receding Gums (FIX Gum Recession At Home) 

The dentists told me my gums would not regrow. They planned an expensive surgery but I said no- I’m going to water fast then eat turmeric and raw honey and lemon for a month. My solution worked!! My gums grew back!!

When I was living in Los Angeles 7 years ago, my dentist said I had gingivitis and would be getting periodontitis. My gums had receded to a point they were too sensitive and brushing hurt. They also had a darkish color. No pink. And they bled a lot while brushing. The dentist told me I required surgery. I had to move to Ghana so i didnt do the surgery. My diet changed. I also started flossing daily and realized my teeth were extemely tight together leaving no spaces. It took getting used to. The gum tissue continued to deteriorate but at a slower pace. Then Covid arrived and I started mouth washing with the water from boiled neem leaves. The neem trees are everywhere in Ghana. I learned they made for good anti viral. To my surprise after a mere 3 weeks of mouth washing with neem water twice a day after flossing and before brushing, my gums grew back significantly. I could brush teeth without any pain or bleeding. After 3 months my gums had grown back almost to their full hem line. The change was very visible. I went from being embarassed to smile to forgetting I ever had that problem. Today my gum line is normal. I swear by neem to repair gums and teeth. And nobody can tell me orherwise. I have healthy gums because of it and still maintain the practice of mouth washing with neem water twice a day before brushing.

In my early 40s, my dentist warned me that my gums were receding and to be careful brushing. At 45 I started getting into intermittent fasting eating one meal a day and skipping 2 days nonconsecutive during the week. At 50, my hygienist said my gums and teeth look to be that of someone in their 30s. Also at 50 I stopped consuming liquids containing sugar. Good luck to you all.

I am a dentist, and I have helped hundreds of patients with gum diseases and gum recessions. However, I don't agree with a few things that were mentioned in this video. First of all, gum recession is not only caused by acid; there are many other environmental and systemic factors that can contribute to gum recession. ( Please read to the end) First of all, It's important to note that gingival recession does NOT grow back completely. It may just regrow partially, if at all, especially if there is bone loss involved. Because there wouldn't be bone underneath to support the gingival tissue to grow back. In this case, you would need soft tissue grafting surgery to cover the recession and exposed root. Additionally, I disagree with the notion of not flossing when you have gum recession. That is a bad idea. Not flossing can lead to interproximal (between teeth) caries and worsen the situation. The ecological plaque hypothesis explains caries development as the result of the enrichment of acid-tolerant bacteria in dental biofilms in response to prolonged periods of low pH (more acidic). Acid production by an acid-tolerant microflora or other substances like acidic foods and drinks causes demineralization of tooth enamel. Thus, individuals with a greater proportion of acid-tolerant bacteria or those consuming acidic food or drinks are more prone to caries development. Since the inside of the mouth is already very acidic, which has caused recession, the individual is also prone to developing dental cavities. By not flossing regularly, we might alleviate the recession slightly, but at the same time, we increase the chance of developing cavities, making the situation worse, causing more recession, and/or even leading to tooth loss. Instead of avoiding flossing, I teach my patients how to floss properly without irritating the gums and causing further recession. It is straightforward to floss between teeth without touching the gums at all. Patients can focus on flossing the contact areas between the teeth and a few millimeters below it without impacting the gums. I have been using this approach, along with other treatments such as the proper brushing technique, massaging the gums, maintaining a proper diet based on patients medical history, changing harmful habits, and incorporating supplements, among other strategies. This comprehensive approach has helped hundreds of my patients successfully regrow their gums at least partially.

Not flossing made me live with inflammation in my gums for years. Now, flossing everyday, no more inflammation and healthier gums. I’m sure, that one of the reasons for my gum recession was lack of floss or too many hours without brushing and using hard brushes. The molar areas were always suffering with inflammation and guess what, the worst recession I have. I really don’t know what to think about this video.

I had lots of plaque build up on my teeth and under my gums for a decade without seeing it. I had an initial, thorough cleaning but was told I still had lots of plaque under the gums and needed a deep cleaning. Instead, I went on a very low carb, almost carnivore diet for a year and upon the next X-ray, all of that plaque was gone. Lesson learned: Carbs cause cavities and tartar. Don’t eat carbs like bread, cookies, crackers and sugar.

I'm 57 and NEVER in my life have I've been to a dentist that has ever explained to me why I have receding gums or what to do about it. Thank You!!!❤

It always struck me odd when some of my dentists said that gums and teeth can't regenerat/heal. It stupefied me since the rest of the body like you said "under proper nurture and care" can usually mend itself save extreme things like losing limbs. Even the liver can regrow if you just have a quarter of it. thus makes much more sense, and thank you so incredibly much for putting this out there! I feel much more qualified to take care of my teeth now more than ever.

To everyone in the comment section I would like to send out a big Thank You. I've learned so very much from your comments and I'm truly grateful that you shared them😊. Take care.

My husband's gum surgeon told him to brush his teeth as normal and then rinse his mouth and toothbrush, put manuca honey (it's from New Zealand) on his toothbrush and brush without rinsing his mouth. His gums have improved so much. The gum surgeon will not need to do any grafting!

Brave woman, breaking paradigms, and here I am, trying to learn something new, which goes against everything all the dentists have told me. I'll try!!! Thanks for sharing.

I’ve been following Dr Ellie’s complete system for 18 months. I started to see a change at 6 months and now almost all the small dark cavities that spotted my teeth have vanished; gum recession is reversing and my teeth are whiter. Have patience. My husband. Is now following her advice and he no longer has tooth pain.

My gums grew after a couple of months doing oil pulling with coconut oil. Many other benefits too but the re-growth of my gums was the absolutely most impressive result!!!

Been on your regime for over10 years and am beyond grateful. I no longer have pockets. bleeding gums and sensitivity. Before I used to have to have cleanings every 3 months. Now I go every couple of years.

Thank you 🌸 I’m traumatized by an assistant dentist who used the metal pic to clean my teeth she damaged my teeth at the roots. It’s horrible as I had perfect teeth. Now there is a sharp straight cut where I can put a nail through… we need to protect our teeth from incompetent people too.

For about 60 years I have pretty much had cavities with most dentist visits. I never used to floss, only brush, and my gums were becoming more sensitive. Over the past 6 years, I started light flossing (massaging the teeth and gums with the floss) and I am also using a waterpik set to lower speed. I am now amazed because I have not had even one single cavity since I began routinely flossing and piking, and my receding gums have stopped receding, and I no longer feel sensitive around the gum area. It is possible that with harder flossing and more aggressive waterpiking, damage can be done. But my experience has been the opposite. I don't use any rinses, but for me, it makes sense to get the food particles out from between the teeth with the waterpik, and floss off the plaque, but gently.

I had receding gums and lose teeth and I was taking many different prescriptions medications for several years. I looked into the pharmacy medicine and side affects of the medication and I quickly learned that many of my symptoms were from medication. I weaned off medication and replaced with pure vitamins and minerals and magnesium supplements repairing my gums and loose teeth and my dentist said that it was arthritis in my gums and my dentist wanted me to have my teeth removed and dentures done but I refused and I am 66 years old now and have stronger teeth now than I did 7 years ago. Years of medication has caused so many issues and health problems that I’ve just been kept giving more medication to treat the latest symptoms that were the result of the last medication issued and my gums and digestive problems that resulted from years of medication.

I've been using your system for 3 weeks now and I can already see a difference. I was told by my dentist that I have periodontal disease. All he did give me a prescription and a referral then told me my teeth would all fall out; even though they are healthy (his words). That was it, no other info. I did some research and didn't find anything that helped just prices on expensive treatments to try to save my teeth, so I just kept doing what I was already doing. Brushing. It's been a year and a half since then and there is a noted difference since then. My gums have receded vastly and my teeth are hurting down to the root. I found this video 3 weeks ago and immediately watched your free videos on taking care of your gums and teeth. I was blown away! No one has ever explained how to properly take care of my teeth. I ordered all the products you recommended and started following your system. I noticed after not too long how much cleaner my mouth felt and that my teeth stopped hurting. Now, after 3 weeks, I can see a difference in the color of my gums. They started out as a dull grayish pink color. Not healthy at all. Now a healthy pink color reaches almost to the gum line. There's just a bit of the unhealthy color left. I don't know if this was meant to help heal periodontal disease, but I figured what would it hurt. Maybe at the least I could keep my teeth longer than what I was headed for before I started using the system. I ordered your book and plan to read it next. Thanks for helping to educate the public. I plan to teach my children your system and already have recommended it to my adult children.

As UCSF 16:05 retired dentist of 40 yrs married to a hygienist do not stop flossing. Some ppl can get by with minimal flossing but most periodontal problems I saw were b/c patients did not floss. Of course flossing a wound on your knee won’t help. Come up with an example which applies to this situation. If your gums are swollen and bleed whenever you floss, yes your gums are infected so see a periodontist who specializes in gum or periodontal health. Gingivitis is a mild first stage which is the case for those under 35 yrs later it becomes periodontitis where you are loosing bone. When you loose enough bone the tooth gets loose or food catches in a hard to reach area where the disease can continue to cause more damage. Don’t risk loosing your tooth/teeth see a dentist who can evaluate your situation before self diagnosing with at best incomplete information.

Great video- Playback at 2X speed made this video even better!

Summary - the problem is acid. Answer starts at 11:45. 1. Need a brush that is not too soft - to massage and stimulate your gums to grow. Stimulate to get new blood vessels. 2. The bone can regrow but only if the gums have regrown first so as to provide covering. 3. You need a not too soft brush - best to get the lady's total tooth care system for $$$. Also use xylitol. 4. Stop damaging your gums - that long list of things on the right hand side. Avoid flossing - treat the gums like a wound - leave it alone, protect it cover it, sleep exercise, diet... 5. Chew some xylitol in a gum or something after eating and don't drink for an hour or so after eating...I'd say - don't swallow the xylitol mix in your mouth - just spit it out like a rinse. You don't want xylitol in your system. 6. A lot of do NOTs, very few clear DOs. mmmmhhhhh.

I just want to say thank you so much! I'm on an extreme budget and couldn't afford to get my teeth fixed. I tried your routine out of desperation. And guess what? One day in and the pain is already almost gone. I can't believe it! Truly thank you for the work you are doing here!!!!

One thing that definitely helps is don't brush too hard. Another thing is to use a softer toothbrush. You don't wanna use one that's too stiff, but medium isn't really all that good for your gums in the long run either. Another thing to consider is it may not even be good for your teeth in the long run either, especially if you brush too hard. When you brush too hard, you're all so putting your gums at risk. That's because when you bleed after crushing, you're also brushing away bits and pieces of your gums. You really want to take good care of your tooth enamel as well as your gums, and this is done by a softer toothbrush. I've noticed since I made the switch, it's so much gentler on my teeth AND gums. I recall the first time I ever tried a soft toothbrush, and I NEVER LOOKED BACK. I RARELY use a medium anymore since I switched to SOFT.

She talks about acid being the case of gum recession but then vilifies baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) which is a very mild alkali (opposite to acid) and would neutralise any acid in the mouth. A tiny sprinkle of baking soda on your toothpaste at night would be a wonderful way to neutralise acids in your mouth.

Xylitol is great -- people must be aware that even a small amount can be fatal to dogs and cats so if you share your home with them, don't be careless about leaving it about where they can get into it.

oOMG!!! You are the ONLY Dentist to be honest about what causes erosion and receding gums!! Thank You! I was sick and tired of fake dentists telling I was brushing too hard. I feel like forwarding your video to them. Tell me why do most dentists perpetuate these misinformation?

My gum recession started at age 25 with bleeding gums. The military dentist told me that it couldn't be fixed. I've continued to brush with medium brushes and now never use peroxide tooth paste. My gums have finally started coming back but won't cover the entire bottom of the tooth. Now I know why. Thanks for making this video.

Wow! what an informative angel. Ive found myself that brushing (with a medium soft toothbrush) my gums upward (in the direction of growth, away from the root) and slightly massaging has helped stop and slightly heal already my periodontitis, which is light to moderate on my lower front teeth as an early 30s yr old. All your advice really resonates and I will look more into your system and advice. Thank you for this easy to digest and clearly articulated, informative presentation of recommendations from an understanding professional .

In my opinion one of the ways to prevent gingival recession, is all about proper brushing. Plaque needs to be removed before it hardens to tartar, tartar is very hard and if left on the tooth it builds up on the cemento-enamal junction, causing the gingival tissue to separate from the tooth. This constant build up separates the epithelial tissue from the tooth causing the recession which eventually leads to bleeding and gingivitis . Letting the tartar to continuously build up on the tooth exacerbates the condition, which then leads to further periodontal problems. This is old school thinking but with a lot of research done to support it. I realize there could be other factors in play , but the best way to prevent dental problems is daily care with a proper brushing routine and flossing .

I can confirm that overbrushing teeth can ruin enamel. When I was a kid and first learned about brushing teeth, I asked my parents how long I should brush for? They told me to brush until my teeth were clean. Problem is, I was a strange kid. I ended brushing for an entire hour since I never felt my teeth clean. Dentist told me that I destroyed my enamel. For several months afterwards, I had to swish this special solution in my mouth to fix my enamel. I actually believe that overbrushing leads to a lot of tooth decay.

I smoked, chewed, and was an alcoholic for the past 20 years. My gums were receding and discolored, and broken teeth. But in the past year I stopped smoking, chewing, and drinking. I started eating mostly meat based diet. I threw away my toothpaste and now I brush lightly with salt and a little bit of water, then after rinsing out my mouth. I use coconut oil (oil pulling) and swoosh around the oil for 5 to 10 minutes every night. My gums and teeth look 100% fixed just in 1 year

TIME STAMPS: ● 00:54 Gum recession exposes the tooth root, lacking the enamel's regenerative ability, making it vulnerable to acid and sugary attacks, posing challenges for protection and maintenance. ● 01:52 Tooth sensitivity and gradual wear due to exposed areas without protection can lead to excruciating pain, especially when the tooth wears away close to the nerve at the center. ● 02:50 Believing in natural healing, avoiding fillings for gum recession, the speaker shares personal experience of allowing teeth to heal over 50 years without sensitivity by caring for them and letting the gums naturally grow, even in cases of lost tooth area. ● 03:44 Dentist visits for acute sensitivity, especially to hot or cold foods, become crucial, as excessive consumption of sugary or carbohydrate-rich foods can lead to tooth decay in the vulnerable exposed areas, risking the vitality of the tooth and potential tooth loss. ● 04:40 With no current remedy to revive a dead tooth, the options are limited to a root canal or extraction, as decay or damage to the nerve usually leads to tooth death, and the speaker questions the efficacy of fillings due to the potentially toxic and acidic substances required for their application. ● 05:32 Cautioning against hasty fillings, the speaker recommends considering alternatives such as preventive measures to strengthen teeth, regrow gum, and restore the protective biofilm, highlighting the potential risk of damaging the nerve with acidic substances used in fillings. ● 06:25 Dismissing the misconception that toothbrushing causes gum recession, the speaker emphasizes that enamel, being extremely hard, is not damaged by proper brushing, and the blame for gum recession lies elsewhere, debunking the notion of brushing technique as the primary cause. ● 07:18 Emphasizing the importance of proper brushing to regenerate receded gums, the speaker dispels the fear of brushing causing harm, pointing instead to the crucial consideration of acidity in the mouth, particularly from habits like consuming soda, sparkling waters, or white wine before bedtime, which can contribute to gum recession. ● 08:16 Highlighting acidity as a key factor, the speaker underscores its role in enamel erosion and crystal breakage, contributing to gum recession, emphasizing the significance of monitoring acidity levels to prevent the loss of enamel and the development of grooves at the gum line. ● 09:21 Addressing the notion of teeth grinding as a partial truth, the speaker emphasizes that proper daily oral care and a protective covering over teeth can prevent enamel crystal breakage, warning against acid reflux, bedtime acidity, and the use of acidic mouth rinses as potential contributors to erosion, highlighting the importance of avoiding acidic substances like citrus fruits. ● 10:19 Highlighting the acidity in teeth-whitening products and the potential harm from grinding, the speaker recommends addressing underlying issues and changing habits to prevent enamel erosion, fracture, and the need for a night guard, cautioning against continued use of acidic products like whitening strips with a pH comparable to battery acid. ● 11:06 Addressing the discomfort, potential decay, grooves, and gum recession, the speaker suggests avoiding a lifelong dependency on a night guard by prioritizing improved oral care practices, starting with selecting an appropriately firm toothbrush to promote gum growth and overall dental health. ● 11:54 Encouraging gum regeneration, the speaker recommends stimulating and massaging the gums with a resilient toothbrush to induce angiogenesis, fostering new blood vessels that provide essential support for regrowing gum tissue and even restoring lost bone, underscoring the potential for regeneration and urging viewers not to dismiss the possibility until exploring the provided videos on the speaker's website. ● 13:01 Accessible guidance for gum massage techniques and mouth care is available through videos and DrEllie.com, emphasizing the importance of using a suitable toothbrush, avoiding soft brushes, and implementing a comprehensive mouth care system designed to support gum regrowth and address recession. ● 13:59 Emphasizing the effectiveness of a complete mouth care system involving Xylitol, the speaker encourages the prevention of potential infections, halting decay, and promoting regrowth of the protective biofilm and gums, underscoring the importance of early intervention to stop damaging gums and challenging conventional explanations for gum recession. ● 14:57 Proposing a new teeth care strategy, the speaker advises against traditional flossing, attributing gum damage to its abrasive nature, recommending instead the complete mouth care system, including rinses, Xylitol, and proper brushing, highlighting potential risks of flossing, and predicting noticeable gum regrowth within six months if the damaging habits are ceased. ● 15:55 Advising a gentle approach, the speaker likens receded gums to wounds, discourages aggressive flossing, and urges treating them delicately by avoiding abrasive practices like teeth whitening with strong acids and peroxide, while emphasizing holistic healing through good nutrition, immune system support, sleep, exercise, and positive experiences. ● 16:48 Discouraging DIY toothpaste with baking soda, peroxide, and essential oils like clove or neem, the speaker warns against their excessive strength, highlighting potential harm to gums and teeth, and advises against using clove oil on sensitive areas to prevent nerve damage. ● 17:44 Warning against natural therapies like clove oil, neem, baking soda, and dental cleanings that could harm teeth and gums, the speaker emphasizes the importance of preserving the healthy biofilm as a protective layer on teeth. ● 18:37 Arguing against frequent dental cleanings, the speaker stresses the need to preserve the protective biofilm on teeth until gums regrow, advising that continuous cleanings may be unnecessary if one follows a recommended oral care routine. ● 19:25 Cautioning against snacking on citrus fruits and oxalic acid-rich vegetables, the speaker advises consuming these foods during meals with added fats to protect against oxalic acid damage to the protective biofilm, emphasizing the importance of avoiding continuous sipping of drinks, even water, to aid in the healing process of gum recession. ● 20:21 Suggesting a strategy for optimal oral health, the speaker recommends limiting eating and drinking sessions, ending meals with Xylitol like zelly's mints, and refraining from eating or drinking for 30 to 60 minutes to allow the good bacteria to form a protective biofilm crucial for regrowing gum tissue, with the condition that regrowth is possible if not too much tooth surface is lost. ● 21:27 Offering a simple yet powerful advice, the speaker suggests adopting a consistent oral health routine for 50 years, emphasizing the importance of long-term commitment to dental care.

I just had a dental cleaning. My hygienist looks forward to cleaning my teeth because he barely has to do anything. I brush and floss at least once a day for many years now and my oral health is perfect according to him. He took time to break down and explain just how healthy my teeth, gums etc are! Very interesting! He also is amazed that I am an manual tooth brusher..lol I am also a coffee drinker and on my last exam barely had any stains on my teeth. I am 56 years old and learned twenty years ago just how important oral health is!

2 years ago I had gum graph done on the bottom front teeth. They took it from the roof of my mouth and graphed it to my bottom gums. Everything you have said that I need to do to get my gums to grow is the opposite of what the surgical dentist and my regular dentist has told me. Soft tooth brush, floss floss floss and when you brush go lightly on your gums. It never made sense to me and no one ever explained why it was happening except that I'm getting older. I'm 54, and I have always took care of my teeth. Never knew about the PH of my mouth, huge coffee drinker here. So thank you, I will take your advice and hopefully get to keep my teeth for another 20 years. 😊🤞

Wow. I almost fell off of my chair watching Dr. Ellie's video. I am going to follow her and do this to regrow my gum tissue.

Very helpful! Plus Oil pulling with organic virgin coconut oil 1 tablespoon for about 30 minutes daily. Helps a lot. Cleans deep down where no brush or floss can get. And daily vit C as much as you can get absolutely necessary for gum health

I have receding gums, but they have improved a lot since oil pulling with coconut oil and flossing gently with toothpicks, not the plastic brush ones. My periodontal treatment was also baking soda, the aluminium free one. Oil pulling has been amazing as coconut oil is an antiseptic, and helped my gums close up around the tooth to keep the pockets between teeth minimal. I'll stick to what I'm doing. I'd like to see sources for your claims.

I wish I had encountered a dental physician like you 40 years ago.

I too have benefited from flossing which stopped my gum-bleeding. Always rinsing after eating, and drinking tea/coffee, etc. has kept my mouth healthy and teeth strong. She is advocating against all things I am doing, oh boy! 🤔😮 I do agree that massaging is a good thing because it draws blood to the gums.

Dental hygienist since 1987 here. In the 80s there was a flood of information about general prevention of diseases of the oral cavity. SOOO suddenly people who didnt know better started to scrub their teeth and gums like crazy using a hard toothbrush. Those gums looked like someone dragged a carrot grater over them!😮 Fortunately i was able to stop my patients from doing this. Some had gum recessions of like 10 millimeters when they first csme to see me😮 The public learned and it has gotten better ever since. Now there are other causes of gum recessions...autoimmune diseases, cancer, mechanical and chemical injuries etc. A well-trained eye can tell the difference. Unfortunately many dentists dont like to take the time neccessary to find the real cause. Its usually the hygienist that does.

Being pregnant at 25 was super painful I felt like no matter how much milk yogurt extra vitamins the baby was taking calcium out of me. I also think genetics 🧬 have a lot to do with how strong our teeth are. I do wish I never liked sweets as a kid . At 57 I really appreciate natural sweetness from tomatoes, fruits .

You are soooo correct that dentists will blame incorrect brushing as the cause of receding gums - even though I argued that, having Crohns disease, i vomited for 16 years until I was finally diagnosed - and yes, I've tried to fix this with gentle brushing OF THE GUM AND TEETH and I ONLY use a soft bristle brush, to try to resolve the problem. It's awful seeing the dentine exposed and looking so grimy! And then the dentist said I need to have front fillings which sounded OK - until he took a grinding wheel to the fronts of my teeth to create a key for the adhesive!!! Oh my goodness - he's destroying my teeth!! I was always so proud of having "toothpaste - advert" teeth, but now they're ruined. My dad, at nearly 90 years old had all his own. Sadly, i won't follow suit despite my best efforts. Look after your teeth while you can, and if your dentist wants to proceed immediately to expensive treatments, get a second opinion!!

I had cavities regularly growing up, and lots of dental problems until I learned good oral hygiene began flossing regularly in my 20s. I flossed my 4 children's teeth once a day after they got their 6-yr molars, and taught them good mouth care; they never had one cavity growing up. Getting "long in the tooth" is an old saying, meaning gum recession happens with age. Of course we can slow it down with good oral hygiene, but to cancel flossing entirely, I have a hard time agreeing with that. ~Thanks for the other advice. I'll take a look at it.

Amazing information I stopped going to dentists, I used to go every 6 months, now my teeth are better than ever.

I'd love to see the before and after pictures of people you've personally recommended this method to. As a scientist/doctor I'm sure you can appreciate this! ☺️💚

Thank you for speaking the truth, gums can grow back with gentle massage and wvoiding yhings that damage them further. Young dentists are telling people its not possible.if we are continuously creating new cells just by being alive, we can absolutely regrow gums

I don’t know about the no flossing part. When I floss after I have brushed really well, food particles still come out…so. Plus, the flossing is for between the teeth not on the face where you see the gums receding. Lastly, baking soda is abrasive so it’s better to rinse with it instead before bed to neutralize acids in the mouth.

I am so excited! I've been using your mouth care system for the past 5 days and the pain from an exposed tooth is already going away! I cut out the lemon water I was drinking 24/7, which was the root cause. I am thrilled! I am hopeful that this system will help me keep this baby tooth (I'm 45), regrow my gums and save $6000 on a ceramic implant. Thank you Dr. Ellie!! ❤️ - Marisa

As a kid, I was not shown the importance of brushing my teeth so I got into a position where my teeth would be covered in plaque and literally broke apart by themselves. Every month or so, I'd have to pull a new enamel fragment from my gum line because they kept chipping off. As I got my adult teeth, helped by puberty and trying to look good for girls, I started to focus on making sure my teeth were getting really clean. For years I brushed for 5min 2x/day. It wasn't until I went to the military dentist about 10 years later that I was informed my brushing habits were destroying my teeth and bloodying my receding gums. He was flabbergasted by my 5min routine 2x/day but I was so traumatized by my teeth breaking in my mouth that I couldn't reduce the 5min session so he recommended I reduce to brushing only at night and to mouth wash in the morning after a meal. I have since gotten down to about 2.5min 1x/day and haven't had a cavity. The last time I went to the dentist for a cleaning, it was a 4 year gap and the lady (dental student) thought I was lying when I told her I only brush once per day, use a manual toothbrush, and don't floss because I had less plaque than people that she sees for a regular 6 month cleaning. I haven't gone to a dentist in over 6 years but I don't have any problems with my teeth and gums. My gums have grown back some in the years following the military dentist but I would like to see more gum regrowth so I'm going to look for your complete system video and also get myself to a dentist office for a cleaning/whitening!

Thank you so much. We do lose tissue with aging and this is very good advice. I always brush with a medium brush and warm salt water and I rinse with warm salt water. I feel better if I brush my gums as much as my teeth. I am a retired nursing professor and nursing Gerontologist.

I grew up in a culture (India) where flossing isn't common and got introduced with other Western things in the late 90s (India opened its economy to the West in the 90s). Flossing created a gap between my teeth where earlier there had been none. I stopped doing it. Some of the gaps filled up, between the incisors they didn't, and fruit fibres get stuck there where earlier they did not use to. Neem is respected in India for teeth (and as a general antiseptic), but neem oil is too strong. The usual practice is to eat a few neem leaves (they are extremely bitter, so I assume have alkaline pH), or rinse the mouth with boiled neem-leaf water, or brush it with a green neem twig/thin branch. Clove is not used everyday, only in case of swollen gums. Listerine is horrible. It kills good bacteria along with the bad, and regular use makes the mouth unhealthy because our junk-food diet habits are not natural and don't easily allow the good flora to return. Then you need Listerine just to keep out all bacteria, the good with the bad. There was a study in Britain (now there might be several), that found a link between regular Listerine use and oral cancer. One month after this study got published, there were full page ads of Listerine in Indian newspapers. They were shifting stocks to where people didn't know about the damaging effects. Oil pulling with most vegetable oils (mustard, or coconut, or sesame/gingelly) is very useful. The simple way is to take a capful of oil (just enough to rinse the mouth with, leave enough air to easily move it around and keep it inside for a few minutes), put a gram or two of pink salt in it (white salt is acidic coz of the Iodine) and swish it around your mouth for a few minutes. Later spit it out and use a smooth tongue scraper. There is an Indian herbal toothpaste called Vicco Vajradanti (literally that which makes teeth as hard as diamonds) which is very good. Can be found in Indian shops in most countries. Useful for maintaining oral health, along with commonsense routines like not letting sugar, starch, or acid stay stuck on your teeth after eating anything with them. All this helped me stay cavity free till the age of 35 or so. Then I got cavities, ironically, because of cough lozenges, that I had to often use because of the extreme pollution in Delhi lol. Can't have it all :D Hope this helps someone. God bless. EDIT: what is described above is only reflective of north Indian culture, where Neem grows abundantly in the hot and dry climate. Other regions of India would have their own rituals and remedies. There are hundreds of subcultures

Wow, thanks! 🙏🏼 Who else was told they needed to get a filling because the gums were too low? But I'm surprised about waterpick. 😮 I intuitively knew that flossing might damage gums, that's why I use waterpick 🤔

This makes a LOT of sense. Every dentist in the last 5 years has said I need a soft or ultra soft brush for my receding gums and basically be so gentle that I barely brush my bottom teeth. I’m going to get a proper tooth brush and massage my gums, because this makes a lot of sense.

I was using a soft toothbrush for many years. In my 40's my gums were receding to the point where my dentist was getting concerned and warned of all the issues should it continue to get worse. The only thing I changed in my dental routine was my toothbrush. I switched from soft to extra soft and now in my late 40's my dentist has told me that my gums have noticeably grown back and look healthier. I just can't agree with your advice to not use a soft toothbrush. If I had continued using a soft toothbrush rather than the extra soft I am using now, I can only imagine that my gum recession would continued to the point of becoming a serious issue.

I went keto and the dentist doesn't have anything to do anymore. There's no way in hell I stop flossing. I'm not leaving the food between my teeth.

Please send show pictures and measurements of gums growing back. This would be nice to see the difference. Thanks

What great information! I had very sensitive teeth for a quite a few years. I tried everything to get the pain to go away, all the toothpastes that claim to get rid of the sensitivities only worked temporarily. When I stopped using flouride toothpaste.... my sensitivity went away!! Interesting.... so now, we refuse flouride at the dentist, dont use any products with fluoride and my teeth feel great!! Now, to follow your advice and regrow parts of my gum line!!!

Was desperate when I came across this video 2 months ago. A few of my teeth would zing with everything. Went out that night and purchased exactly what you recommended. Faithfully following your regimen for two months. Seems to be working. I definitely have less sensitivity. Thank you

Floss never damaged my gums. When I did not floss enough , I got cavities between my teeth. What damaged my gums was the little brush that is used to clean between the teeth. I used them about a week, and notice the gums on the side of my mouth had receded. They have receded a lot and I can see cavities between my teeth. I have not used those brushes again, but my gums had not grown back!

Thank you so much for this very informative video. As a 69 year old with receding gums, I will now experiment with what you have suggested here.

I went through a phase of scrubbing my teeth with a brush hard along the gum line. And I concluded that that had done terrible damage to my gums and made them recede. My reaction was to never use a toothbrush again... now I only use electric brushes and keep the pressure moderate. The gum line still needs cleaning, but more than power scrubbing it needs angles and a little time.

Thank you! This was so helpful. I’ve been using your system for almost 2 years and have seen real improvement in my dental health. I feel so lucky to have stumbled on to your Tiktok way back then.

All i know is that every time I went to the dentist and they maxed out the allowable work permitted by whatever my work insurance was I'd get haughty warnings that it was actually my fault since I wasn't flossing enough. The more I flossed the more my gums receded. I stopped flossing and they'd come back. I'd start flossing and they'd go back up. Then I just stopped flossing entirely and my gums are back to where they were 25 years ago.

A lot of the glowing comments seem fake: Gosh, Dr. Ellie! I wouldn't have teeth if you had not come into my life! How can I ever repay you for your greatness?

Never flossed & had horrible gum inflammation. Started flossing - no more gum disease! Please cite the research studies to support your claims.

The RU-vid algorithm has come to bless your work, Dr. Ellie 🙂

One of the most important and easiest things to do if you cannot brush or floss after eating and drinking is to flush your mouth several times with water to remove food particles between the teeth and neutralize the pH in your mouth. If you have bone loss, a water pik is a must . The pockets are deep and water at pressure pulsating will move away the gum and float out trapped food . Rinsing after everything you eat or drink is the key.

I have been brushing with caster oil and coconut oil and then massage my teeth after wards with a little bit of caster oil on my finger for lubrication. Then I mouth rinse with water with a little bit of celtic salt. Oil pulls out the bits between your teeth and neutralizes bacteria in the mouth. Mouth wash just cleans it all up - only need a few granules of celtic salt as it is a living salt. - works a charm, mouth feels great, not cavities and no gum infections due to low bacteria account. Flossing if fine I have found for back teeth after eating meat or things that get stuck but I get my mouth out with caster oil before doing so to reduce the bacteria loading around my teeth so as not to drive it into the lower gum line. I think really its about the PH level of your mouth and the bacteria loading that is a big thing. Caster oil pulling is great but it will lift any filling you have as its very effective at penetrating and dissolving the bonding fillings have against a tooth so be careful. Wheatgrass has also been very effective in regeneration of the teeth and gums. Xylitol is a sweetener substitute and has been know to have an effect of your health so research this before diving in.

I tried your system but dumbed it down to just brushing my teeth and gums with an electric tooth brush and occasionally using the mouth wash rinse. It has been about three months now and I have had fantastic results. My chin has stopped tingling and my teeth are not sensitive. My gums have grown up my teeth and look and feel very healthy. A big thank you for your advice.

Thanks for telling us this. I've had "bad" teeth all my life and I've been told it's my fault. I'm learning from you a better way.

WOW. This lady is giving very false information. I am a dental hygienist at a holistic dental office. Flossing is 100% necessary and beneficial. I know everyone wants to hear that they don’t need to floss, but it’s simply not true. My patients who regularly floss have extremely healthy mouths and gums while the patients who do not floss experience heavy bleeding, calculus (aka tartar), inflammation of gums, deep and swollen periodontal pockets. It’s just insane to me that she is peddling this blatantly false info that is going to harm people who listen to it. Please consider listening to other sources before you follow her advice- she is clearly trying to profit off of her “system”. She’s a scammer. God bless everyone reading this with discernment of the truth. ❤

I know 2 people who used Listerine religiously for Years and both got mouth cancer . To many nasty chemicals in Listerine for me .

Few things are really opposite to what dentists advised to me. I dont know how true this video is

I had receding gums caused by allergies and medications , but they have improved a lot in two months by oil pulling with coconut or olive oil, using turmeric brushing with an extra soft brush and switching to Ayurveda and TCM for my health. My health has gotten much better too.

i went to the dentist with sensitive areas at the gumline, they gouged my gum to put a filling and the filled in part is extremely sensitive now. so, i'm going to hold off on any more of their suggestions for now because i can't wait to see how much you system can help me instead of all the painful stuff the other guys want to do haha. i'm so happy to have come across your video. i can't thank you enough for letting people know there is hope and other options.

Floss gently. Never stop flossing.

I had a few fillings when I was young, but that's about it. At about 40 I went to my usual Dentist. She said everything looked fine and then introduced me to the guy who was taking over her practice. He looked at me as well and agreed I looked good. I came back just 8 months later and he claimed I needed 3 fillings done. This was a bit unbelievable, to say the least. I went to another Dentist and he said he saw a couple tiny things that needed to be watched, but nothing needed to be done. He said the other guy probably had big student loans to pay off. My trust in professionals was pretty much destroyed. I've accidentally done a lot of things right my whole life. I've never drank coffee or sodas. But since that incident, I started brushing after each meal, trying to massage gums. I started rinsing with the smaller size ACT mouth wash that has the higher fluoride, twice a day. I stopped drinking citrus. I've not flossed much, but that's from being lazy. lol So far I have been OK. According to that one Dentist, numerous teeth should have fallen out by now, because he said I needed those fillings 15 years ago. I'm now going to try the xylitol.

Vitamin D3/K2 (plenty of both) daily has enabled my gums to almost completely regrow and cover the grooves I developed (as described in the video) since my 40s. Also, I stopped using any fluoride toothpastes and use a depression era formula of salt/soda my parents had us use as kids (big family/tight budget). The only grooves that haven't yet healed are over my upper incisors, but I'm optimistic it will happen; a previous dentist had thought to put fillings in those (which soon fell out). Haven't had a cavity in a couple decades now.... 10K IUs of D3 & 290 mcg K2 - I am fairly certain this is the solution. My teeth even feel stronger with this protocol. Acidity? Our bodies are buffering machines. We take in acidic/basic foods, our body reacts to buffer that to body pH. Just drink lots of water, lose the sodas and minimize your sugar intake - that's another key point. Flossing? I've been flossing since I was 17 and just joined the service. Hasn't had any detrimental affect yet; I believe it actually stimulates your gums. If they bleed when you floss - there's your indication you have inflammation and need to be extra vigilant in cleaning all the food from your mouth. The waterpik is also a big help in this regard - but not essential. I've cared for my teeth for 70 years now and still have all the originals - with a few additional caps on the molars. Take care of those chompers and they'll serve you well. Brush at least 2x daily, floss at least once. Scrape that tongue too....

I just got back from the dentist. He told me my brushing was damaging my gum and that it will not regrow. He told me manual brushes are dangerous and that my teeth will get loose and fall if I continue to grind in my sleep and offered me a $500 guard. I have one tooth with receding gum. Dr Ellie thank you for sharing your knowledge.

Dentists and vets don't tell us this because it cuts into their money! Thanks for helping people! Using coconut oil to massage your gums with your fingers daily is also important!!

I always used a hard bristled toothbrush and had gum recession. My dentist told me to switch to a soft one and I started oil pulling and my gums have improved dramatically.

I can't believe I am hearing a dentist talk against flossing! Also, I rinse my mouth with peroxide, diluted by 50% which killed an infection and keeps my mouth healthy. Along with brushing and massaging my gums. I brush for about 10 min.

Finally a dentist that KNOWS and cares about its patients

Would you be kind enough to show us some before and after photographs of your system repairing gum recession?

That’s doc, such a great teacher, my dentist for five years has never examined my mouth completely, never x rayed, he just worked on the fillings. I had to go to a different dentist because mine was busy. The other dentist said I have severe gum recession stop brushing with whitening paste and start on simple non abrasive paste, salt water gargle and stop flossing. It’s kinda too late now the recession is quite bad but at least I know. Thanks for the information

Some valid points. Some points seem very counterintuitive and against what I have experienced. Flossing has really helped my gums. I don't floss aggressively - I make sure to just go down to the gum level and not lower. It can be done without injuring the gum line. How does it make sense that brushing with a "not soft" toothbrush will massage your gums, but flossing will damage it? Wouldn't your knee wound be damaged by brushing also like flossing if we were to use that analogy? I do feel a commercial bias in the video - seems like she wants to sell her products.

Man. Idk. I never flossed and it showed. Now that I do floss regularly, gums have improved 10 fold

Oil pulling, Himalayan sea salt rinse, etc....I like very fine/soft proxy brush rather than flossing. Xylitol, I'm familiar with, but didn't think as a "treatment".

Thank you for being so honest. I ordered the full kit and will report back after a few months. Thanks for hope!

You don’t want to pop the floss down and hit the gums, however I don’t know how gentle flossing hurts. I have some crowded teeth and need floss in those areas. BTW I am 68 and have super healthy teeth and gums. However, I also eat a zero carb diet which to me is key to healthy teeth. Also, I just brush my teeth with plain water.

Seems to me liked she's focused on selling her products and going against what all other dentists have ever recommended to me so far. To the point that she gets contradictory: hard brush over soft brush to 'stimulate the blood vessels' but then no flossing cause 'why would you floss a wound'. I wouldn't use a hard brush on a wound either. I think this video can do more harm than good.

Wow, you just negated everything every dentist has told me over the years. I am starting your system today.

I had bad decay between my teeth from not flossing. Once I found that out I flossed every day. That was over 30 years ago. I have no receding gums from flossing daily. Surprising how much food is caught between your teeth!

Interesting. I see a few things I could incorporate. I've been experimenting with microneedling and massage with coconut oil. There have been a few studies on microneedling to treat gingivitis and pigmentation, with modest success, but not gum regeneration specifically. In principle it could work considering successes in other applications. My technique. Using a suitable microneedling tool (I'll probably end up making one as none are ideal), press on the gums and pull gently towards the teeth. I have tried with 0.5mm but the needles don't grip the gum enough. I'll try 1mm next. Its not as uncomfortable as you might think and heals fully in about 4 days. My thinking behind the approach is: 1. Micro sized wounds trigger healing process. 2. Increase blood flow to support growth. 3. Coconut oil is alkaline, anti-bacterial and anti-inflamatory. Also fermented coconut oil was found to promote angiogenesis in a study, so virgin coconut oil probably does the same. All of this makes it ideal for this application. 4. Increase protein intake. I realised recently I've never eaten enough protein, which I suspect may be a factor in gum recession. Interestingly I have a fraternal twin brother who has far more muscle than me and thicker gums. I eat little in the way of fruit and sugar. Rarely have fizzy drinks, and no sugar in tea + coffee. However the western diet has far too much carbohydrate, which of course breaks down into sugar, some of which may happen in your mouth. We don't eat nearly enough alkaline veg to neutralise the acidity in our bodies and mouths. I only brush my teeth a few times a week when I feel I need to. Never had major issues with cavities etc, probably because I don't have much sugar. I don't think brushing is the most significant factor in gum recession, as plenty of others have got it brushing twice a day! Diet probably plays a bigger role. Note they've found cavemen with perfect teeth. Too much brushing may also damage the protective biofilm you were talking about. I'll watch your other videos later, but I can already see two things to incorporate into my approach: 1. Xylitol - I've never been one for chewing gum, but PUR 100% Xylitol Chewing Gum looks like a simple way of neutralising acid and promoting oral health. The chewing action may also promote improved blood flow in the gums. 2. Less acidic food - Eating less carbs and more veg in the last meal of the day is a good idea anyway, but from this perspective eating more alkaline foods (or atleast less acidic) will leave you with a lower ph in your mouth before you go to sleep.

Thank you Dr. Ellie for sharing this information with all of us. I am implementing this plan today.

My personal experience so far, oil pulling first thing in the am with Unrefined Coconut oil, brushing with coconut oil and baking soda mixture, and rinsing with peroxide and aloe Vera juice has worked very well. Stopped using the big toothpaste brands and the tooth sensitivity completely went away.

My teeth are in good shape, however, my gums are receding. I’ve always attributed the recession to abrasive brushing. I also have dealt with acid reflux for many years, and take medication for it daily. Then I watch this video, and learn all the things I’ve been doing to keep my oral health good, has possibly done more harm than good. That’s a real head scratcher!

Conflicting advice about dental care is making my head spin. Flossing, toothpaste, deep cleaning, cloves, oil pulling, waterpik, baking soda, hydrogen pyroxide, flouride...all said to be beneficial and harmful. Only xylitol seems to have no critics. Peelu as well (gum and tooth powder).

My teeth were fine up until about two years ago, i brush often, but I started using crest whitening, drinking red bull pretty much every day but sipping on it all day to not give myself a heart attack and then rinsing my mouth with water throughout the day to try to counteract the red bull also snacking on cookies and ampm pastries during each break to survive the work day. Fast forward to today tooth health is night and day worse I lost 2 teeth recently both probably started at the root here like she is talking about on the video. Im realizing now I was literally doing the worst thing possible, keeping a constant flow of sugar in my mouth and never giving my teeth a chance to regrow the outside layer. Im in the process of getting root canals done nothing can be done there but am gunna make some big life changes to try to do better for myself. Changing my meal times to 2 big meals a day with no snacking or sipping, no more sugar or Red Bulls, and getting everything on your Amazon list haha. Today is day one of your system, thanks in advance, thanks for the knowledge! Wish I learned this stuff sooner.

When I was a kid, a neighbor told me to brush my gums, and I have ever since. I Did mess up my teeth with constant snacking, acidic foods, etc., but my dentists/hygienists always noted (surprised) that my gums were not receding at all.