Using Xylitol Crystals Instead of Gum/Mints for Oral Hygiene! 

That's great. There is one suggestion she gives though that is detrimental. She tells people to not floss. That is honestly dangerous advice, which makes it seem like she doesn't understand the actual purpose of flossing. To have good oral health for most people, they will need to floss or do some flossing alternative.

@@vivacristorey4363 I am not sure about this. She believes that it's fine to floss, as long as done properly. Some people might floss incorrectly, not gently enough, get more issues than benefits. She doesn't hate flossing, just thinks that there are other strategies and factors that are more crucial to dental health success. I've started her system a few months ago - on Listerine it says " 5x more effective than floss at reducing plaque"

​@@vivacristorey4363 Yeah, I tried the no flossing, but was not a good thing for me. Next time I went to the dentist, my gums were bleeding, which I have never had a problem with. 😬

@@vivacristorey4363 Her alternative to flossing is swish Listerine mouthwash for one minute twice a day as per her oral hygiene daily regimen.

@@vivacristorey4363 could you say more about that

That's totally true, I am imagining using one of those small tic-tac containers and just filling it up with Xylitol for when I am out and about 🤔

I just got a box of crystal today from Cosmo and it has a 100 mini sachets in it so it's also very handy but Abit pricy here. A pack of xylitol gum 50pcs cost 10$ ang the crystal 20$ for half kg

​@MasterEverydayLiving I'd rather store it in a mini portable glass jar.

how do you do that??

I heard Dr. Ellie’s mentioned the one from birch it’s the right one no mg ! 🥰

I got an answer from Zellies - it is: Thank you for your interest in Zellie's and the sourcing of our Xylitol! When it comes to our xylitol selection, we have two main goals: 1) use high-quality, high-purity xylitol from a trusted source and 2) source the xylitol that works best for our products (ie. texture, consistency, reliability). With those goals in mind, the xylitol we use in Zellie's comes from different sources depending on the product. For our mints, because of the way the mints are pressed, it is very important to find the best powdered xylitol. We have found this from a non-GMO corn derived xylitol. It is from a very reputable company and the product is very reliable and is tested multiple times for purity. It is a fantastic product! And for any worries about corn, the xylitol is extracted from the corn husks, and after it is extracted, there are no corn proteins left in the final xylitol product. It is just pure xylitol! Our mints are made in British Columbia, Canada. For our gum, we source our xylitol from a company that uses Birch hardwood and this is from the US or Austria/Finland -- depending on supply. And just like with our mints, the final xylitol product is tested multiple times for purity. Our gum is made right here in the USA. There are a lot of marketing pushes out there alluding that one source of xylitol is better than another. What is most important to us (& we believe to our customers) is that the source of the xylitol is a trusted company and that the final xylitol product, whether from corn or hardwood, is a high-quality, high-purity xylitol. And, no, our products are not Certified Organic. However, they are non-GMO.

Sometimes I just have that impeccable timing :P Would love to hear how the crystals go for ya after you give it a whirl for a few days. Cheers!

Glad you like the content and good job on also finding your way around the tummy ache! Keep it up and have a great day :D

AFter a week of stomach upset my gut seemed to adapt to Xylitol but it was rought for several days. I think you should just tough it out and give it a week or two. Some people can never adapt and always get gas and bloating, if so, don't swallow.

@@Denise_Fay do you add water to the crystals? Or does it just mix with the saliva in your mouth?

@@LisaNix2 It just mixes with the saliva in my mouth - no water. I just dump a teaspoon of the crystals in my mouth and let them dissolve.

Have you seen any improvement regarding your stomach sensitivity so far ?

Also I wonder what xylitol does to the gut microbiome?

I wonder if the source of the xylitol makes a difference? There are corn-based xylitol crystals, mixes (such as the Krisda brand he presents here), and pure birchwood. Also, too, if it's organic, i.e. pesticide-free. I'm sensitive to pesticides and corn so I would have to get the organic birchwood version. Which version did you use?

​@@Kaz-fb9lzIt's apparently good for the gut, but now that I'm learning there are different sourced types of xylitol, I'm beginning to wonder if it depends on the source. I have not personally read the studies, so I can't verify, but I imagine the source type (along w/starting amounts) would makes sense as to both efficacy and tolerance. Of course, I'm sure there are people out there who are allergic/sensitive to birchwood trees so will not tolerate it no matter what.

Were your stomach aches caused by the gums or the crystals ? Is it going better ?

Yes, that would be the water stagnating. Some people just put the Xylitol crystals straight in their mouth, and use their tongue, and saliva to melt it, let it sit in the mouth, then spit out without rinsing. That's the route I'm going to take. Waiting for my Xylitol to be delivered.

Excellent. I'm used to wake up in the middle of the night to spat toxic saliva due to my (GERD-GI) issue and do oil pulling. I think this would be the perfect time to replace with xyl. crystals! 👌🏿

When you get your hands on the crystals and try it out, make sure to come back and share your experience with it! Cheers :D

How is your experiece with the crystals?? instead of the gums??? Thanks

Excellent information and should be in the pinned comments of every xylitol video. Thank you!

It is likely not a good idea to give peanut butter as a treat to your dog in either case. It usually has a lot of sugar in it which is also not good for dogs to have much of. If you want to give peanut butter in particular you might wish to use natural sugar free peanut butter instead.

@@vivacristorey4363 She would rather have raw peanuts anyway

If you look up how to make your own peanut butter, it's super easy.

Glad you like the content! As for your Q, I recommend both oil pulling and Xylitol. Oil pulling to start the day, while Xylitol to maintain your mouth throughout the day after meals and certain drinks (coffee, alcohol, pop etc). In my first Xylitol experiment I tried it in the morning as a replacement for oil pulling and it didn't work that well. I then learned that it was because the Xylitol needed to feed the bacteria in its early growth phase. When I experimented with using it after meals, I felt the impact of it immediately. In the morning, the bacteria is already in its later growth stages (feeding and growing throughout the night) where it doesn't need to feed on Xylitol anymore. If you end up giving it a whirl, I would love to hear how it goes for ya! Cheers :D

@@MasterEverydayLiving ahh got it ok will give Xylitol a try after meals first and see. Thanks!

@@MasterEverydayLivingHi again! This is my 3rd question this morning on this thread! I’m so confused by the interaction between the xylitol and the good and bad bacteria. (ie the feeding and starving) When you say that the xylitol is feeding the bacteria and causing it to be less sticky and to fall off, which bacteria are you referring to? I thought the bad bacteria cannot feed on the xylitol sugar and that’s what starves it and causes it to not grow and fall off? Thanks for your help! 🙏

You are not supposed to dilute it with water.

Good to note as I have GERD and GI issues.

Having tried the gums, mints and crystals, they all have the same impact on my oral hygiene. The bigger difference I found is actually the side-effects. I would feel extremely bloated and have diarrhea if I overdid the gums or mints. Probably because I was consuming more of the Xylitol throughout the process of using those forms of Xylitol. I hardly get those side-effects with the crystals (just a slight bloatedness). Spry and Pur are two other gums that have versions with Xylitol in them that you might find. If you can't find those, I think you are stuck with the crystals!

I am curious about the Wheat Grass swishing as another comment did also mention it and my mom used to consume wheat grass in the past for some of its benefits. So expect a video on it sometime down the road after I do proper research and try it for myself!

As I have no experience with wheat grass powder would that cause the green colour to spread around & between your teeth?

I recently started using wheatgrass juice powder as mouthwash. It doesn't turn your teeth green. Doesn't actually taste of anything until the moment you spit it out.

Totally agree that it becomes kinda time consuming but sadly enough I think that is the price (in time) one has to pay to maintain good oral hygiene! I actually don't use Xylitol after breakfast (since I eat a simple overnight oats with nuts that doesn't cause plaque or buildup) and I minimize my big meals throughout the day making me only do Xylitol 1-3 times per day. Overlapping the tasks with things you already are doing is also an easy way to lessen that time. So if you take a shower in the morning, oil pull as well. Need some dishes cleaned after a meal? Plop Xylitol in and that 5min will breeze by :D

​@@MasterEverydayLiving Hi! Dr. Ellie Phillips says pop the mints about 6 times a day. So, what does that mean when we use the crystals? Could you please guide us? She said one should put 6-10 gms of xylitol per day in the mouth. She also said pop it in whenever you eat or drink something, doesn't matter what it is.

@@WoSarvatraHain I personally don't agree with popping Xylitol after everything, let alone 6 times per day. There are light meals and snacks where I can forego Xylitol and just rinse my mouth. You will have to try it for yourself, see what meals cause a lot of bacteria buildup in your mouth and see which ones hardly have any impact. Perhaps you can eat less meals in a day but make the meals bigger. That will also lessen the usage of Xylitol.

@@MasterEverydayLiving Thank you for the reply 👍🏼 .

@MasterEverydayLiving Why don’t you just do a midday toothbrush instead of the multiple times xylitol pulling?

And, way cheaper...

Corn is gm

@@Ashley-xq2bt I buy certified non GMO Zylo Sweet Brand..

​@@Ashley-xq2bt I have seen some xylitol from corn that states it's non GMO.

Xylitol works by feeding the bacteria in your mouth in the early growth phases to make the bacteria less sticky leading to less plaque on your teeth. So there is no need to do it before or after brushing teeth. Instead, focus on doing xylitol pulling after your big meals and drinks!

@@MasterEverydayLiving oh ok thankyou so much 😊

@MasterEverydayLiving Thanks for your replies, throughout the comment section. Why not xylitol pull at night after brushing as a way to combat the bacteria that build up overnight, when the mouth is drier? That way it will be less bacteria to brush/clean off in the morning.

@@Joce-bl7qi make sense ✨

So Xylitol is not as new as one would think and looking at the country that embraced it first (Finland), they have used it for decades (since the 70's) for oral hygiene at a consistent dosage. Xylitol treats is something that is a part of their lives (as early as kindergarden) and becomes a lifestyle staple they use to maintain good oral hygiene. Ofcourse with any of these substances, when you explore the use of it as a substance for consumption in large doses, the impacts on ones body changes. Personally I think that if you strictly use Xylitol for oral health and not as a sugar substitute, the amount that you consume (through your mouth exposure) is minimal and not as scary as one might think. I have been using it for over half a year now on a daily basis (Xylitol crystals after meals is what I now do) and haven't felt any of the heart or stroke side-effects. In the most recent 2024 Xylitol study, they looked at consuming 30g of Xylitol in one drink. Even that slight risk of heart attack and stroke might be too much for some people and they can choose to not use Xylitol for oral health. I also hope then that the same amount of scrutiny is put on other parts of their diet too like salt, sugar, fat, processed foods and so on, which also cause massive health issues when consumed in large amounts. At the end of the day, you need to explore and weigh the pros and cons for yourself. That's my 5 cents on the topic, hopefully it gives you some more food for thought on the topic. Cheers :D

@@MasterEverydayLiving thank you! That was a great reply.

Ahh greetings fellow Xylitol tummy ache person xD I haven't thought about the mineral loss aspect of it but if I ever felt that it was stripping me away of my minerals, I would probably try to increase my mineral intake through my diet. Appreciate the comment, it made me think of another aspect of Xylitol that I haven't even considered. Cheers!

I made a video on birch vs corn and for me, I didn't find any noticeable differences that made one better than the other. As for its origin, UI don't think I have seen any Xylitol sourced from China so far. Like everything in life, quality does matter to a certain degree. If the Xylitol is not processed properly, mixed with stuff or not put through proper scrutiny, I wouldn't buy it.

I'm actually in the process of editing a video right now with my full routine that I am really happy with. It will be out in a few days so stay tuned for that :D

I made a video on it as to why I think it still is okay to use Xylitol for oral hygiene over here - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-mGeTmH4v6Wk.html In a nutshell, the studies look at consumption of Xylitol where participants consume 30g of Xylitol in one drink. That is a massive amount compared to how much one would be using for oral health purposes. Also if you use Xylitol Crystals and spit it out after use, your exposure to it is minimized even further. With that said, everyone has to look into it for themselves and weigh the risks in relation to their own bodies.

Well, that is not what the research article actually said. What it said was that there maybe a correlation between already sick people and future heart attacks in those sick people if they take high amounts of xylitol. It doesn’t say if xylitol causes heart disease or not. Also, there is nothing about metabolically healthy people. So essentially we don’t know if it does or doesn’t cause heart attacks. That said, it is always good to be asking the question.

@petetracy5586 I'm not sure what article you're talking about, but that's what I read. I'm also not saying you're wrong, I'm just saying that's what the article said.

I tried it for 30 days and even though it didn't work the way I was using it in the experiment, I now add a bit of it to my morning oil pulling session. It makes it less intensive on my mouth and I can notice that my teeth feel slightly better than compared to just using oil when oil pulling. Here is that video, I talk a lot about the studies and such there: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-qmlQjbzO0oc.html

From my research and understanding, you want to let it linger in your mouth an hour or so for the bacteria in your mouth to feed on the Xylitol so that it becomes less sticky. If you wash away the Xylitol or add new sugars by eating, the bacteria in your mouth might eat that instead leading to the bacteria becoming sticky plaque on your teeth. I talk a bit more about the studies and stuff in this video! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-iT0nPeHHO90.html

I just looked up some of her videos and I would say the method of doing things is very similar. I use a bit less Xylitol and one vital aspect I didn't hear her mention was when you should be doing it. When I was experimenting with Xylitol in this video (ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-iT0nPeHHO90.html), I also tried to replace oil pulling but the way Xylitol works is that it feeds the bacteria early on in the growth phase to make it less sticky. Oil pulling is usually done the first thing in the morning when all the bacteria already at the end of its growth phase. This was something I figured out later when I was experimenting with the gums (ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-UEuwTuKxUgw.html). I do them both, just at different times. Oil pulling (with a bit of Erythritol) the first thing in the morning and Xylitol throughout the day after meals.

@@MasterEverydayLiving Ah, my bad, did not know you already did a video on Xylitol Pulling. Thanks so much for the detailed response and the Xylitol Pulling video is great as well.

I have been using it for 2 weeks now and will make a video on it after 2 more weeks. It gives an extra coating of sorts that lasts for quite sometime. I will have to look more into the studies to understand it before I make the video but so far, it has surprised me and been the best toothpaste I have used! That bar though has been kinda low because I always just get basic generic toothpaste lol.

@MasterEverydayLiving your on to it already, yeah there are different types, some has low amount of nano hydroxyapatite, I hear the ones giving Most benefits are the high doses up to 10%, the Japanese brand are well respected, Thanks again for replying

The one that I have right now is from a brand called Boka, which has 2% of nano-hydroxyapatite. I might have to try and get my hands on the juicy 10% stuff before I release that video haha. Appreciate the insight and question, I wouldn't be exploring these things without curious peeps like you. Cheers :D

@@MasterEverydayLiving awesome, I'm currently using Dr.jen it's 10%

@@MasterEverydayLiving Hello friend. I am appreciating your videos! Re different toothpastes - and any properties/substance remaining on the teeth, in my mind, I would think rinsing afterward washes everything away, no?

I now have a routine of oil pulling with a dash of Erythritol first thing in the morning then Xylitol throughout the day right after my meals. I'll make a video on it in the near future about my full routine but that is the gist of it when it comes to my oil pulling/Xylitol/Erythritol usage!

@@MasterEverydayLiving thank you for replying and answering.. By the way will be looking forward.. Keep up with good work buddy.. You calm demeanor when talking and explaining in detail is one of the highlights..on the side note, I live in the UK but am planning on migrating to a another country perhaps Turkey kashmir or Chechnya just ready retire at the age of 39 from western life of distraction and cycle of bills etc .. Let's hope I can find all these ingredients there👍

@@sazad4968 Glad you like the content and my demeanor of me being me :D I'll keep it up for sure! I have a similar thought on the grind mindset until you retire. Not really how I want to do things and RU-vid + Freelance + simple living are aspects that I strive to grow to then shape my own circumstances beyond that grind. Good luck with that new chapter of your life, hopefully you will find more joyful "living" wherever you end up going!

how is your experience ?? Thanks gums vs crystal??

I have a whole routine for oral hygiene these days. It's a mix of oil pulling with erythritol, Xylitol throughout the day and brushing teeth at the end of the day (which I am currently exploring with Hydroxyapatite toothpaste). When I tried Xylitol pulling for 15min in the morning instead of oil pulling, it didn't work that well because the bacteria wasn't at its early growth phase (since I was doing it the first thing in the morning), which is where Xylitol excels. Now I use Xylitol right after meals for 3-5min with no food/water consumption after usage for around 30min and it is working great. I talk more about my own routine in this video over here - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-4ADF8Y9hRe4.html

​@@MasterEverydayLiving would you recommend using a toothbrush or you just move it arounf your mouth

No need to brush after breakfast. I would use Xylitol after breakfast if I expect plaque buildup.

​@@MasterEverydayLivingno brushing at all in the morning ?

I don't have any experience with rinsing my mouth with baking soda. Any specific reason why you want to do that?

Yes.... because I have some plaque in my teeth and also for teeth whitening.........I have also read that it neutralize the acid in our mouth

Please..... But I have also heard that it rubs off our enamel............ because it is abrasive.......so I m kind of confused......what should I do?

And as of now I mix baking soda with coconut oil and then rinse it for 5 mins before going to sleep......and then I also swish with xylitol crystal

I am from India .....and here neem is really famous for oral health.........our ancestors have been using neem twigs for years for cleaning their teeth........So I ordered neem powder and I also make a paste of neem powder and coconut oil.....and massage my gums and swish within it

It actually is recommended to not rinse your mouth after a Xylitol session. So no rinsing for like half an hour or so after Xylitol!

I made a video on that study and it looks at Xylitol as a sugar substitute and not for oral hygiene purposes. So the participants were given a 30g Xylitol drink and then measured for these risks. That is a massive amount compared to the 1/10th one uses for oral hygiene, where you sometimes don't even fully consume it all (especially with the crystals). The lead of this recent 2024 study Dr. Hazen even says “It does not mean throw out your toothpaste if it has xylitol in it, but we should be aware that consumption of a product containing high levels could increase the risk of blood clot related events.” Here is the video I made on it - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-mGeTmH4v6Wk.html Looking at it from another angle, Finland were the first ones to study Xylitol for oral hygiene purposes and incorporate Xylitol treats into their schools in the 1970's up until today. If this caused this massive increase in heart attack and stroke, they would probably be an anomaly in heart attack and stroke levels. But looking at this world health ranking site (www.worldlifeexpectancy.com/) or other heart attack / stroke statistics comparisons to other countries, Finland is "low" on Coronary Heart Disease and Stroke. At the end of the day, you still need to take these risks into consideration and do your own research. If you are already at a high risk for either heart attack or stroke, adding Xylitol to ones oral hygiene routine might be what pushes it over the line making it not worth it.

Do you have any research or studies mentioning that? It might be contaminated if its poorly produced but I doubt that Xylitol naturally has aluminum in it. Open to be corrected thou!

Yes it is dangerous for dogs and cats because they have a different digestive system. There are many inconspicuous household items that are deadly for dogs and cats like chocolate, alcohol, onions, macadamia nuts, caffeine, grapes, avocados, pain and allergy meds and so on. So totally cool if people decide to not have Xylitol in their household for pet reasons but like any dangerous item, one can take a risk and have the item in your household but implement a higher level of scrutiny like how and where you store it.

While you might be right with Xylitol from GMO being worse, I actually cannot find a single Xylitol corn product (scrolling through the top brands on Amazon) that is extracted from GMO corn. So most corn Xylitol are GMO free. I can see it being an issue if you source your Xylitol from lets say a third party distributor or buying loose Xylitol that is perhaps unlabeled so still do your due diligence and look at the labels before you buy!

@Yoshi-lj5el Oddly enough, Dr. Ellie is where I first learned about the crystals. Game changer cos I wasn't going to do the gum or mints.

I don’t think that Dr Ellie will be sad, because her motivation in making the videos and presenting the information, is for us to use Xylitol and have strong, healthy, white enamel and no periodontal disease,gum recession and pocketing. I can’t see that her motivation is anything other than pure altruism.