The BEST Way to Whiten Your Teeth (without ruining them)

Summary

This script discusses the risks of artificial teeth whitening and advocates for natural methods to enhance teeth's brightness and strength. It emphasizes the importance of saliva's role in remineralization, the potential harm of acidic whitening products, and the benefits of xylitol in promoting healthy oral bacteria. The speaker shares a personal story of a man in his 70s who significantly improved his teeth's health and appearance using a complete mouth care system, suggesting that natural methods can lead to healthier and whiter teeth at any age.

Takeaways

• 😬 Natural teeth whitening at home is preferable to avoid damaging gums or teeth, which can occur with many commercial whitening products.
• 👵 An elderly woman's experience shows that using a complete mouth care system can lead to healthier and whiter teeth over time.
• 🚫 The speaker is strongly against artificial teeth whitening products, believing they can harm teeth and gums due to their abrasive or acidic nature.
• 🦷 Teeth whitening products often work by damaging the enamel, which is the protective outer layer of the teeth, leading to potential long-term harm.
• 💡 The first stage of teeth whitening involves demineralization, which can initially make teeth appear whiter but is harmful in the long run.
• 🌟 Natural teeth whitening can be achieved by strengthening tooth enamel through the natural remineralization process facilitated by saliva.
• 🍵 Continuous sipping of acidic drinks can weaken teeth by preventing the remineralization process, so it's important to limit eating and drinking to meal times.
• 🌱 Xylitol can help stimulate the production of mineralized saliva, which strengthens tooth enamel and can make teeth appear whiter.
• 🌙 Eating xylitol products like mints before bed can help create a coating of healthy bacteria that smooth and strengthen teeth.
• 🌞 Natural sunlight is the best way to see the true color of your teeth, as artificial lighting can make them appear yellower than they are.
• 🏥 If a quick whitening effect is needed for a special occasion, it's recommended to consult a trustworthy dentist, but be aware of the potential damage.

Q & A

What is the main concern about using artificial teeth whitening products?

The main concern is that these products can damage the enamel of the teeth by being too abrasive or acidic, potentially leading to sensitivity, weakened tooth structure, and long-term health issues.

Why do teeth appear whiter after demineralization?

Deminalization removes minerals from the teeth, making them appear whiter initially. This is because the demineralized area can look lighter compared to the surrounding enamel.

What is the natural color of teeth enamel?

The natural color of tooth enamel is clear, like glass. The appearance of whiteness is due to the reflection and refraction of light from the enamel.

How can the use of xylitol help in teeth whitening?

Xylitol stimulates the flow of highly mineralized saliva, which helps to strengthen tooth enamel and reduce the time teeth are demineralized, leading to a smoother surface that reflects light better, making teeth appear whiter.

What is the role of saliva in maintaining tooth health?

Saliva plays a crucial role in remineralizing teeth by providing minerals back to the enamel, thus strengthening teeth. It is important to allow saliva to interact with teeth, especially after meals, to promote this remineralization process.

Why is continuous sipping of drinks harmful to teeth?

Continuous sipping washes away the protective minerals from the teeth and the saliva, leading to a constant state of demineralization. This weakens the tooth enamel and can make teeth more susceptible to damage.

How can artificial whitening products affect the structure of teeth?

Artificial whitening products can change the structure of the enamel by drying out or altering the liquid structure between the mineral crystals, making teeth appear whiter but potentially weakening them.

What is the recommended approach to teeth whitening according to the script?

The recommended approach is to strengthen teeth naturally by allowing saliva to remineralize the enamel, using xylitol to stimulate mineralized saliva, and avoiding continuous sipping of acidic or sugary drinks.

How can the use of mouth rinses contribute to teeth whitening?

Mouth rinses that are part of a complete mouth care system can help speed up the natural building of healthy biofilm, promoting a healthier oral environment that can lead to teeth appearing brighter and whiter.

What is the potential long-term damage of using artificial whitening products frequently?

Frequent use of artificial whitening products can lead to ongoing damage to the tooth enamel and dentin, potentially weakening the tooth structure and making teeth more susceptible to cavities and infections.

What is the significance of the story about the elderly man who improved his teeth health?

The story illustrates that it is possible to improve the health and appearance of teeth at any age through proper oral care, emphasizing that natural methods can be effective without resorting to artificial whitening.

Outlines

00:00

🦷 Natural Teeth Whitening and Its Risks

The speaker discusses the dangers of using artificial teeth whitening products, often found in stores, which can damage gums and enamel. They share a personal story about an engineer who used a complete mouth care system for ten years, resulting in teeth that appeared whiter and healthier. The speaker emphasizes the negative effects of abrasive toothpastes and whitening strips, which can lead to enamel thinning and sensitivity. They argue against artificial whitening, explaining the biochemical processes involved and the potential long-term damage to the teeth's structure and stem cells.

05:01

🧪 The Science Behind Teeth Whitening and Strengthening

This paragraph delves into the science of teeth whitening, explaining how peroxide in artificial products can alter the color of dentin, the layer beneath enamel. The speaker mentions studies suggesting that these products may soften teeth, making them more susceptible to decay. They describe how enamel, which is naturally clear, can be strengthened through saliva, which remineralizes teeth. The importance of allowing saliva to interact with teeth without constant disruption from eating and drinking is highlighted, along with the use of xylitol to stimulate the flow of mineral-rich saliva.

10:04

🕊️ Enhancing Natural Whiteness Through Saliva and Xylitol

The speaker focuses on the importance of saliva in maintaining the strength and appearance of teeth. They advise against continuous eating and drinking, which prevents saliva from remineralizing teeth. The use of xylitol is recommended to stimulate the production of highly mineralized saliva, which strengthens enamel and makes teeth appear whiter. The speaker also warns against the overuse of water, which can dilute saliva and hinder the remineralization process. They suggest using xylitol products before sleep to promote a healthy biofilm that contributes to a shinier and smoother tooth surface.

15:06

🌿 Supporting Oral Health for Natural Teeth Whitening

The paragraph discusses the role of good oral hygiene in achieving naturally whiter teeth. The speaker advocates for the use of mouth rinses that promote a healthy oral biofilm without harming bacteria. They argue that nurturing good bacteria in the mouth can lead to shinier and smoother teeth, which reflect light better, giving the appearance of whiter teeth. The speaker also addresses the issue of artificial lighting in dental offices that can make teeth appear yellower than they are under natural light.

20:07

👵 Age is No Barrier to Achieving Healthier Teeth

In the final paragraph, the speaker shares an encouraging story about their mother's experience with a complete mouth care system, which led to healthier and whiter teeth even in her 80s. They stress that the process of strengthening and whitening teeth is dynamic and can be started at any age. The speaker advises patience with the natural whitening process, which can take from six months to two years, and cautions against the continuous use of artificial whitening products, which can cause damage over time.

Keywords

💡Tooth Whitening

Tooth whitening refers to the process of making teeth appear visibly whiter. In the video's context, it is a central theme as the speaker discusses the potential harms of artificial whitening methods and advocates for natural alternatives. The speaker warns against the use of abrasive toothpastes and whitening strips, which can damage tooth enamel and dentin.

💡Enamel

Enamel is the hard, outermost layer of a tooth that provides protection and gives teeth their shiny appearance. The script explains that enamel can be thinned or damaged by abrasive whitening products, which can lead to sensitivity and a weaker tooth structure. The speaker emphasizes the importance of preserving enamel for natural tooth strength and shine.

💡Dentin

Dentin is the layer of the tooth beneath the enamel, which is slightly yellowish and contributes to the natural color of teeth. The script mentions that artificial whitening can affect the proteins in dentin, potentially changing its color and weakening the tooth's structure over time.

💡Demineralization

Demineralization is the loss of minerals from the tooth enamel, often caused by acidic substances. The video describes how certain whitening products can cause demineralization, making teeth appear whiter initially but leading to long-term damage such as enamel thinning.

💡pH

pH is a measure of acidity or alkalinity. The script discusses the pH levels of certain whitening products, comparing them to battery acid, and how they can erode tooth enamel. It also mentions the importance of maintaining a balanced pH in the mouth for overall dental health.

💡Xylitol

Xylitol is a natural sweetener that can help stimulate the flow of mineralized saliva, which aids in the remineralization of teeth. The speaker recommends xylitol as part of a natural approach to strengthening and whitening teeth without causing damage.

💡Saliva

Saliva plays a crucial role in maintaining oral health by neutralizing acids, washing away food particles, and remineralizing teeth. The script highlights the importance of allowing saliva to interact with teeth, especially after eating, to strengthen enamel and support natural tooth whitening.

💡Mouth Rinse

A mouth rinse, as mentioned in the script, is a product that can help support oral health by promoting a healthy oral biofilm and aiding in the remineralization process. The speaker recommends specific mouth rinses as part of a complete mouth care system.

💡Acidic Damage

Acidic damage refers to the harm caused by acidic substances to the tooth enamel and dentin. The script warns that the acidity of some whitening products can lead to this damage, which can weaken the teeth and potentially affect their internal structure.

💡Natural Whitening

Natural whitening is the process of achieving a brighter, whiter smile through methods that do not involve harsh chemicals or abrasives. The video promotes natural whitening techniques such as using xylitol and allowing saliva to remineralize teeth, which can lead to a healthier and more sustainable whitening effect.

💡Stem Cells

Stem cells are cells with the potential to develop into many different types of cells in the body. The script mentions that teeth contain stem cells and raises concerns about the potential damage to these cells caused by artificial whitening processes.

Highlights

Natural teeth whitening methods can be achieved at home without damaging gums or teeth, contrasting with common commercial products.

A personal story illustrates the effectiveness of a complete mouth care system on a long-term basis, impressing even a dentist.

The speaker is against artificial teeth whitening products due to their potential to damage tooth enamel and underlying structures.

Abrasive toothpastes can thin enamel, leading to sensitivity and damage, especially when not needed for plaque removal.

White Strips and similar products have a pH close to battery acid, which is harmful to the protective enamel barrier.

Demineralization initially whitens teeth but can be harmful in the long term, potentially weakening tooth structure.

Artificial whitening can change the internal color of teeth by altering proteins in the dentine, which may have unknown long-term effects.

Newer whitening products may alter the enamel's crystalline structure, either drying it out or adding substances to enhance light reflection.

Enamel is naturally clear, and teeth whiteness depends on the mineralization of the outer casing, not the color of the dentine.

Strengthening teeth involves allowing saliva to remineralize them, counteracting the demineralization caused by eating and drinking.

Xylitol can stimulate the flow of highly mineralized saliva, helping to strengthen enamel and make teeth appear whiter.

Continuous sipping and eating throughout the day prevents saliva from effectively remineralizing teeth.

Nurturing good bacteria in the mouth with xylitol can lead to a smoother tooth surface, enhancing the natural shine.

Using recommended mouth rinses can speed up the natural processes of biofilm formation and tooth strengthening.

A trustworthy dentist should be consulted for one-time whitening for special occasions to minimize damage.

Long-term use of artificial whitening products can potentially damage stem cells within teeth, which requires further study.

An encouraging story demonstrates that teeth can become whiter and healthier at any age with proper care.

Transcripts

so I want to talk about how you can

whiten your teeth naturally at home

without damaging your gums or your teeth

which unfortunately was what often

happens to people who use one of these

many many whitening products that I'm

sure you've seen on the shelves of every

grocery store and most people think

because there are so many they have to

be safe my mother who was in her 80s she

met a young man of

70 and she of course was put this

engineer Gentleman on my complete mouth

care system and for 10 years he used my

complete mouth care system very

efficiently as all Engineers probably do

doing everything right and then he went

back to his dentist he had missed Dental

appointments for almost 10 years and

when he went to the dentist the dentist

was fascinated and said George what

happened what have you been using to

whiten your teeth they look

amazing the dentist knew there had been

a change because the last thing he had

done 10 years previously was create a

crown at the back of George's mouth that

was matched to the then yellow color of

his

teeth I am completely against any idea

of whitening your teeth with these

artificial whitening products no matter

how much marketing they have behind them

telling you they're safe I know I have

other Dental peers who agree with me I

know there are lots of people out there

who have been to the dentist begged for

whitening and the dentists have said no

I won't do it why do you think this is

this is because artificially whitening

your teeth is insane if you know

anything about the biochemistry of teeth

the first way that teeth are whitened

and this was the original whitening

products back in the day they were

toothpaste they began with toothpastes

and these toothpaste were so

abrasive now if if you're a smoker and

and you have a lot of plaque on your

teeth that has Stained maybe abrasive

some kind of abrasive way to clean that

stain off your teeth is necessary but if

you have perfectly fine teeth with no

real plaque deposits crusted on your

teeth then you don't want to be a

braiding them you will thin your enamel

I can't tell you how many young women in

particular come to me with Agony On

around their teeth because they have

worn their enamel Away by using these

artificial whitening products some of

which have a braided their

teeth some of which are so acidic and

these include the White Strips if you

measure the pH of a white strip you will

find that it's close to battery acid

this acidity is necessary in the

whitening worlds because the first way

that you open up a tooth to be have its

color change changed is by actually

getting rid of the barrier the enamel

barrier which is composed of minerals

inside a skeleton kind of looks like a

honeycomb and this enamel skeleton

packed with minerals resists acidic

damage and it can do that up to a point

when you put a crust White Strip on your

teeth or use these other whitening trays

you are melting all the protection of

the outside of your teeth there's a

protein barrier as well which just

disappears and then the acids percolate

into the outside of the enamel now the

interesting thing is that the first

stage of demineralization the removal of

minerals from teeth makes teeth whiter

that's where these very clever people

came up with the idea of artificially

whitened teeth you may have had braces

on your teeth and when they took them

off you had little scars white scars

Flex across your teeth that was where

plaque had formed acids and had

demineralized or weakened certain spots

on your teeth where those braces the the

little brackets of your braces had been

and that demineralized area looked

whiter and initially that demineralized

area can be repaired and

remineralized that's what I talk about

when we talk about how to reverse a

cavity reversing and Remer alizing these

parities and the argument given by

dentists about whitening is oh you can

reverse that

damage maybe you can reverse some of it

the problem is that most artificial

whitening products go beyond just

demineralizing the outside of your teeth

and who really wants to do

that these ingredients in the whitening

products actually travel through those

open holes and the next thing they

attack are the proteins on the deeper

side of your tooth on the Denton side

Denton is slightly too sort of skin

color a little bit Browner than the

tooth and that's the natural color of

Denon when peroxide travels through the

enamel channels that have been opened by

the acidity it will change and denature

the proteins in Dentin and that will

change its color that's how you change

the internal color of a tooth

artificially

is that a problem well there are very

few studies if any in America to show

that's a problem I don't know why it's

interesting but there are studies in

other countries that say that may soften

a tooth so that if you ever have a

cavity your tooth will have far less

defense against the infection that's

going to dive into your tooth so you're

weakening the structure of your teeth

and you may not know this for 10 to 15

years from now so that's a problem and

that's one of the reasons I would never

recommend that you whiten your teeth

with a peroxide product and then the

third thing the more clever thing now

than ever is that they are manufacturing

products that not only get through the

outer enamel but when they're doing that

they change the structure of the enamel

we talked about enamel being like a

skeleton structure with mineral packed

inside it and between these little

crystals there is a layer of a watery

mineral layer and this is why enamel is

so interesting and this is what makes

what we're going to talk about in a

minute what makes a tooth actually

glitter and look white it is the

Reflection from these little layers

between the crystals the little watery

layer that bounces light off your tooth

what artificial whitening products are

now doing

this is how you get that Bluer whiter

than ever color is that it is changing

what's that liquid structure between the

crystals it's either drying it out those

would be the cheaper ones and that's

horrible for your enamel because it

makes it very fragile and

brittle or it puts another liquid in

there so that it will bounce the Rays

any sort of light rays off your tooth in

a different way and make your teeth

appear

whiter so that's how artificial

whitening products work and I hope

you'll agree with me that it doesn't

sound really good if you could make your

teeth whiter by yourself before we go

down that road I want to explain what

makes teeth white now enamel is actually

clear glass it's not white that was a

brilliant marketing move back in the80s

teeth actually look white even though

they're made up of

clear glass

crystals and the Dentin on the inside of

your tooth is the more live type color

that's inside and the question of

whether your teeth look darker or

brighter is all depends on the strength

the

mineralization of the outside casing of

your tooth you can't really change the

color of your Denton that's inside your

tooth it's just the way it is

but what we can do is make this glass

more reflective brighter shine and

reflect and refract the Rays of light as

they contact our tooth and go back to

the people who are looking at it now

there are tricks that are played often

in dental offices that are quite

aggressive about selling whitening

products because under Neon Lights under

those artificial lighting boxes teeth

almost always look yellow and you can

look at your teeth in the bathroom

mirror if you've got the wrong kind of

lighting and hate the way they look but

if you take a mirror and go outside and

let natural sunlight bounce on your

teeth you will see what color they

really are and that is how nature

intended and that is the way that nature

has made our teeth Sparkle when they're

healthy because healthy teeth are

stronger teeth next question I know now

you will ask is how do I strengthen my

teeth

and basically teeth strengthen and

demineralize in a very flowy way all day

long it's a dynamic process your teeth

are neither strong nor weak they weaken

and then they strengthen that's the way

nature works and when we eat and drink

we weaken our teeth we de demineralize

them to some degree when we allow good

healthy saliva to put minerals back into

our teeth they will strengthen so the

answer really is let's give our saliva

time to interact with our teeth so that

minerals from our saliva our spit in our

mouth can go back and repair any that

were lost when we ate that meal the

problem today is everybody's sipping

nobody ever stops cups of coffee go on

for hours people sip sparkling water

which is actually acidic or sodas or

energy drinks or sports drinks you name

it and then people nibble and whether

it's a protein bar a date some raisins

it doesn't matter the sugar is feeding

acid producing bacteria the drinks

themselves can be acidic if you don't

stop completely eating and drinking you

will never stop this demineralization

process it will continue and continue

and continue all day

long so it's really important to eat and

drink at meal times

if you want to stimulate a flow of even

more mineralized even more healing

saliva Xylitol the product that I

formulated zelis are designed

specifically so that when you eat a few

mints it will stimulate a flow of Highly

mineralized saliva that will go into the

outside of your teeth and strengthen the

enamel and the more you do this the more

you strengthen your enamel and reduce

the period of time when they're de

mineralized the stronger your

teeth the smoother the surface and the

more light will bounce off the surface

of your tooth and your teeth will appear

brighter and whiter for some people this

can occur in a matter of a week it

doesn't matter what age you are that's

the fun thing we are talking now of

course about adult teeth I need to make

sure you realize that I mean the process

of strengthening teeth works for

children but you won't get the same

change in color because baby teeth don't

have the same structure but adult teeth

even young adult teeth like a

seven-year-old or an eight-year-old that

may be erupting their new front teeth

and they look kind of

yellowish use these strategies end the

meal with a little bit of xylol and then

stop eating and drinking try and go an

hour if possible more no sips of water

every time you wash your mouth with

water you are loting you are thinning

this healing liquid your

saliva and I know everybody wants to

drink lots and lots of water I am with

you but do that in a session if you

don't want to drink it at a meal time

because some people believe that's bad

find another occasion and drink more at

that occasion and then stop the damage

is the continuous sipping I did a a zoom

call with somebody once I think I

counted 30 sips within a half hour Zoom

call that's ridiculous for your teeth

you are literally washing the minerals

away so be aware you can drink I'm not

saying don't drink I've been misquoted

drink all you want but try to limit the

sessions of eating and drinking that you

have I'm not here to limit your diet or

what you eat or drink I'm here to say

give your teeth time with undiluted

saliva and by stimulating the saliva

with zelis or xylol you create Sal

stimulated saliva saliva that's pulled

into the mouth is always at a slightly

higher pH it has a different pH and you

can measure this yourself you can buy

some pH testing strips and do it do a

little experiment test your pH in the

morning when you get out of bed see what

it is often a measurement for women

around 6 5.5 6 6.5 very disappointing

often men are usually have more alkaline

saliva it's just the way it is ladies it

happens and when you're pregnant you

will have acidic saliva for nine months

that's just the way it is again hormonal

influences stress it there are a whole

bunch of factors beyond diet and

sickness drugs Everything Changes the pH

of your mouth and then try having a

zelli mint and like 2 minutes later test

the pH of your mouth and you'll see it

has raised usually at least two units

for anyone who has acidic saliva for

somebody who already has alkaline saliva

it may not change that much it's just

the way it is you lucky people with very

mineralizing saliva naturally but for

somebody who's pregnant they're going to

need that additional help and then the

final way that you can speed the

whitening of your teeth or the

strengthening of your teeth is to

actually be aware of

nurturing the good bacteria in your

mouth and that happens by eating Xylitol

and that's one of the reasons I think

last thing at night a little xotl a

little zel mint as you go to sleep at

night can be really helpful to create a

coating of healthy bacteria that smooth

out the surface of your teeth they make

food stick less but they also make your

teeth look shinier look brighter feel

you can almost feel it when you start EA

xyl your teeth feel smooth and

shiny and then the final thing then that

you can do is use the products the mouth

rinses that I recommend in my complete

mouth care system because they will

speed all of these processes they will

speed the natural building of healthy

biofilm by uh simply modulating or

pushing the bofilm in a direction of

Health they don't damage the bacteria in

your mouth all the the the

misinformation about mouthwashes ignore

it and use yourself as an experiment

when you get your mouth healthy your

nitric oxide levels will go up your

teeth will be brighter your mouth will

be healthier and that's the way nature

really wanted it when you smile with a

shiny white

smile people on the other side know

you're a healthy person to interact with

and that is really why I believe we are

drawn to wanting health healthy white

shiny teeth I embrace that now one last

thing if you are having a photo session

if you are having a wedding you really

want those Uber white teeth they cannot

be quickly achieved whitening takes time

I would say you need to give yourself

between 6 months and two years to really

see what color your teeth can

become it children's teeth will usually

whiten quicker if you're a

seven-year-old with a newly erupt tooth

by the time you're ate that tooth will

probably look spectacular for the rest

of us give time but if you haven't got

time what do you do I would recommend

you go to a trustworthy dentist do what

you can strengthen your teeth as much as

you can realize that you are going to

cause some damage and do it one time do

it for that occasion so that you feel

you have that experience it won't ruin

everything the real damage is done by

people who

continuously every few months are

whitening their teeth or or worse than

that and younger children be really

really Vigilant parents because when

teeth are younger the inside of that

tooth is nearer the surface and there

were studies done where they whiten

children's

teeth teenagers and then they took out

teeth for Orthodontics for straightening

the teeth that was planned orth ontic

extractions they did the Tooth at the

time of the whitening they did the next

tooth uh a month later and then they did

two months later and 3 months later and

they looked at these teeth under Section

and there were changes in the cells on

the inside of these

teeth after a substantial amount of time

after the whitening so we don't know

nobody's looking at the real damage I

don't know if that study was accurate I

just know I read about that study and I

believe it's possible most people can

feel sensitivity and pain those are

signals that is not good so I'm hoping

studies will be done to look at the

effects on stem cells that are inside

our teeth see we now have discovered

that our teeth are reservoirs for stem

cells in our body do you want to

potentially d damage those stem cells

and make them travel around your body in

some way that maybe is unhealthy I'm not

sure about any of those things but I

think it should be studied because so

many people are ignorant about the

Damage Done by whitening teeth and

they're trusting people who have not

looked deeper than the

superficial and then finally I want to

tell you a story a very encouraging

story for anyone who's older who thinks

that teeth are just that color because

they drink tea or coffee or whatever my

mother who was in her 80s and my father

had passed away a long time before she

met a young man of

70 and she of course put this engineer

Gentleman on my complete mouth care

system and for 10 years he used my

complete mouth care system very

efficiently as all Engineers probably do

doing everything right and then he went

back to his dentist he had missed

Dental appointments for almost 10 years

because he had moved to live by my

mother and when he went to the dentist

the dentist was fascinated and said

George what happened what have you been

using to whiten your teeth they look

amazing he had not whitened his teeth

the dentist knew there had been a change

because the last thing he had done 10

years previously was create a crown at

the back of George's mouth that was

matched to to the then yellow color of

his

teeth he was 70 and between 70 and 80

years old he had

miraculously transformed his teeth not

only to be healthier stronger but whiter

so anyone can change the color of their

teeth it doesn't matter what age you are

this is a dynamic process and you can

begin today