The BEST Way to Whiten Your Teeth (without ruining them)
Summary
TLDRThis 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
- π¬ Natural teeth whitening at home is preferable to avoid damaging gums or teeth, which can occur with many commercial whitening products.
- π΅ An elderly woman's experience shows that using a complete mouth care system can lead to healthier and whiter teeth over time.
- π« The speaker is strongly against artificial teeth whitening products, believing they can harm teeth and gums due to their abrasive or acidic nature.
- π¦· Teeth whitening products often work by damaging the enamel, which is the protective outer layer of the teeth, leading to potential long-term harm.
- π‘ The first stage of teeth whitening involves demineralization, which can initially make teeth appear whiter but is harmful in the long run.
- π Natural teeth whitening can be achieved by strengthening tooth enamel through the natural remineralization process facilitated by saliva.
- π΅ 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.
- π± Xylitol can help stimulate the production of mineralized saliva, which strengthens tooth enamel and can make teeth appear whiter.
- π Eating xylitol products like mints before bed can help create a coating of healthy bacteria that smooth and strengthen teeth.
- π 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.
- π₯ 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
π¦· 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.
π§ͺ 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.
ποΈ 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.
πΏ 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.
π΅ 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.
Mindmap
Keywords
π‘Tooth Whitening
π‘Enamel
π‘Dentin
π‘Demineralization
π‘pH
π‘Xylitol
π‘Saliva
π‘Mouth Rinse
π‘Acidic Damage
π‘Natural Whitening
π‘Stem Cells
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
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