Reverse a Cavity w/ This Easy System and Avoid Fillings Forever

Summary

This script discusses the possibility of reversing dental cavities through remineralization using a complete mouth care system. It differentiates between a cavity and the decay process, emphasizing the importance of eliminating the bacterial cause of cavities to prevent further tooth damage. The speaker recommends using xylitol and specific mouth rinses to combat anerobic bacteria, harden decay, and potentially avoid or prepare for dental fillings more effectively.

Takeaways

• 🦷 Cavity remineralization is possible, allowing minerals to restore the tooth's structure without necessarily needing a filling.
• 📖 The difference between a cavity and caries (tooth decay) is explained, with a cavity being the physical damage and caries being the disease process.
• 🌟 Interproximal cavities, found between teeth, can be treated with a complete mouth care system to remineralize and repair the tooth.
• 💡 For cavities in the center or on the side of a tooth, remineralization is also feasible, potentially avoiding the need for a filling.
• 👨‍⚕️ Dentists may prefer a tooth to be in better health before a filling, which can be achieved through a complete mouth care system.
• 🦠 The importance of eliminating the bacteria causing cavities is emphasized, as fillings won't resolve the underlying disease.
• 🧼 Plaque is an infection, not a substance, and cannot be removed mechanically; it requires specific oral care strategies to manage.
• 👩‍👩‍👧‍👦 Streptococcus mutans bacteria, responsible for plaque, are shared among family members and friends, affecting oral health collectively.
• 🌱 The growth of streptococcus mutans is influenced by sugar intake, which makes them stickier and more likely to attach to tooth surfaces.
• 🛡️ The complete mouth care system, including xylitol and specific mouth rinses, can help inactivate plaque bacteria and harden decayed areas, preparing the tooth for potential fillings.
• ⏱️ Time is a factor in plaque and cavity development, with bacteria becoming more dangerous as they grow and multiply.

Q & A

Can cavities be reversed through remineralization?

Yes, according to the script, cavities can be reversed through remineralization, where minerals go back into the tooth and reform its structure.

What is the difference between a cavity and the disease that causes a cavity, known as caries or tooth decay?

A cavity is the actual caving in of the tooth structure, while caries or tooth decay is the disease process that leads to the formation of a cavity.

In which areas of the tooth is it easier to reverse a cavity using the complete mouth care system?

It is easier to reverse a cavity in the interproximal areas where two teeth meet together or in the center of the tooth in the fissures and grooves.

What is the recommended approach if a cavity is in the center of a tooth or on the side of the tooth?

The speaker encourages the use of the complete mouth care system before getting a filling, as it can potentially strengthen the tooth and make the filling process easier and less sensitive.

Why is it important to address the disease causing the cavity before getting a filling?

Addressing the disease is crucial because if the bacteria causing the decay are not eliminated, they will continue to attack the tooth, potentially leading to further decay even after the filling.

What is the role of plaque in tooth decay?

Plaque is an infection in the mouth caused by bacteria like Streptococcus mutans, which feed on sugars and multiply, creating an acidic environment that dissolves tooth surfaces and leads to decay.

How can the complete mouth care system help in preventing the spread of cavity-causing bacteria?

The complete mouth care system, including xylitol and specific mouth rinses, can help inactivate plaque bacteria, making them immobile and unable to multiply or produce acids, thus preventing further decay.

Why is it recommended to dry the toothbrush for 24 hours between uses?

Drying the toothbrush for 24 hours helps prevent the multiplication of Streptococcus mutans bacteria, which can become more dangerous when they are anerobic and multiply in a moist environment.

What is the process of plaque formation and how does it lead to tooth decay?

Plaque begins with the attachment of bacteria like Streptococcus mutans to tooth surfaces after consuming sugar. They multiply and create an acidic environment that dissolves tooth surfaces, leading to deeper penetration and further decay.

How does the use of xylitol help in the process of reversing a cavity?

Xylitol inactivates plaque bacteria, preventing them from multiplying and producing acids, which helps in stopping the decay process and potentially allowing the tooth to remineralize.

What is the significance of the 'scab' analogy used to describe the hardening of decayed tooth material?

The 'scab' analogy signifies the hardening of decayed material due to the use of mouth rinses and other products in the complete mouth care system, which helps in creating a barrier over the decayed area, allowing the tooth to regenerate underneath.

Outlines

00:00

🦷 Reversing Cavity Formation with Complete Mouth Care

This paragraph discusses the possibility of reversing a dental cavity through remineralization, where minerals are reintegrated into the tooth structure. The speaker emphasizes the distinction between a cavity, which is the structural breakdown of a tooth, and the disease causing it, known as caries or tooth decay. They advocate for the use of a complete mouth care system to remineralize cavities, especially interproximal ones (those between teeth), and to strengthen teeth before dental procedures. The importance of addressing the underlying disease causing cavities is highlighted, as merely filling a cavity without treating the disease will not prevent new cavities from forming. The speaker also touches on the importance of oral hygiene practices in preventing the recurrence of dental diseases.

05:00

🌿 Understanding and Combating Plaque and Cavity-Causing Bacteria

The second paragraph delves into the specifics of plaque formation and the role of Streptococcus mutans, the primary bacteria responsible for plaque and tooth decay. It explains how these bacteria are shared through saliva during everyday interactions and can be passed down from parents to children. The paragraph also describes the life cycle of Streptococcus mutans, from its initial seed-like form to its more dangerous anerobic state, and the importance of maintaining a dry toothbrush to prevent bacterial growth. The speaker recommends a complete mouth care system to defend against external bacterial threats and to prevent the multiplication of Streptococcus mutans, thus reducing the risk of cavities.

10:02

🛡️ Preventing Tooth Decay with Xylitol and Effective Mouth Rinses

The final paragraph focuses on the decay process initiated by harmful bacteria that thrive in acidic environments and their ability to dissolve tooth surfaces, leading to cavities. It describes the transformation of plaque into a hardened mass known as calculus or tartar, which is a crusted form of plaque that attracts more harmful bacteria. The speaker recommends the use of xylitol and specific mouth rinses as part of a complete mouth care system to inactivate plaque bacteria, preventing them from multiplying and causing further damage. They liken the hardening effect of these treatments to the formation of a scab, which signifies the beginning of tooth regeneration beneath the decayed area. The paragraph concludes by encouraging the use of this mouth care system before any dental filling to ensure a cleaner, less painful, and more successful procedure.

Keywords

💡Remineralization

Remineralization refers to the process where minerals are reintegrated into a tooth to repair decayed or damaged areas. In the context of the video, it is presented as a method to reverse the effects of a cavity, suggesting that with proper care, the tooth can regain its structure and strength. The script mentions using a complete mouth care system to facilitate this process.

💡Cavity

A cavity is the decayed area within a tooth caused by dental caries. The video script explains the difference between a cavity and the disease that causes it, emphasizing that a cavity is the physical 'caving in' of the tooth structure. The script suggests that certain types of cavities, particularly those in the interproximal areas between teeth, can be reversed through remineralization.

💡Dental Caries

Dental caries, also known as tooth decay or cavities, is the disease process responsible for the destruction of tooth enamel and dentin. The script highlights that addressing the disease is crucial to prevent further decay, even after a cavity has been filled, as the bacteria causing the disease can still be active in the mouth.

💡Interproximal Cavity

An interproximal cavity is a type of cavity that occurs between two adjacent teeth. The video script specifically mentions this type of cavity as one that can potentially be reversed through the use of a complete mouth care system, emphasizing the importance of remineralization in these areas to avoid the need for a filling.

💡Complete Mouth Care System

The complete mouth care system mentioned in the script refers to a comprehensive approach to oral hygiene, including the use of specific products and strategies to prevent and reverse dental decay. It is recommended as a means to remineralize teeth and strengthen them before dental procedures such as fillings.

💡Streptococcus Mutans

Streptococcus mutans is a type of bacteria that plays a significant role in the development of dental plaque and tooth decay. The script describes how this bacteria multiplies and forms sticky colonies on tooth surfaces, especially after consuming sugar, leading to the formation of plaque and the subsequent decay process.

💡Plaque

Plaque is a sticky, colorless film of bacteria that constantly forms on teeth and feeds on sugars in the mouth, producing acids that can lead to tooth decay. The video script explains that plaque is not a substance that can be mechanically removed but an infection that needs to be managed through proper oral hygiene practices.

💡Anerobic Bacteria

Anerobic bacteria are bacteria that thrive in environments without oxygen. In the context of the script, anerobic bacteria are particularly dangerous in the mouth as they can cause more severe decay. The complete mouth care system is said to target and eliminate these bacteria, helping to prevent further decay.

💡Xylitol

Xylitol is a natural sweetener that is used in the mouth care system mentioned in the script. It is highlighted for its ability to inactivate plaque bacteria, preventing them from multiplying and producing acids that cause decay. Xylitol is used as part of the strategy to reverse cavities and improve oral health.

💡Caries

Caries, often referred to as tooth decay, is the softening and destruction of tooth enamel and dentin caused by acids produced by bacteria in the mouth. The script discusses the process of caries formation and how it can be mitigated through the use of a complete mouth care system, including xylitol and specific mouth rinses.

💡Tartar or Calculus

Tartar or calculus is a hardened form of plaque that has been left on the teeth for some time. The script describes it as a crusted material that forms when plaque is not removed and can lead to further decay and gum disease. The use of certain mouth rinses in the complete mouth care system is suggested to help remove tartar and prevent its formation.

Highlights

Cavities can be remineralized, allowing minerals to restore the tooth structure.

Distinguishing between a cavity and the disease (caries/tooth decay) that causes it is crucial.

A cavity is the actual structural breakdown of a tooth, traditionally requiring a filling.

The complete mouth care system can potentially reverse cavities in certain areas.

Interproximal cavities between teeth can be treated with the recommended mouth care system.

The system includes products and strategies detailed on Dr. Elli's website.

Cavities in the center or on the side of a tooth can be reversed even if they've penetrated the dentin.

Using the mouth care system before a filling can result in a stronger tooth and easier dental procedures.

The importance of addressing the disease causing the cavity before it can be reversed.

Plaque bacteria, specifically Streptococcus mutans, are the primary cause of tooth decay.

Plaque is an infection, not a substance that can be mechanically removed.

The sharing of oral bacteria among family members and friends is common.

The complete mouth care system can protect against external bacterial threats.

Streptococcus mutans bacteria have a hard outer shell, making them difficult to eliminate.

Drying the toothbrush for 24 hours between uses can prevent bacterial growth.

The decay process begins with bad bacteria creating an acidic environment that dissolves tooth surfaces.

Xylitol and mouth rinses recommended in the system can inactivate plaque bacteria and halt decay.

Caries, or advanced decay, can be managed with the mouth care system to prepare for a filling.

The system's products help harden the softened decayed area, making dental procedures more effective.

The importance of using the complete mouth care system before dental visits for optimal results.

Transcripts

you can get a cavity to remineralize

minerals to go back into it and re a

tooth it's quite easy to reverse a

cavity even if it's through into the

dental I want to explain the difference

between a cavity and the disease that

causes a cavity that we call carries or

tooth

decay a cavity is the actual caving in

of the structure of a tooth and up until

now we've always believed that if the

tooth caves in you need to have a

filling if you use my complete mouth

care system to some degree and

potentially completely you can get a

cavity to remineralize minerals to go

back into it and reform the structure of

the tooth now this will happen if the

cavity is in the area where two teeth

meet together it's called an

interproximal cavity and I encourage you

if you've been shown on x-ray to have an

area like this a kind of triangular area

between two teeth or on two teeth use my

complete mouth care system that I

recommend which is in detail on other

videos and on my website at Dr elli.com

and you can use the products that I

recommend and the

strategies to actually put minerals back

back into this vacant looking space and

repair so that you don't ever need a

filling in that area you can do the same

thing if your cavity is in the center of

the tooth in the fishes in the grooves

of the center of a tooth it's quite easy

to reverse a cavity even if it's through

into the Denton in the center of a tooth

or on the side of the tooth if you've

lost an enormous chunk of your tooth

then yes this may need a filling

eventually but I would still encourage

you to use my complete mouth care system

prior to having a filling done now your

dentist May cringe at this idea but he

will thank you because when he comes to

do the filling not only will the tooth

be less sensitive the tooth will be

stronger he's less likely to Chip Away

extra pieces of the tooth surface and

the gum if it's the The Filling involves

any gum area your gums will be healthier

will bleed less it'll be just generally

easier for your dentist to do a good

filling so everybody should be on board

if you have a cavity to unless there is

any nerve involvement and the tooth is

dying but if if there's just a normal

amount of of sort of lost tooth

encourage you to spend two or 3 months

cleaning up the tooth cleaning up your

mouth getting rid of the disease in your

mouth and then go and have the filling

done if the cavity didn't go away I

would do this with all my patients in my

dental office if you came in and you had

a small cavity between your teeth I

would recommend if you were interested

that you should go home use the xyl and

this this mouth rinses that I recommend

and try and reverse it

now what you're doing when you reverse

the cavity is the first thing is you

have to get rid of the

disease because it is a disease and

these little stars represent the

bacteria that calls the cavity in the

first

place if you don't do that even if you

have this cavity

filled those disease bacteria are still

in your mouth and they're simply going

to find the next tooth to attack

the disease doesn't go away unless you

make it go away and you don't make it go

away with floss you don't make it go

away with a dental cleaning think about

it if those bacteria are floating around

in your saliva if they're in your

mouth you can have a dental cleaning

before you're paying for the dental

cleaning they're back on your tooth

again and those are the bacteria that

form plaque now plaque bacteria need to

be talked about because most people do

not understand how to get rid of plaque

plaque cannot be removed from your mouth

mechanically you can't spit out plaque

you can't floss away plaque it's not a

substance it's an infection that is in

your

mouth and this infection will be not

only coating your teeth stuck tight

against your teeth

but it's also floating in your saliva

these streptococus

mutans is the name of the bacteria that

are the ring

leaders of the development of plaque in

your mouth and strep mutans floats

around when we talk to one another they

are sprayed out in our saliva if we

share food if we share drinking utensils

you're drinking soda and you share it

with your friends you may be sharing

your mouth bacteria with them and they

with you most people who live within a

family when we test their mouths they

have very similar

bacteria we know that a mother when she

kisses her baby directly spreads from

her mouth whatever bacteria in her mouth

if they're cavity forming bacteria she

will spread them share them with her

children so we need to do this as a

family as a community as as a group of

friends you you are going to be sharing

bacteria and how do you perhaps let's

start with how do you protect

yourself I had a hygienist who was

getting cavities and and dental problems

because her husband had bad oral

health he he was somebody wasn't

interested in changing his mouth health

and and she had tried all sorts of

techniques to try to stop the cavities

stop the disease in her mouth when she

started using my complete mouth care

system we were able to show that she

could prevent picking up the bacteria

from her husband so be very excited that

the complete mouth care system I

recommend is able to defend you

from bacteria that come in from outside

of

sources be also aware that these

bacteria they start life strept caucus

mutans as a small round seed a kind of

bacteria that looks a lot like a little

tiny seed a seed that you would grow

vegetable with and they have a hard

outer shell which is why they are so

difficult and if you pick them up when

you brush your teeth on your toothbrush

which you will if they get in the depth

of your toothbrush bristles they will

multiply Supply and become more anerobic

and when they're more anerobic they are

more

dangerous anerobic plaque is far worse

than immature plaque and this is the

reason that I recommend you dry your

toothbrush for 24 hours between

uses if you soak your toothbrush you're

going to make your toothbrush bristles

too soft if you actually dry the

toothbrush and air dry it

dry it away from your toilet area your

toothbrush should be clean the next time

you use it 24 hours

later but these little seeds the

streptococus mutans if they're allowed

to grow and they change they change

after 15 to 12 to 15 hours they

become meshed together with other

bacteria they actually feed on any

sugars in your mouth anything you're

eating or drinking that contains sugar

whether it's a carbohydrates like a

bread pasta a vegetable fruits any

sugars can feed these streptococus

mutans bacteria and make them stickier

that's what happens and when they are

sticky they will attach to the tooth

surfaces in your mouth and on tooth

surfaces streptococus mutans require a

hard non-shedding surface surf on which

to multiply so they can't multiply in

your saliva you're safe but the minute

they get some sugar and they stick

themselves to your

teeth that is when they get really busy

multiplying sticking to each other

sticking in layers to each other and

growing

three-dimensionally and that is the

material if you ever scrape white fluffy

stuff off your

teeth or if you go to the dentist and

are told you have tartter or calculus

this is a crusted form of this plaque in

your

mouth it begins with this infection and

it begins because it's allowed to stay

on your teeth growing multiplying

thickening and it attracts more of the

bad kinds of bacteria to itself so it is

a a process this Decay process begins

with bad bacteria liking each other

living together creating acidity in the

environment that they like they like to

be acidic and unfortunately those acids

are the acids that dissolve your tooth

surface and open it up for them to get

inside where they do the same thing over

and over again they create acids that

dissolves your tooth they creep in a bit

deeper they create more acids they go go

in deeper they literally bore through

your tooth as a plaque

entity and that combined with the soft

destroyed part of your tooth is what a

dentist will call

carries carries is basically a mush made

of it's almost like a porridge texture

of destroyed tooth with all these

bacteria mixed into it

as a dentist we pick up a drill or we

pick up a little tiny spoon-shaped tool

to scoop out this soften

material and the problem is if it's been

going on a long time the softened

material can go deeper and deeper and

deeper into your

tooth the really cool thing about the

pro program that I recommend is that it

the xylol that I recommend and the mouth

rinses that I recommend go into this

space in your tooth that's being

destroyed and the xyl inactivates plaque

bacteria it literally makes them

immobile they can't multiply they cannot

make acids anymore they cannot stick to

your tooth anymore they cannot generate

the damage that's being generated so at

least begin with taking Xylitol at

little intervals throughout the

day the other mouth rinses that I

recommend travel in to get rid of the

anerobic bacteria the ones that are

extremely

dangerous if you've had this Decay

happening for a little while these Anor

robic bacteria are harder to get rid of

the Xylitol may not be enough but the

products in my complete mouth care

system get into that hole and deal with

that Anor robic

bacteria the other products of my system

the the Listerine and the ACT they go in

there too and they will also help get

rid of the bad bacteria and harden up

the

carries harden up this Porgy softened

disgusting mass of bacteria and

dissolved tooth and the carries will

harden and it will go on hardening and I

liken it to a scab and this sometimes

frightens people because they look at a

brown area that was on their tooth and

that will become darker and they think

that must be worse but just like a scab

when you scab your knee you you graze

your knee it is the debris it is the

dying bacteria and the hardening tooth

that you are seeing in this blackening

area and as the area gets dark if you're

lucky underneath will be healthy tooth

regenerating itself and it basically can

regenerate itself underneath so that

when if you do need a filling for your

dentist he literally Scoops out this

kind of scabbed over Decay and

underneath is a clean part of your tooth

that is now solid healthy and ready

perhaps he wants to scoop out the the

carries the Decay and put in a little

filling it'll be quick it'll be less

painful and it will be a a nice tidy

well organized

filling when a dentist goes in and the

Decay just goes on forever it's so hard

to make sure that that tooth is truly

cleaned you'll lose a lot more tooth in

the process so that is the difference

between a cavity and the Decay process

that we call

carries and I highly encourage you to

get on my complete mouth care system

before any Dental visit for a filling

and try and get your mouth healthy first

and then even if you do need a filling

it's more likely to last for the rest of

your

life