A DIY method for healthy, clean gums and
teeth
Zellies Complete Mouth Care System is designed to strengthen, clean
and protect teeth from cavities and gum disease. It limits the growth
of harmful plaque bacteria, protects teeth from acidity and dryness
and promotes natural tooth repair and strengthening. The system
includes a series of well-known rinses in the morning and at night,
and delicious Zellies xylitol products to protect teeth from acidity
and dryness all day.
| Xylitol reduces acid causing bacteria
in the mouth by as much as 90% according to this 1998 study.
(SOURCE: Scheie AA, Fejerskov
O, Danielsen B, The effect of Xylitol containing chewing
gum on dental plaque and acidogenic potential. J Dent Res
1998; 77: 1549 – 54) |

Step One - CleanIt is important
to brush teeth in a neutral pH or alkaline mouth because teeth are
soft in an acidic mouth and more likely to be damaged by abrasive
toothpaste. Using a pH balancing rinse like CloSYS™ before brushing
neutralizes teeth and loosens food particles so brushing is more
effective. Do not use any flavoring in this rinse, as it will reduce
the beneficial effects.
After rinsing with CloSYS™ for a minute, brush your teeth using
a well-designed medium-soft toothbrush. Be sure to brush your gums,
and don’t forget your six front teeth at gum level – upper and lower.
Many people turn their wrists as they brush and miss these front
teeth. Also take care to brush the gum on the inside of back molars
along the side of your tongue.
For best results, use a Zellies soft bristle toothbrush with
a head that fits your mouth and basic sodium fluoride toothpaste
like Crest® ® Original Paste. Do not use a paste with
whitening agents, tartar control additives, stannous
fluoride, sodium monofluorophosphate, or triclosan. It is vital
to disinfect your toothbrush after brushing by dipping it in Listerine®
Antiseptic. If bacteria are irritating your gums, brushing
may make them bleed. This is part of the healing process. If this
happens; just gently brush the area that bleeds.
Did You Know
Bacteria live on your toothbrush! Be sure to frequently
clean your brush by swishing the head in Listerine and rinse
in water and air dry. Never share toothbrushes and do not
store in an area near an open toilet. |
Step Two - Disinfect
Immediately after brushing, rinse your mouth with Listerine®,
an antibacterial rinse effective against immature plaque bacteria.
Use a Listerine® that carries an ADA shield of acceptance, such
as Original, Cool Mint and Vanilla Mint. Do not use Listerine® that
advertises plaque or tartar control, or whitening, which do not
carry the ADA shield of acceptance. If the rinse seems too strong–
you can dilute with water until you’re used to it.
Step Three - Protect
The final rinse is fluoride, which helps remineralize and strengthen
teeth. We recommend ACT ® Anticavity Fluoride. Avoid ACT ® Restore
since it contains alcohol and has a different fluoride concentration.
Fluoride should be kept on teeth as long as possible so it’s best
to rinse immediately before bed and after eating in the morning.
How often do you clean your teeth?
Brushing every 12 hours is important because bacteria
that grown on teeth become tubular or worm-like after this
amount of time. These harmful bacteria grow and multiply
in the deeper layers closest to the tooth. More germs attach
on the outside, forming a barrier that cuts off oxygen,
causing germs to change and become anaerobic. At this point
they become damaging cavity-forming bacteria that take minerals
out of teeth and inflame gums. |
All
Day – Get the Power of Xylitol
Xylitol is a delicious weapon in the fight against dental disease.
It looks and tastes like sugar but has 40% fewer calories. When
xylitol dissolves in your mouth, it makes a sweet sugary solution
that is alkaline, the opposite of damaging acidic. Studies show
that eating two teaspoons of xylitol each day (6-10 grams) for 5
weeks will remove harmful germs from plaque on your teeth and in
6 months 95% of these germs will be removed from your mouth.
Protect and strengthen teeth by eating 100% xylitol mints or
gum after meals, drinks and snacks.
Enjoy
the Results
Most people notice a cleaner, fresher mouth within the first
week of using Zellies Complete Mouth Care System. As plaque bacteria
absorb xylitol, they become less sticky and usually are easily brushed
off teeth with a toothbrush.
If you have routine plaque and tartar, you will begin to notice
a difference in your oral health in about 5 weeks, as harmful plaque
bacteria are removed from the surfaces of teeth. After 6 months,
you should have your teeth cleaned in a dental office.
If you have heavily infected plaque deposits when you start using
Zellies Complete Mouth Care System, dead bacteria
may form a dark band of stain along the gum line. It can be easily
cleaned off your teeth at your next dental cleaning and is unlikely
to return if you remain on the system.
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