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. This system works
on many levels to limit the growth of harmful plaque bacteria and
protect teeth from acidity and dryness, which will create mouth
conditions that favor natural tooth repair and increase
acid-resistance and strength. It consists of using a series of
well-recognized rinses in the morning and at night, and using
xylitol to protect teeth from dietary acidity and dryness throughout
the day.
| Eating xylitol reduces acid-producing bacteria in the
mouth by as much as 90% according to a 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 - Clean
It is important that teeth be brushed in a neutral pH or alkaline
mouth because teeth are soft in an acidic mouth and more likely to
be damaged by the abrasiveness of toothpaste. Using a pH balancing
rinse like CloSYS™ before brushing will neutralize teeth and loosen
food particles so that 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. Technique
is important in brushing: Be sure to brush your gums, and don’t
neglect to brush 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.
If bacteria are irritating your gums, brushing may make them
bleed, which is part of the healing process. Don’t avoid brushing if
this happens; just gently brush the area that bleeds. 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.
Download the
3-Step Sheet or
Complete Mouthcare System Guide
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–
it is acceptable to dilute the Listerine® with water until it is
tolerable.
Download the 3-Step Sheet or
Complete Mouthcare System Guide Step Three - Protect
The final rinse is with fluoride, which helps to remineralize and
strengthen teeth. Zellies Complete Mouth Care System recommends ACT
® Anticavity Fluoride. Avoid ACT ® Restore since it contains alcohol
and has a different fluoride concentration. Because the fluoride
should be kept on teeth as long as possible, it is important to
rinse immediately before bed and after eating in the morning.
Download the
3-Step Sheet or
Complete
Mouthcare System Guide
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.
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During the Day - The Power of Xylitol
Xylitol is a delicious special 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.
Protect and strengthen teeth by eating 100% xylitol mints or gum
after meals, drinks and snacks. 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.

Results
While every person is different, 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, the resulting dead bacteria may
become meshed together in a matrix, forming a band of dark staining
around the gum line. Do not be concerned if this stain puzzles your
health professional. It can be easily cleaned off your teeth, and
after a dental cleaning, if you remain on this system, it is
unlikely to return.
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