You can brush, floss, be mindful of your diet and follow all the traditional oral hygiene advice, yet still find yourself needing fillings and ongoing dental cleanings. Dr. Ellie Phillips challenges this conventional dental instruction to “brush and floss,” arguing it can be both ineffective and potentially harmful. In her groundbreaking book, Kiss Your Dentist Goodbye, she unveils the secrets to achieving and maintaining a truly healthy mouth. In this book, Dr. Phillips explains the importance of bacterial balance for oral health, highlighting how it will never be attained through excessive flossing, aggressive cleanings, or the indiscriminate killing of mouth bacteria. She exposes the detrimental effects of certain dental procedures and products, including tooth whitening, bleaching, dental sealants, and certain fluorides. By adopting her practical do-it-yourself daily routine, you can effortlessly reduce plaque buildup, strengthen your teeth, heal and even reverse small cavities, cure periodontal disease, and eliminate tooth sensitivity.

The book is divided into two parts. Part 1 examines the underlying causes of cavities and gum disease—as well as how teeth and gums can naturally heal themselves. It provides a clear picture of why we must rethink our fundamental beliefs about oral care if we want to avoid dental problems and sidestep all the chronic health conditions that are so closely associated with poor oral health. Part 2 provides details of a complete program that has the power to stop, prevent, and even reverse dental problems.

Isn’t it time to bid farewell to cavities, gum disease, and the general health dangers from poor oral health? With Kiss Your Dentist Goodbye as your guide, you will be empowered to take rapid action and dramatically enhance the look, feel, and health of your teeth—at any stage of life, and with the confidence that it is never too late to begin.

Ellie Phillips, DDS received her dental degree from Eastman Dental Center in Rochester, NY, with specialty qualifications in pediatric and general dentistry. Dr. Phillips is also a graduate of Guy’s Hospital Medical School in London. She is a pediatric specialist and was the pediatric clinic director and faculty member of the University of Rochester, NY. She has worked in oral surgery, community dentistry, general practice, geriatric dental care, and cosmetic dentistry. In addition, Dr. Phillips has made it a point to care for geriatric patients, special needs children and adults, and the developmentally disabled.

Her lifelong interest in health and wellness led her to be a founding member of the American Academy for Oral Systemic Health. She currently lives in Austin, Texas, and shares her experiences as a speaker, consultant, and author of articles.