Centers for Dental Management

Dear Dr. Ellie,

What do you know about the CDM program(s)? I recently had a report of 11 4mm's,26 bleeding (17%), a positive BANA test, and 13 total sites (13 %) of bacterial plaque. My CRP was 1.25. I am a diabetic on glyburide/metformin 2x day. My dentist called me in for a "consultation" appointment and launched into what I would have to describe as an "Amway" type presentation (no offiense to Amway, the makers of some good products but lousy sales approaches). The bottom line is that he wants me to sign up for a $2233.00 program for 6 months to scrape/plane and laser treatment and purchase a fancy motorized toothbrush, a hydrowash thing, some costly supplements, and Closys mouthwash and toothpaste. I didn't feel right about it, the insurance won't cover most of it, and so I walked away. I decided I needed to know more. I began by looking up Closys on the internet and that is how I finally found your site. I think I am going to try your approach for a year and see how my 6 and 12 month checkups come out before I sign up for any procedures. "Can't hurt, might help", as my dad used to say. I am a big fan of the K.I.S.S. principle and wholistic approaches. Most of my major medical problems were caused by medical procedures and medicines, so I go forth into any treatments very reluctantly.

On to my questions though...
1) As I asked above, what do you know about the CDM program(s)?
2) When, if ever, shoud I consider scaling and root planing?
3) What about the laser treatments? Are they effective or hype? When should (if ever) they be considered? Any downsides?

Thank you for the work you are doing. I'm hoping it works for me.

L


Hi L,

Thanks for your message. Sadly, I receive a lot of messages similar to yours. I cannot comment directly on the advice you have been given by your health professional, and obviously I have not seen your teeth. So this is generalized advice, but I would give it to anybody in your situation.

More than once, people have come to me with folders in their hands. The folders gave a detailed outline of in-depth cleanings, a year-long program, medications, and products they were supposed to purchase. The treatment plans were usually several thousand dollars, and the question was whether or not this would be worth the money.

My System:
Providing you follow my instructions -- the exact mouth rinse system -- the exact products -- in the exact way -- you will see immediate improvements. You will feel immediate improvements -- which is good, because you will know you are heading in the right direction.

Because of this, I often recommend people try my system first before they do anything else. Remember, nature is pretty good at telling you things - by the way they feel. You know if you feel healthy, and interestingly your teeth can tell you the same. You may not understand this yet, but get on my system and you will know what I mean!

Xylitol:
You must have enough xylitol, and the correct rinse products.
This is why I usually recommend you purchase the starter kit -- everything you need to begin (we have free shipping this week). Once you know what to do, you can buy your products anywhere -- at your local drug store -- take the empty containers with you!

In the cases where I intervened, after six months on my system-- even the periodontist saw no reason for more treatment. Other people who used to go for cleanings four times a year -- are now going for a quick check up and an occasional polish once or twice a year.
This system works for all age groups -- even people in their 80s have seen dramatic improvements, beyond their wildest dreams! My system is unique in the way you use the products -- and I believe the results are equally unique.

I'm often asked about dentists and who is good or not -- which treatment is good, who to recommend etc. When you are empowered and experience exceptional oral health( that requires no treatment) by using products I recommend on a daily basis, you will only need a checkup -- a quick evaluation! These questions therefore become moot.You will not place your oral health into someone else's hands - you will be in control.

I really think you would enjoy my book, Kiss Your Dentist Goodbye, it would explain a lot of things about the system.

Please send me any more questions you may have,

Best wishes,
Ellie

Ellie Phillips DDS
www.CleanWhiteTeeth.com
www.Zellies.com
Dental Health for Everyone!
Author, Kiss Your Dentist Goodbye
26 Corporate Woods, Rochester NY 14623
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