I'm a dentist but I haven't been for a cleaning in 40 years... here's why my teeth are perfect

I'm a dentist but I haven't been for a cleaning in 40 years...

here's why my teeth are perfect READ MORE: I'm a dentist, here are three times you shouldn't brush your teeth By Maiya Focht Health Reporter For Dailymail.Com Published: 16:01 EDT, 28 June 2024 | Updated: 16:54 EDT, 28 June 2024 e-mail 16 View comments Dr Ellie Phillips, an oral health expert from Austin, Texas , claims to have gone 40-years without having a dentist clean her teeth. Yet, in a video with over 3.

5million views, Dr Phillips said her teeth are perfectly healthy. Even dentists say so; she's recently been 'prodded and poked in every conceivable way' by several, who say her mouth is in great shape despite foregoing cleanings. Her routine flies in the face of official recommendations, which advise visiting the dentist for a clean once every six months.

Dr Phillips claims she hasn't needed to have her teeth cleaned for over 40 years and said her passion is helping people avoid needing dental care Though Dr Phillips hasn't had her teeth cleaned in 40 years, she said she periodically visits a dentists office to make sure her teeth are okay. Her most recent check up, which happened in 2023, passed without incidence, she said Dr Phillips, a licensed dentist, says she's developed a regimen that allows her to avoid the time-consuming appointments, while maintaining a healthy smile. This includes a daily oral care routine consisting of three mouthwashes, two separate tooth brushes and multiple sticks of medicinal.