Pre-Cavity
Hi, My 32 year old daughter has been using Xylitol products for a couple of years now, and has been “cavity-free” supposedly in all that time. However, she went yesterday for her yearly check-up and...
View ArticleXylitol for Baking
Dear Dr. Ellie, Do you know of a dentist in or near Colorado Springs, CO who will encourage a patient’s efforts toward healing caries before resorting to drilling and filling them? I do think I am...
View ArticleThank you and Question
Dear Dr. Ellie, Thank you so much for this site and your products. I pray they help. I converted to raw veganism 6 months ago. I had perfect, cavity and problem free teeth my entire 47 years until...
View ArticleHelp! My 6 year old daughter has eight cavities
Dear Dr. Ellie, Help! My 6 year old daughter has eight cavities. Or so we have been told by a children’s dental specialist. I am going to begin your dental system for our family, however, I want to...
View ArticleHow to Stop and Prevent Cavities
Cavities are not random! Most cavities happen in “groups of four”. This is because mouth bacteria do not attack one tooth at a time, but attack all the teeth in your mouth at the same moment. The...
View ArticleZellies Complete Mouth Care System
The Zellies Complete Mouth Care System is a system developed by Dr. Ellie to strengthen, clean, and protect adult teeth from cavities and gum disease. There are a few things you must know before...
View ArticleTaking Care of your Child’s Teeth
We know it is easier to prevent problems than fix them. Nowhere is this more obvious than with children’s teeth. Unbelievably simple steps can prevent cavities, and a scientific reason explains why...
View ArticleYour Biggest Oral Health Enemy: Acidity
For generations people have believed that sugar is the enemy of teeth and that flossing is the answer! Facts prove this is NOT true. Unfortunately, you can brush, floss, and avoid all candy, yet end up...
View ArticleThe Zellies Complete Mouth Care System: Success is in the details
It is hard to believe that three old-fashioned mouth rinses could provide the key to avoiding pain and suffering, and save thousands of dollars in dental expenses! Years ago, I made a discovery that if...
View ArticleQ & A with Dr. Ellie: Treating periodontal disease
Every month Dr. Ellie Phillips will answer your oral health questions as part of the Ultimate Oral Health Guide. Do you have a question you’d like to ask? Submit it below in the comments section and it...
View ArticleThe Power of Xylitol
Zellies Mints and Gum taste great, but do you know the real reason you should be using them after meals, snacks and acidic drinks? Here’s the low-down on the powerful, natural ingredient found in all...
View ArticleWhat Age Should Kids Start the Zellies Complete Mouth Care System?
Baby teeth can get cavities, but rarely show signs of gum disease. This means that a little xylitol each day should be enough to keep baby teeth clean and healthy. Xylitol will also help protect kids...
View ArticleYour Mouth is a Garden!
Some bacteria make us sick, but there are many friendly bacteria that are a vital to our health. These bacteria help give our bodies the nutrition it needs to maintain, repair and regenerate itself....
View ArticleDental Sealants for Kids
What is a dental sealant? A dental sealant is a thin plastic used to cover cracks (fissures) that naturally occur in chewing surfaces of molar teeth. The idea is to protect teeth from decay, since...
View ArticleChange Your pH and Improve Your Teeth and Gums!
Alkalize mouth and body! If you read my newsletters, blog, or books, you know a healthy mouth is a non-acidic, neutral, or alkaline mouth, with a pH 7.0 or above. Tooth roots begin to dissolve as this...
View ArticleThe Fluoride Debate: Why xylitol is a better ally when it comes to preventing...
In the US we have an epidemic of cavities in children’s teeth, but the facts are that fluoride has no power to prevent cavities. Cavities are caused by bacteria that erode holes in teeth, and fluoride...
View ArticleTo Floss or Not to Floss: Dr. Ellie’s interview with the BBC
Hear Dr. Ellie’s interview on the BBC World Service! From the BBC World Service: Flossing is widely recommended, but for those of us who do not floss, we might take comfort from an increasing number...
View ArticleIs Flossing the Best Way to Prevent Dental Disease?
Overview The dentist’s mantra is to “brush and floss” but is flossing useful or could other protocols keep teeth cleaner and healthier? Flossing has devotees who trust it is the only way to oral...
View Article3 Things You Need To Know If You Want Healthy Teeth
Brushing and flossing are not enough I know many people who value their smiles and try to look after their teeth as carefully as possible. The problem is that you can religiously brush and floss, yet...
View ArticlePediatric Sedation & Early Childhood Caries
Pediatric sedation Pediatric sedation is a dental procedure that is rapidly becoming more common in practices around the country. Some dentists think it’s because there are more young children showing...
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