Hi Dr. Ellie, Based on your recommendations from your blog, I am using xylitol mints and Z water with my 2 year old daughter. I am wiping her teeth with the ACT twice a day and xlitol mints and granules… Read More ›
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How Much Mouthrinse Do I Need?
Hi Dr. Ellie, I was wondering, how much if the Closys rinse should I use each time I rinse? I could not find it on the packaging or the bottle. I am excited to start this treatment! Thank you for… Read More ›
How much xylitol in the Zellies gum?
Dear Dr. Ellie: Hi I see you say how many mints to have each day, but how much gum to get the same effect? How much Xylitol in each stick? Thanks. JD Dear JR: Zellies gum is small in size… Read More ›
Xylitol: How Much is Too Much?
Dear Dr. Ellie: I was wondering how many mints or gum do you chew after every meal. Does it hurt taking too much….R Hi R, Any amount of xylitol eaten after meals will be useful. Even one mint will immediately… Read More ›
Is it working?
Dear Dr. Ellie, I have been chewing Xylitol gum for about 2 months after finding your website. However, I’m not sure if I had the recommended 6.5 grams or more each day. If I only had about 4-5 grams a… Read More ›
How long should I use Zelles?
Dear Dr. Ellie: How long should I use Zellies? Years or months or forever? JJ Dear JJ, This is a good question and it depends on something called “risk factors”If you have perfect teeth and a non-acidic mouth you need… Read More ›
Xylitol Dosage for Children
Dear Dr. Ellie, Hello. I am wanting to know the correct dosage of Xylitol (grams) for my 6-year old and my 2-year old. Thank you for your time. CJ Dear CJ, Thank you for your question. The first thing to… Read More ›
Two Month Follow-Up
Dear Dr. Ellie, Ellie, You gave me a starter kit at the end of the talk in Westfield sponsored by Toby Hallowitz. As promised I am following up on the Zellies system. My mouth feels fresher from all the mouthwash…. Read More ›
Xylitol Serving Size
Dear Dr Ellie, Hello, I see the 150 pieces of raspberry gum for kids. My question is how much does a single piece of gum weigh, or how much does the 150 pieces of gum weigh? Also the same question… Read More ›