Everyone wants a shining, white smile, so it’s disheartening if baby or adult teeth are discolored or have marks on them. Stains can be all shapes and sizes: spots, patches, a line that crosses the tooth, or a dark ring that… Read More ›
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The Fluoride Debate: Two Sides to Every Story
The fluoride debate has been ongoing for 50 years. In the past few months I sense a renewed vigor on the side of organized dentistry to promote water fluoridation. For example, a recent study from Australia showed a 10% reduction… Read More ›
The Negative Effects of Bleaching Teeth
When something is commonplace, it is assumed to be safe – correct? Many people believe if whitening teeth were bad, someone would step in and stop the sale of bleaching products. The whitening industry has been growing rapidly over the… Read More ›
How Sipping & Snacking Are Weakening Your Teeth
Why “To Go” Drinks Damage Teeth A few years ago I visited Paris and discovered, to my surprise, that take-out drinks were not readily available. The French appear to drink coffee seated at a table or the restaurant bar and… Read More ›
Q&A with Dr. Ellie: Should I Get a Sealant?
Every month Dr. Ellie Phillips will answer your oral health questions as part of the Ultimate Oral Health Guide. ———– Q: My dentist would like to apply a white sealant to my pre-molar because it has a very deep fissure which she said… Read More ›
White Spots: Is it Fluorosis or Demineralization?
This picture shows two kinds of white spots. Some of these white patches are likely the result of exposure to too much fluoride as the patient’s teeth were developing. Fluorosis, as this is called, is a condition where cells that form… Read More ›
Tooth Staining After Using Dr. Ellie’s Complete Mouth Care System
Dear Dr. Ellie, I started using your recipe for complete adult oral health about 2-3 months ago. My gingivitis improved immensely I had the first cleaning in a year with no bleeding. I did however have very severe staining on… Read More ›
Staining on Teeth from Mouthwash
Dr. Ellie, I seem to be sensitive to staining of the teeth from mouthwash. I have never been a big mouthwash person just typically brushed and flossed most of my life which was adequate for sometime until recently I started… Read More ›
Eroded Enamel
Dear Dr. Ellie, Hi! I am trying to restore my teeth after having an eating disorder. The dentists tell me that they are not bad, and still restorable. I am currently using Prevident 5000 for sensitive teeth (now for three… Read More ›
Closys vs Act? – and the "whys"
Dear Dr. Ellie, I have used your system for several months now and I love the way my teeth feel. As a biochemist, my friends and colleagues (chemists, engineers, etc) always demand more detailed information whenever I try to promote… Read More ›
