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 from “inheriting” bad teeth,… Read More ›
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The 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 Zellies products…xylitol! What Does Xylitol… Read More ›
Q & 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. ———– Q: Hi Ellie, I am 46 years old. I’ve had a history of cavities since I was very young. A long bout with… Read More ›
The 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 two well-known mouth rinses are… Read More ›
Your 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 with cavities, erosion, gum… Read More ›
Taking 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 this is true. Mouth bacteria can be good… Read More ›
Zellies 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 starting the System: 1) Follow the… Read More ›
How 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 sequence of decay… Read More ›
Help! 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 know if there… Read More ›
Thank 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 recently. Despite thorough dental… Read More ›