Dearest Dr. Ellie, I am a 51 year old woman. I have had receding gums for many many years (most likely peroxide & baking soda have been the cause). I just had my teeth cleaned by my dentist about 2… Read More ›
Common Problems
Master Cleanse and pH Question
Dear Dr. Ellie: It’s been 2 months on the system1.) When I drink the Master Cleanse recipe water, lemon, maple syrup and cayenne pepper), my ph is 8. I thought lemon is acidic? 2.)I have some cracked teeth and leaking… Read More ›
Teeth Tatar & Staining
Hi Dr. Ellie. I am so appreciative of your Ask Dr. Ellie site, etc. and have been using the system now for about 8 months. While I haven’t been perfectly consistent, I had hoped to see more changes in my… Read More ›
How often do you use the CWT system?
Dear Dr. Ellie: I eat and brush five times per day. I just started the Dr Ellie system. Should I still brush this often and use the rinses each time or just use rinses morning and before bed and brush… Read More ›
Tooth Erosion
Dear Dr. Ellie:I believe I have enamel erosion because my teeth are yellow, more sensitive, and my incisors have vertical ridges and transparent chipped edges. My teeth just don’t seem as white and solid as they once were. I started… Read More ›
Tooth Erosion
Hello Dr. Ellie, My teeth are eroding at the speed of light and no one seems to be able to identify why. I have been asked every question in the book (eating disorder, soft drinks, PH of saliva, etc.) I… Read More ›
Cavity Prevention – Children
Dear Dr. Ellie: I have an 8 year who is has been coming back from her past 3 six month dental appointments with cavities. The dentist keeps looking at me as if I am giving her constant sweets and that… Read More ›
Zellies and Plaque
Dear Dr. Ellie, Can you explain to me what the difference between xylitol and other sugar substitutes and how less plaque I can expect with Zellies? I have always had a lot of plaque and bleeding gums. CM Hi C,… Read More ›
Mouth Bacteria – Eliminating the bad stuff
Dear Dr. Ellie, I have read that it takes a year of regular xylitol use for the bacteria to stop growing in the teeth? This seems like a long time. Is that true?Thank you, J M. Hi J, The bacteria… Read More ›
Zellies and Plaque
Dear Dr. Ellie, Can you tell me a little about how Zellies fights tooth plaque? I don’t understand how a mint can reduce plaque. Thanks, C Hi C,Thank you for your e-mail.You asked about Zellies and plaque. Zellies are sweetened… Read More ›