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 ›
Plaque
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 ›
Plaque
Ellie, I’m curious as usual: Since Plaque is infected biofilm, and Calculus/ tartar is “hardened plaque”, can Closys and Listerine penetrate that hard stuff and reach the imbedded bacteria and/ or does the bacteria migrate out of the calculus to… Read More ›
Testimonial
Hi Dr. Ellie- This might sound crazy, but I started using the Complete Mouth Care System around the middle of July (three weeks). I AM ALREADY SEEING RESULTS!! Am I imagining this? I have some gum recession, with worn enamel… Read More ›
Gum Line Stains
Dear Dr. Ellie: Thank you soo much for your practical advice. After having near perfect teeth till my forties, it seems like they have been going steadily down hill for the last 20 years–till I started your program 6 months… Read More ›
pH Strips
Hi, Ellie-Why is it that when I use the pH strips to test (1) water with baking soda it immediately turns dark blue, (2) water with vinegar it immediately turns yellow, but (3) water with granulated xylitol is in the… Read More ›
Xylitol and Intestinal Flora
Hi Ellie, I was told by my acupuncturist that since Xylitol kills bacteria, it kills beneficial bacteria in the intestine as well. Is this true? Thank you so much, DP Hi Diane, Xylitol has been used for over a hundred… Read More ›
Yucky Listerine
Hello Dr. Ellie, Is it o.k. if I use the Act mouthwash morning and evening after brushing with Crest anticavity and do eat between 12-20 xylitol mints daily….. without the Listerine….. I find that my mouth is better when I… Read More ›
Conversation: Dr. Ellie and a Blog Reader
NOTE: Below is a Conversation between Dr. Ellie and a Blog reader. Dr. Ellie’s responses are in Blue: Dear Dr. Ellie, While I have read your blog extensively, I have a few questions still and would appreciate any more tips… Read More ›
Crest Tarter Control Toothpaste
Hi Dr. Ellie, I think your ideas on dental health sound like good common sense. If it doesn’t hurt your program I would like to stick to crest tarter control toothpaste. Without it I need four cleanings a year. I… Read More ›