Dear Dr. Ellie: If Closys is an antibacterial rinse, why doesn’t your system use it before and after brushing, instead of using Listerine?VW Dear VW This is a long answer but you asked the question! Not all antibacterial products work… Read More ›
Plaque
Testimonial and Question
Dear Dr. Ellie, I recently found your site and your system after a rather disappointing dental check-up. I want to say thank you for your amazing site, product, and all of the information you provide! It is really inspiring and… Read More ›
Oral Health and General Health Benefits Linked
Dear Dr. Ellie: I have just started my family on your program and we are hopeful that it will work on our teeth, sinuses and ears. I was wondering if there are any studies that show that xylitol is protective… 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 ›
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 ›