Overview The dentist’s mantra is to “brush and floss” but is flossing useful or could other protocols keep teeth cleaner and healthier? Flossing has devotees who trust it is the only way to oral health, but where did their emphatic… Read More ›
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Q&A with Dr. Ellie: What About Good Bacteria?
Every month Dr. Ellie Phillips will answer your oral health questions as part of the Ultimate Oral Health Guide. ———– Q: I have just started using your system and am blown away by it. I have bought your book for other members of the… Read More ›
Change Your pH and Improve Your Teeth and Gums!
Alkalize mouth and body! If you read my newsletters, blog, or books, you know a healthy mouth is a non-acidic, neutral, or alkaline mouth, with a pH 7.0 or above. Tooth roots begin to dissolve as this pH gets a… Read More ›
10 Easy Ways to Improve Gum Recession
Many people worry about receding gums, and it is sometimes associated with loss of jaw bone. Don’t underestimate these symptoms, because they warn that something is wrong with the health of your mouth. On the other hand, if you believe… Read More ›
The Dark Side of Whitening
You must have noticed whitening rinses on store shelves and maybe contemplated using them. These products are tempting, but don’t fall for those shiny, white bottles! Remember the bottle is made of plastic and nothing like your tooth enamel. These… Read More ›
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 ›
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 ›
Q&A with Dr. Ellie: Xylitol and Fruit/Cucumber Water Question
Hello Dr. Ellie, I’m wanting to add Xylitol into my daily water consumption, but I also like to add fresh strawberries, cucumber, or lemon to my water when I want some extra flavor. Would that in any way hinder the… Read More ›