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 ›
Remineralization
Zellies Xylitol Guidebook: How to Use Xylitol for Ultimate Oral Health
Ultimate Oral Health is just around the corner… The pathway to ultimate oral health is not a mystery. It comes down to knowing why dental problems occur (it’s not as complex as you may think) and the easy things you… Read More ›
The Fluoride Debate: Why xylitol is a better ally when it comes to preventing cavities
In the US we have an epidemic of cavities in children’s teeth, but the facts are that fluoride has no power to prevent cavities. Cavities are caused by bacteria that erode holes in teeth, and fluoride does nothing to help… Read More ›
White Spots: Is it Fluorosis or Demineralization?
This picture shows two kinds of white spots. Some of these white patches are likely the result of exposure to too much fluoride as the patient’s teeth were developing. Fluorosis, as this is called, is a condition where cells that form… 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 ›
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 ›
Remineralization of Teeth
Zellie Fans: Here is a good link to an Evidence Based Consensus about remineralization of teeth:http://www.cda.org/library/cda_member/pubs/journal/jour1107/young.pdf This site is privately and personally sponsored, funded and supported by Dr. Ellie Phillips. There are no financial or personal ties to Johnson and… Read More ›
French Substitutions
Dear Ellie, I read the information on your blog and I am very willing to use your system. The problem is that I live in France, and those products are not available here (the international shipment is too expensive for… Read More ›
Teeth after Veneers
Hi Dr. Ellie, I am wondering if this product works on teeth that have lost .5mm of enamel off the tooth’s surface. I don’t want to wear veneers anymore and want them taken off. Due to the sensitivity of the… Read More ›
Brown Cavity
Dear Dr. Ellie: I was looking over your site. I’m wondering if a cavity has become brown can it still be cured with your system, or is a filling required? Thanks,TF Hi TF It takes about six months to remineralize… Read More ›