Are Cranberry Juice and Green Tea good for Teeth? At the end of this post you will find some research and a list of benefits attributed to cranberry juice and green tea. It’s easy to imagine drinking cranberry juice or… Read More ›
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Ugh! Your Dentist Says You Have a New Cavity!
Decay never targets one tooth. Cavity-forming germs live all over the mouth and even in saliva. If you have recently had a cavity, or been told you have one, it means cavity-forming germs are attacking every surface of every tooth,… Read More ›
3 Things You Need To Know If You Want Healthy Teeth
Brushing and flossing are not enough I know many people who value their smiles and try to look after their teeth as carefully as possible. The problem is that you can religiously brush and floss, yet end up with ongoing fillings,… Read More ›
Q&A with Dr. Ellie: Oil Pulling vs. Fluoride Rinse
Every month Dr. Ellie Phillips will answer your oral health questions as part of the Ultimate Oral Health Guide. ———– Q: Hello Dr. Ellie, I recently found your book. I have suffered a recent decline in my dental health – which I believe… Read More ›
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 ›
Q&A with Dr. Ellie: Not all xylitol products are the same
Every month Dr. Ellie Phillips will answer your oral health questions as part of the Ultimate Oral Health Guide. ———– Q: Are the gums on the market – such as Trident – effective at delivering xylitol? Also, I make lemonade… 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 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 ›
Geriatric Care
We get older with every birthday – but teeth don’t need to age and fillings don’t need to be repaired just because they get older! In the way that maintaining optimal health can delay signs of aging, so good oral… Read More ›