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Granular Xylitol
Dear Dr. Ellie: Instead of buying the mints and gum, could I just take 2 teaspoons of the granular xylitol each day? For a family of 8, this would be much more cost efficient. -KS Dear KS: Research by University… Read More ›
Listerine on a Budget
Hi Dr. Ellie Thanks so much for the quick reply to my email! Wish there were more health care practitioners like you, who are not in it mainly for the $$. 🙂 I’ll try what you’ve suggested about brush hygiene that’s… Read More ›
Store Brands
Dear Dr. Ellie: Can I use store brands of the Listerine and ACT? I purchased those today and with a big family cost is a concern. We were going to buy the Crest and Closys. DR Dear DR I cannot… Read More ›
Baking Soda
Dr. Ellie, I am new to the CWT rinse program and have a question that I can’t find the answer to on your sites. Is it possible to use a homemade baking soda rinse in place of Closys? I want… Read More ›