We agree about the need to prevent cavities, but how much more important is it to prevent cavities in children? Perhaps one of the most important groups to target with prevention are children with disabilities – those with compromised health… Read More ›
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Acid Reflux in Infant
Dear Dr. Ellie: I’ve got a 4 month old cousin with bad acid reflux; they’re planning on doing surgery at 6 months. I’m assuming xylitol is perfectly safe for all ages; would a solution of xylitol and water given regularly… Read More ›
Testimonial from RDH
Dr Ellie, Thank you for your quick response about my patient. I will ask him to make sure he is doing all that is necessary. I am just so pleased that he has shown this much improvement. I have even… Read More ›
Tooth Care Questions
Dr. Ellie, I spoke with you and emailed with you several times during the past year. I have so appreciated your insight and products. My daughter, has her top front four teeth affected by some decay. We first realized it… Read More ›
Sealants for 6yr Molar?
Hi Dr. Ellie, Today my dentist noticed a pit in the 6yr molar, on the tongue side, of my 8yr old daughter. There is no cavity, and the pit is still partially below the gumline. He is concerned it could… Read More ›
Child with Cavities
Hello! My two year old has cavities. Trying to reverse or halt the decay with lots of xylitol, diet, etc. Our current Pediatric Dentist wants to pull her four front teeth and put caps on her back molars. I want… Read More ›
Effective Tooth Care for 2 Year Old
Hi Dr. Ellie, Based on your recommendations from your blog, I am using xylitol mints and Z water with my 2 year old daughter. I am wiping her teeth with the ACT twice a day and xlitol mints and granules… Read More ›
Spiffies for Infants
Hello there- I have a daughter who will be two months old and i would like to use the spiffies on her but when i purchased them i noticed that the package says to use on infants 4 months and… Read More ›
Child’s Bad Teeth
Dear Dr. Ellie: Hi there. I really need your help!!! I have 2 daughters aged 7 and 3 , now my 7 year old’s teeth are in pristine condition, now my 3 year old is a different story, since her… Read More ›
Toddler with Cavities
Dear Dr. Ellie: My daughter is 22 months old and has cavities in her upper four front teeth. Two of the teeth actually have a brown spot on the top of the tooth. The other 2 teeth have white spots…. Read More ›