Hi Dr. Ellie: If someone couldn’t use Listerine because of the alcohol content could they still use Closys, Crest, and Act and still get any benefits or should they not bother? Thanks for your help. RC Hi RC, There is… Read More ›
Closys
Canker Sores
Dear Dr. Ellie: Does Xylitol help to reduce the frequency of canker sores? Hi and thanks for the question. Xylitol is “antibacterial” and gets rid of cavity bacteria and molds in the mouth.This means that it “cleans” the skin of… Read More ›
How Much Mouthrinse Do I Need?
Hi Dr. Ellie, I was wondering, how much if the Closys rinse should I use each time I rinse? I could not find it on the packaging or the bottle. I am excited to start this treatment! Thank you for… Read More ›
Recent Dental Visit
Dr. Ellie,I was told also that I have a cracked filling that needs replaced (giving me no trouble whatsoever ); that I have a wisdom tooth that needs to be removed; that a filling on the right side needs to… Read More ›
Tongue Irritated
Dear Dr. EllieI heard about the Zellies system and I thought I would give it a go. I’ve been using the system for about a month now. My tongue has been irritated for approx. the last 5 days the irritation… Read More ›
Closys vs. Closys II = the same
Dear Dr. Ellie: Hi! I discovered your mouth care system a couple of days ago and am excited about trying it. I have ordered your Zellies mints and gum, and purchased the rinses from a local store. I noticed that… Read More ›
Color in Closys
Dear Dr. Ellie Is it a good idea to add a natural vegetable color to the closys, since it is clear, for someone with poor vision to be able to better see how much is actually being poured? Thank you,A Hi… 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 ›
Tooth Care System Clarification
Dear Dr. Ellie: To clarify I understanding that:1. The Clos-Sys is making the mouth neutral pH2. The toothpaste is simply toothpaste with fluoride (and relatively low abrasion)3. The Listerine is intended to kill germs and prepare the mouth for:4. The… Read More ›
CWT System & Zellies Toothbrushes
Dear Dr. Ellie, I was wondering how long you should rinse with each of the 3 rinses in your system? I also wondered if there is more than one “size” of the zellies toothbrushes? (One came with the complete mouth… Read More ›