Dear Dr. Ellie: I have a question about a spot on my lip. I have been sick with a cold then a sinus infection. I went to my doctor and was given a prescription for Amoxicillin 875mg for my sinus… Read More ›
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Teen with Tooth Problems
Dear Dr Ellie: Hello, I’ve just came across your blog and was intrigued with your information. I am a 19 year old young man who has had many tooth problems, I have used Xylitol (B-fresh brand and Xlear brand) for… Read More ›
How long to "ACT"?
Dear Dr. Ellie: I’ve stopped using the Total Care and picked up a bottle of the ACT anticavity rinse (which is so much easier to use without all the alcohol). This though is leading me to another question. I know… Read More ›
Toothpaste for dentures
Hi Dr. Ellie, I just came across your blog, so I thought I’d take the opportunity to ask you a question. I just started wearing my permanent full upper denture. In your opinion, would it okay to use Colgate Total… Read More ›
ACT: Why the Dye?
Dr. Ellie recently received a question about the dye in the ACT she recommends. Here is her response hopefully it will answer some of the questions you might have about dye as well. I work with a lot of patients… Read More ›
Biotene
Dear Dr. Ellie, Recently I have been seeing television ads about BIOTENE mouthwash, as well as seeing stocked on local store shelves. I noted with interest that it contains, you guessed it: Xylitol. What do you know about this product?… Read More ›
Is Xylitol Gluten Free?
Dear Dr. Ellie: Can you tell me if your xylitol products are gluten free, because I have Celiacs* disease, and have horrable mouth ulcers and saw this and wanted to see if you thought it would be of help to… Read More ›