Hi Ellie, I notice that Crest regular toothpaste contains sorbitol (found this at http://sale.dentist.net/products/crest-cavity-protection-toothpaste). Presumably the sorbitol is taken off the teeth by the rinses. Is that correct? I never knew about the drawbacks of sorbitol until I read your… Read More ›
Crest toothpaste
White Spots on Teeth
Dear Dr. Ellie: Hello. I’m 42 and 4 months ago got my braces off for the second time. (I had them as a teenager). While I had my braces I used ACT rinse, but after I got them off switched… Read More ›
Concerned about Fluoride
Dr. Phillips, I am interested in your system for dental care but also very concerned on the topic of fluoride. Everywhere I turn there are negative arguments for use of all types of fluoride, whether it be ingested or topical…. Read More ›
Crest Mouthwash
Dear Dr. Ellie: What do you think about the Crest Total Care Mouthwash? Is this something that can be used in place of one or both of the mouthwashes? Thanks. CS Hi CS, I developed my mouth rinse “routine” for… Read More ›
Sorbitol is Main Ingredient in Crest Toothpaste
Dear Dr. Ellie: I do not know if you have read the label recently, but Crest here in Chicago has sobitol as its major ingredient. I thought you might want to look into this. Thank you. PBP.S. I checked the… Read More ›
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate and Canker Sores
Dear Dr. Ellie: I have been using your system for only 1 1/2 months, but I have already seen good results. However, I have been suffering from frequent canker sores for a couple of years and recently read that sodium… Read More ›
Crest vs Xylitol Toothpaste
Dear Dr. Ellie I’d like to know why Crest is the recommended toothpaste in your program instead of a toothpaste that contains xylitol. Joe Dear J, Thank you for your question which is a good one.I love xylitol and it… Read More ›
Closys Mouth Rinse
Dear Dr. Ellie, On your Closys II mouth rinse webpage (see below) the product picture is of a “Closys” bottle and not “Closys II” bottle. Is the mouthwash being offered “Closys” or “Closys II”. http://www.zellies.com/catalog.asp?prodid=515270Thanks. J B. Dear J, Closys II… Read More ›