Dear Dr. Ellie: Can the new Zero listerine be used in your program? -C Hi C, I don’t have an answer for you because my recommendations are based on years and years of experience with the use of exact products… Read More ›
Dental Products: Mouth rinses
The Dr. Ellie System and Listerine
Dr. Ellie,I have a question about rinsing with water between the steps of your system. Should I? I mean, after I brush my teeth with Crest, is it ok to rinse the toothpaste out of my mouth with water before… Read More ›
Dosage of Mouth Rinse
Dr. Ellie Phillips DDSThank you for your kind help. Concerning Closys, Listerine and ACT would you please tell me what dosage do I suppose to use each rinse? Do I follow the dosage of label?Thank you so much for your… Read More ›
Dear Dr. Ellie, I have started your system in hopes that it will help me. I just have one question though. Do I rinse each rinse out of my mouth after each step or just leave them in and go… Read More ›
Acidic Saliva
Hi Dr. Ellie, I’m a 33 year old male and I’ve been using your system religiously since the beginning of December after having to have expensive dental work done. My main problem over the years has been cavities developing between… Read More ›
WhiteStrips
Dear Dr. Ellie,I used the whitestrips in January I wouldn’t touch them now and I found your description of the tooth enamel to be fascinating. I always thought enamel was like plaster coating (or enamel paint!) on the outside of the tooth nothing… Read More ›
Routine
Dr. Ellie , When you suggest a short rinse with Listerine, how much do you suggest andfor what amount of time. Also you suggest leaving the ACT rinse on as longas possible. Do you mean before you spit it out? … Read More ›
Biotene
Dear Dr. Ellie, Hello I cannot find the Closys product in my area only Biotene have you heard of it? Is it Ok to use in place of Closys? ThanksG Dear G: Do you have Walgreens? this is the only store…. Read More ›
Tooth Sensitivity
Hi Dr. Ellie, I hope you can help me with my current problem. If you recall, six months ago I was chewing Spry gum with cinnamon and had severe tooth pain afterwards, especially from fruit jam and marinara sauce. So… Read More ›
Alcohol in Mouthwash
Dr. Ellie, I’ve been using your system for a couple of months. I ran across an article in the Australian Dental Review that advises against long-term use of an alcohol containing mouthwash due to an increased risk of oral cancers…. Read More ›