Dear Dr, Ellie, My 12 year old (whom had all his baby molars capped with silver caps when he was younger) now has all his permanent teeth. Thank God his last dental check up went well. He now has all… Read More ›
dental sealants
Sealants
Dear Dr. Ellie, My son (now 4) had an appointment today with a dentist for a cleaning and afterward (his teeth are of course perfectly clean and cavity-free) they told me we should schedule an appointment for sealants to which… Read More ›
More recent news on Bisphenol A
There is growing concern about the effects of Bisphenol A, currently used in plastic bottles, baby bottles, dental sealants and more. NPR (National Public Radio) has done several stories lately on this subject We encourage you to listen to the… Read More ›
A Thank You
Dear Dr. Ellie, Thank you so much for your response! I really appreciate all of your great information, and passion and I am looking forward to your book. AS Dear AS, I love to help people understand oral health. For… Read More ›
Dental Sealants and Teens
Dear Dr. Ellie: I have just now learned about the harmful aspects of dental sealants. Unfortunately, I recently had sealants put on my 16 year old son’s teeth. Now I’m worried! Can I have these sealants removed? How, etc? Or… Read More ›
Dental Sealants
Dear Dr Ellie, My son’s dentist recommends that we do a dental sealant treatment. What is it, and will it really help protect my son’s teeth from cavities? M C. F, NY Dear Marie, Thank you for writing in. We… Read More ›