Hi, I am unclear on how much xylitol one should consume daily. At first I thought you were recommending 6.5-10 grams per day which would mean 13 mints in one day to meet the 6.5 gram requirement… Though you say… Read More ›
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Benefits of Xylitol and Dr. Ellie’s System
Hello Dr. Ellie, I have spoken with you before with questions about my son’s dental care, which was very helpful. I now have a question about using xylitol for my whole family. I see on your website that you state… Read More ›
Dosage of Xylitol
Dear Dr. Ellie: Hi, I was wondering how much is in a packet of xylitol. Like I know its 4 grams of xylitol, but is that equal to a tablespoon? or a teaspoon? Thanks so much!K Hi K, 4 grams… Read More ›
Addicted to Sugar
Hello, I am addicted to sugar. I love everything about the sweet sensation of candy. I recently visited my dentist and he told me that I have a cavity in every tooth. Are my teeth doomed? Can I get rid… Read More ›
Sensitivity After Tooth Contouring
Dr. Ellie, I’ve been following your recommended system and using Zellies products since June of this year and have been very happy with the results so far. I had some sensitivity in a couple of bottom teeth that were chipped,… Read More ›
Teen with Bad Teeth
Dear Dr. Ellie: I am 14 years old and I just got back from my dental checkup and it was worst than usual. I was wondering if you could please send me a sample of anything you can before my… Read More ›
Effective Tooth Care for 2 Year Old
Hi Dr. Ellie, Based on your recommendations from your blog, I am using xylitol mints and Z water with my 2 year old daughter. I am wiping her teeth with the ACT twice a day and xlitol mints and granules… 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 ›
How much xylitol in the Zellies gum?
Dear Dr. Ellie: Hi I see you say how many mints to have each day, but how much gum to get the same effect? How much Xylitol in each stick? Thanks. JD Dear JR: Zellies gum is small in size… Read More ›
Calcium and ACT
Dear Dr. Ellie: I am concerned with ACT and your suggestion to use the rinse more than 1x per day…What about it being calcium deposits/build up? I know that calcium is in the Act rinse. Right now my cavity is… Read More ›