Overview The dentist’s mantra is to “brush and floss” but is flossing useful or could other protocols keep teeth cleaner and healthier? Flossing has devotees who trust it is the only way to oral health, but where did their emphatic… Read More ›
Flossing
To Floss or Not to Floss: Dr. Ellie’s interview with the BBC
Hear Dr. Ellie’s interview on the BBC World Service! From the BBC World Service: Flossing is widely recommended, but for those of us who do not floss, we might take comfort from an increasing number of dentists who believe it… Read More ›
Product Spotlight: Mouth Watchers Antibacterial Toothbrush
Do you need to brush your teeth? The answer is “yes” if you have adult teeth in your mouth. There are no studies to show a toothbrush can stop cavities, but it is an important tool to keep your gums… Read More ›
10 Easy Ways to Improve Gum Recession
Many people worry about receding gums, and it is sometimes associated with loss of jaw bone. Don’t underestimate these symptoms, because they warn that something is wrong with the health of your mouth. On the other hand, if you believe… Read More ›
Black Triangles: Is It Time to Stop Flossing?
The chances are that if you grew up in the US you have been well instructed in the art of brushing and flossing. I have seen people in braces struggling to thread floss around the wires and elastics of the… Read More ›
Q&A with Dr. Ellie: Flossing
Hi, I don’t seem to see any reference to flossing.Flossing seems to be the most important step. Is that true or false?Thank you, G————– Hi G, Sorry to burst your bubble – but there is not one single randomized clinical… Read More ›
No Flossing?
I was introduced to your protocol by Merritt Wellness Center and have been using it for about 3 weeks. My teeth feel great! I am curious as to why you don’t talk about flossing at all in the protocol. Any… Read More ›
Flossing
Hi Dr. Phillips, I did finally buy your book on Amazon (the electronic version), and it answered a lot of questions. As a scientist, I personally would have appreciated a more technical approach, but I understand that you were writing… Read More ›
Flossing and Cetylpyridinium Chloride
Hello Dr. Ellie, I read your blog, stating that you don’t feel that flossing is beneficial. Nevertheless, I have been flossing for many years (and my gums do not bleed when I floss) and a tooth with a large restoration… Read More ›
Should I floss?
Hi, I started using your recommended program after reading your book. I noticed that flossing is not part of the program. If I recall correctly, the pre-rinse (closys) and the antiseptic (Listerine) mouthwash are supposed to be sufficient. In the… Read More ›