Dear Dr. Ellie:I’ve been following your complete program for about 3 months with pretty good results. The ACT fluoride bottle recommends rinsing each time for 60 seconds. I was wondering if there was any danger to rinsing with this solution… Read More ›
Fluoride
How do I know if a cavity is remineralizing?
Hi Dr. Ellie, I have question for you. How do I know if a cavity is remineralizing?? Does it look the same or does the appearance change?? I also saw a question on your blogs asking about a dentist in… Read More ›
White Spots on Teeth
Dear Dr. Ellie I am mother of a 9 year old daughter and 4 year old son. I am very upset about my daughter because she has white spots in her two new teeth (in front of the mouth). Searching… Read More ›
Allergic to Fluoride?
Dear Dr. Ellie, Is it possible to be allergic to fluoride? My daughter’s gums had been red and inflamed for a very long time. Everyone always thought this was due to poor brushing. Her dentist recommended original Crest toothpaste to… Read More ›
Fluoride Supplements
Good morning, Ellie Two questions for you 1. I know that fluoride supplementation for children is not part of your program, but is there any harm in it? My kids have always taken fluoride supplements (5x/week rather than daily). They… Read More ›
Fluoride and Tooth Erosion?
Hi Dr. Ellie, I’m considering starting your system be case my teeth they are eroding badly and I’m only 20 so I’m desperate. I’m concerned about the fluoride, from what I’ve read from natural health experts is it fills in… Read More ›
Fluoride and discoloration
Dear Dr. Ellie: Is it true that too much fluoride causes in the long run white spots/discoloration on teeth? I am wondering this as I am just starting to use the rinse with fluoride along with crest toothpaste? Thank you,LHi… 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 ›
Rinsing with ACT
Dear Dr. Ellie, I am using your xylitol and rinse system and LOVE!!! the results, but have one simple question. When I get home after school at around 2:45, is it alright if I swish for 3 minutes with the… Read More ›
Can I heal a cavity?
Hi Dr. Ellie, I am 33 and never had a cavity until now. My father was a dentist but now is retired. I am one of those people who never snack and immediately brush my teeth after eating. It has… Read More ›