Hi Dr. Ellie, I just wanted to let you know that since the end of September I have been on your system and I am doing much better. I do have a questions… Are teeth living parts of our body… Read More ›
Fluoride
Question about Biotene and ACT
Hi Dr Ellie, I have a question about ACT rinse and ACT mouthwash (restore), what is the difference between the two? And about xylitol, can I use biotene which has xylitol as an ingredient in it instead of chewing the… Read More ›
Q & A: Controlling pH
Hello Dr Ellie,I have been reading the information on your website and have the following questions-D (Ellie’s Answers in Blue) 1. What are the main ways to control the ph during meals so that a chance of decay is reduced?Do… Read More ›
5 year old daughter with cavities
Hi Dr. Ellie, Just wanted to give you an update on our daughter so far and also ask you a question about xylitol sourced from corn vs. hardwood. I am seeing different claims among manufacturers of xylitol granules and products,… Read More ›
Tooth Erosion
Dear Dr. Ellie:I believe I have enamel erosion because my teeth are yellow, more sensitive, and my incisors have vertical ridges and transparent chipped edges. My teeth just don’t seem as white and solid as they once were. I started… Read More ›
Eating Disorder and Mouth Care System
Dear Dr. Ellie: For a bulimia nervosa patient, how would the Complete Mouth care System work? Should after every episode of vomiting a mouth wash of fluoride would be advice? or rinsing with baking soda would be enough? And will… Read More ›
Fluoride Varnishes
Hello Dr. Ellie, I have been on your complete system since the beginning of April 2008 and my teeth are in excellent shape! Thank you. My daughter is almost six. She has a pin-point area of dark staining in a… Read More ›
ECC – Early Childhood Caries
Dear Dr. Ellie, I have taken my son to 3 dentists now to try and find a treatment plan I can get on board with. He has been diagnosed with severe ECC, and 2 out of 3 recommended 4 crowns… Read More ›
Children’s Teeth
Dear Dr. Ellie: I am wondering if you recommend fluoride tablets as supplement in areas without fluoridated water? I read your Clean White System and wonder how much of it safely applies to children? (other than the zylitol, which is… Read More ›
Questions about the System
Dear Dr. Ellie, Is it the xylitol that counteracts the acidity of the listerine? I brush with seasalt since I figure it may work as well as the Listerine and is antibacterial, (without the taste). One concern I had about… Read More ›