My book, Kiss Your Dentist Goodbye, was written when Dr. Richard Carmona was Surgeon General of the United States. Dr. Carmona was concerned about the state of oral health in America and he graciously gave my book a glowing testimonial… Read More ›
fluorosis
White Spots: Is it Fluorosis or Demineralization?
This picture shows two kinds of white spots. Some of these white patches are likely the result of exposure to too much fluoride as the patient’s teeth were developing. Fluorosis, as this is called, is a condition where cells that form… Read More ›
Q&A with Dr. Ellie: Toothpaste, Fluoride, and Kale
Every month Dr. Ellie Phillips will answer your oral health questions as part of the Ultimate Oral Health Guide. ———– A: Dear Ellie: I understand you stick with and recommend your system. Because of reading your site, I read the… 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 ›
Children and Closys
Hello Dr. Ellie, I was reading about fluorosis and how xylitol could help. I had a couple of questions can children use Closys II rinse? and why don’t you use or recommend the Closys II toothpaste? Regards,TS Hi TS, Xylitol… 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 ›