Dear Dr. Ellie: Are you saying that it is the not the essential oils which kill s. mutans but the acidic nature of Listerine which demineralizes teeth and which should keep careful people from using it? – A Dear A:… Read More ›
Listerine
Listerine and Teas
Hi, I’ve just been using your system for a week and a half now, and I love it! Thank you!! I do have 2 questions though. I have gums that have receded quite a bit, and using the Listerine makes… Read More ›
Thank you!!
Hello Dr. Ellie, I don’t know if you remember me I’m from Canada and did email you with many questions over the past year……. Everything you told me has come true….. my teeth are in good shape, I am sure… Read More ›
The Rinse Part of the System
Hello Dr. Ellie! I am really eager to try your system but there is just 1 problem. When I use listerine my gums start to peel. I know it’s the listerine because when I went to the dentist for a… Read More ›
Expiration dates for Crest & Listerine
Hi again, Dr. Ellie, Hope you are well. As I was putting out a new tube of Crest last night I noticed the tube has an expiration date on the crimp! Who knew?? One of my stash had an expiry… Read More ›
Question for dr. ellie phillips
hello, i hope this is the right email for “ask dr. ellie” questions. my dentist informed me this week that an x-ray showed that an old filling, or whatever you call it, on the surface of a tooth, is starting… Read More ›
Electric toothbrush question
Hi Ellie, Hope is all well. Can you tell me what your opinion is on using an electric toothbrush? My husband switched about 3 yrs ago and his cleanings are better and the hygienist said it is due to the electric… Read More ›
Dirty toothbrushes!
Hi Ellie, so good to hear from you. I totally agree with you that is why I use a manual brush. I too think that the vibration is not good. But a dentist told me many years ago, ‘well wouldn’t… Read More ›
Clean Toothbrush
Just read Dr. Ellies book, Kiss Your Dentist Goodbye, and wish I had this information years ago!! I have a question how long should the tooth brush be in contact with the cleaning solution (Chlorox & H20), or does it… Read More ›
Rinsing Toothbrush in Listerine
Hi, Ellie When you say that you can just swish the toothbrush in a couple of drops of Listerine, do you mean in a small amount of water with a few drops of Listerine mixed in? I’ve been pouring Listerine… Read More ›