Dear Dr. Ellie: I would like to know what is granular and is it more effective? And, where do you buy it? Thanks for answering my request.-M Hi M, The key to protecting an acidic mouth is to keep “nibbling”… Read More ›
Miscellaneous Questions
Natural Remedies for Teething Pain
Dear Dr. Ellie: Do you have any natural recommendations for teething pain? I’ve seen a few, hyland teething tablets (homeopathic), clove oil, vanilla extract but wanted your opinion if any of these are better than an other. Thanks, K Hi… Read More ›
Cleaning a Bite Guard
Hi Ellie,I wear a bite guard at night for clenching. I started soaking it in Listerine to kill any bacteria and then I rinse and brush it off. However, it still smells like Listerine and remains a little green afterwards…. Read More ›
Xylitol as Probiotic
Hello Dr. Ellie: I love your blog and it’s insightful information. I am a one year follower of the CWT system with positive results! I wanted your opinion about the usefulness of using probiotic gums/mints that are supposedly designed for… Read More ›
Drinking Baking Soda?
Hello Dr. Ellie,Sometimes I drink this product called Gingera to help with my acid reflux. It contains sodium bicarbonate. Is sodium bicarbonate a concern only if swished in the mouth? Or is there bad effects when just drinking it as… Read More ›
Biofilm & Probiotics
Hello Dr. Ellie I love your blog and it’s insightful information. I am a one year follower of the CWT system with positive results! I wanted your opinion about the usefulness of using probiotic gums/mints that are supposedly designed for… Read More ›
Sorbitol & Irritable Bowel
Dear Dr. Ellie Thanks for replying my question. Since I was worried about the effects of sorbitol, I went to the local store and bought the following toothpaste http://www.desertessence.com/dental-care/tea-tree-oil-toothpaste-mint I was particular about the ingredients i.e. without sorbitol and xylitol…. Read More ›
Fluoride Concerns
Hi Dr. Ellie, I came upon your site while I was researching xylitol products. It is a great site! What I really like is you take time to respond to people’s questions and concerns. So, I hope you’ll respond to… Read More ›
Oral Hygiene and Acne: A Connection?
Dr. Ellie, Have you heard of any kind of connection between the two? I’ve always had problems with facial acne and was never one to floss and meticulously care for my oral health, but since I’ve been using act and… Read More ›
Question about "Tooth Soap"
Hi Dr. Ellie, I came across this: http://www.perfect-prescription.com/product_detail.php?cid=1&pid=14 What do you think? I would love your opinion! Also, is Colgate Total toothpaste more beneficial for periodontal disease than Crest Original? Apparently it contains Triclosan (an anti-microbial) and is the only… Read More ›