Dr. Ellie, How long should we rinse with Closys, Listerine and Act? Are you saying no water rinse after brushing w/ toothpaste? A Dear A: The mouth rinses serve different purposes and so they are used accordingly: Closys is creating… Read More ›
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Is Rinsing with Xylitlol Effective?
Dr. Ellie, Can I rinse with some diluted xylitol in place of Closys since it is ph balanced also?Also , do I need to rinse with anything if my saliva is already alkaline before brushing. The reason I ask is… Read More ›
How Much Mouthrinse Do I Need?
Hi Dr. Ellie, I was wondering, how much if the Closys rinse should I use each time I rinse? I could not find it on the packaging or the bottle. I am excited to start this treatment! Thank you for… Read More ›
Child’s Bad Teeth
Dear Dr. Ellie: Hi there. I really need your help!!! I have 2 daughters aged 7 and 3 , now my 7 year old’s teeth are in pristine condition, now my 3 year old is a different story, since her… Read More ›
Generic Mouthrinse Brands
Dear Dr. Ellie: We are wondering if we can use the generic/store brand that seems (and claims) to be the exact formula as Listerine, such as Wegmans brand. Thank you. DZ Dear DZ I do not recommend store brands of… Read More ›
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 ›
Question on complete mouth care system
Dear Dr. Ellie, I was searching the web looking for recommended dental products and procedures, as I felt my current routine was not working well for me. I read about your system with great interest and started using the mouthrinse… Read More ›