Myths: At dental school we learned sugar was the demon that destroyed teeth. In the real world it was easy to see sugar is not the only villain. Decades ago, I began to investigate why some people had good teeth… Read More ›
pH
Mouth pH
Hello, I’ve been testing my mouth PH after doing the rinses and also after taking xylitol. However, my mouth PH stays very acidic! (6-6.5) Why is that? I thought xylitol would affect the mouth PH immediately (even if temporarily). Thank… Read More ›
Sensitivity After Tooth Contouring
Dr. Ellie, I’ve been following your recommended system and using Zellies products since June of this year and have been very happy with the results so far. I had some sensitivity in a couple of bottom teeth that were chipped,… Read More ›
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 ›
MI paste
Dear Dr. Ellie:Is it okay to use MI paste along with the cleansing system and the xylitol? Again thank you for your advice.EB Dear EB Using the system that I recommend raises the pH in the mouth at appropriate times… Read More ›
Tooth Care System Clarification
Dear Dr. Ellie: To clarify I understanding that:1. The Clos-Sys is making the mouth neutral pH2. The toothpaste is simply toothpaste with fluoride (and relatively low abrasion)3. The Listerine is intended to kill germs and prepare the mouth for:4. The… Read More ›
pH Strips
Hi, Ellie-Why is it that when I use the pH strips to test (1) water with baking soda it immediately turns dark blue, (2) water with vinegar it immediately turns yellow, but (3) water with granulated xylitol is in the… Read More ›
Current Regime and your Complete System
Dear Dr. Ellie,Thank you for your informative site. I ordered and have received your Complete Mouth Care System. (Fast delivery, which I appreciate!) I am eager to get on with the program, but I have plenty of product remaining from… Read More ›
White Spots on Teeth
Hi Dr. Ellie, Thank you very much for your professional explanations, described in your email. Reading continuously in details your website I found that one possible cause of the white spots can be dry mouth (as result of the PH… Read More ›
Healthy Teeth Q & A
Here are a few questions Dr. Ellie answered in the last week. As always, if you have a healthy teeth question, feel free to comment below or email us at ellie@zellies.com. Why is it that apple juice is acidic, yet… Read More ›