Hi Dr Ellie, I found your blog and I’ve been implementing your recommendations. I happened to find granulated Xylitol in the local Pathmark, Heartland “Ideal” sweetener. Xylitol is the first listed ingredient, then maltodextrin and .3% sucralose. I use it… Read More ›
sodium fluoride
How long to "ACT"?
Dear Dr. Ellie: I’ve stopped using the Total Care and picked up a bottle of the ACT anticavity rinse (which is so much easier to use without all the alcohol). This though is leading me to another question. I know… 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 ›
Allergic to Fluoride?
Dear Dr. Ellie, Is it possible to be allergic to fluoride? My daughter’s gums had been red and inflamed for a very long time. Everyone always thought this was due to poor brushing. Her dentist recommended original Crest toothpaste to… 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 ›
Fluoride and Tooth Erosion?
Hi Dr. Ellie, I’m considering starting your system be case my teeth they are eroding badly and I’m only 20 so I’m desperate. I’m concerned about the fluoride, from what I’ve read from natural health experts is it fills in… 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 ›
Concerned about Fluoride
Dr. Phillips, I am interested in your system for dental care but also very concerned on the topic of fluoride. Everywhere I turn there are negative arguments for use of all types of fluoride, whether it be ingested or topical…. Read More ›
Monosodium Phosphate
Hi Ellie, I just read in a health mailing I received that monosodium phosphate is good for rebuilding tooth enamel. Do you have any knowledge about this substance? thank you. F Dear F, In order to rebuild tooth enamel the… Read More ›