Hello there- I have a daughter who will be two months old and i would like to use the spiffies on her but when i purchased them i noticed that the package says to use on infants 4 months and… Read More ›
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Xylitol Products for Infants
Dear Dr. Ellie: I was just wondering if you are going to make any products for infants? Or is it possible to give the xylitol granules in the baby formula through out the day? Please let me know I am… Read More ›
What are Spiffies? And… Do They Work?
Dear Dr. Ellie: I have to admit that I’d never heard of Spiffies wipes or Xylitol until today. I was told by a family member that Spiffies wipes can help heal and/or prevent ear infections. If this is true, can… Read More ›
ECC – Early Childhood Caries
Dear Dr. Ellie, I have taken my son to 3 dentists now to try and find a treatment plan I can get on board with. He has been diagnosed with severe ECC, and 2 out of 3 recommended 4 crowns… Read More ›
Xylitol and Ear Infections
Dear Dr. Philips,My 18 month old daughter has had a lot of ear infections despite being breastfed for 15 months. We saw an ENT who said we could have tubes put in. I would rather not do the tubes if… Read More ›
Tooth Care on a Budget
Dear Dr Ellie, I am a college student and so money is tight… Can you tell me: what do you think about brushing teeth in the morning and then at night with the granular xylitol immediately following regular brushing with… Read More ›