When something is commonplace, it is assumed to be safe – correct? Many people believe if whitening teeth were bad, someone would step in and stop the sale of bleaching products. The whitening industry has been growing rapidly over the… Read More ›
Tooth Whitening
Q&A with Dr. Ellie: Damage caused by bleaching treatment
Every month Dr. Ellie Phillips will answer your oral health questions as part of the Ultimate Oral Health Guide. ———– Q: Hello Dr Ellie: I live in Colorado, and I really need your help. I have been reading about you and the system… Read More ›
Whitening & Gum Recession
Hi Ellie,Thanks for getting back to me. I will get on your system, but I just have a quick question regarding your comment about whitening products.I am not intending (and have never done) bleaching on my teeth, but do you… Read More ›
Thin Enamel
Dear Dr. Ellie: After a week on the system (although not yet with Regular Crest, until it arrives), my teeth are extremely shiny and smooth. I’m very pleased about that, but what I’m really hoping is that my horrible yellow… Read More ›
Discolored Fake Tooth
Dear Dr. Ellie: I have a fake tooth that is more discolored than the others, can xylitol whiten even that tooth? -K Hi K It depends why the fake tooth is discolored. If this was an old plastic tooth then… Read More ›
White Spots on Teeth
Dear Dr. Ellie: Hello. I’m 42 and 4 months ago got my braces off for the second time. (I had them as a teenager). While I had my braces I used ACT rinse, but after I got them off switched… Read More ›
Rinsing with ACT
Dear Dr. Ellie, I am using your xylitol and rinse system and LOVE!!! the results, but have one simple question. When I get home after school at around 2:45, is it alright if I swish for 3 minutes with the… Read More ›
Teen’s Transluscent Teeth
Dear Dr. Ellie, Im 15 and the tips of my teeth are transluscent. I dont want my teeth to decay away. So I was wondering if there was a way to cure it while im still young?DD Dear DD, Sorry… Read More ›
Master Cleanse and pH Question
Dear Dr. Ellie: It’s been 2 months on the system1.) When I drink the Master Cleanse recipe water, lemon, maple syrup and cayenne pepper), my ph is 8. I thought lemon is acidic? 2.)I have some cracked teeth and leaking… Read More ›
Testimonial: The Lighter Side
Dear Dr. Phillips, Having now used the system over a month, I have begin to notice a generalwhitening overall. A very noticible whitening on the upper aspects of thelower front teeth. It also appears that some tartar on the backs… Read More ›