Oral Health for Pre-Pregnancy and For Moms-to-Be Moms often do not realize how important it is to take extra care of oral health while they are pregnant. Research shows that gum disease can affect other parts the body and certain bacteria… Read More ›
For generations people have believed that sugar is the enemy of teeth and that flossing is the answer! Facts prove this is NOT true. Unfortunately, you can brush, floss, and avoid all candy, yet end up with cavities, erosion, gum… Read More ›
We know it is easier to prevent problems than fix them. Nowhere is this more obvious than with children’s teeth. Unbelievably simple steps can prevent cavities, and a scientific reason explains why this is true. Mouth bacteria can be good… Read More ›
The Zellies Complete Mouth Care System is a system developed by Dr. Ellie to strengthen, clean, and protect adult teeth from cavities and gum disease. There are a few things you must know before starting the System: 1) Follow the… Read More ›
Xylitol in your diet If you are diabetic, xylitol may be your best and healthiest sugar-alternative for all your sweetening needs! It is a far better choice for baking than any of the artificial and processed sweeteners (Xylitol has a… Read More ›
Harmful Foods and Drinks: To understand how teeth react to foods, it is important to know how things damage teeth as we eat or drink them. Minerals are dissolved away from tooth enamel by any acidity that washes over it,… Read More ›
Stages of a Cavity: Cavities develop in a pattern and the earliest stage is not easily seen – unless you are searching for a small change in tooth color. The sign is a white spot that is dull and opaque…. Read More ›
Cavities are not random! Most cavities happen in “groups of four”. This is because mouth bacteria do not attack one tooth at a time, but attack all the teeth in your mouth at the same moment. The sequence of decay… Read More ›
We get older with every birthday – but teeth don’t need to age and fillings don’t need to be repaired just because they get older! In the way that maintaining optimal health can delay signs of aging, so good oral… Read More ›
Myths: Too many people believe that cavities and bleeding gums are inevitable, possibly normal conditions during pregnancy. These dental problems can create unexpected and devastating health consequences for mother and baby, something many families do not understand. Gum health is… Read More ›