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Looking for a Dentist?
Do you need a new dentist? Do you want one who believes in xylitol and is happier to prevent cavities than fill teeth? In some countries dentists get paid to prevent cavities, but in the US most...
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Dental Sealants for Kids
What is a dental sealant? A dental sealant is a thin plastic used to cover cracks (fissures) that naturally occur in chewing surfaces of molar teeth. The idea is to protect teeth from decay, since...
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Q & A with Dr. Ellie: Should I Get a Sealant?
Every month Dr. Ellie Phillips will answer your oral health questions as part of the Ultimate Oral Health Guide. Do you have a question you’d like to ask? Submit it below in the comments section and it...
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The Fluoride Debate: Why xylitol is a better ally when it comes to preventing...
In the US we have an epidemic of cavities in children’s teeth, but the facts are that fluoride has no power to prevent cavities. Cavities are caused by bacteria that erode holes in teeth, and fluoride...
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The Fluoride Debate: Two Sides to Every Story
The fluoride debate has been ongoing for 50 years. In the past few months I sense a renewed vigor on the side of organized dentistry to promote water fluoridation. For example, a recent study from...
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Root Canals
It is staggering how many root canals are performed in US dental offices – apparently close to 60 million per year! There is a renewed interest in what exactly this treatment is, and whether it’s a...
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Changing Viewpoints
When I was a child there were X-ray machines in shoe stores. As we were fitted for a pair of shoes it was customary to stand in a machine so the store clerk could take an X ray and check... Read More ›
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Global Dental Health
A number of my friends are dental missionaries and visit countries where problems from dental disease are intense. They see adults with many lost teeth and visible tooth damage that can be...
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Baking Soda – The Craze
Baking soda (bicarbonate of soda) is a handy cleaning product that is mildly abrasive in solution and is excellent for dissolving grease and molds. It can also be used as a powder to absorb musty...
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Fill the Chair – Fill your Wallet
This screen shot and title is from an early morning email that I opened today. It’s emails like this that make me sick to my stomach. Any patient would be disgusted to imagine such a thought could...
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Infection in the Dental Office
Given that September is “Dental Infection Control Month”, I’d like to comment on a study that determined eye wear and masks are ineffective for protecting dentists from infection during treatment. Red...
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Adult Braces – A Threat to Gum Health
The number of adults wearing braces is growing, and Orthodontists say nearly half of all newly installed braces are for adults – not kids! Often adults want to improve their smile and the makers of...
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Are Cavities About Zip Code?
My book, Kiss Your Dentist Goodbye, was written when Dr. Richard Carmona was Surgeon General of the United States. Dr. Carmona was concerned about the state of oral health in America and he graciously...
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CASE STUDY: Amber & Fred
Hear about the amazing transformation in Amber & Fred’s oral health when they began using my Complete Mouth Care System. Amber overcame extreme anxiety about dental visits and Fred, for the first...
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On The Air with Patrick Timpone
Recently I spoke with Patrick Timpone on his One Radio Network radio show about everything oral health. I was originally scheduled for a 1-hour interview, but that turned into a 2+ hour interview and...
View ArticleNew Book Now Available
My new book, Mouth Care Comes Clean, was just released! Mouth Care Comes Clean challenges the dental mantra that says if we want to avoid cavities and gum disease we need to “brush, floss and go for...
View ArticleWhitening, Sensitivity and The Easy Solutions!
Whitening & sensitivity toothpastes are top profit-generators for the oral-care industry.Artificial whitening pulls minerals from tooth enamel. Whitening products cause sensitivity & although...
View ArticleSplatter Matters: Going to the Dentist During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Are you feeling comfortable going back to your dentist? COVID-19 advice suggests masks limit the spread of droplet infection as we talk, sing or cough. In dental offices, droplets splatter in the air...
View ArticleTo Go or Not To Go: Do you return for your routine 6-month dental appointment...
This is the question that all conscientious, science-based dental patients should be asking. The problem is many people feel guilt about missing a scheduled visit or fear something bad will happen -...
View ArticleTooth Sensitivity CAN Reverse and Disappear
In the United States, 40% of adults between ages 20 and 50 report sensitive teeth. If you Google “tooth sensitivity” you will find a laundry list of top selling toothpastes to cover up your pain, but...
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