In the ever-evolving landscape of dental care, the quest for the most effective ingredients to combat tooth decay and promote oral health has been ongoing. For decades, fluoride has held the spotlight as the go-to ingredient in toothpaste, renowned for its ability to strengthen enamel and prevent cavities. However, as we step into the 21st century, a challenger emerges – xylitol. This naturally occurring sugar alcohol is gaining traction as a revolutionary alternative to fluoride, promising superior protection against tooth decay and gum disease.
The Problem of Increasing Tooth Decay: The prevalence of tooth decay, particularly among young children, has become a growing concern in recent years. Despite the widespread use of fluoride, statistics reveal a troubling trend – a rise in dental caries fueled by increased sugar consumption. From the 1960s to the present day, the average American's sugar intake has skyrocketed, creating an environment ripe for oral health challenges. The traditional approach of relying solely on fluoride to counteract this surge in tooth decay is proving inadequate, signaling the need for a paradigm shift in dental care. Enter Xylitol: The New Champion of Oral Health: Xylitol emerges as a beacon of hope in the fight against tooth decay. Unlike fluoride, which primarily works by fortifying enamel, xylitol takes a different approach by targeting the root cause – bacteria. With its ability to disrupt the growth of cavity-causing bacteria and reduce plaque buildup, xylitol offers a holistic solution to maintaining oral hygiene. Its efficacy has been demonstrated not only in clinical trials but also through decades of successful use in Europe, where xylitol-based dental products have garnered praise for their effectiveness. Comparing Fluoride and Xylitol: While fluoride has long been hailed as a stalwart defender against tooth decay, the limitations of this traditional approach are becoming increasingly apparent. While it may strengthen enamel, fluoride alone cannot address the underlying bacterial imbalance that fuels tooth decay and gum disease. In contrast, xylitol offers a more comprehensive solution by targeting bacteria directly, resulting in a significant reduction in both cavities and periodontal issues. The Evidence Speaks: Clinical Trials and Real-World Results: The effectiveness of xylitol in promoting oral health is supported by a wealth of scientific evidence. Clinical trials have consistently demonstrated the superiority of xylitol over fluoride in reducing tooth decay and gum disease. With a reported 72% reduction in dental caries and associated bacterial infections, the results speak volumes about the potential of xylitol to revolutionize dental care. Conclusion: Embracing the Future of Dental Care with Xylitol: As we stand at the crossroads of dental innovation, the choice between fluoride and xylitol becomes increasingly clear. While fluoride has served as a cornerstone of dental care for generations, it is xylitol that offers a path forward towards comprehensive oral health. By targeting the root cause of tooth decay and gum disease, xylitol represents a paradigm shift in dental care that promises to transform smiles and safeguard oral wellness for generations to come. Let us embrace this new era of dental innovation and pave the way for a brighter, healthier future.
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THE INCREASE in sugar consumption of Americans is one of the primary reasons for the increase of tooth decay in children in America. It is not practical or possible to eliminate sugar from the American diet. The quantity of sugar is a major problem. According to the American Dental Association, in 1960, the average American ate 5 pounds of sugar per year. In 2022, the average American ate 100 pounds of sugar per year. The producers of food products have become experts at masking the amount and kinds of sugar in the food they produce.
People MUST educate themselves about sugars and artificial sweetners. Artificial sweetness "trick " the body into not burning fat, because it is PERCEIVED as a "sugar." The SOLUTION Is finding a BETTER SUGAR. The BEST new sugar is XYLITOL. Mainstream sugar is a cooking ingredient in the American diet. XYLITOL is labeled as a cooking ingredient. People need to understand that substituting XYLITOL in the daily diet, will not only improve the oral health of Americans, but improve the general health of Americans. Tooth decay is the #1 childhood disease in America. Tooth decay has decreased in every age group of Americans in the last 25 years EXCEPT children 2 to 5 years of age. FLUORIDE usage has been declared the primary method to prevent tooth decay in children. FLUORIDE USE ALONE HAS FAILED TO REDUCE THIS DISEASE. Using XYLITOL in toothpaste and other oral health products have been used in Europe for over 50 years to reduce tooth decay in their populations. The mainstream dental associations in America have known about the benefits of XYLITOL for over 50 years. They have done nothing to introduce the benefits of XYLITOL. Parents need to realize that the future of preventing tooth decay in their children is using XYLITOL daily in their toothpaste and other oral care products. Lastly, one of the best benefits of XYLITOL is that it is SAFE to use from birth to elderly people. It is safe to swallow and meant to be left in the body. It is one of the few Sugars that is SAFE for diabetic patients to use. See the clinical study about the DR BRANAMS XYLITOL PRODUCTS and more accurate and practical information to improve your oral and general health. Yours for better health, Dr Steve Branam This may be the most important and informative blog that I have ever written. I recently read a scientific article with the following results........"If you introduce juice with sugar into your child's diet BEFORE their 2nd birthday, it will increase the risk of tooth decay by 3 times (300 percent). This fact is almost unbelievable, but it is TRUE.
It is important that parents understand the importance of the first two years of life. They are VERY IMPORTANT. I also read another article by an expert on Parkinsons disease. The quote was...."If you have Parkinsons your family has Parkinsons." This statement can also apply to mainstream families or those with special needs and autism. Family members affect their family members unconsciously. It is just part of being in a family, and you will have both the good and not so good. The youngest child in the family will usually have the biggest "sweet tooth", because they are exposed to sugar earlier in life. Younger children want the same things that their older siblings get. This is a fact of life. It is not bad intentions by parents or siblings. It is a part of being a family. The bottom line message is this. Parents need to minimize the amount of sugar in their families diet. You CANNOT eliminate sugar, you can only MINIMIZE or MONITOR the amount of sugar your family eats or drinks. Another scientific article that I read have the following results. In 1960, the average American ate 5 pounds of sugar per year, and in 2022, the average American at 100 pounds of sugar per year. My only advice is......read the nutritional facts on the BACK labels of the products you purchase. The information on the front label is filled with information to get you to BUY the product. Ideally, no sugar products are the best for your child. This advice is to help you reduce your need for expensive dental treatment and save your anxiety and spending money in the dental office. Yours for better oral health, Dr Steve Branam Ten Essential Tips for PreventingĀ Painful and Costly Dental Treatments for Your Little Ones.3/20/2024 As parents, we all wish to spare our children the discomfort of dental procedures like shots, drills, and fillings. However, many of us fail to recognize the crucial role of good dental habits at home until our children experience tooth pain. But fear not! By adhering to some simple recommendations, you can significantly reduce the likelihood of painful and costly dental treatments for your little ones.
Yours in dental health, Dr. Steve Branam Hi, Dr. Branam: I hope that you are doing well. People say different things about how many times per day people should brush. Can you please tell me your opinion of how many times per day you should brush (via manual toothbrush and electric toothbrush), floss, and use oral water irrigation (for example, with a curved syringe)? Thank you, Jennifer Jennifer,
Thank you for requesting my opinion about tooth brushing. I will give you my experience and recommendations below. Ideally, brushing your teeth twice daily, in the morning after breakfast and the last thing you do at night before bed would be best. Bedtime brushing is the most important because the teeth will be "CLEAN" the whole time you sleep. I recommend using a manual toothbrush vs an electric toothbrush. You want to cleanse (brush) your mouth, gums, and tongue. Electric teeth primarily brush or polish the teeth alone. Misuse or aggressive use of an electric toothbrush can sometimes irritate the gum line and push bacteria underneath the gum line. Using a manual toothbrush, use a circular motion and brush the teeth and gums. Every time you brush your teeth, be sure to brush your tongue. Tooth decay and gum infection are diseases CAUSED BY BACTERIA. These bacteria live on your teeth, gums, and tongue. Polishing your teeth will only decrease one-third of the bacteria in your mouth. If you want an electric toothbrush, follow it up by finishing with a manual toothbrush. Frankly, the Toothpaste you use is more critical than the toothbrush. A Fluoride Toothpaste hardens the tooth enamel to resist the effects of the bacteria on the tooth's surface. It does not lower the bacteria on the tooth, tongue, or gums. The BEST Toothpaste is formulated with at least 30% XYLITOL by volume. Xylitol reduces the level of disease-causing BACTERIA of the ENTIRE mouth.The use of Xylitol Toothpaste is three times better than using fluoride toothpaste alone. Oral irrigating devices are the least effective way to clean your teeth. They may irritate the gums and "force" the bacteria into and below the gum line. The only Toothpaste on the market today PROPERLY formulated with XYLITOL Is Dr. Branam Xylitol toothpaste and gel. They have been clinically tested in a hospital-based study and proven safe and effective for the entire family. You can see the products and the clinical research at www.drbranamsxylitol.com. These products are safe to swallow and meant to be left in your mouth after brushing. I hope that this truthful and accurate information will be helpful to you. Yours for better oral health, Dr Steve Branam Most people don't understand why they have cavities or get gum disease. I want to explain this to you. There is a reason this occurs, and it is INTERGENERATIONAL. Tooth decay is a DISEASE of the FAMILY. Please note the following:
1. Children inherit their physical stature and body chemistry from their parents. When children become adults, they pass these same genes to their children. When two adults have a baby, it's like rolling two dice. The child will get some genes from one parent and others from another. 2. If you inherit the genes for acid saliva, you will be cavity-prone. If you inherit the genes for alkaline saliva, you will be cavity-free and prone to gum disease. There are varying degrees of severity for both. You have no control over your biological inheritance. 3. You do not know which genes you inherit until the tooth decay appears. This is the reason it is so IMPORTANT to have good oral hygiene habits by both Parents, INFANTS, TODDLERS, and young children starting at birth because 4. TOOTH DECAY is a DISEASE caused by BACTERIA transferred from parent to child by innocent touching. Bacteria are invisible, and avoiding the transfer is impossible unless you never touch each other. 5. The most significant dietary factor in determining the severity or extent of tooth decay is the AMOUNT OF SUGAR you eat daily. In today's lifestyle, you cannot avoid sugar but minimize eating or drinking it. Practice reading the ingredient labels on the BACK SIDE of the packaging to see how much sugar is in the product. You will be amazed at what you find. IN SUMMARY: Inherited acid saliva + transferred decay-causing bacteria + the amount of sugar in your diet = The level of tooth decay you have Remember that you cannot eliminate tooth decay and gum disease, but you can minimize them by using xylitol daily in your lifestyle. The best products are the safe, effective, and clinically tested Dr Branams Xylitol toothpaste and gel. Yours for better dental health, Dr. Steve Branam Parents of young children NEED proper information to benefit themselves and their families. If parents are not given the correct information, they cannot make good choices to help their children.
All adults have tooth decay-causing bacteria in their mouth. The level can be high or low. If you don't see a dentist for regular professional cleaning and examination, the probability is that you have a high bacteria count. Babies are born bacteria-free and get their bacteria from parents and caregivers because you LOVE THEM. For parents of children from birth to 4 years of age, you unknowingly give these bacteria to your children by simply touching them. Bacteria are invisible and not detectable. You cannot eliminate the bacteria, but you can minimize the amount of tooth decay that causes bacteria. The SOLUTION is using a properly formulated xylitol toothpaste at home. The Dr Branams Xylitol toothpaste and gel have been adequately formulated and proven safe and effective in a clinical study. The result is a 72% reduction in tooth decay-causing bacteria in both children's and adults' mouths. Your mainstream dentist has and will recommend using FLUORIDE at home daily. If you have had a lot of cavities in the past, I have a question for you. "How is that Fluoride working for you?" Fluoride does reduce tooth decay by 24%, and Dr Branams Xylitol toothpaste and gel reduces tooth decay-causing bacteria by 72%. Xylitol is the way to prevent tooth decay in the new millennium. Bottom line: Dr Branam Xylitol products reduce tooth decay for your ENTIRE family. Yours for better oral health, Dr Steve Branam Tooth decay is a DISEASE of the FAMILY, and it is inter-generational. The bacteria that cause tooth decay and poor oral health are passe from person to person within the family. This bacteria passing is innocent, accidental, and begins soon after a child is born.
Preventing tooth decay and improving oral health starts in the HOME. It does not begin in the dental office. Good oral hygiene is more beneficial than cleaning your teeth twice a year at the dental office. Having your teeth cleaned and mouth checked by a dentist regularly is essential to make sure that your dental care does not become extensive, requiring complicated and expensive treatment. Unfortunately, dentists are primarily trained to repair damaged teeth and infected gums, which is very important. Their focus is to prevent dental problems “in the office” with topical fluoride applications and mainstream mouth rinses. This regiment has FAILED miserably in young children and their families. I want to share with you “Top Ten Habits” for exceptional oral health. 1. Brush your child’s teeth at bedtime. 2. Use an adequately formulated toothpaste containing XYLITOL. 3. Take your child to their first dental exam with a qualified PEDIATRIC DENTIST before 15 months of age. 4. Parents must have regular dental examinations and cleanings no more than nine months apart. 5. Parents need to brush their teeth at bedtime. 6. Floss your teeth 4 to 5 times per week. 7. Try to minimize sugar in the entire family’s diet. 8. Do not introduce “juice” into your child’s diet before their second birthday 9. Go to www.drbranamsxylitol.com for accurate information about xylitol and its benefits. 10. For as little as $0.07 per application, you can provide a head-start to your child’s oral health. SHARE THIS INFORMATION WITH YOUR FRIENDS, ESPECIALLY THOSE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AND AUTISM. Dr. Branam’s Xylitol aims to reduce your exposure to expensive and emotional treatment for your children. If you want to “PAY IT FORWARD,” visit the website, and we will ship to any address you desire. To yours in superior oral health, I remain, Dr. Steve Branam Daily use of Xylitol (a natural sugar) will reduce tooth decay in your entire family. Xylitol is a healthy sugar that is digested in your stomach. 90% of the sugar eaten by people is digested in the mouth, which causes tooth decay.
Oral bacteria cannot digest or metabolize xylitol, so the bacteria "literally" starve. When the bacteria die, they cannot produce acid which softens the tooth enamel leading to cavity formation. Tooth decay and cavities occur over time and is not a quick or spontaneous development. Tooth decay is a DISEASE CAUSED by BACTERIA. Xylitol reduces bacteria level by as much as 70%, where Fluoride used alone hardens the tooth enamel with little to no decrease in the caries causing bacteria. level. XYLITOL is very safe for human consumption and is considered by the American FDA as a "cooking ingredient". It is one of the few sugars the can be safely used by people with type 2 diabetes. A additional benefit of using xylitol daily is that it makes the tooth surface "slick." This property does not allow bacteria and plaque to "stick" to the teeth which improves the gums and general oral health. Xylitol also raises the PH of the saliva to a more neutral level (less acid) and increases saliva flow a help patients with dry mouth. Many children and adolescents with ADD and ADHD are taking medications which decrease saliva flow. Xylitol is in many consumer products such as mints, chewing gum, suckers, toothpaste and tooth gel. The best and most universal means to improve your oral and dental health is by using toothpaste and tooth gel properly formulated with XYLITOL. I have created and produced a properly formulated and safe toothpaste and tooth gel containing XYLITOL. Begin using my Dr Branam Xylitol products at 6 to 9 months of age and brush the teeth at bedtime. Yours for better dental health Dr Steve Branam Parents and caregivers:
It is very important that you get your child off to a good start with their dental and oral health. The best way to accomplish this is by making their first dental appointment with a PEDIATRIC DENTIST at one year of age. The primary focus for this visit is to determine the oral health history and current oral health practices of the parents/family. You see, tooth decay is a disease of the family, and it is intergenerational. You can expect to have your child’s teeth cleaned, x-rays, and an examination if appropriate. A review of brushing, flossing, and other oral hygiene methods is essential. You will be given treatment explanations and recommendations if cavities are present. The main message is to have your child scheduled for a regular six month check up. This will prevent a need for more complicated treatment in the future. This alone will benefit the child, parent and caregiver. Make an appointment today for your child's first dental examination at one year of age. Yours for better dental health, Dr Steve Branam |
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