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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
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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 |
