Podcast #207
The Center for Disease Control has determined that tooth decay is the #1 chronic childhood disease in America with children ages 2-5 being the most prevalent.
Today I’m introducing the subject of preventing as many incidents of tooth decay as possible. This topic arises for two reasons: First, for years I have seen and heard about so many traumatic events caused by dental cavities and the difficulty of treating autism spectrum patients; and second because I know that oral health is an important component of overall general health.
In over 18 years of working with autism, hundreds of parents have told me about their children’s dental issues, and many resulted in multiple extractions at a very young age.
I’ve partnered with a highly skilled pediatric dentist, Dr. Steve Branam, for this podcast to help expand outreach regarding the importance of increasing education about oral health.
Dr. Branam is a champion of reducing tooth decay in families through the use of Xylitol toothpaste. He has been in practice for 50 years, conducted over 500,000 patient treatment sessions, and interviewed the parents of thousands of new patients.
He also performs surgery on many special needs children and is intimately familiar with the problems of controlling and treating tooth decay in children on the autism spectrum and their families. His backlog of surgical patients is growing, and the growing demand for intensive treatment of autism spectrum children is a national phenomenon.
For over twenty years, Dr. Branam’s philosophy and approach have been PREVENTION. Dr. Branam’s xylitol products are EFFECTIVE IN REDUCING THE INCIDENCE OF TOOTH DECAY, as proven in a clinical study that shows the Xylitol-based Dr. Branam products are three times more effective than fluoride-containing toothpaste in reducing cavities.
The ingredients are all natural. Xylitol itself is derived from Birch trees:
- There is no fluoride
- There are no toxic metals or other harmful ingredients
- There are no dyes
- The products are safe to swallow in any amount, and,,,
- Dr. Branam’s products are thoroughly tested and have been on the market for 10 years with excellent results and no ill effects.
Topics and questions answered in this podcast interview:
- Preventing tooth decay begins actually before birth
- Parental oral hygiene habits are important and affect your child
- Tooth brushing before going to bed is critical to reduce tooth decay
- Correct breastfeeding or baby bottle feeding habits ate very important
- Take your child to a PEDIATRIC DENTIST form their first dental exam on their 1st birthday
- Parents need to have regular dental check-ups to avoid giving their tooth decay causing bacteria to their child.
- Regular routine dental check ups will avoid difficult and expensive dental treatment which saves money for the entire family
- Having good oral health is much more important than having a beautiful smile
- Dental insurance is designed to reward people by paying much more for preventative care rather than complicated and extensive treatment.
- Parents who share their unpleasant dental experiences with their children definitely affects how the child behaves in the dental office
- The behavior of children with Autism are significantly effected by bright lights, loud noises, and lying flat on their backs. Pediatric dentists use special techniques to assist your to have the best possible dental experience.
- Children with AUTISM become adults with AUTISM, so it is critical to give them a good professional dental experience beginning at a very young age.
Stephen Branam DDS Curriculum Vitae
Professional Education:
Indiana University 1965-1968, BS in Biology
Indiana School of Dentistry, 1968-1972, DDS degree
Indiana Pediatric Dental Residency Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry
US Army served as active military pediatric dentist 1974-1976
Teaching and Professional Experience
Staff of Mercy St. Vincent’s Hospital 1976 to 2011
Staff of University of Toledo Medical Center 1977 to Present
Staff of ProMedica Hospital System 2010 to Present
Business and Dental Practice
Oregon Pediatric Dental Practice July 1, 1976 to Present
Branam Oral Health Technologies, 2009, focused on production of oral care products
and oral dentifrice.
Dr. Branam Xylitol LLC, 2019-present, focused on producing Xylitol toothpaste and gels.
Dr. Branam’s Xylitol Methodology
Dr. Branam has developed a highly effective toothpaste formulated with Xylitol, an educational Format, and effective system for his patients.
He has used this system in his own private dental practice and has reduced the need for invasive routine dental treatment by approximately 70%. The products have been tested with conclusive Proof of Concept at The University of Toledo Medical Center.
To purchase Dr. Branam’s products at a discount please go to, DrBranamsXylitol.com/NRA. This link will take you to a page with our exclusive discount code that you can use right now, and we have posted a You-Tube version of this clinical trail and study on the ‘home’ page there for you too!
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