I have been contemplating addressing this subject matter for quite some time now. Unfortunately, too many children have tooth decay early in their lives. I will explain to you why virtually everyone in the world has tooth decay at varying levels, and how to best prevent it. Read More
Mothers Need Correct Advice for Their Child’s Dental Health
My experience has made me realize that mothers often do not receive the correct advice regarding their child’s dental health and how to prevent tooth decay in all of their children. Over 10 years ago my company did a consumer survey for a product that we had developed. We asked the following question to the mothers who participated. “Where do you receive your information or guidance to help you give your child good dental health?” Read More
Tooth Decay Is a Disease of the Family
Many people still consider Fluoride to be the best way to prevent tooth decay in most patients. Recently, multiple pediatric dentist members of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry have acknowledged that Fluoride ALONE cannot prevent tooth decay adequately. Fluoride needs to be used in combination with another tooth decay agent. That agent is XYLITOL because it reduces tooth decay 3 times better than Fluoride. Read More
Interview with Mom’s Choice Award-Winner Dr. Stephen Branam
Hello, Mom’s Choice readers! We hope this finds you well. Thank you for joining us for another installment in our interview series. For this interview, we were able to catch up with Dr. Stephen Branam, creator of the Mom’s Choice Award-Winning product Dr. Branam’s Xylitol Toothpaste. Dr. Branam has created a truly remarkable product because not only is it great for children, but they also love it because of its great taste! The secret to Dr. Branam’s Xylitol Toothpaste is the amount of Xylitol that it contains, and it is almost guaranteed to prevent cavities within your children if used correctly. That is something we think every parent can get behind! Keep reading to find out more about this magical toothpaste and its creator, Dr. Steven Branam. Read More
Preventing Tooth Decay and Making Your Child’s Dental Visits a Positive Experience
My goal has always been to minimize conventional dental procedures like fillings, extractions, drilling, and “shots.” Many children anticipate their first dental visit will be difficult or maybe even “hurt.” The best way to give your child a positive dental experience is to take them to a pediatric dentist at 12-15 months of age before they get a cavity or need any treatment. Read More