Pediatric Dentistry of Redlands

Dental emergencies for your children can crop up at any time and while some of them may not be able to be prevented, some can. For example, dental decay that damages the root, causing a need for a root canal, can be prevented with routine cleanings, regular brushing and flossing and ensuring that your child consumes healthy food. While dental emergencies are stressful, we can help decrease that stress. Dental emergencies can be anything from a cracked or broken tooth, dental pain or toothache. For a toothache we recommend rinsing the area with warm water, if there is food or another item stuck between the teeth, remove it immediately to see if that reduces or decreases the pain. If there is swelling you can apply a cold compress. If the toothache does not subside, it is recommended that you contact Dr. Cameron Fuller and his team in order to schedule an appointment right away. Sometimes trauma can cause a tooth to be pushed up through the jawbone. If this happens ...

Your toddler’s baby teeth are setting the stage for what is to come. By taking care of their smile now, you will help them keep their smile healthy for a lifetime. Some people think that baby teeth are no big deal because they are going to fall out anyway. However, not taking care of their baby teeth can create decay and other problems when their adult teeth come in. Here are 4 ways to prevent tooth decay in toddlers: 1.      Don’t have them drink juice at night, and give them a minimal amount during the day. Once they do consume a small amount of juice have them drink a cup of water or brush their teeth to remove the sugar that wants to stay on the surface of their teeth. 2.      Avoid sugary snacks. Fruits and vegetables are always a better choice because not only are they essential in keeping their smile healthy, the water in vegetables and fruits can keep sugar from building up or staying on the surface of their teeth in between brush...

This Valentine’s day treat your family to something better than chocolate and candy. There are activities that you can do as a family that are just as fun and help to celebrate the ‘Holiday of Love’ without engaging in unhealthy habits that can damage their smile. Your children can have a smile that lasts a lifetime when it is taken care of. Here are 5 activities you can do, 1.      Go for a scavenger hunt. Find items or things that remind your family of special moments, love or other items around Valentine’s Day. 2.      Go for a mid-morning hike and enjoy spending family time together. 3.      Watch a movie at home with some healthy snacks. 4.      Create a collage of old family photos and find a special place to keep them. 5.      Go to the park and play a game of tag. Valentine’s Day is as much about the memories you create as the ch...

With so many brands of toothpaste out there in the world staring at you, how do you know which one is the right brand and how do you know even when you pick up that toothpaste that it is doing the job that it is meant to do? There are so many different types being advertised, one recommends it is for tarter, while another states that it helps with fresh breath. While each of these characteristics is important, it is essential that your child’s toothpaste holds up to the test and is doing its job correctly. Here are 3 things to assess when picking out a toothpaste for your child. 1.      Does it have the approval of the American Dental Association? a.      By ensuring that this label is on the toothpaste container it means you are getting a genuine product that is going to do the job correctly. 2.      Is it a whitening toothpaste? a.      This type of brand is not necessary for your child’s te...