Pediatric Dentistry of Redlands

            If you have dental anxiety it can be difficult for you to want your child to visit the dentist regularly, or you may find your child picks up on your dental anxiety which can lead to them being afraid of the chair. It is critical that your children understand the importance of visiting the dentist on a regular basis in order to keep their smile in great shape. The only way to ensure that their smile is not impacted in the long run is to have great dental habits and one of these habits is routine dental visits. This is a great opportunity to put your fear aside and to help your children develop a great dental practice for life.   In order to decrease your dental anxiety, follow these 5 tips:   1.      Know the dentist you are taking your child to. Ask questions before you take your child in to ensure you are comfortable with who they are and that you are comfortable with the environmen...

As your children grow and develop, they enter a variety of milestones and different stages. You may have invested in a book that tells you how your child is developing across different ages or skills they will acquire as they get older. Their oral care also has stages that you can track, and that come with a variety of activities you can do at home to help them develop healthy dental habits. 1.      Baby Oral care ·       They do not have teeth that have erupted yet during this stage ·       Use a soft baby brush to brush their gums ·       Avoid putting them to bed with a bottle ·       Avoid putting anything other than milk in their bottle ·       After they consume milk you may want to wipe the milk from their gums ·       Brushing their gums helps to prevent dental decay and stimulates gum tissu...