Pediatric Dentistry of Redlands

Dental surgery can be extremely stressful not only for you but for you child. Helping support them can be difficult depending on the type of procedure and how long the procedure takes. Everything can be stressful from deciding when or if to give them pain medication all the way down to what types of food you should give them. After surgery they may be wiped out, and finding the right support to help keep them comfortable and still give them what they need may be stressful. Here are some things to know about how to help your child after they have experienced a dental surgery. Find healthy but soft foods that they can enjoy. This may include yogurt, or a popsicle. A little flavored water is good in order to keep them hydrated while avoiding the sugar. They may not have consumed anything since the night before, depending on the procedure, so ensuring they have something that will give them energy is critical without giving them something too heavy. Always...

Your children deserve the best dental health they can have, but it can be difficult when they are fighting against you to brush their teeth. Or you rush out the door in the morning and you smell your child’s breath and you realize they once again did not brush their tongue. No matter what is going on in their mouth, it is important to help them have healthy dental habits. Here are 5 tips and tricks from Pediatric Dentist, Dr. Cameron Fuller, to help. 1.      Have them brush and floss at a very consistent time every day? Everything is better when you have them do something at the same time every day. 2.      Get a toothpaste flavor they like. Taste is half the problem. If you have a strong peppermint flavor it may not encourage them to brush. 3.      Spend time modeling what you want. If you take time to brush and floss your teeth, that will help show your child that this is important. Modeli...