Pediatric Dentistry of Redlands

Dental decay impacts millions of kids every year, but your child does not have to be one of the statistics. Dental decay is caused when a thick plaque covers the enamel of the teeth. When children consume carbohydrates, sugar, and other foods bits of debris can stay on their teeth. It then mixes with the bacteria that is already in their mouth and begins to break down the enamel. Once this occurs it forms a cavity. “A cavity left untreated can require more extensive dental procedures later says,” Dr. Cameron Fuller . Regular dental check-ups can keep your child’s smile healthy for years to come and cut down on their risk of having dental decay problems. Children who do not go to the dentist or do not brush and floss regularly are at risk for this serious disease. Avoid foods high in carbohydrates and sugar drinks. Carbohydrates stick to the surface of the teeth and the more sugar a child consumes the more opportunity there is for dental decay to attack their teeth. Have ...

Summer is over and your children are heading back to school. For some this is an exciting time, for others this may be stressful. You now have to handle their school lunches, homework, busy schedules and getting them back in the routine of things. One area you should not have to stress about is their dental care. Follow these 4 simple rules when packing their lunch to help keep their teeth healthy while your children are at school. 1.      Pack water instead of juice. Water can help to remove food high in carbohydrates from sticking to their teeth if they do not brush after lunch. It also helps keep them hydrated and can prevent them from being impacted by dry mouth. 2.      Pack cut up carrots, cucumbers or other vegetables that have a high water concentration. 3.      Limit the carbohydrates. Foods that are high in carbs have a tendency to stick to the surface of the teeth. The longer that ...