Pediatric Dentistry of Redlands

Being a teenager can be very difficult and stressful. There are so many pressures that your teen may feel, but the health and look of their smile should not be one of those things. Dr. Cameron Fuller and his team recommend that if your teen is struggling with staining on their teeth that it is best to first determine the cause. Schedule a consultation with Dr. Cameron Fuller and his team in order to determine what is impacting your teen’s smile and causing those stains on their smile. While some teeth whitening, products may seem safe, not all products are. Whitening products are made of a peroxide solution which can cause sensitivity for your teen.   Some of the products have a higher rate of peroxide based on what is considered safe for adults. This is not necessarily what is safe for children and/or teens. Research however, has shown that a high rate of teens who use whitening strips actually use them incorrectly. This can be a problem as it increases the risk of y...

When your teenager comes home upset because kids are making fun of his smile, or are teasing her about the color of her teeth, it can be easy to want to fix the problem. Get the facts on teeth whitening for teens prior to making any decisions. The health of their smile lasts a lifetime. Their teenage years are only a fraction of that time. Prior to making any long-lasting decisions get the facts.     Your teen should be at least fourteen before having them utilize any whitening kits or having a whitening procedure completed. Pediatric dentist Dr. Fuller states, “By this age, the pulp is fully formed and will decrease the sensitivity to any whitening products they use.” Until age fourteen you can help ensure your teenager has a healthy, white smile by providing them with plenty of fruits and vegetables with high-water concentr...