Pediatric Dentistry of Redlands

  With all the options out there for food, it can be tricky to find the healthy foods that are great for your child’s teeth. But here are some rules to live by when picking snacks and food to help keep your child’s smile as healthy as possible.   Avoid these 4 foods and help to support healthy dental habits and their smile can last for a lifetime. 1.      Pickles. The acid in pickles can damage the enamel on their teeth. Damaged enamel leaves them susceptible to decay and other dental problems. 2.      Chips that are fried. The extra grease and fat is bad not only for your health but the carbs stay on the surface of the teeth. The longer that food is on the teeth, the more opportunity that plaque has to build and cause cavities and decay. 3.      Ice can chip or break the teeth. While water is important for your teeth and for your body, ice can cause sensitivity issues and is bes...

When your child smiles are they impacted by multiple problems? Do they have tooth decay or bleeding gums? Are they prone to broken or cracked teeth? Does your child eat certain food and complain of being in pain? Here are 4 common dental problems that may be impacting your child’s smile. Tooth decay is preventable if your child develops and sticks to healthy dental habits. This includes brushing, flossing and visiting the dentist regularly. You may also want to have them avoid foods that are high in carbohydrates, sugar and other processed foods that can stick to their teeth. Sensitive teeth can be caused by a variety of things, but usually result in your child struggling to consume foods that are either too hot or too cold. If this occurs often, your child may be impacted by receding gums or tooth enamel that is damaged. Ask Dr. Fuller about options for your child to help with this situation. Canker sores, are small sores in the mouth. Some may be reocc...