Pediatric Dentistry of Redlands

Halloween is here and the candy may be lining the shelves of the stores, but that does not mean it has to be filling the counters of your kitchen. The more access your children have to candy the more likely they are to consume a large amount which not only impacts their overall health but can decrease the strength of the enamel on their teeth. If you have candy in the house you may want to put it out of reach of your children. Or make a deal with them on how much is an appropriate amount for them to consume. If they are going to eat candy, Dr. Cameron Fuller and his team recommend to have them brush their teeth right away in order to decrease their risk of decay. While a small amount of candy is okay with the right precautions, too much sugar not only impacts their bodies, but it can have catastrophic long-term problems for their smile. As their baby teeth are the place holder for your little one’s adult teeth what happens to them is critical to the health of their smile. ...

When your little one gets a cavity you may be thinking there is no reason to get a filling because it is just a baby tooth and it is going to fall out. However, it is important to keep their baby teeth in great shape because it will help ensure their adult teeth are in great shape as well. Once it is determined your child has a filling that needs to be filled, the dentist will determine whether a local anesthetic is needed or not. If they use one, numbing gel will most likely be placed prior to them receiving   the anesthetic. It is critical the dentist is able to complete the process without having your child afraid or moving. There may be a bit of noise as the dentist begins to remove the decay from the tooth and the dental assistant helps to remove the debris and water from the tooth using suction. Once the tooth has been carefully cleaned out, the dentist will utilize a resin material to seal up the hole and adjust the bite for comfort.. For more information o...

Did you know that x-rays could help evaluate the health of your child’s smile? There are cavities that could be lurking in between the teeth that cannot be seen by the naked eye. Having regular x-rays can help your child’s dental provider evaluate and ensure that they are on the right track with their smile.   An x-ray allows for an image to be shown which will allow the dentist not only to see if there are cavities, but also if there are structural concerns that are below the gum line. Your child may return to their activities immediately following an x-ray and there are no other immediate side effects that should impact your child. Once the dentist has a clear picture of your child’s smile if they have concerns, or other treatment is needed to address a problem, they will walk through this with you to ensure you have all the information you need. X-rays are usually quick and easy. There is nothing special that needs to be done prior to an x-ray. You may want to exp...