Pediatric Dentistry of Redlands

Decay can impact anyone and your child is no exception. In order to keep their smile healthy and in tip-top-shape it is critical to follow these four simple steps. While it can be difficult, Dr. Fuller recommends consistently following through decreases the chance of dental problems long term. First, have your child brush two times a day. It can be good to set up a regular time they will be brushing their teeth. It can help with consistently and decrease difficult behavior if children know what to expect everyday at the same time. Teach your child to floss properly. While Dr. Cameron Fuller recommends flossing daily, flossing the right way is an important part of this process. When first teaching them how to floss have them sit knee to knee with you. Gently wrap the floss around your finger and glide the floss between their teeth. Consistently flossing can help them maintain this routine for a lifetime. Fix any dental problems that are impacting ...

Gums help protect your child's teeth from moving around their mouth. Gums have the important job of protecting the root of the tooth from damage as well as providing security from decay and cavities. The unfortunate part is that gums have one of the most important jobs in the mouth, but children around the world take this important part of their smile for granted. “The only way to ensure your child does not have cavities between their teeth is by regularly flossing,” says Pediatric dentist, Dr. CameronFuller. Without completing this task, gums become swollen, bleed and can eventually suffer from gingivitis. Flossing is the single most important task to save the gums, because brushing alone will never remove food from the tight surfaces between teeth. If gums are not in top shape, they can begin to pull away from the tooth. Teeth fit in between the gums and are held in place. As bacteria moves below the gum line, a pocket forms, this pocket can create ...