Pediatric Dentistry of Redlands

It may not seem like a big deal when your child is little and grinding their teet h. But a lifetime of this habit can cause negative problems for the health of your child’s smile. While it is common in children under age 11 and it may be considered, “normal behavior,” it can be troublesome to hear as a parent. If your child is grinding their teeth, you may want to consider scheduling an appointment with their pediatric dentist in order to ensure there is no long-term damage. Here are 4 signs your child is grinding their teeth. 1.      You hear a noise in their room at night like nails on a chalkboard. This sound is squeaky, high-pitched and can really bother you if you hear it. 2.            Teeth that are flattened, cracked or chipped. This is a serious problem and should be looked at immediately by your dentist. 3.             Jaw or face soreness. If you...

You may have heard chewing sugar-free gum in between meals can help to keep your child’s smile healthy because it can remove food from the surface of teeth, but your toddler should avoid this practice. Gum is a choking hazard for kids under the age of 5. As they run around and play, it is easy for them to get gum stuck in their throat. They do not understand the concept of chewing something without swallowing because prior to this, they chew food and swallow.   Instead helping your toddler to brush and floss is a better practice. If you are concerned about their dental health, visiting Dr. Fuller and his team can help put your fears to rest as they can analyze the oral health and evaluate any problems that your child may have with his smile. And always avoid regular gum as the sugar can be detrimental to their teeth. Healthy oral habits are being established when they are young, and having them consume sugar can cause cavities and other problems with their smile tha...

A lip tie is a dental problem where a thick piece of skin is attached abnormally resulting in mobility issues. While this procedure is more common than most think, for new babies it often goes undiagnosed. Without the proper procedure to fix the lip tie, it can cause immediate problems with breastfeeding, but it can also create long-term problems for your child. Dr. Fuller and his team think this goes undiagnosed primarily because of these 4 reasons.  Doctors, lactation specialists, and some dentists are not trained to diagnose this type of problem. There are still specialists who believe in waiting to take care of a lip tie in babies and feel they should wait to complete the procedure. Some new babies are difficult to nurse and therefore, a lip tie may get passed off as ‘normal’ breastfeeding problems. Being a brand new mom is stressful and consequently, with a baby struggling to nurse, they often look for problems in themselves ...