Pediatric Dentistry of Redlands

There may be several visits to a pediatric dentist for your child. They may tell you that all is good, schedule the next appointment and send you on the way, but have they ever talked to you about a treatment plan for your child? Have they talked to you about what is normal or what you should be looking for in order to ensure that your child’s smile stays healthy? It can be scary when your child visits the dentist, and sometimes it can be an investment if there are cavities or other dental work recommended, but taking the time to ask questions and talk to your child’s dentist can make sure you have the up to date information you need in order to keep his or her smile in great shape. A treatment plan can help organize any priorities that your child may have. Some factors that may be taken into consideration for your child’s treatment plan is risk, behavior, and the available treatment options. If your child is anxious at the dentist or if they have multiple treatment needs, t...

Now is the perfect time to be thankful for your child’s health and happiness. Don’t wait until the holidays are over to have that routine cleaning. Get their smile in shape for the holiday photos and ensure it   is healthy and there are no lurking problems below the surface. The holidays are a festive time and the last thing you want is to be spending time with a child who is in pain or who is struggling with a dental emergency. Getting a routine cleaning done now can save you time and money later. Your child’s smile is precious and taking precautionary measures can leave your family holidays stress free and fun. The foods that we consume over the holidays can decrease the strength of their enamel, it can also leave them with vulnerabilities such as chipped or cracked teeth, but a routine cleaning with x-rays can dig deeper to ensure that your child’s smile is in the best shape and ready for the family photos sure to be taken this holiday season. ...

Has your child lost their baby teeth but there is no permanent tooth growing in. This is a congenital malformation that impacts 20% of people with their molars, and 5% with secondary premolars or lateral incisors. This is an inherited trait and can disrupt the natural smile. Each one of the teeth are unique and have a specific job.   If certain teeth are missing from the smile, other teeth may move into the place of those teeth causing more problems for your smile long term. There is no need to panic. Dr. Cameron Fuller and his team recommend that if this is a problem that your child faces you will want to contact the dentist in order to set up an appointment.   There are several different options that may be appropriate for your child depending on which teeth are missing from their smile. Placing artificial teeth in the spot can ensure they have a beautiful smile for a lifetime, but also ensure that their smile does not have a collapsed appearance from teeth moving int...