Pediatric Dentistry of Redlands

It is easy to want to believe that after a certain point your children are old enough to take care of their own smile or we may assume they are doing a fantastic job of taking care of their smile and they no longer reminders from us to help support them, but this is not true, children often forget to brush the backs of their front teeth, molars, or they rush through the brushing process in order to wrap it up and get to other things they love. It is also critical that children are flossing correctly. This can be difficult for children, especially younger children who are still developing dexterity. In order for children to really floss, especially the back teeth, they need to be able to reach back there. This can be difficult, which means their smile may be at risk for dental decay and other concerns. While you hope that your children will be independent and not need constant reminders or you looking over their shoulder. Protect their smile, with hel...

With so many brands of toothpaste out there in the world staring at you, how do you know which one is the right brand and how do you know even when you pick up that toothpaste that it is doing the job that it is meant to do? There are so many different types being advertised, one recommends it is for tarter, while another states that it helps with fresh breath. While each of these characteristics is important, it is essential that your child’s toothpaste holds up to the test and is doing its job correctly. Here are 3 things to assess when picking out a toothpaste for your child. 1.      Does it have the approval of the American Dental Association? a.      By ensuring that this label is on the toothpaste container it means you are getting a genuine product that is going to do the job correctly. 2.      Is it a whitening toothpaste? a.      This type of brand is not necessary for your child’s te...

Your children getting a cleaning every 6 months isn’t just about checking for cavities, it is so much more. Cavities are the tip of the iceberg of dental problems that your child may face. But cavities that have gone untreated can become larger problems that mean dental pain, root canals or more serious dental problems as they get older. The 6-month dental cleaning also helps the dentist ensure there are no other problems lurking below the surface that may turn into something more, things such as oral cancer, a tongue tie or gum problems. While it may seem that the cleaning is routine, your child comes in, sits down in the chair, their teeth are cleaned and fluoride is given. There is a lot more going on during this dental visit. This visit is also where the dentist can ensure that your children’s teeth are coming in properly and that they do not have spacing problems that can make it difficult for their adult teeth. Or where they are ensuring there is ...