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How To Find A Pediatric Dentist

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Pediatric dentists are   specialists that have additional experience in helping children. They attend additional schooling in order to learn about, not only the anatomy of a child’s mouth, but also behavioral and developmental challenges that children will face as well. "Pediatric dentists are important to treating your children’s smile," says Dr. Cameron Fuller. Here are a few ways to find the best pediatric dentist in your area.  Ask friends and family whom has kids the same age. They can be your best assets when it comes to picking a pediatric dentist. If they wouldn't take their kids to a particular dentist they are not going to recommend you do. Ask other parents at sporting events for kids, kid’s clubs or other children’s activities where kids gather, for advice. All of those parents should be having their little ones seen somewhere for dental care. Look on the Internet. Reviews on Yelp, LinkedIn, Facebo

Your Child’s Teeth Could Be Impacting Their Sleep

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Untreated dental decay can cause problems for children, especially when they are sleeping and relaxed. While dental decay can be found and treated, it often goes under the radar until it is causing pain for the child. Not brushing and flossing, not visiting the dentist regularly and an unhealthy diet can cause tooth decay.  Dr. Cameron Fuller says, "your child is up during the day running and playing, they may not notice how much pain they are in or that their teeth are bothering them." http://www.pediatricdentistryofredlands.com/index.html Tooth decay can cause extreme pain, swollen and bleeding gums, and dark spots on the teeth. They may also present with white or brown spots on the enamel of their teeth. While left untreated, decay begins to cause pain and could eventually lead to your child needing a pulpotomy, or baby root canal. Not only can untreated decay lead to your child not being able to sleep, losing their baby teeth prematurely and causing ex

Healthy Eating Habits to Help Your Special Needs Child & Their Teeth

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Eating healthy is the number one fighter against obesity, Type 2 Diabetes, and other health problems for children. While exercise is critical, their eating habits will be built while they are kids and will last a lifetime.   Dr. Cameron Fuller says, "eating habits don’t just impact their waistline; they also can negatively cause problems for children’s teeth." Here are three easy and healthy tips that you can change today to provide healthy eating options for your child with special needs. 1.      Increase their water intake. Water helps rinse teeth before and after brushing.   Water can also decrease snacking between meals and allow your child to feel full faster. If it is difficult for your child to remember to drink water, or they struggle with the flavor, you can add picture reminders around the house to help. You can also use natural flavors such as fruit to sweeten the water.  2.      Offer apple, grapes, and other fruit for a snack instead of cr

Why Pick A Pediatric Dentist

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There is likely a dentist on every corner in your neighborhood. Some are family dentists, some dentists advertise that they work with children, but a pediatric dentist specializes in dental work with children. They spend extra time in school says, Pediatric Dentist Dr.Fuller, specially geared towards providing dental procedures for children. Here are 4 reasons to consider a pediatric dentist when looking for dental care for your children.  Pediatric dentists specialize in your children’s smile. They study the in’s and out’s of what potentially could be impacting their smile. They also study topics such as anxiety in children, building relationships with kids and their parents, and growth and development. Each of these areas allows a pediatric dentist to know your child and what may be impacting them. Pediatric dentists are trained in specific prevention and care strategies to support the dental needs of children. Dr. Full

Pediatric Dental Emergencies Happen

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  In the middle of the night or when you’re on vacation is the most common time for a dental emergency to happen to your child. Anything from breaking or chipping a tooth, to dental pain, or having a tooth knocked out, can damage your child's smile. Dental emergencies can be expensive, painful and time consuming. Don’t wait until it is too late. Pediatric dentist Dr. Fuller highly recommends these 3 tips to reduce the potential of a dental emergency happening at an inopportune time.  Visit the dentist regularly. Routine cleanings and check-ups can limit problems due to tooth decay in children. This routine cleaning allows Dr. Cameron Fuller and his team the opportunity to evaluate any potential problems that may be arising. Plaque can be removed from the surface of the tooth and determination can be made of other dental problems, such as cavities, that may need to be fixed immediately. If your child is playing sports have them we

Dental care while traveling

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It’s the Holiday season and travel is upon us. Often times, when people are packing there are so many other things going on that they forget one of the most important items, tooth brushes. While, it is easy to get another one, here are four easy tips to remembering your dental care products.   1.      Have travel toothbrushes that you can pack. “The reason we often forget the toothbrushes is because we are waiting until the day we leave to pack them because we are using them,” says Dr. Fuller . Having designated travel toothbrushes for your children can make packing and remembering them easier. 2.      Create a dental floss, toothbrush, toothpaste, and mouthwash travel kit for your kids that you can just throw in your bag and go. Now you don’t need to remember anything for later and you can find it when your children need it. 3.      Have your children brush and floss at the same time when traveling as they do when you are normally at home. It is imp

How To Prevent Decay In Your Special Needs Child

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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

5 Ways To Help Your Teen Eat Healthy During The Holidays

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Holidays are upon us and time is running out on how to teach your teen healthy habits.   As they get older and move on with their life it is important to teach them how to enjoy and appreciate foods that are good for them and taste great. Here are five tips from Dr. Fuller and team to help you work vegetables and fruits into the Holidays.     1.      Put fruits on the table instead of cookies. Teens will grab what is easy. Putting fresh fruits easily accessible to them can help deter them from eating the food you don’t want them eating. 2.      Put vegetables in casseroles. The Holidays can be busy, instead of eating out, create different casseroles with a mixture of healthy vegetables and spices that bring out the flavor of the casserole. 3.      Add fruit into containers of fresh water in the refrigerator. Teen’s who drink water are less likely to snack on food that isn’t as healthy.   The more water they drink the fuller they feel. 4.      Decrea

4 Ways To Help Your Special Needs Child With Routine Cleanings

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Routine cleanings are the key to a decay-free smile for your child. It is critical that they are able to visit the dentist two times a year in order to ensure that there are no dental problems cropping up. Dental cleanings can check for any problems that may be below the surface of the gums as well as problems between the teeth. that you cannot see. Seeing the dentist regularly provides the support your child needs as it is important for them to see the dentist as a friend, not only someone who will help when they have a painful dental problem.    Before the day of the visit, have your child stop by the office and meet the dentist. They may be able to take a tour and see the chair, the x-ray machine and meet the staff. If they are not able to stop by early, look up photos on-line and show them to your child.    Talk about what they will experie

What Thanksgiving Foods Should Your Kids Avoid

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  While the holidays are upon us, it is critical to keep your child’s dental health in mind. While eating some of the food may not be bad, don’t wait to brush their teeth. The longer food sits on their teeth the more opportunity it has to create a problem in their mouth.    Pediatric Dentist Cameron Fuller recommends instead of having your children snack on chips, and bread dips, to allow your children to consume fruits and vegetables while they’re watching the football game or helping in the kitchen. Olives can be a great nutritious snack and contain water that helps remove food naturally from the teeth.   During the turkey time, any food that adds fruits and vegetables into the meal can help increase the benefit to their teeth and add to your child’s overall health. Snack dishes with carrots, tomatoes or celery can offset the pot

Major Dental Work and Your Special-Needs Child

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It can be difficult for any child to get serious dental work completed, but even more problematic for a child with special needs. There are multiple options available to help support your child during this procedure depending on the type of procedure and the length of procedure. Each of the risks has pros and cons depending on some variables.   Dr. Fuller recommends, “Local anesthetic and/or nitrous oxide can be utilized for shorter procedures, or if one or two teeth are being pulled.” Nitrous is a gas that is breathed and is immediately eliminated from the child’s system once the device is removed from the nose. Local anesthetic requires a small needle to inject a numbing agent into the gums. This can be a bit scary for a child who does not understand what is happening. If you are going to choose this method, it is critical to prepare your child in advance.

2 Habits To Prevent Dental Decay During The Holidays

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The holidays are fast approaching which can often mean extra food in the house. You may have already begun planning your cookies, cakes and treats that you’ll be baking. Don’t let your child’s dental health be impacted by your desire for treats in your house. Implement these two policies and help ward off decay this holiday season. Have children consume minimal amount of sugary treats. During times when they are complaining of hunger, have them consume a healthy mix of fruits and vegetables. Give them opportunities throughout the day to munch on peanut butter celery, apple slices and other fruit or veggie based snacks. If they are going to eat a brownie or cookie limit the amount to 1. This will decrease the amount of sugar that is sitting on their teeth that can cause decay. The healthy fruits and vegetables in between will help rinse the sugar from their teeth as they have a higher concentration of water. Once your child has consumed the treat, have