Pediatric Dentistry of Redlands

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. ...

Everything can seem to be a Dental Emergency when your child is crying and in pain. How do you tell if it is really a dental emergency or just a problem you can follow up with your dentist on Monday about? Answer these simple questions to determine their need next time one of their teeth is bothering them. 1.      Are they in extreme pain? a.      Having them use a pain scale in order to determine their level of pain can help you and the dentist determine what the problem is. 2.      Is there heat or warmth when you touch their jawbone or cheek? a.      Warmth or heat on the outside of the area can indicate an infection. If this is the case, this requires further exploration of the problem and requires a dental visit. If the pain or temperature does not decrease within a few hours or the pain has lasted for longer than 1-2 days contact Dr. Fuller and his team. 3. Do they have an earache or jaw...