Pediatric Dentistry of Redlands

It can be a nightmare to get your children home, homework done, dinner on the table, and get them in bed without forgetting to have them brush and floss. By the time, you hit the door it may already be half way through dinner or well into the bedtime hour for your children. No matter what time, here are 5 tips to making bedtime more fun and improving brushing and flossing routines for your little ones. 1.      Be consistent. This can be difficult when you don’t know if you’re coming or going, but the more consistent and time oriented you are, the more of a routine it will become to your children. 2.      Give your children choices when you can. Brushing and flossing is not an option, but by allowing them to choose what type of toothbrush they want to have, or what type of toothpaste they like, you can improve them brushing their teeth. 3.      Make brushing a family affair. Include opportunitie...

Your child deserves to have the healthiest smile this new year. The smile they have now does not have to be the smile they end this upcoming year with. Dr. Fuller and his team can access the needs of the smile in order to determine what dental procedures are in their best interest. The new year brings new dental insurance that can help give you options. Now that the new year is here you have new dental benefits that can be used to enhance your child’s smile. Maybe they have a cavity that needs to be filled or they have a missing, cracked or broken tooth that has been bothering them for years. This can help make sure they are ready to start the new year with a smile that is healthy and allows them to feel their best. If your New Year’s resolution was to help your children enhance their smile, now is the time. Schedule your children’s appointment today and help them get the smile they deserve for a lifetime. Even if you think your child’s smile is healthy, there may be pro...

Despite what you may think your children are watching you. Are you being a great role model for your children? There are habits you should complete every day in order to support your children’s healthy habits. The example that you set for your children will be the one they follow as they get older. If taking care of your teeth is a priority they will begin to develop this as an important habit of their own. Follow these 4 guidelines to ensure your children know how important oral hygiene is to you. 1.      Make sure you brush and floss daily. Even if your bathroom is not shared with your youngster, they’ll notice whether you have plaque on your teeth or whether your breath is not up to par.  2.      Flossing is the only way to prevent decay from happening and the only way to keep your children’s smile healthy for a lifetime.  3.      Visit the dentist and bring your children along. Allowing th...

If your children are fighting you on healthy dental habits, it is critical you don’t take no for an answer. Your children having a healthy smile is critical not only for their oral health, but for their overall health. Research shows that there is a body and mouth connection. When the mouth has bacteria, decay or cavities it can impact the overall health of your children as well. More children miss school due to dental situations than any other reason. And if you want your children to do their best while they are in school, you can’t have them sitting in class with dental pain. When your children tell you no, they do not want to brush their teeth. Do not accept this as the answer. Brushing their teeth is the only way to remove plaque and build-up from the surface of their teeth. The longer that food particles and other items are on their teeth the more likely they are to have dental decay or more serious dental problems. Taking the time to educat...