Pediatric Dentistry of Redlands

It can be so difficult and stressful switching dentists, but no matter what reason has brought you to us today, we will help to ensure your child or children get the best dental care possible. We love nothing more than helping our new patients feel comfortable at our office. We will begin by introducing ourselves and then get your little one scheduled for their dental treatment. From when you first step into our office to checking-out we will make sure you have the answers you need to feel comfortable about what we are doing with your little one. We never want new patients or any patient to feel uncomfortable or nervous about the treatment we provide for them. It is so critical that you love your dentist. There are several different dental procedures that may have brought you to our door, but we will begin every appointment with an exam to ensure we are not missing anything and to make sure that we have the facts before getting started.   Your chil...

With Halloween right around the corner, it may be leaving you feeling frustrated or concerned about how much candy your children are about ready to get and consume. But how much is too much? Is a little okay or should there be a no candy rule at all to keep their smile healthy. Here are 4 suggestions from Dr. Fuller when it comes to Halloween candy and your children’s teeth. 1.      Have them consume minimal amounts of candy. If they have mini candy bars, 1 to 3 pieces would be plenty depending on the candy would also depend on the amount of sugar and calories they are consuming. 2.      If they do consume candy have them drink water and then brush their teeth soon after. This can remove the sugar from the surface of their teeth to decrease the risk of decay. 3.      Avoid having them eat the candy during times when they are going to be running around outside or they are going to be away from water. The more dehydr...

Finding a pediatric dentist that is the right fit for your family can be challenging. There are multiple characteristics that make a pediatric dentist a fantastic choice for your child, and some of it comes down to family preference. Here is a list of things that Dr. Cameron Fuller and his team recommend you may want to consider when looking for your next dentist. 1.      Which is better suited for our family a pediatric dentist or a general dentist? Pediatric dentists go to school for a longer period of time to focus specifically on children and how to handle them in order to become experts in their field. This means that they are well trained in dealing with challenges that are unique to children. 2.        Does the dentist and their team listen to you? It is critical to have an office that hears your concerns and addresses them. If you do not feel comfortable when discussing treatment and options neither will your child. Childr...

Your child has gone to the dentist for their regular checkup and now you are faced with the dreaded news that they have a cavity. They may brush and floss regularly and you may even limit the amount of sugar they consume. It's okay, no reason to panic. Here are the steps that Dr. Fuller and his team take in order to ensure this is as smooth a process as possible. Taking care of the cavity as quickly as possible is critical to decrease the potential for other problems later on. Dr. Fuller and his team will walk through the plan with you. But depending on the cavity, they will either schedule an appointment right away, or they will schedule an appointment for an available date.  Once the appointment comes, Dr. Fuller will numb the area. If you have concerns about the numbing process make sure to ask questions ahead of time. Once the area is numb, they will work to remove the cavity by utilizing the least restrictive method possible. They are going to make ...