Pediatric Dentistry of Redlands

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...

There are tons of toothpaste out there for your child and it can be confusing to determine not only when you should use toothpaste for your little one, but what kind should you be purchasing in order to keep their teeth healthy for a lifetime. Teeth are the hardest item in our body and the enamel on the teeth, while it does wear down, with healthy habits is capable of making your smile last a lifetime. Taking extra care when purchasing toothpaste can help keep their smile healthy. Here are a couple of tips to buying toothpaste for your child. Prior to your child being able to successfully spit you may want to avoid toothpaste that has fluoride in it. This is a great time to use a toothpaste with Xylitol in it. This will help protect their teeth while keeping them from having build up of plaque. You may want to consider which type of flavored toothpaste is right, especially with younger children. This can determine whether they build healthy habits for a lifetime. Once your...

While Thanksgiving is over, Christmas and the New Year are right around the corner. You may already be planning for that holiday photo, but is your child’s smile ready? They may have decay, cavities, cracked or broken teeth. Now is the time to schedule their dental appointment and get a plan in place to help their smile. Dental decay and cavities impact millions of children every year. Foods that are high in sugar, irregular dental visits and lack of brushing and flossing routines can all impact your child’s smile. Waiting to fix these issues can cause serious problems, along with dental pain. Once the problem crosses from a cavity to a more serious problem, it can cost twice as much to fix the problem. A healthy smile can make sure the family photo is amazing and help to increase your children’s self-confidence. Research shows that people are negatively impacted by an unhealthy smile. While adults may experience a problem being hired or are passed over for a promotion th...