Pediatric Dentistry of Redlands

Visiting the dentist can be a very scary time for your child, especially if they have to go because they have a lot of pain or cavities. Having them visit regularly can cut down on the amount of time they have to spend in the chair and the amount of discomfort they may feel from procedures. Dr. Fuller and his team suggest these 8 tips to help your children enjoy their dental visit. 1.      Have them brush and floss regularly. 2.      Call and schedule a pop in visit for them to meet the dentist and the staff. 3.      Avoid having them consume high sugar foods and drinks. 4.      Begin washing milk from their gums when they are just a few days old. Then transition to brushing and flossing when appropriate. 5.      Read stories about the dental visit, to allow them to know what to expect. Prior to the visit. 6.      If they have ...

Did you know this could be contributing to cavities? As parents we all want what is best for our children. However, food with a higher concentration of sugar binds to teeth and attacks the enamel.   Weakened enamel leads to pain and cavities. Once sugar binds to the enamel on teeth, bacteria now has what it needs to turn into acid. The acid attacks the surfaces of the teeth and causes tooth decay.   Consider sending strawberries or melon bites for a healthy alternative desert. They taste great, overall are healthy and provide less opportunity for decreased tooth strength. Genetic make-up not only affects how tall your daughter is, and what color hair your son has, but it also plays a part in their teeth. "Some individuals are more susceptible to bacteria in their mouth," according to Dr. Cameron Fuller at Pediatric Dentistry of Redlands and associates , which creates a higher level of tooth decay while others seem to be able to better fight this off and...