Pediatric Dentistry of Redlands

1.      Don’t panic       a. It is important that you trust your pediatric dentist. The more relaxed you are the more relaxed your child will be.   If you do not feel comfortable, find a dentist you can trust. If you’re nervous, your baby will feed off of this and become anxious as well. 2.      Ask questions       a. "Don’t be afraid or embarrassed to ask questions" says Dr. Cameron Fuller . The more you know the better you will feel. Your child’s dentist should be happy to answer your questions. If they act annoyed, it may not be the right location for you. This can be scary if your child has never had any major surgeries before. Ask what to expect before, during and after the procedure to help ease your mind. Know the side effects and anything you should be aware of. Ask about the recovery time and what to watch for after the procedure.    ...

Modern technology is a fast, ever-changing occurrence in our world. We’re used to iPads, phones that talk to us, and now there are belts, which will remind us to move. Thankfully other types of technology are also available now to help our children in the dental chair. Pediatric dentist, Dr.Cameron Fuller is able to provide laser treatments for children who have tongue-tie or a maxillary frenum. However, they are also able to use it for other treatments as well. Maxillary frenum’s can leave your child with a gap between their teeth that impacts how they talk. While surgery for your young child may seem scary, using a laser makes it less painful.   The type of laser that pediatric dentist Dr. Cameron Fuller uses, is considered a hard laser. The laser goes below the gums and cauterizes the skin.   A secondary benefit to using laser treatment for your child’s frenum is that it requires less down time. Maxillary frenums can be painful for your child. The...

Your child has an appointment for frenum surgery now what? You have visited the cheerful and supportive team at Pediatric Dentistry of Redlands and Associates and Dr. Fuller has suggested laser surgery to take care of your child’s maxillary frenum or tongue-tie. The laser he uses is a carbon dioxide laser. There is little to no bleeding when a laser is used versus scissors. Scissors can be very painful for the patient. When scissors are used the site bleeds and usually requires sutures. Using a laser reduces the side effects, including pain, swelling, sutures, overall bleeding and reduces the recovery time. This procedure also requires your child to be in the chair for a shorter amount of time, because the wound can be cauterized. A two-day baby up to a one-year old may not lie still while the dentist and their team completes a long procedure in their mouth.   This is why Dr. Cameron Fuller is very happy about technology advancements in laser surgery fo...