Pediatric Dentistry of Redlands

  Spending time with your children when calendars are busy and family members are running from this location to this sport or from this school event to another can make it almost impossible to carve out a little time. But before you panic over never seeing your kids for a few minutes or not having enough quality time, here are 4 ways you can positively engage with your kids while helping them to develop great oral hygiene habits. 1.      Brush and floss your teeth in the same bathroom while playing music in the morning and at night before they go to bed. It makes it fun, light-hearted and they see what a great job you do when brushing your teeth and flossing. It only takes 2 minutes twice a day. 2.      Grab a healthy snack - free of carbs - in between events. Eating fruits and vegetables can rinse food left over from lunch from their teeth and now you get a few minutes to talk about their day with them. 3.    ...

Taking your child to the dentist can be scary and stressful. We want to make sure every child enjoys our environment and is comfortable visiting the dentist. Here are 5 Tips to helping your toddler while they are visiting the dentist and getting a dental check-up. 1.      “Start healthy routines early on. If children already have a healthy routine of brushing and flossing, you may be able to avoid costly and painful check-ups,” suggests Dr. Cameron Fuller . 2.      Have your child take a favorite toy with them. It is easier to be calm if they are focused on their favorite toy. 3.       Dr. Fuller suggests, “Visit the dentist and set-up an appointment prior to any dental problems.” Once a tooth has erupted you can have them visit the dentist for a quick check-up. 4.      Show up early to the appointment in order to allow time for you and your child to explore the office and lo...

Summer is here and now is the perfect time to take that vacation out of the heat. Before you hit the beaches, and cooler weather, here are four tips on how to plan for dental needs while traveling to keep your child’s smile healthy. 1.      Pack a new toothbrush with a brush protector. Toothbrushes are susceptible to gathering all of the bacteria that floats in the air when they are just sitting in the bathroom. Once you are traveling the bristles need to be protected from picking up the bacteria not only from the air, but also from other items coming in contact with the bristles. 2.      Don’t forget the floss. It is easy to forget items when packing for a trip. But you don’t want to forget this critical dental item. It can be difficult to establish and keep healthy habits while on the road, but when you plan ahead you can continue the healthy habits you’ve already started at home. 3.      Take wa...

Straight teeth are by far easier to keep clean over the years, which means a much cleaner mouth and many times, less decay. Orthodontics isn’t only about straight teeth it’s also about correcting bite issues which can make eating certain foods dangerous. If your child is a candidate for orthodontic treatment ( braces), your pediatric dentist , Dr. Cameron Fuller will be able to guide you to when treatment is appropriate. Depending on the concern and how much change needs to occur will determine when your son’s dentist will suggest you begin to look at the process.   Even though your child may have teeth that are not in the right spot, it may be advantageous to wait to begin treatment until they are ready for the responsibility of orthodontics. In order to keep their teeth looking healthy there are strict requirements your teen will need to be able to foll...