Pediatric Dentistry of Redlands

As we head into summer you may be feeling the heat on your skin, and the excitement in the air as your children wind down from another exciting year of school. You may be even thinking and planning for your vacations and deciding where you are headed this summer. But when planning your summer get-a-ways don’t forget to plan for your dental care items as well. Summer is a time for high sugar foods, higher carbs, BBQ’s and late nights. More people report that they forget to follow through with having their children brush and floss during family vacations than any other time. And often dental items are left behind by the bathroom sink. So, how can you ensure that you have all of the your dental items and still pack light? Go with travel size toothbrushes and travel size toothpaste. It may be fun for the kids to be able to pick out a new small size toothbrush and toothpaste that is only for summer trips. Don’t forget the floss though. Mini size mouthwashes for kids can be use...

Spring is here and it is the perfect time to go through your children’s bathroom and throw away old toothbrushes, old toothpaste containers and empty floss containers. Keeping old toothpaste containers around can be a breeding ground for bacteria and fungus. Along with toothbrushes that have not been changed in three months. Taking time to clean up the bathroom with your children can help encourage them to spend time brushing their teeth. Even sprucing up the tooth brushing area, by purchasing a new toothbrush holder, or a new tooth brush, new toothpaste can help your children become excited again about being in the bathroom and brushing.   But more importantly than that, is getting rid of old toothpaste containers that are harboring bacteria and old toothpaste around the top of the toothpaste container. Using old, dried toothpaste decreases the effectiveness of your child brushing their teeth. Tooth enamel is a critical component to keeping your children’s teeth healthy...

If you helped your children make a New Year’s resolution this year to improve their oral hygiene there is no reason to quit now. Here are 4 ways to help your children reach this important goal. 1.      Make it simple. a.      Keep their toothbrush in the same location and keep toothpaste they love right next to the toothbrush. b.      Have them brush at the same time everyday. 2.      Schedule their routine dental appointments ahead of time. a.      Don’t let this slip through the cracks; schedule their next appointment when you are in the office. This way it is on the calendar and does not get forgotten. 3.      Provide healthy snacks in their lunch and around the house. a.      The foods they eat matter says Dr. Cameron Fuller and his team. Leave healthy snacks on the counter or in single serving containers accessible in the fri...