Pediatric Dentistry of Redlands

It is an exciting time when your child’s first tooth falls out. This is a milestone for them and after one tooth falls out, it can seem as if there are a number of teeth that are now loose. There is no need to panic, it is perfectly normal for them to have 2 or 3 loose teeth at one time and can have up to 6 teeth loose at one time. While most of the time this is no cause for concern and it is perfectly normal here are 3 things to consider when ensuring that their adult teeth are growing in the way they should. Sometimes, two baby teeth will become loose when an adult tooth pushes them out of the way. Some teeth that have an infection or are injured may result in multiple teeth being loose at one time.   If you are worried about your child’s baby teeth or if some of their teeth do not look right, contact their pediatric dentist, Dr. Fuller, in order to get them scheduled for a routine visit. For more information on loose teeth, contact Dr. Cam...

Your baby should have 20 baby teeth. While they come in at different times they should have roughly the same amount come in on top and on the bottom around the same time. Usually their baby teeth begin to come in at six months. After their two front teeth come in, then quickly the other 4 front teeth follow and then the bottom teeth begin to fill in. Sometimes, the bottom teeth do not come in at the same time or they may have more teeth on the top than on the bottom. If you have concerns about whether your child’s baby teeth are coming in correctly, schedule a routine checkup with your pediatric dentist, Dr. Cameron Fuller and his team in order for them to evaluate and ensure there is not a bigger problem with your child’s baby teeth. Their full set of teeth should be in around the age of 2 ½ or 3, but all children are a little different and it may take a little longer. Baby teeth also tend to be smaller and whiter than adult teeth, but take note, they are just as importa...

Stories about Santa Claus and other fairy tale characters are well documented, but did you know that the story of the tooth fairy is one that was not well documented until 1927, and to this day, many parents still do not know the origins of the tooth fairy.   While there is documentation of baby teeth being thrown into the sun, thrown over the roof, or thrown into a source of water, there was never really a solid foundation of story and myth that was created for the tooth fairy. While some believed that baby teeth were given to rats and mice in order for the child’s adult teeth to grown in twice as strong, research conducted shows that this continues to be the most widely held belief. Children in other countries and around the world can be seen leaving their baby teeth on a table in the hope that a mouse will come and take their tooth and leave them a present behind.   Research demonstrates in some stories a cross between two different traditions,...

Pediatric dental care isn’t a suggestion, it’s a necessary part of protecting your children. Here are four myths you might have heard and the truth you may not be aware of. 1.      Baby teeth aren’t important . Even though baby teeth fall out they are very important for the foundation of your child’s smile. They’re not only a placeholder for adult teeth, but if there is decay in baby teeth, it can spread below the gum line and   impact adult teeth as well. 2.      Children can brush their own teeth. Once children reach the age where they have more dexterity they can get those hard to brush back molders, but up until that point they may need your help in doing a quality job brushing. You may want to have them brush on their own and then, Pediatric dentist Dr. Cameron Fuller recommends, “Brush again to make sure you have removed all of the food.” 3.      Natural juices can’t cause tooth ...