Pediatric Dentistry of Redlands

A pacifier can be a great way for your baby to sooth himself during times of stress. While it may be harmless when they are younger, as their baby teeth begin to come in and they begin to talk, a pacifier can negatively impact them. Here are some ways to help wean your baby from using a pacifier. You may not want to end this process abruptly. It can take time for people to adjust and it depends on the age of your child when you decide to wean them from the pacifier. If your child is older, you may want to discuss this change with them and remind them that in a few days, they will no longer have this as an option. If they are younger and not quite at the point of understanding, attempt to use other items to sooth your baby. When your baby is crying for a pacifier instead of giving them one, attempt to nurse or sooth using music and rocking. This can help pair the need for soothing with other activities, and if you are nursing, or you give a bottle it can help prov...

Teaching the right habits to children can be difficult; there is a thin line between nagging and telling. However, when it comes to teaching your kids about brushing and flossing, this is one habit you’ll want to instill in them when they are young. Even after your six-week-old gets done eating, a soft wash cloth or baby toothbrush can be used. Stores now carry finger toothbrushes for infants. Brushing teeth is a habit that will be developed over time. If you begin this habit when they are just a few weeks old, it’ll be easier for them to carry over as their first teeth erupt. Dr.Fuller believes, “There is nothing as important as teaching them smart and healthy dental habits from a young age.” When your two month old begins to drool and is fussy, it might mean they are beginning to have teeth erupt. Once you see the first tooth pop through the gums you will want to begin to brush his or her teeth.   At first, helping them to complete the tooth brushing process...