Pediatric Dentistry of Redlands

3 Ways To Improve Your Child’s Smile While They Are In School Everyone has germs in their mouth, but large amounts of bacteria floating around your child’s mouth can wreak havoc on the overall health of their smile. Bacteria begin to turn inward and destroy the gums, teeth, and health of their little bodies when they do not brush, floss and visit the dentist regularly. Large amounts of cavities can also be a problem if they are eating high sugary foods at school, but not brushing until they get home, several hours later. Pediatric dentist Dr. Cameron Fuller says, “Just because your little one is heading back to school doesn’t mean you can’t help set up healthy habits to improve their smile.”    In order to help your child out, pack water in their lunch boxes instead of juice. Water will help remove sticky food from the enamel of teeth. Once food sticks to the enamel it turns into bacteria that can eat way at the hard, outer protective shell of ...

Now that the summer is drawing to a close and school is right around the corner, it’s important to reestablish that bed-time brushing and flossing routine. Of course, there is also the issue of healthy school snacks, breakfast and lunches to keep their smile shining bright. This school year, focus on how to avoid dental emergencies that can take them out of school and put them in the dental chair. Here are three tips from Pediatric dentist Cameron Fuller that can help. 1.      Schedule a time for brushing and flossing. It is important to reestablish the appropriate time to brush and floss if they have been staying up late or getting up earlier. The more consistent the time can be, with the same set routine, the more likely they are to remember. 2.      “Have your children visit the dentist for their regular check-up prior to the start of school if they have not already been there in the last six months,” suggests...