Pediatric Dentistry of Redlands

Whether your child is 4 or 17 they still need your guidance. Helping to support their dental habits can ensure they have the smile that will last a lifetime.. The dental habits they develop as a kid will be the habits that follow them for lifetime. Here are 5 ways you can help improve your children’s smile. 1.      Have them pick out their own toothbrush, toothpaste and floss. This is a great way to keep them invested in their smile. 2.      Provide them healthy food options. Eating high levels of carbohydrates can cause dental problems while enjoying fruits and vegetables can remove food from their teeth in between brushing and flossing sessions. 3.      Taking them to the dentist 2x a year. It is important to not skip dental visits. 4.      Get problems fixed immediately. If their gums are bleeding, schedule that dental appointment. If they have a cracked, broken or decay...

It can be difficult to teach your kids to enjoy the positives of life and to not dwell on the negative. Especially if you struggle to see the positive side of life yourself. But having them take care of their smile by brushing, flossing and visiting the dentist can create a healthy smile they love to show off. Dr. Fuller and his team give you 7 reasons why you smiling is great for your children. 1.      Smiling can change their mood even if they are feeling blue. Pretending to smile and be happy will eventually turn your child’s mood from unhappy to happy. 2.      Does your child struggle with anxiety and stress? A smiling child can help to reduce the overall stress they feel. 3.      A child who struggles to make friends, can increase the number of friends they have and the people they have around them by smiling. Happiness attracts other people that are happy. 4.      Is ...