Pediatric Dentistry of Redlands

Your child’s baby teeth are super important in order to ensure their smile is healthy and keeps space for their permanent teeth. Decay and other dental problems that impact their teeth as a baby can cause problems when they are older so keeping on top of their dental care is critical to ensure they have a healthy smile for a lifetime. Here are 4 tips to keeping your child’s smile healthy when they are getting ready to lose their baby teeth. 1.      Help them develop brushing and flossing routines early on. 2.      Give them healthy snacks in between meals along with healthy meals full of fruits and vegetables. 3.      Keep their dental routine consistent and don’t forget to have them visit their pediatric dentist. 4.      Prevent dental decay by never having them drink milk at night or having them drink a bottle in their bed or crib. Your child’s teeth are designed to last a lifetime when ...

The impact of poor dental care impacts more than just your kids smile. The mouth is the gateway to the body and if they are not properly brushing and flossing the bacteria can eventually work its way into their body and begin to cause them to not feel great. But not taking care of their teeth as kids can also lead to poor dental habits as adults which then can cause heart attack or stroke. Research shows that when children develop healthy dental habits as young kids they are more likely continue these habits into adulthood. Cavities that result from lack of care can turn from a minor dental bill to a major dental bill. Taking time to have cavities filled or routine cleanings done can prevent you from having to pay large dental bills from neglect. Sealants, proper brushing and flossing routines and visiting the dentist on a regular basis can keep your children’s smile from being negatively impacted by lifelong problems. You may believe you do not need to worry about their s...

Now is the perfect time to set your sights on providing your children with the smile that lasts a lifetime. With the New Year approaching, new goals can happen. Dr. Fuller and his team recommend providing your children with healthy dental habits that support their dental health. When they brush, floss, visit the dentist regularly and eat healthy foods, their smile will thank them. It takes 21 days to build a healthy habit and there is no time like the present to start. Begin by taking them to the store and buying new toothbrushes. Do not forget the fresh mint toothpaste they love or the floss that will get them excited. You may be asking, “How do you find floss that is exciting?” You can purchase flossers that have characters, flavored wax floss that makes it easy, or smaller flossers that fit in the palm of their hand. All of these options help to create healthy dental habits. Schedule their dental appointments for every six months. The New Year is fast approaching so no...