Pediatric Dentistry of Redlands

Have you ever wondered what a cavity is and how it can be so detrimental to your child’s smile? You may even be wondering why one day your childs smile is healthy, beautiful and then turn around the next day only to find 2 or 3 cavities that have seemed to pop up over night? This can be frustrating, especially when your children do not eat a lot of sugary foods or they brush and floss regularly. Here are 5 common facts about cavities that you may have not known.   1.      Tooth decay is a softening in the tooth enamel that happens from high acidic foods. The acids are created by bacteria broken down in the mouth. 2.      A cavity is a defect left in the tooth. 3.      The highest causes of cavities are: not brushing regularly, foods high in sugar and snacking in between meals. 4.      Cavities can happen when children are brushing and flossing regularly but require a filling in order to be ...

When your little one gets a cavity you may be thinking there is no reason to get a filling because it is just a baby tooth and it is going to fall out. However, it is important to keep their baby teeth in great shape because it will help ensure their adult teeth are in great shape as well. Once it is determined your child has a filling that needs to be filled, the dentist will determine whether a local anesthetic is needed or not. If they use one, numbing gel will most likely be placed prior to them receiving   the anesthetic. It is critical the dentist is able to complete the process without having your child afraid or moving. There may be a bit of noise as the dentist begins to remove the decay from the tooth and the dental assistant helps to remove the debris and water from the tooth using suction. Once the tooth has been carefully cleaned out, the dentist will utilize a resin material to seal up the hole and adjust the bite for comfort.. For more information o...

Your child has gone to the dentist for their regular checkup and now you are faced with the dreaded news that they have a cavity. They may brush and floss regularly and you may even limit the amount of sugar they consume. It's okay, no reason to panic. Here are the steps that Dr. Fuller and his team take in order to ensure this is as smooth a process as possible. Taking care of the cavity as quickly as possible is critical to decrease the potential for other problems later on. Dr. Fuller and his team will walk through the plan with you. But depending on the cavity, they will either schedule an appointment right away, or they will schedule an appointment for an available date.  Once the appointment comes, Dr. Fuller will numb the area. If you have concerns about the numbing process make sure to ask questions ahead of time. Once the area is numb, they will work to remove the cavity by utilizing the least restrictive method possible. They are going to make ...