Pediatric Dentistry of Redlands

            If you have dental anxiety it can be difficult for you to want your child to visit the dentist regularly, or you may find your child picks up on your dental anxiety which can lead to them being afraid of the chair. It is critical that your children understand the importance of visiting the dentist on a regular basis in order to keep their smile in great shape. The only way to ensure that their smile is not impacted in the long run is to have great dental habits and one of these habits is routine dental visits. This is a great opportunity to put your fear aside and to help your children develop a great dental practice for life.   In order to decrease your dental anxiety, follow these 5 tips:   1.      Know the dentist you are taking your child to. Ask questions before you take your child in to ensure you are comfortable with who they are and that you are comfortable with the environmen...

It may be nerve racking to see your child in the chair getting a dental procedure done. If they are in pain or struggling it can be even more difficult to let the dentist be alone with your child to do what they need to do. Dr. Cameron Fuller says that over time the perspective on whether a parent should stay with their child or not during dental procedures has changed, but he says it depends on several factors as to whether it is best for you to stay or wait in the waiting room.   1.      The age of your child. If your child is below the age of 5, they may not be ready for you to leave them. Sitting next to your child or having them on your lap can improve their trust in the dentist and allow for a calm dental visit. 2.      The dental procedure that is being completed. If your child is getting a routine cleaning, it can be very beneficial for the parent to be in the room in order to hear how well your child is doing with brushing ...

It is never an easy chore to floss a child’s teeth, especially one who is not used to the process from a young age. It can be even more difficult when your child has special needs. While this is no easy chore, it is certainly a critical one. Dr. Fuller recommends a few tips and tricks to help provide support to your child to learn healthy flossing habits and to attempt to make the process easier. Start early. As soon as your baby has their first tooth erupt, begin to floss. This will help them get used to flossing from a very young age. This sets the stage that this is an important habit for your child to develop and will provide consistency. Utilize a reward for your child flossing their teeth without having a difficult time. When they initiate flossing, read them an extra story that night. Or take them for a walk the next day. The reward does not have to be expensive and it does not have to require a lot of time. Providing a small reward will continu...

In the event your child has sustained severe dental decay or breakage, it may be the recommendation of the pediatric dentist to remove the tooth.   There are several things that Dr.Cameron Fuller will evaluate prior to the removal of a tooth. Here are the three most common questions asked by parents when their child is going to have a tooth removed.   1.      Will my child be awake during the procedure?                         a. Most of the time, yes. We want to make sure that your child is able to stay still during the procedure in order to avoid problems. There are multiple options when it comes to the treatment for your child and depending on their needs will depend on what type of atheistic is recommended. 2.      How can I help ease any anxiety?       ...

When you take your child to visit the dentist on their six month check-up it may be recommended that you have x-rays completed. While there is a small amount of radiation exposure, the benefit outweighs the harm when proper precautions are taken.   Your pediatric dentist may recommend x-rays for your children for a variety of reasons. X-rays are an electromagnetic wave of sort lengths with high energy that passes through materials opaque to light. X-rays are used in order to see cavities between the teeth. Due to the small space between the teeth, a dentist with a naked eye would not be able to see if there are cavities developing. However, by taking an x-ray of the different areas in the mouth cavities are illuminated and treatment can occur. If your child is in pain due to dental decay and your child needs a pulpotomy Dr. Cameron Fuller may take x-rays in order to see how deep the decay is.    And radiographs may also be recommended in order to ev...