Pediatric Dentistry of Redlands

Have you looked at your child's smile and has it you concerned you? Are there yellow stains on your child's teeth? Or white stains? Do they have cracked or broken teeth that have not been fixed? When they brush or floss do their gums bleed?  If you have answered yes to any of these questions, now is the time to schedule an appointment with the dentist in order to help them achieve the smile they deserve. A healthy, well-taken care of smile can last a child a lifetime. By ensuring that your child visits the dentist when they have small problems with their teeth can create a smile that does not require cosmetic dental procedures in the future. Our teeth are comprised of the hardest material in our body, but it is critical that we take care of our children’s smile in order to make sure that it lasts a lifetime for them.   While your child may just need a really good cleaning, there may be other problems that they are faced with that a little dental visit can take car...

It seems every time you turn around there is one more procedure, disease, or syndrome that your child is getting diagnosed with. It may seem that lip and tongue tie is just another one of these things, however, Dr. Cameron Fuller and his team assure new parents that this is a problem that children face today and if not treated the results can impact a child for a lifetime. New moms may have a difficult time breastfeeding anyway. They may have attended new mom’s groups where several of the moms started breastfeeding, but have not been able to continue. Some may have even thought, it’s time to give up. There may be more going on though then just normal breastfeeding problems. Lip and tongue tie can negatively impact how your baby latches onto the nipple. They may latch on to the side because their tongue is not able to move the way it needs to. It can be difficult to diagnose a lip or tongue tie, so taking your baby to someone who cares for infants with tongue and lip ties on...

It may not seem like a big deal when your child is little and grinding their teet h. But a lifetime of this habit can cause negative problems for the health of your child’s smile. While it is common in children under age 11 and it may be considered, “normal behavior,” it can be troublesome to hear as a parent. If your child is grinding their teeth, you may want to consider scheduling an appointment with their pediatric dentist in order to ensure there is no long-term damage. Here are 4 signs your child is grinding their teeth. 1.      You hear a noise in their room at night like nails on a chalkboard. This sound is squeaky, high-pitched and can really bother you if you hear it. 2.            Teeth that are flattened, cracked or chipped. This is a serious problem and should be looked at immediately by your dentist. 3.             Jaw or face soreness. If you...