Pediatric Dentistry of Redlands

Being a teenager can be very difficult and stressful. There are so many pressures that your teen may feel, but the health and look of their smile should not be one of those things. Dr. Cameron Fuller and his team recommend that if your teen is struggling with staining on their teeth that it is best to first determine the cause. Schedule a consultation with Dr. Cameron Fuller and his team in order to determine what is impacting your teen’s smile and causing those stains on their smile. While some teeth whitening, products may seem safe, not all products are. Whitening products are made of a peroxide solution which can cause sensitivity for your teen.   Some of the products have a higher rate of peroxide based on what is considered safe for adults. This is not necessarily what is safe for children and/or teens. Research however, has shown that a high rate of teens who use whitening strips actually use them incorrectly. This can be a problem as it increases the risk of y...

You may think that periodontal disease can only impact adults, but unfortunately this is not the case. Your child, if they do not have proper and healthy brushing and flossing habits, may experience multiple negative side effects including periodontal disease. And sometimes, even with the best home care, periodontal disease rears its ugly head due to genetics. Dr. Fuller recommends that your child brush and floss after consuming foods.   Foods that stick to the gums and stay provide more opportunity for bacteria to cause havoc in the mouth. Bacteria turns to plaque, which gets below the gum line to cause periodontal disease. Once your child’s gums are inflamed and bleeding when they brush or floss, an examination by your child’s pediatric dentist is the only way to determine what level of care is needed to get their oral health back on track. Left untreated periodontal disease can begin to not only impact their smile, but also impact their e...

Pediatric dentists are   specialists that have additional experience in helping children. They attend additional schooling in order to learn about, not only the anatomy of a child’s mouth, but also behavioral and developmental challenges that children will face as well. "Pediatric dentists are important to treating your children’s smile," says Dr. Cameron Fuller. Here are a few ways to find the best pediatric dentist in your area.  Ask friends and family whom has kids the same age. They can be your best assets when it comes to picking a pediatric dentist. If they wouldn't take their kids to a particular dentist they are not going to recommend you do. Ask other parents at sporting events for kids, kid’s clubs or other children’s activities where kids gather, for advice. All of those parents should be having their little ones seen somewhere for dental care. Look on the Internet. Reviews on Yelp, LinkedIn, Facebo...

There is likely a dentist on every corner in your neighborhood. Some are family dentists, some dentists advertise that they work with children, but a pediatric dentist specializes in dental work with children. They spend extra time in school says, Pediatric Dentist Dr.Fuller, specially geared towards providing dental procedures for children. Here are 4 reasons to consider a pediatric dentist when looking for dental care for your children.  Pediatric dentists specialize in your children’s smile. They study the in’s and out’s of what potentially could be impacting their smile. They also study topics such as anxiety in children, building relationships with kids and their parents, and growth and development. Each of these areas allows a pediatric dentist to know your child and what may be impacting them. Pediatric dentists are trained in specific prevention and care strategies to support the dental needs of children. Dr. ...

While it may be difficult at first for your children to understand, there are alternatives to trick or treating that can keep your children’s teeth healthy and free of decay. Here are five activities that are fun for the family instead of trick or treating.   Watch a movie. Spend a few minutes preparing for a fun at home movie night. Comfortable seating, healthy snacks, popcorn and some drinks. Now you are ready to enjoy a movie night. Don’t put your front lights on & you will let your neighbors know that you are not available to give out candy this year and your family movie night will remain a quiet, fun night at home. Pediatric dentist, Dr. Cameron Fuller suggests, “Go bowling or hit up a healthy restaurant.” It can be fun to spend time with family. Relax with your kids inside a location that is not promoting or giving candy away. Your children will enjoy the quality time with you and the fun instead of what candy they didn’t get. Play ...

Halloween is right around the corner & last post we discussed the three worst Halloween candies for kid’s teeth. This post we are going to focus on the best candy for their teeth. Here are four of the best treats for children, if they are going to participate in trick or treating. Lollipops are a great way to increase saliva production. The more saliva that is produced the better chance your child has of warding off cavities. Saliva will rinse food from the surface of the teeth. Hard candies are also good for increasing saliva and helping to reduce the risk of cavities. “After candy is consumed it is important to have your child brush their teeth in order to remove any leftover sugar from the teeth,” says Pediatric dentist Dr. Cameron Fuller . Sugar-free gum helps to remove food particles from the teeth as well as increasing saliva. Dr. Fuller suggests, “While sugar free gum may not be a common Halloween candy, you can replace each piece of candy off of ...

It can be very difficult to get your child to brush and floss their teeth. It can be even more difficult for parents who have a child with special needs. They may dig in their heels, have trouble with the bristles of the brush, or not like the toothpaste. Whatever the reason that is negatively impacting the tooth brushing process, here are 3 tips from pediatric dentist Dr. Cameron Fuller on how to help your child brush their teeth. Let your child pick out their toothbrush and pick more than one. Just because a toothbrush looks awesome in the box doesn’t mean it will be awesome when they put it in their mouth. Purchase a couple of different ones they want to try to allow you some options. The head of the toothbrush should fit comfortably in their mouth. Give them plenty of time in the morning and evening. Instead of rushing them to brush their teeth, try setting a timer that allows them to know that within a certain amount of time they will need to beg...

High carb foods, soda, and candy are available at every turn for our children.How do we stop it? Halloween is right around the corner and as parents we may be very aware that the candy battle is about to become a fight on our front door, and all of that dental work paid for is about to be put to the test. There is a better way though. Here are five tips & tricks to decrease candy and increase oral health. 1.      Trade in their candy for extra time with you. Spending time with parents is the ideal for our little ones. If you have a teenager, spend time doing something they love to do to encourage them to make positive candy choices. For each piece of candy they are willing to give you, spend ten minutes doing something fun with them. Play video games, go for a walk, or just sit and listen to them. 2.      Hit the houses with the teal pumpkins. This year, individuals are putting out a different color pumpkin. The teal allow...

Everyone’s teeth are as unique as their fingerprints. These differences help identify who you are. Here are three facts about your child’s teeth you may not have known. Dr. Fuller says, “The more you are educated about your child’s smile, the better you can help your child take care of it.” There are twenty primary, or baby, teeth in your child’s mouth by the age of three. After the first tooth erupts you will want to schedule that appointment to the dentist in order to double check and make sure everything is okay with their smile. Your baby’s mouth will produce 25, 000 quarts of salvia in a lifetime. Saliva is important in order to keep the mouth healthy. Bacteria thrive on bacteria, and the more there is, the higher rate of decay and problems that can occur.   In order to help keep saliva flowing, you may want to pack foods in their lunch box that are high in water concentration, especially on warm days. “Flossing one time a day means abo...

 Let the Friday Night fun begin with spirals, snaps, nachos and hot chocolate. While you bring out your jackets, and stadium seats to hit the, “Friday Night Lights,” "keep in mind that your children may be consuming over the amount of calories they need," says Dr. Cameron Fuller. Not to mention carbs and soda negatively impact the enamel on their teeth increasing the risk of dental decay.   If you are a regular at the games, think about packing some healthier treats for your kids to snack on. Carrots, celery and fruit can help remove food from sticking to the teeth and don’t have a ton of calories. If you are not able to bring food to the stadium where you are enjoying the game, don’t forget the water. Drinking water after consuming foods that are higher in carbohydrates can help remove food from the teeth.  Help your children stay away from the soda and fruit juices. The acid in soda can eat away at the enamel on their teeth. Enamel helps to pr...

Tongue thrusting is similar to when your child sucks on their thumb or fingers. The tongue pushes against the front of the teeth, pushing them slowly out of alignment. Dr. Cameron Fuller states, “When your child’s tongue moves in this manner, they are cutting off the mouth’s ability to swallow.” When the teeth are pushed out, it creates an overbite and can cause difficulty with your child’s ability to speak correctly.   This pattern of swallowing usually develops when your child is learning to chew and swallow. The pattern can be difficult to break, and it is recommended that you consult your child’s dentist, who can work with your child and develop a new pattern of swallowing.    As your child begins to talk and say sounds, it is critical that teeth are in their correct positions. If you wait to deal with your child’s ...