Pediatric Dentistry of Redlands

If your children are fighting you on healthy dental habits, it is critical you don’t take no for an answer. Your children having a healthy smile is critical not only for their oral health, but for their overall health. Research shows that there is a body and mouth connection. When the mouth has bacteria, decay or cavities it can impact the overall health of your children as well. More children miss school due to dental situations than any other reason. And if you want your children to do their best while they are in school, you can’t have them sitting in class with dental pain. When your children tell you no, they do not want to brush their teeth. Do not accept this as the answer. Brushing their teeth is the only way to remove plaque and build-up from the surface of their teeth. The longer that food particles and other items are on their teeth the more likely they are to have dental decay or more serious dental problems. Taking the time to educat...

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 ...

You and your children hear it all the time but brushing their teeth regularly is the number one way to protect their smile for a lifetime. Without regular brushing habits children can have problems with decay and cavities that impact them for a lifetime. Dental decay can prevent them from consuming foods they love, causing nutritional problems. For example, if your children have decay, it can cause sensitivity or inhibit them from consuming apples, pears and other foods with a hard outer surface. These fruits are a great way to help them stay healthy. Brushing regularly is the only way to keep bacteria that is already in the mouth under check. Without brushing, food, decay and bacteria tend to get out of control, and will begin to attack the tooth enamel and eventually can impact not only the surface of the tooth but their gums as well. Children who have chronic decay and cavities miss more school than children who do not. Not being in school is linked to behavior problems...