Pediatric Dentistry of Redlands

Did you know how your child’s toothbrush is stored can make a difference on the overall health of their smile. Bacteria on their toothbrush means that the bacteria will be transferred to their teeth when they are brushing. To minimize the risk of bacteria on your child’s toothbrush take these 3 steps. 1.      Store the toothbrush in a dry location, this will minimize bacteria that grows after using the toothbrush. 2.      Keep the toothbrush in an open location. A sealed or closed container creates a place where microorganisms can grow, creating a safety concern for your child’s toothbrush. 3.      Rinse their toothbrush immediately after they brush. Rinsing the toothbrush will ensure there is no food particles or other materials left on the bristles of the toothbrush. The health of your children’s smile is critical. Taking these three steps to keep your child’s toothbrush clean and free ...

Education is so critical for children today and the less school they miss the better. Children who have cavities and other dental problems that do not get taken care of immediately means it is more likely it will result in those children missing exponentially more days from school than children who do not have dental cavities. The good news is that this is completely preventable. Having your children brush, floss, visit the dentist regularly, eat healthy and consume water can decrease your children’s risk of getting a cavity. This is not all though, decreasing the amount of sugar they consume can help as well. But after they do consume sugar, rinsing their teeth with water or chewing a piece of sugarless gum can help to further decrease the risk of cavities. Severe dental decay can lead to other health problems including malnourishment, dental pain and the need for expensive dental procedures. Helping to prevent dental problems by using preventative measures can ensure that ...

                                  When you walk through the aisles at the store there are so many brands of toothpaste that it can be tempting to just pick one in order to leave as quickly as possible. Considering these 3 factors can help make this process easy, and keep your child’s smile healthy. Dr. Cameron Fuller helps to give you the important facts about choosing a great toothpaste that will keep your child’s smile healthy for a lifetime. 1.      Start by finding a toothpaste that is approved by the American Dental Association. By purchasing toothpaste for your child that is endorsed by the ADA it guarantees that you have a house that will keep their smile healthy. It also means that it has passed their standards and does not contain products that are not okay for your child. 2...

Visiting the dentist can be a very scary time for your child, especially if they have to go because they have a lot of pain or cavities. Having them visit regularly can cut down on the amount of time they have to spend in the chair and the amount of discomfort they may feel from procedures. Dr. Fuller and his team suggest these 8 tips to help your children enjoy their dental visit. 1.      Have them brush and floss regularly. 2.      Call and schedule a pop in visit for them to meet the dentist and the staff. 3.      Avoid having them consume high sugar foods and drinks. 4.      Begin washing milk from their gums when they are just a few days old. Then transition to brushing and flossing when appropriate. 5.      Read stories about the dental visit, to allow them to know what to expect. Prior to the visit. 6.      If they have ...