Pediatric Dentistry of Redlands

Children naturally have missing teeth during their childhood ranging in age from 5 – 10 while their permanent teeth are coming in. But did your child have an accident that has them missing a tooth earlier than they should? A missing tooth can cause stress, speech trouble and other problems for your child, but a pedi-partial can ensure that not only is your child’s smile is back to normal while their other teeth are coming in, but they are able to formulate correct sounds. Partials are a fantastic way to ensure that your child’s smile is back to its functionality. Once the missing tooth is replaced by the partial, which is   attached to their existing teeth they can go back to laughing, smiling and have normal function. When it is time, it can be removed and the other teeth will grow in returning their smile to a natural state. Food may build-up around their pedi-partial and should be taken care of. Brushing and flossing is critical to keeping their smile healthy. Teac...

The dental habits your children build when they are young are critical to what they will do when they are adults. If they visit the dentist on a regular basis they are more likely to continue that habit when they are older. If they floss now, this will then transform into a habit that they do for a lifetime. But it can be difficult teaching your children these habits. It is critical to start when they are young. Brushing their gums when they are a month old can begin this important habit. It will help them be used to something being in their mouth and the sensation of brushing. Their first dental visit should be scheduled as soon as their first tooth comes in. When they visit the dentist for the first time a pediatric dentist can make sure this is a positive dental visit which may mean the difference between success and failure for later dental visits. Dr. Fuller spends extra time building the relationship with patients in order to make sure your children are comfortable bei...

 What Every Parent Should Know About Their Child’s Dental Health. You may not have visited the dentist every six months when you were a kid, or you may have consumed large amounts of sugar after dark, but it is never too late to instill healthy dental habits in your children. Research now shows that healthy dental habits are not just about saving your children’s teeth, it can save their lives as well. Dental decay and periodontal disease can contribute to heart disease and cause other health problems. Dr. Cameron Fuller, tells the parents of his patients that it is never too late to sit down with their children and explain why brushing and flossing is important.   It is more than that though. Day to day maintenance is important, but so is visiting the dentist, following through with recommendations for dental care, and taking care of cavities right away. The longer decay stays on the tooth the more likely it is to need a root cannel or require more extensive den...