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...

With Halloween right around the corner, it may be leaving you feeling frustrated or concerned about how much candy your children are about ready to get and consume. But how much is too much? Is a little okay or should there be a no candy rule at all to keep their smile healthy. Here are 4 suggestions from Dr. Fuller when it comes to Halloween candy and your children’s teeth. 1.      Have them consume minimal amounts of candy. If they have mini candy bars, 1 to 3 pieces would be plenty depending on the candy would also depend on the amount of sugar and calories they are consuming. 2.      If they do consume candy have them drink water and then brush their teeth soon after. This can remove the sugar from the surface of their teeth to decrease the risk of decay. 3.      Avoid having them eat the candy during times when they are going to be running around outside or they are going to be away from water. The more dehydr...

There are so many options when it comes to dentists. How do you know if your dentist is the right fit for you? Ask your dentist these 4 questions in order to determine if they are the right pediatric dentist for your family, because your children’s dental health is critical and they deserve the best. Is the dentist a general dentist or a pediatric dentist? A pediatric dentist has gone to school specifically to become a pediatric dentist. They have extra classes that help them meet the unique needs of your child. Are they friendly? Customer service is important and you should feel at home when you enter the office. Do they greet you? Or do they ask if they have to meet your needs? Customer service should not take a backseat to good care says Dr. Cameron Fuller. At his office, he feels it is essential that when families bring their children to his practice they feel comfortable. Does the pediatric dentist explain what procedures are goi...