Pediatric Dentistry of Redlands

No one wants to spend time at the dentist office with a child who has dental pain, but also living with dental pain from day to day can be difficult and cause problems for your child in school. Dental pain can cause intolerance, grumpiness and behavioral distractions that interrupt their learning. Dental pain can throb and cause problems when they are eating, playing or sitting in class trying to focus on math and reading. When it gets to this level of pain, temporary options will only alleviate the problem for a short amount of time. Taking them to the dentist and having Dr. Cameron Fuller and his team take a look at the problem can ensure they get the underlined problem fixed and get back to what it is important. Toothaches may be indicative of: a chipped tooth, dental decay, lose or missing fillings, or food that is stuck between teeth that they are not able to get loose. Taking care of dental problems immediately can help them to refocus on the tasks in front of them....

We understand how busy the school year gets but it is critical that your children visit the dentist and keep their smile in a healthy state. More students miss school due to dental problems than other reasons. And dental pain can make it difficult for your child to focus on the things they need to during class time. If your child is having dental pain, how are they going to concentrate on the math the teacher is doing? Or the writing assignment they were just given? It is critically important that your children visit the dentist every six months to ensure there are no hidden problems below the gum line that you can’t see. A quick routine cleaning can keep their smile healthy and keep them out of the dental chair for pain and problems this school season. Once your child is scheduled for their appointment and in the chair, it is a great way for you and your child to talk about any concerns, problems or other issues going on with your child’s smile. Remember, your pediatric den...

It may seem that taking care of baby teeth is not that important, after all they do just fall out after a certain point. However, baby teeth are setting the stage for your children’s other teeth and are critical to the health of their smile as they get older. Not only do their baby teeth set the stage for the health of their permanent teeth, they are also saving a space for their permanent teeth before they even erupt.   Baby teeth, provide the appropriate location for children to say certain sounds as they begin to talk. Without having their baby teeth in the right location, certain sounds can be difficult for them to say. This may lead to speech and reading problems, or self-confidence issues as they are unable to express their wants and needs in a way that people understand. Baby teeth that have decay or cavities can lead to a student missing days of school for dental pain or extensive dental procedures. Taking care of their baby teeth can ensure they are in school and...