Pediatric Dentistry of Redlands

Your children getting a cleaning every 6 months isn’t just about checking for cavities, it is so much more. Cavities are the tip of the iceberg of dental problems that your child may face. But cavities that have gone untreated can become larger problems that mean dental pain, root canals or more serious dental problems as they get older. The 6-month dental cleaning also helps the dentist ensure there are no other problems lurking below the surface that may turn into something more, things such as oral cancer, a tongue tie or gum problems. While it may seem that the cleaning is routine, your child comes in, sits down in the chair, their teeth are cleaned and fluoride is given. There is a lot more going on during this dental visit. This visit is also where the dentist can ensure that your children’s teeth are coming in properly and that they do not have spacing problems that can make it difficult for their adult teeth. Or where they are ensuring there is ...

            If you have dental anxiety it can be difficult for you to want your child to visit the dentist regularly, or you may find your child picks up on your dental anxiety which can lead to them being afraid of the chair. It is critical that your children understand the importance of visiting the dentist on a regular basis in order to keep their smile in great shape. The only way to ensure that their smile is not impacted in the long run is to have great dental habits and one of these habits is routine dental visits. This is a great opportunity to put your fear aside and to help your children develop a great dental practice for life.   In order to decrease your dental anxiety, follow these 5 tips:   1.      Know the dentist you are taking your child to. Ask questions before you take your child in to ensure you are comfortable with who they are and that you are comfortable with the environmen...

Your children’s dental health is so important and the steps that they take now as a child to keep their smile healthy can help to increase their dental health well into adulthood. So, help them kick dental decay to the curb with these 4 healthy dental habits. 1.      Always brush and floss regularly. If your child brushes and flosses they are going to be able to decrease their risk of dental decay. Brushing removes food from the surface of the teeth, while flossing removes food and build-up from between their teeth. 2.      Drink water regularly. Water helps to keep them hydrated. Dehydration causes bacteria that is already in their mouth to grow faster. By keeping your children hydrated, it also removes food from the surface of their teeth in between brushing. 3.      Decrease carbohydrate intake and increase their servings of fruits and vegetables. The more fruits and vegetables they eat with high water concentr...