Pediatric Dentistry of Redlands

When your children hit the teenage years, it can be difficult to investigate and find out where the most recent smell is coming from, but if you notice their breath smells worse then normal it may be a problem going on in their mouth that requires further investigation. Here are five of the most common problems that occur to cause bad breath in teenagers. 1.      It could be the food they are consuming. Onions, garlic or coffee are some of the foods that cause the worst problems. Simply avoiding these foods or chewing on a piece of sugarless gum after consuming these foods may help. If not it may be necessary to brush your teeth immediately after eating these foods. 2.      Dry mouth. "Teenagers need to drink plenty of water to avoid their mouth feeling dry," says Dr. Fuller . Dry mouth is a breeding ground for bacteria that can lead to problems with bad breath. Saliva is necessary in order to moisten their mout...

           The holiday season is almost upon us, and while it is easy to make one more batch of cookies or one more pie this season we challenge you to incorporate fresh fruit into your holiday platters instead.   The increase in the sugar craze not only increases the risk of diabetes and obesity in your children, but it also increases their risk of decay. Dr. Fuller suggests, “More decay means more cavities, which can lead to increase in dental visits, pain and missed school.”               Instead of cupcakes, cut up some strawberries, melons and add some blueberries. They are easy to grab and enjoy without the calories.   “Or dress up some celery with your favorite raisons during this holiday season,” says pediatric dentist Dr. Fuller. While your children will burn more calories eating it, it also has a high concentration of water that increases saliva productio...