Pediatric Dentistry of Redlands

When baby teeth are loose it is because the permanent tooth underneath is pushing on the root until the root dissolves and the tooth falls out. However, sometimes the permanent tooth does not have enough room or the root is not able to dissolve the root fast enough. The result of this is that the permanent tooth comes up behind the baby teeth. Although, there are multiple reasons why this might happen, it usually resolves itself on it’s own. “Shark teeth, as this is called is not necessarily cause for concern,” suggests Dr. Fuller .   This condition actually impacts approximately one in ten children. If you discover that the baby tooth is not loose you can schedule an appointment with the dentist and they can extract the tooth. "Once the permanent tooth has come in, if there still is not enough room for the permanent tooth, your child may need to have a procedure called, 'disking,'completed," says Redlands pediatric dentist, Dr. Cameron F...

Did you know this could be contributing to cavities? As parents we all want what is best for our children. However, food with a higher concentration of sugar binds to teeth and attacks the enamel.   Weakened enamel leads to pain and cavities. Once sugar binds to the enamel on teeth, bacteria now has what it needs to turn into acid. The acid attacks the surfaces of the teeth and causes tooth decay.   Consider sending strawberries or melon bites for a healthy alternative desert. They taste great, overall are healthy and provide less opportunity for decreased tooth strength. Genetic make-up not only affects how tall your daughter is, and what color hair your son has, but it also plays a part in their teeth. "Some individuals are more susceptible to bacteria in their mouth," according to Dr. Cameron Fuller at Pediatric Dentistry of Redlands and associates , which creates a higher level of tooth decay while others seem to be able to better fight this off and...