Pediatric Dentistry of Redlands

Now is the perfect time to be thankful for your child’s health and happiness. Don’t wait until the holidays are over to have that routine cleaning. Get their smile in shape for the holiday photos and ensure it   is healthy and there are no lurking problems below the surface. The holidays are a festive time and the last thing you want is to be spending time with a child who is in pain or who is struggling with a dental emergency. Getting a routine cleaning done now can save you time and money later. Your child’s smile is precious and taking precautionary measures can leave your family holidays stress free and fun. The foods that we consume over the holidays can decrease the strength of their enamel, it can also leave them with vulnerabilities such as chipped or cracked teeth, but a routine cleaning with x-rays can dig deeper to ensure that your child’s smile is in the best shape and ready for the family photos sure to be taken this holiday season. ...

Dr. Fuller and his team want to keep every child’s smile as healthy as possible when they come through their pediatric dental office. There are a variety of dental options that he may consider depending on what dental problem is facing your child. Dr. Fuller will begin by taking an x-ray of your child’s smile if one has not been completed in several years, or if there hasn’t been one taken at all. This will help him make sure there is nothing more serious going on below the gum line or in between teeth that he can not see. If everything looks good, then the team will move perform a cleaning that will remove plaque from the surfaces of the teeth. It may be recommended that sealants be placed on their teeth in order to protect against cavities. If a problem is detected on the x-rays or a cavity is noticed during the exam, it will be important for you and the team to discuss the options before proceeding. The longer a cavity is left untreated, the more at risk your...