Pediatric Dentistry of Redlands

If your child has fallen and chipped their tooth, it can be scary. Learn what your options are in order to improve their smile. Today’s technology allows for multiple options and ultimately it will depend upon where the chipped tooth is located. Here are three suggestions from pediatric dentist, Dr. Cameron Fuller.  If it is a baby tooth that is chipped it is usually recommended that it be left alone until it falls out. Another option is to have the dentist smooth the tooth and afterwards polish it. This is a viable option if the child feels sensitivity when eating and drinking. A filling can be utilized if the chip is too big to smooth. Dr. Fuller recommends using this option for permanent teeth where the chip is large. A crown may be done if the cracked portion of the tooth is larger and there is a risk of bacteria entering the pulp. A root canal may need to be done in order to clean out the infected area, and after a...

It can be scary if your child is required to have a dental procedure done that is going to cause them discomfort. Now you are confronted with information on sedation, nitrous oxide, procedure information, how to manage any pain, and what to watch for after the procedure. It can become very overwhelming. Here is some information in order to help you make the decision easier.             Nitrous Oxide or ‘laughing gas’ as it is called, can be used if your child is going to have a procedure done and is older or more controlled when seeing the dentist. Nitrous may be recommended is your child is   having a tooth removed, a root canal or a filling.   “Nitrous Oxide,” according to Dr. Cameron Fuller, “is a blend of two gases, oxygen and nitrous. It is safe for most patients and can be administered through a face mask. Your child will be fully awake, but the gas will allow them to relax, especially, if they are feel...