Pediatric Dentistry of Redlands

High carb foods, soda, and candy are available at every turn for our children.How do we stop it? Halloween is right around the corner and as parents we may be very aware that the candy battle is about to become a fight on our front door, and all of that dental work paid for is about to be put to the test. There is a better way though. Here are five tips & tricks to decrease candy and increase oral health. 1.      Trade in their candy for extra time with you. Spending time with parents is the ideal for our little ones. If you have a teenager, spend time doing something they love to do to encourage them to make positive candy choices. For each piece of candy they are willing to give you, spend ten minutes doing something fun with them. Play video games, go for a walk, or just sit and listen to them. 2.      Hit the houses with the teal pumpkins. This year, individuals are putting out a different color pumpkin. The teal allow...

Cavities and decay can cause all kinds of problems for your children’s teeth. Decay is caused not only by the food they consume, but is also dependent upon their oral hygiene habits, what they put in their mouth and their access to fluoride. Here are five tips to prevent cavities and keep your child’s smile healthy.  Brush regularly. Pediatric dentist Dr. Cameron Fuller states, “Brushing is the single most important task a child can do in order to prevent cavities.” When food is consumed the food quickly turns to sugar, which allows bacteria that is already in the mouth, to begin a feeding frenzy on the tooth enamel. The longer they go without brushing, the more buildup and chance of cavities and decay there is. Floss 1x a day. Flossers can be easier for young children, as it can be difficult for them to floss the back molars. Flossing helps to remove any food between the teeth that is stuck. It prevents...