Pediatric Dentistry of Redlands

At your child’s dental visit, after an extensive health history is taken and your pediatric dentist has taken a look at your child’s teeth, it may be recommended for them to have x-rays taken. It may also be recommended that your child has X-rays more frequently than you as an adult. The reason is because their mouth changes quickly.  An x-ray allows the dentist to see what is below the gum line, between the teeth and shows potential problems that may impact your child in the future. X-rays should be taken every six months at their regular dental appointment. Once the x-rays are taken not only is the dentist able to see if there are any problems below the gum line, but they also can determine if there are cavities between the teeth that need to be taken care of. The number of x-rays that need to be taken will depend on the size of your child’s mouth and how well the x-ray is able to be taken.  If it is recommended that your child have x-rays they...

Baby teeth matter more then you may realize.. Decay can spread down below the gum line and impact permanent teeth. So not only are they in place so your child can eat nutritiously, but those teeth become space-savers for adult teeth That’s why how and when you start their dental program is so important. “The sooner you begin to brush and take care of their gums the easier it will be for them to establish healthy habits that can last a lifetime,” suggests Dr.Cameron Fuller .   1.  Having your baby visit the pediatric dentist around their first birthday can help increase their chance of having a fantastic and healthy smile. The first visit can allow the dentist to check for any problems that can't be seen, get them used to a positive dental experience, and can provide you important nutritional information that will keep them smiling all through their childhood. 2. Brush your child’s teeth early on. Even before their teeth erupt it is important to be...