Pediatric Dentistry of Redlands

It can be so difficult to pick out a great pediatric dentist, but it is one of the most important jobs you will do as a parent. Finding the right dentist for your kids can ensure that healthy dental habits begin early. If your children are afraid of the dentist or equate bad dental experiences when they have to visit the dentist, they may grow up and choose not go to the dentist as an adult. Here are 2 ways to tell if your pediatric dentist is great for your children. 1.      Friendly atmosphere that is family oriented. The dental office should be warm and inviting. When you enter the office you should be greeted with a hello and so should your child. You may want to see how easily they are able to build a comforting relationship with your child before scheduling a second visit. If your child is not comfortable, it may be time to find someone else. 2.      Do they explain procedures to you in a way that makes sens...

  Your child’s smile is important, but keeping their smile at its best can be a chore. There are numerous factors that can negatively impact their oral health. “The best advice,”   says pediatric dentist Dr. Cameron Fuller is, “brush, floss and visit the dentist. Most challenges can be cleared up right up doing these simple things.” Here are five of the most common problems facing your child’s smile today.  Dental decay is the number-one childhood disease. The good news is that it is preventable. Consuming foods that are high in water concentration can help remove food from the teeth. Brushing, flossing and visiting the dentist regularly are also very important to preventing decay.  Your son may be sensitive to hot and cold items. This may be indicative of a bigger problem. If your child is complaining of sensitive teeth, Dr. Fuller recommends, “Schedule an appointment to visit the dentist to check.”  Thumb sucking causes...

3 Tools You Can Use to Help Your Child With Teething. It can be painful when the first tooth erupts for your baby and for you. They may scream, cry, run a fever and get very little sleep. While all of these symptoms are normal, here are a few tricks you can do to help during this difficult time. Allow your baby to chew on a cool washcloth or tether. This can help numb the area and sooth the pain. Tethers can be purchased generally at any store that sells baby supplies. Your child may find other things left down and around the house to chew on to relieve the pain if an item is not provided. Dr. Cameron Fuller states,   “Avoid giving your infant items that have been in the freezer, these can damage the gums.” If your baby is four months old, you may want to introduce a teething gel. Be careful on these as the e...