Pediatric Dentistry of Redlands

It is that time of year again and school is starting. Before your child heads back to school remember to schedule their dental appointment. Millions of children are impacted and miss school each year because of dental problems and most can be avoided. Children with poor dental health are more likely to miss 3x more school than children who have a healthy smile. A research study conducted recently even found that children with dental pain are 4x more likely to have a lower grade point average.   In the land of distraction where there are so many things going on in your child’s life they do not need to also be focused on dental pain or dental problems. Having your child visit the dentist prior to the school year starting can help keep them focused on learning and enjoying their education instead of worrying about dental pain. Dental problems in school can also lead to shyness, sadness, and frustration. If they are not able to express why they are feeling upset or that they...

Did you take preventative action this dental year to keep your children’s smile healthy? Visiting the dentist 2x a year is fantastic. It is a great way to take advantage of the dental benefits you have already paid for. But you may have a pocket of dental benefits you have not taken advantage of that will expire at the end of the year. It is important to understand your dental benefits in order to know what treatments for your children your dental benefits do and do not cover. Getting x-rays done can ensure there are no other problems that are between your children’s teeth. If you did not have x-rays done during their regular check-up, now may be the time. Does your child have a cracked or broken tooth that cosmetically bothers them, but is not causing pain? If you have a flex spending account, that money will no longer be available to you at the end of the year. This can be a real problem, because you have already paid this cash. But at the end of the year it is gone. Fi...

Your child should first visit the dentist when their first tooth erupts and no later than their first birthday. This first visit is really important because most of the time your child is not experiencing any pain or problems allowing the visit to be more fun.  On their first visit to their pediatric dentist, Dr. Fuller at Pediatric Dentistry of Redlands andAssociates they will complete an oral exam to make sure there is no decay or other problems developing. If your child is old enough, you should explain what they can expect from the visit. Dr. Fuller recommends, “Do not mention words that may scare your child. Words such as shots or needles.” This first visit will allow you to discuss any concerns you are having, however, it will also establish a healthy pattern for your child and allow them to see how important preventative care is. During the visit you may want to discuss brushing and flossing routines with the dentist and your child....