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...

If your child is in extreme dental pain and is dealing with deep cavities it may be necessary to have a crown in order to protect the tooth. Here are 2 reasons why your pediatric dentist may recommend your child get a crown. “Crowns are not for cosmetic dentistry purposes,” says Dr. Fuller . If your child’s tooth is so decayed that a filling can not help fix the cavity, it may be necessary. A cavity is decay that is imbedded in the tooth. Usually a small cavity can have a filling placed and the tooth will be fine until it is an adult tooth. While other cavities cover over half of the tooth and there may not be enough of the tooth left to support a filling. A crown can protect the tooth until it falls out and is replaced with an adult tooth. It may be recommended for a crown to be placed on a tooth if a pulpotomy is necessary, after a root of a tooth is impacted by decay and the tooth needs to be protected from any more decay. For more informati...