Pediatric Dentistry of Redlands

It is a bummer when you walk into the bathroom and you realize that your children may not be brushing their teeth regularly, or when you go to the dentist and find out your child has numerous cavities. It can be devastating and it can be expensive. Win the fight against dental decay with your children by implementing these 4 tips from Dr. Fuller and his team. 1.      Put up pictures on the mirror in the bathroom on what the expectations are for them in the morning and at night. By putting pictures up it can help remind children that this is critical to their routine. 2.      Help them eat healthy. Eating healthy in between brushing and flossing can ensure that food is rinsed from their teeth instead of staying on their teeth throughout the day. 3.      Provide floss, toothbrushes and toothpaste that they like. If you have toothpaste that tastes bad to them, or if you have toothbrushes that don’t fit in their mout...

It’s the Holiday season and travel is upon us. Often times, when people are packing there are so many other things going on that they forget one of the most important items, tooth brushes. While, it is easy to get another one, here are four easy tips to remembering your dental care products.   1.      Have travel toothbrushes that you can pack. “The reason we often forget the toothbrushes is because we are waiting until the day we leave to pack them because we are using them,” says Dr. Fuller . Having designated travel toothbrushes for your children can make packing and remembering them easier. 2.      Create a dental floss, toothbrush, toothpaste, and mouthwash travel kit for your kids that you can just throw in your bag and go. Now you don’t need to remember anything for later and you can find it when your children need it. 3.      Have your children brush and floss at the same time wh...

Fall is here and the fun is just beginning. Now come the months of the holidays with food, fun and travel. "Before you begin your food festivities, here are five helpful tips to keep your child ’ s smile healthy," Dr. Cameron Fuller . 1.      Spend time brushing and flossing. We know how hectic everyday is, but don ’ t forget to spend 2 minutes a day brushing and flossing their teeth to prevent dental decay. 2.      Have them drink water. Water helps keep the mouth moist, which reduces the growth of bacteria. It also helps remove food from the teeth in between brushes. 3.      Eat fruits and vegetables. While Halloween and other holidays typically have mounds of candy and unhealthy treats, you can choose to limit your child's intake and instead choose healthy vegetables. 4.      If you plan to travel during the cooler months, don ’ t forget the toothbrushes. They are t...