Pediatric Dentistry of Redlands

With so many brands of toothpaste out there in the world staring at you, how do you know which one is the right brand and how do you know even when you pick up that toothpaste that it is doing the job that it is meant to do? There are so many different types being advertised, one recommends it is for tarter, while another states that it helps with fresh breath. While each of these characteristics is important, it is essential that your child’s toothpaste holds up to the test and is doing its job correctly. Here are 3 things to assess when picking out a toothpaste for your child. 1.      Does it have the approval of the American Dental Association? a.      By ensuring that this label is on the toothpaste container it means you are getting a genuine product that is going to do the job correctly. 2.      Is it a whitening toothpaste? a.      This type of brand is not necessary for your child’s te...

Children are looking for a variety of supports to be in place in order to help them structure their life. While they may not always like it, the earlier you start building a healthy dental routine the better, but it is never too late to help them see the importance of having a heathy smile. Having a healthy smile is fantastic in helping them also have a healthy body. Taking the time to have them brush and floss at the same time can help children to establish this habit. It may take 21 days for a student to develop a healthy habit but, once this decision is made it can help ensure that your child has healthy habits for a lifetime. Toothpaste and which toothpaste can quickly derail your child establishing the healthy routine. If they do not like the thickness, the taste, or the container is hard to get toothpaste out of it can make it very difficult for children to brush their teeth regularly. Providing a children friendly toothpaste, can make it easier for them to brush their...

With so much information floating around out there, it can be difficult to really understand what are the best practices in dental procedures and day-to-day dental information. Do you have the facts about how to teach your child how to brush their teeth? Brushing is critical to keep your children’s smile healthy. So, get the facts. 1.      Brushing should occur 2x a day at least as soon as they have a tooth come in. Prior to that you may want to brush their gums with a baby toothbrush. 2.      Toothpaste is not necessary until they are able to spit it out. 3.      Have a toothbrush that fits comfortably in their mouth. There are a variety of different toothbrushes and sizes of toothbrushes. It is critical for them to have one that comfortably fits in their mouth as well as in their hand. 4.      Your children’s toothbrush needs to be switched out every 6 months in order to ensure that the bristl...