Pediatric Dentistry of Redlands

Visiting the dentist can be a very scary time for your child, especially if they have to go because they have a lot of pain or cavities. Having them visit regularly can cut down on the amount of time they have to spend in the chair and the amount of discomfort they may feel from procedures. Dr. Fuller and his team suggest these 8 tips to help your children enjoy their dental visit. 1.      Have them brush and floss regularly. 2.      Call and schedule a pop in visit for them to meet the dentist and the staff. 3.      Avoid having them consume high sugar foods and drinks. 4.      Begin washing milk from their gums when they are just a few days old. Then transition to brushing and flossing when appropriate. 5.      Read stories about the dental visit, to allow them to know what to expect. Prior to the visit. 6.      If they have ...

Oil pulling is the latest dental information to hit the internet wave. People are claiming that they healed periodontal disease, got rid of cavities and generally improved the health of their teeth. But is oil pulling right for children? Dr. Cameron Fuller recommends not using this technique on children. If you are concerned about the health of your child’s teeth, it is important to stick to research based dental practices. Research and dental studies show that having your children visit the dentist regularly will increase the opportunity for a healthy smile. By visiting the dentist, they are able to have their teeth clean and plaque removed from the surface of their teeth. They also have the opportunity to have cavities or other problems taken care of.   Brushing and flossing can remove food on and between the teeth. Oil pulling is not necessary for children if you are already having them brush and floss because they are already completing an acti...

It can be very hard for your children to visit the dentist. Time after time they may kick, scream, cry and beg you not to take them. It may be so difficult to get them into the chair that you’ve all but given up on taking them to the dentist at all. After all, why go through all of that despair if they brush and floss regularly. But unfortunately, problems can hide beneath the gum tissue, in between the teeth, and cavities form quickly. It is critical to take your children to the dentist. Here are 6 Tips from Dr. Cameron Fuller that can help your kids at the dentist. 1.      Have them brush and floss regularly. If they are visiting the dentist with a smile that is healthy they will be less likely to need a dental procedure. 2.      Provide them notice they are visiting the dentist. This gives your children time to adjust to the news and ask any questions. 3.      Visit the office prior to th...

New environments with lots of action, lights and commotion can be very difficult for any child, especially when they are facing a dental procedure that they may interpret to be painful. While it is critical for children to visit the dentist on a regular basis, it can be trying on your patience and you may feel like giving up. But there is a better solution. Here are three tips from Pediatric Dentist, Dr. Cameron Fuller that can make the visit easier. Provide a supportive toy or blanket that can help them feel safe. If there is something that they hold onto when they are scared, this can be a great item for them to have close to them during the visit. When they have something that reminds them of home, it is easier for them to feel calm. Dr. Fuller recommends, showing them videos or completing a social story that allows your child to know what is expected. A short video or story can help explain what is going to happen when they are at the dentist and ...

Your child's dental visit is a great place to continue to form healthy habits.   However, your dentist can’t protect your child’s teeth all by themselves. In order to have a healthy mouth it requires work at home, and brushing and flossing your son/daughter’s teeth twice a day is a great place to start.   There are some other important factors to healthy teeth besides just brushing and flossing. Did you know: Foods high in carbohydrates cause an increase in tooth decay? Carbohydrates, sugar and foods high in starch actually sit on your child’s teeth longer. These foods not only stick to their teeth, but they decrease the amount of saliva production in the mouth. “The more saliva the more food is naturally removed from the enamel on the teeth,” says, Dr. Cameron Fuller. Dental visits are critical to overall mouth health and they keep your child’s smile shining bright. Dr. Fuller, a pediatric dentist in Redlands, California, recommends you do no...