Pediatric Dentistry of Redlands

It’s finally warming up outside and swimming season is right around the corner. Or your kids may already be diving into the deep end of the pool and enjoying the warmer weather. Usually the yellow brown stains from swimming do not occur unless your child is swimming up to six hours a day in the pool, but the acidic level of pools differ, which leaves their teeth exposed. The chemicals in the water causes there to be a higher level of PH in the water which creates the breakdown of salivary proteins which can then cause the hard brown stains on the teeth. Pediatric dentist Dr. Cameron Fuller recommends that if your children are going to be swimming more than usual or you notice the stains beginning, call today and schedule a dental cleaning.   There is, unfortunately, no way to protect against this type of damage other than to avoid the pool. But if that isn’t an option, getting cleanings more often then 2x a year can help keep your child’s smile w...

            Staining on your child’s teeth can be very concerning, especially if you are not sure what is causing the staining. There are multiple causes of discoloration. The foods they eat and drink may be impacting the look of their smile. Pediatric dentist Dr. Cameron Fuller, "some foods such as some berries and ketchup are more likely to cause stains to remain on the enamel of their teeth after they brush. If you are concerned about staining look at reducing the amount of sugar or caffeinated drinks they consume and reducing foods that have food dye in them.             Polish, which your pediatric dentist will do at their six-month routine cleaning is very helpful in keeping their teeth white and can reduce the amount of staining. This procedure is safe and will be done every six months. If you notice there is more discoloration than normal have the dentist t...