Pediatric Dentistry of Redlands

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...

When some dental procedures are done for children, it may require them to have dental sedation for a variety of reasons. If your child is very anxious about visiting the dentist, is having a procedure done that requires a cavity, root canal or other dental procedure that is different from the routine cleaning, it may require your child to have dental sedation. Nitrous Oxide or laughing gas may be utilized in order to help your child be able to remain calm. This is usually a very quick process and is administered with a mask that has a mix of oxygen and nitrous oxide. This is known as laughing gas. Once your child is relaxed Dr. Fuller and his team will begin the procedure. Once the procedure is over, the dentist will give them pure oxygen in order to clear out any remaining nitrous oxide. It may be needed for your child to refrain from having food or drink prior to sedation depending on the type of sedation recommended. If it has been recommended that your child receive seda...

It is that time of year again and school is starting. Before your child heads back to school remember to schedule their dental appointment. Millions of children are impacted and miss school each year because of dental problems and most can be avoided. Children with poor dental health are more likely to miss 3x more school than children who have a healthy smile. A research study conducted recently even found that children with dental pain are 4x more likely to have a lower grade point average.   In the land of distraction where there are so many things going on in your child’s life they do not need to also be focused on dental pain or dental problems. Having your child visit the dentist prior to the school year starting can help keep them focused on learning and enjoying their education instead of worrying about dental pain. Dental problems in school can also lead to shyness, sadness, and frustration. If they are not able to express why they are feeling upset or that they...