Baby teeth and growing smiles require an expertise that isn’t taught in dental school. As a board certified pediatric dentist, Dr. Michael trained specifically in a children’s hospital after dental school in order to provide comprehensive care - both dentally & medically - to kids of all ages.
While your first baby teeth fall out around age 5 or 6 years, few adults remember that baby molars don’t fall out until middle school. Baby teeth aren’t just for babies and play an important role in the mouth for many years and impact the successful transition into permanent teeth.
Protecting the vulnerable, groovy permanent molars with our BPA-free sealants is an easy and effective treatment for all patients. Consider it a manicure for your teeth to make them glossy and resistant to food sticking in hard to brush areas.
Fluoride hardens the enamel and prevents breakdown that can cause cavities. Topical fluoride varnish applied at your visits with us provides a higher concentration to the surface of the teeth in order to get ahead of cavity formation and beat the sugar bugs to the scene.
Radiographs provide a view of the teeth that goes beyond the eye so that we can create a prevention plan that gets ahead of dental issues or diagnose current concerns. Every child and their teeth is different so our plan for prescribing x-rays is unique for each patient as well.
Treating decay with tooth-colored fillings allows for both a restoration of function and cosmetically pleasing result. Our fillings are BPA-free and mimic the makeup of your natural teeth so that they feel like they’re not even there.
When baby teeth have cavities that extend into the nerve or experience a significant trauma, we are able to provide nerve treatments that can save the tooth without the stigma of a root canal.
Dentistry can be intimidating to people of all ages, especially children. Our use of laughing gas provides patients with a safe option to provide an even easier experience when they’re feeling a little nervous about their visit.
Every patient that walks through our door is unique and we are pride ourselves in providing patients with all medical, dental, and sensory backgrounds a dental home where they can be comfortable.
Playground accidents and sports-related traumas are exceptionally common in children. We provide front tooth restorations that will restore the function of your tooth and allow you to forget that it even occurred.
Routine examinations and cleanings allow for our patients to stay ahead of any developing dental issues in order to set the stage for a lifetime of a healthy smile.
When teeth experience large decay, an infection, or a serious trauma, sometimes the best option is to remove the tooth in order to prevent further complications. Our extractions are provided atraumatically and gently in order to allow our patients to focus on their upcoming tooth fairy visit instead of the procedure itself.
Life happens and not all dental concerns come up within normal business hours or with any warning. We make ourselves available for our patients in order to provide easy access to care in times of urgency.
While not an orthodontic practice, we provide an assessment of your child’s alignment at every visit in order to guide you through the developing dentition and when orthodontic intervention is relevant.
Sometimes the dental needs of our patients aren’t achievable in a traditional dental setting. We partner with Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago and in-office anesthesiologists to give our patients options to complete treatment atraumatically and safely.
we can't wait to see all of your chompers soon!
