Dear Patient and Parents, The COVID policies for Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontic Specialists of Michigan are as follows: Mask use by patients and parents is based on community levels. Please read signage on door when entering. A COVID screening is required prior to every appointment although temperature checks have been discontinued. We will continue to [...]
Dear Patient and Parents, On Thursday May 13, the CDC updated guidance for unmasking of vaccinated persons in public settings. On Saturday May 15, Michigan lifted the mask requirements for most indoor and outdoor settings for fully vaccinated residents. The CDC guidance applies to non-healthcare settings only and does not change the masking policy here [...]
October is National Orthodontic Health Month. To celebrate, Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontic Specialists of Michigan offers dental sealants at a 50% discount and provides complimentary orthodontic evaluations throughout the month. The American Association of Orthodontists recommends an orthodontic evaluation for all children by age 7. Your child’s teeth and jaw development would have progressed enough [...]
Nail biting is one of the most common nervous habits in children, along with thumb sucking, nose picking, teeth grinding, hair twisting or pulling. “As parents, we want to stop nail biting because it can go on to adulthood,” says Dr. Elizabeth. “And if not corrected, it can lead to dental problems like jaw pain [...]
When should you take your child to the dentist? What happens at the visit? What should I do to prepare my child for his or her first visit? We get these questions a lot, so we felt it would be a good idea to review what it’s like at baby’s first visit to the dentist! [...]
Did you know that what we see in your mouth can be an indicator of your overall health? Sometimes we take our oral health for granted. But keeping a healthy mouth means that you are contributing to your overall health and scientists continue to find new connections between oral health and general health every year. [...]
There are many reasons why a child should see an orthodontist but a common misperception is that younger children with baby teeth would not benefit from seeing an orthodontist. Orthodontists are trained experts in growth and development of teeth and jaws and can help evaluate how the mouth is growing and can even help to [...]
Enter to win tickets to Disney on Ice! When: Thursday October 16, 2014 at 7:30pm OR Saturday October 18, 2014 at 3:30 pm Where: The Palace of Auburn Hills. Winners will be contacted on Wednesday Oct 15. About Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontic Specialists of Michigan, the offices of Drs. Delaney, Plunkett, Ralstrom, Makowski, Thanasas, [...]
For many adolescents and adults battling the issue of crooked or otherwise imperfect teeth or a bad or uncomfortable bite, the idea of finding an ultra-fast and easy solution is quite attractive. Orthodontic shortcuts are the last shortcut you really want to take when it comes to your teeth. This explains the growing popularity of [...]
Dr. Martin Makowski, fondly referred to as, “Dr. Mak,” has been selected by his peers to serve as the next President of the Michigan Dental Association. Makowski’s relationship with the Michigan Dental Association dates back to 1987. MACOMB, MI – The Michigan Dental Association has selected their next president, Dr. Martin Makowski. “Dr. Mak,” a [...]