Adults teach their children many things, like learning to ride a bike and how to swim. They also serve as teachers of good health behaviors including proper daily hygiene, the benefits of exercise, how to make good dietary choices, and how to care for our teeth. Learning to perform a good oral health regimen is [...]
The doctors and staff of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontic Specialists of Michigan know that having braces can be difficult, especially when it comes to the requirements to avoid certain foods and to wear rubber bands. In order to achieve efficient and excellent orthodontic outcomes, it is incredibly important to demonstrate a commitment to eating well [...]
Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontic Specialists of Michigan understands that some parents have mixed opinions on fluoride and we think it is important to provide some evidence-based and scientific commentary on the topic. Some people have been guided to believe that fluoride contains strange contaminants and is unsafe for their children and therefore are not protecting [...]
There is no question that our practice is well known for providing some of the best pediatric dentistry and orthodontic care in southeast Michigan but it occasionally comes to our attention that many of our parents are unaware that our orthodontists actually love seeing adults too! “It’s never too late for adults to achieve their [...]
Congratulations to Cody Yerkovich, who attended the University of Michigan VS Appalachian State football game on Saturday with his Dad after winning our ticket giveaway. About Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontic Specialists of Michigan, the offices of Drs. Delaney, Plunkett, Ralstrom, Makowski, Thanasas, Ker, and Associates Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontic Specialists of Michigan has specialized in pediatric [...]
Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontic Specialists of Michigan participated in this year’s Mission of Mercy — a function organized by the Michigan Dental Association that provides first-come, first-served dental care to the needy. This was the second time Mission of Mercy took place in Michigan, with this year’s clinic taking place at Ferris State University in [...]
Congratulations to Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontic Specialists of Michigan patient Tyler Corless for winning the "No Cavity Club" drawing in July. Tyler won a Target gift card. Great Job! About Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontic Specialists of Michigan, the offices of Drs. Delaney, Plunkett, Ralstrom, Makowski, Thanasas, Ker, and Associates Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontic Specialists of Michigan [...]
It can often feel assumed that children would be covered for preventative dental procedures across the board because so much is at stake during children’s development and oral health has so many effects on overall health. In fact, many children receive health and dental insurance coverage through their parents’ employer-based health insurance, the government-funded Children’s [...]
Congratulations to Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontic Specialists of Michigan patient Nolan Hurrell for winning the "Broken Brackets or Appliances" drawing in July. Great Job Nolan! About Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontic Specialists of Michigan, the offices of Drs. Delaney, Plunkett, Ralstrom, Makowski, Thanasas, Ker, and Associates Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontic Specialists of Michigan has specialized in [...]
Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontic Specialists of Michigan have announced that the pediatric dentistry and hygiene areas of the office have been renovated. These recent makeovers come after an overhaul that took place in 2011 in which the orthodontic side of the specialty practice was spatially reconfigured to improve the flow of the patient experience, from [...]
