About Us
Pediatric Dentist Grosse Pointe Woods MI
Welcome to Toothworks, where we are building bright smiles one tooth at a time! Just like a well-constructed building, a healthy smile starts with a solid foundation. Our Grosse Pointe Woods MI pediatric dentists are dedicated to constructing positive dental experiences, ensuring that every visit is stress-free and enjoyable. Join us as we lay the groundwork for your child's dental health with top-notch care and a friendly atmosphere.
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Your Kids Deserve A Solid Foundation for Their Smiles
Proper care and treatment of your child’s teeth requires specialized procedures and techniques to ensure proper growth and maintain overall oral health. Each stage of childhood presents unique issues and concerns — from brushing, flossing and routine exams to specialty procedures, dental mouthguards and special needs children. Our compassionate pediatric dentists specialize in protecting and maintaining your child's teeth - to set the foundation for a lifetime of proper oral hygiene.
We can help you get the information and the treatment you need for your child. We accept most dental insurances, as well as MI child and Healthy Kids Dental.
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We offer tailored care to meet their unique challenges. Our compassionate team creates a comfortable environment, ensuring stress-free visits. We build trust and use gentle techniques, promoting healthy smiles and positive dental experiences.
Beyond her work in the dental field, Dr. Harvey is deeply passionate about fostering child literacy throughout the Metro Detroit area. To support this cause, she has partnered with Birdie's Bookmobile to create the Toothworks Book Program, which ensures that every new patient leaves the office with a book in hand. Dr. Harvey has also set up a Free Little Library, providing families with access to books who may not otherwise have the opportunity to enjoy them. Through her combined efforts in pediatric and literacy promotion, Dr. Harvey strives to make a positive impact on the lives of children and their families in the local communities.
What Kind Of Training Does A Pediatric Dentist Have?
You’ve probably wondered—what makes a pediatric dentist different from a regular one? Well, think of it like this: if general dentists are your all-purpose family doctors, pediatric dentists are the pediatricians of the dental world. After dental school, they go through two to three extra years of specialized training focused entirely on kids. We're talking baby teeth, teen braces, toddler tantrums—the whole package. During that residency, they learn how to treat infants, children, and teens, including those with special health care needs. It's not just about knowing how to fix a cavity; it's about understanding child psychology, growth patterns, and how to make nervous little ones actually want to come back.
And let’s not forget—pediatric dentists are basically experts in multitasking with a smile. They’re trained to recognize dental issues early (before they become big, expensive problems), manage behavior in the chair, and even offer guidance on nutrition and oral habits like thumb-sucking or pacifier use. Their education also includes emergency care, sedation techniques, and creating safe, welcoming environments for kids of all ages. So yeah, when it comes to protecting your child’s smile, these pros have done their homework—literally.
"Loved it here! Got us in quickly after my daughter injured her front teeth. Friendly staff and great doctor. Very affordable too!"
Miranda D.
"Everyone at Toothworks was just pleasant. From the second I walked in with my children the receptionist at the front desk greeted me with a huge smile. You can really tell that the people there are just great with children. As it should be! It was my 3 year old daughter’s very first time seeing a dentist and it could not have went better!"
Holli L.
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