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Southeast Michigan Kids Doctors Directory

A list of kids doctors - pediatricians, dentists, therapists and surgeons - in the Detroit and Ann Arbor areas

Quick Facts
The first dental visit:

Your child’s first dental visit should occur shortly after the first tooth erupts and no later than your child's first birthday. Beginning tooth and mouth examinations early may lead to detection of early stages of tooth decay that can be easily treated. You can expect the first visit to include:

• A program of preventative home care including brushing, flossing, diet and the importance of fluorides
• A decay risk assessment
• Information about Early Childhood Caries (decay)
• The latest facts about finger, thumb and pacifier habits
• Information about growth and development
The importance of primary teeth (Baby Teeth):

It's very important that primary teeth are kept in place until they are lost naturally. Primary teeth serve a number of critical functions including:

• Maintain good nutrition by permitting your child to chew properly
• Are involved in speech development
• Help the permanent teeth by saving space for them.
How do pediatric dentists help prevent dental problems?:

Cleaning, polishing and fluoride treatments are all part of your child's prevention program. However, there is much more. Your pediatric dentist can apply sealants to protect against tooth decay, help select a mouth guard to prevent sports injuries to the face and teeth, and provide early diagnosis and care of orthodontic problems. Your pediatric dentist is uniquely trained to develop a combination of office and home preventive care to ensure your child a happy smile.

Golnick Pediatric Dental Associates

Our offices in Taylor and West Bloomfield are designed to put children at ease. Pediatric dentists have special training in helping anxious children feel secure during dental treatment. And pediatric dental offices are designed for children. Staff members choose to work in a pediatric dental practice because they like kids. This helps make most children calm, comfortable and confident in a pediatric dental office.

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  • Pediatric Dentistry

Essential Information

Street Address 21213 Ecorse Road
Taylor, MI
Phone313-292-7777
Website URL www.golnickpediatricde...

Why put your child's dental well being in the hands of a pediatric dentist?

Dr. Jason Golnick and his father, Dr. Arnold Golnick, have dedicated their careers to both treating children and training prospective dentists. As pediatric dentists, they've completed rigorous training – two to three years of additional study and hands-on experience – to meet the particular needs of infants, children and adolescents, including those with special health care needs.

Good oral health is part of total health. Establishing Golnick Pediatric Associates as your child’s dental home makes it possible for the doctors and their staff to implement preventative dental health habits that keep your child free from dental and oral disease. They focus on prevention, early detection and treatment of dental diseases, and keep current on the latest advances in dentistry for children.

As parents, we wouldn't dream of not taking our children to a pediatrician for their health care. They are trained specifically to treat infants and children and their office is designed to put children at ease. Pediatric dentists are the pediatricians of the dental world. The goal of Dr. Jason and Dr. Arnold Golnick, along with their staff, is to help all children feel good about visiting the dentist and teach them how to care for their teeth. From the specially-designed offices to their communication style, their main concern is to promote the establishment of trust and confidence between their young patients and their staff.

We have an additional location in West Bloomfield at 2300 Haggerty Road, Lakes Medical Center, Suite 1180. For an appointment there, call 248-668-0022.

Learn more about our doctors and our practice by visiting our website, or call our office for a consultation.

What our readers had to say about Golnick Pediatric Dental Associates:

"Dr. Jason is incredibly kind, patient and gentle with my son" – Lisa, New Haven

"We have been going to Golnick Pediatric Dental (Dr. Jason) for 10 years. Their handling of children is awesome even difficult or scared ones." – Michele, Taylor

"Office is very kid friendly and their approach with the kids is great. They take the fear of the dentist out with everything they do. We love the dental hygienist too!!" – Jamie, Commerce Township

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County: Wayne

Our offices in Taylor and West Bloomfield are designed to put children at ease. Pediatric dentists have special training in helping anxious children feel secure during dental treatment. And pediatric dental offices are designed for children. Staff members choose to work in a pediatric dental practice because they like kids. This helps make most children calm, comfortable and confident in a pediatric dental office.

Our offices in Taylor and West Bloomfield are designed to put children at ease. Pediatric dentists have special training in helping anxious children feel secure during dental treatment. And pediatric dental offices are designed for children. Staff members choose to work in a pediatric dental practice because they like kids. This helps make most children calm, comfortable and confident in a pediatric dental office.

Pediatric dentists are trained in many methods to help children feel comfortable with dental treatment. For example, in the "Tell-Show-Do" technique, a pediatric dentist might name a dental instrument, demonstrate the instrument by using it to count your child's fingers, and then apply the instrument in treatment. The modeling technique pairs a timid child in dental treatment with a cooperative child of similar age. Coaching, distraction and parent participation are other possibilities to give your child confidence in dentistry. But by far the most preferred technique is praise. Every child does something right during a dental visit, and pediatric dentists let children know that.

Pediatric dentists are trained in many methods to help children feel comfortable with dental treatment. For example, in the "Tell-Show-Do" technique, a pediatric dentist might name a dental instrument, demonstrate the instrument by using it to count your child's fingers, and then apply the instrument in treatment. The modeling technique pairs a timid child in dental treatment with a cooperative child of similar age. Coaching, distraction and parent participation are other possibilities to give your child confidence in dentistry. But by far the most preferred technique is praise. Every child does something right during a dental visit, and pediatric dentists let children know that.

Dr. Jason Golnick looks in as his hygienist cleans a patient's teeth. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends a dental check-up at least twice a year for most children. Some children need more frequent dental visits because of increased risk of tooth decay, unusual growth patterns or poor oral hygiene. Regular dental visits help your child stay cavity-free. Teeth cleanings remove debris that build up on the teeth, irritate the gums and cause decay. Fluoride treatments renew the fluoride content in the enamel, strengthening teeth and preventing cavities. Hygiene instructions improve your child's brushing and flossing habits, leading to cleaner teeth and healthier gums.

Dr. Jason Golnick looks in as his hygienist cleans a patient's teeth. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends a dental check-up at least twice a year for most children. Some children need more frequent dental visits because of increased risk of tooth decay, unusual growth patterns or poor oral hygiene. Regular dental visits help your child stay cavity-free. Teeth cleanings remove debris that build up on the teeth, irritate the gums and cause decay. Fluoride treatments renew the fluoride content in the enamel, strengthening teeth and preventing cavities. Hygiene instructions improve your child's brushing and flossing habits, leading to cleaner teeth and healthier gums.