Here at Pediatric Smile Studio, we are proud to specialize in pediatric dentistry. We truly believe in starting children off right when it comes to their dental health. It is our goal to ensure that each visit goes well so that they think of the dentists office as a good place. Our entire staff is wonderful with children, allowing them to relax while we care for their teeth.
Our dentists and staff have received extra training for primary teeth. Our goal is to protect your childrens teeth so they can eat and speak correctly. We will do whatever we can to help your children have the bright smiles they deserve.
Dr. Eileen Buckle has always had a passion to work with children. After graduating Magna Cum Laude from University of Michigan, she continued on as a Michigan Wolverine, graduating from the dental program 4 years later with her doctorate. She continued on to get her specialty training in Pediatric Dentistry at Howard University College of Dentistry in Washington, DC where she won the Pediatric Dentistry Award for the most accomplished resident in the Pediatrics program.
A lover of travel and passionate believer in the power of community service, she has traveled on dental missions internationally, providing care for children in underprivileged areas of Ghana and Jamaica. In her spare time, this devoted wife and mother of two loves to spend time with her family and when she can, curl up with a good book.
Our dentists and entire staff understand the importance of good oral health for young children. They have specialized training in primary teeth. They are here to help protect and restore childrens teeth so that they can speak and eat easily and have a wonderful smile. They understand the growth and development of childrens teeth so they can start children off with good oral health.
We also understand how important taking care of childrens teeth is. We will work with parents to ensure their children are taking good care of their teeth at home. We will also monitor their mouths for any problems so we can catch them early. If needed, we will work with your childrens regular doctor to treat any problems we find.
We recommend routine dental cleanings for several reasons. When we perform a professional cleaning, we remove the buildup of plaque and tartar. We also clean the parts of your childs teeth that are hard to reach, such as underneath the gums.
We truly believe that regular dental examinations are important in order for your child to have good dental health and a smile of which he or she can be proud. We start by doing a professional cleaning, removing all of the bad tartar and other buildup on your childs teeth.
We then do an examination, looking to catch and fix any problems before they become bigger ones. We examine each tooth, looking for any signs of decay, damage, or any other problems, such as signs of infection. We want to correct any problems your child may have before they get any worse.
We are usually able to fill in broken teeth to make them look like normal teeth. We even use a cement that is the color of your childs teeth. If that does not work, we offer veneers and caps to cover up any broken teeth.
We can also fix missing teeth and have many options for how we do so. Typically, we like to place implants, which will act like the tooths replacement root. On top of the implants, we use crowns, which are artificial teeth, to restore your childs mouth with normal-sized and shaped teeth.
It is very important to be prepared in case your child has an emergency. Even though we wish that they wouldnt, emergencies do happen. Being educated and knowing what to do in an emergency can be the difference between losing and saving a tooth. You also need to know your dentists phone number.
Dental fillings are used to treat different dental problems like cavities and broken teeth. Teeth are usually filled with a material called composite resin, which is designed to look like natural teeth. Fillings can also be done with gold, porcelain, or silver amalgam.
Composite resin takes a little longer, though most people still prefer it because it creates natural-looking teeth. It takes more than one layer, and a special light is used to harden the area around the filling.
We are here for you and your child if there are any problems after surgery. Some children experience extra discomfort and pain, so we can recommend certain pain medications. If you notice swelling in the area, your child needs to come in and be seen.
Special needs patients require dental work too. They deserve to find a dentist and staff who are compassionate. They need a dentist who is understanding and able to work with them to ensure that their mouths are healthy. Our dentists have had special training with children who have special issues like cleft lip and palate, childhood cancer, autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, and other genetic and medical disorders.
A tooth can lose its normal shape and size for a variety of reasons. A crown covers the tooth to help restore its original shape and size. Crowns can also be used to make teeth stronger and look better.
Crowns have a variety of uses. In some cases that require a large filling, there isnt enough tooth remaining to keep the filling in place. A crown can strengthen the tooth and hold the filling. Crowns can also protect teeth that are weak, or help fix ones that are broken. Discolored or misshapen teeth can be covered by a crown, as can dental implants.