Smilie's Pediatric Dentistry

This dentist LOVES to put crowns in on our young ones teeth. We used him for a year, and after him placing 9 crowns in my kids teeth, enough was enough. After our last cleaning, a hygentist wanted to talk to the dentist about a possible cavity, but she wasn't sure if it was one. She called back a week later and said Dr. LaDue wanted to put a crown on it, it's the only option she said. HA!

I took him to another well respected Family Dentist in the area, who it turns out is the president of the West Michigan District Dental society, and he didn't even see a cavity and sent us on our way without even a filling. I'm so glad we switched. I'm trying not to think about how many uncessasary crowns are in my kids' mouths, but it's hard to not have regrets.

Bottom line is, if you are thinking a pediatric dentist is the best for your kid, you may be wrong. With Peds dentistry those Stainless Steel crowns are a big money maker, and dealing with kids, about the only big money maker they have. Sad

I had scheduled my daughters first visit and consultation 3 months in advance. The appointment was scheduled for my 18 month old. I arrived 30 minutes prior to our appointment time. I filled out the paperwork and turned it. 15 minutes after our appointment time, the administrator tells me Its going to be awhile longer there was an emergency. Don't get me wrong, I know emergencies are just that and that they can not be avoided. Why I am rating them this low for not telling me there was a possible wait time in advance. I am with an 18 month old and 8 1/2 months pregnant (so it is visible...no mistaking I am going to pop any day). When I called to talk them about my concerns they were not receptive to them. I did find out the the emergency patient came in at 9 that morning, 1 hour prior top my appointment, so they knew there was a possibility I would have a waiting time up front, and with an 18 month and visibly uncomfortable momma, they failed give me the heads up at check in I may be waiting past my appointment time and an option to reschedule at that time. Very disappointed in the professionalism and their lack of concern at a very unhappy patient. Would not waste time making an appoint 3 months in advance. There are much better options available.