Hello Moms :)
My oldest will be 3 in May and I feel as though that is a good time to schedule his first dentist appointment. Our Pediatrician recommended a woman by the name of Aimee Valleau (on 43rd in Grand Rapids). Wondering if anyone knows of her? If not, any recommendations? I really want the office to be warm and inviting because I know that my son will be very uneasy with the whole thing and probably pretty unwilling to sit in the "chair" much less open his mouth. We're in the Wyoming area and so it would be nice to find a dentist nearby, however, I am not opposed to driving a little farther for someone better. Any input you all have would be great... Thank you!
My daughter was also referred to Aimee..she is wonderful!!!
I tell everyone to take their kids to her,she is so gentle and lets the kids examine her tools before she uses them..my daughter was to scared to do xrays and they didnt force her to do so. She loves going to the dentist because of "Dr.Aimmee" and all the flavors of the polish.
Aimee Valleau and her entire office is wonderful! I took my children to my own dentist a couple of times during my appointment and getting them in the chair was hard. I don't know what kind of magic she and her partner have but the kids look forward to going now and run into back area by themselves. We have been going for probably 5 years now and I'm impressed. My kids are now 6, 8, 9, and 13. My 8 year old has special needs concerning her teeth because she was a premie. Dr Valleau has been great with keeping her teeth as good as they can be.
Their aren't many pediatric dentists in the area but Aimee's office is worth the trip. We are in GR up near Walker and that office is worth the trip.
Most of all I have learned to keep my attitude light and the kids will do great. If you are even scared about their reaction will be they pick up on that and give you that attitude you were fearing or worse. So have an adventure instead.
Goodluck
L.
Our dentist office is AMAZING with children. We have a 4 year old and almost 2 year old girls.
It's Dr. O'Rourke at almost 44th and K-zoo. I can give you more info if you wanted, and tell you lots of great stories.
There are toys in the foyer, and they have an excellent hygienist as well. We were just there last week, my daughter was sad and wanting to go home and the hygenist still got her happy, and even thrilled. Was SOOOO patient. And kind. And gentle. I could go on. All the staff are great.
Dr. O'Rourke is a lady as are all the staff, by the way. They do families, not just children.
I have been taking my kids to Grandville Pediatric Dentistry located on 44th and Ivanrest next to Macatawa Bank. They love Dr Mike and the staff and the whole practice is set up to make the kids feel comfortable. My kids are now 16 and 11 and we are going to need to move them over to a regular dentist soon and I am dreading that. We too live in Wyoming but find it is well worth the few minutes to get there.
I was referred to Grandville Pediatric Dentistry on 44th street just east of the mall. I took my 3-year-old daughter there this week for the first time. I was worried that she would be afraid or that she wouldn't want to cooperate (she's usually very shy in new situations) but they were wonderful with her! Everyone there is very nice and they did a great job with my daughter. I highly recommend them!
