Going to a dentist is very important to the overall health and well-being of our children. Everyone wants clean, pristine teeth for their children, but they also want to do so in the most cost-effective way. Luckily, there are ways to keep your child’s teeth healthy without spending a fortune.

1. Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontic
Specialists of Michigan
Drs. Delaney, Plunkett, Ralstrom, Makowski, Thanasas, Ker, and Associates
How to Save on Oral Care

2. The Importance of Dental Care
Going to a dentist is very important to the overall health and
well-being of our children. Everyone wants clean, pristine
teeth for their children, but they also want to do so in the most
cost-effective way.
Luckily, there are
ways to keep your
child’s teeth healthy
without spending a
fortune.

3. Prevention and Early Detection
 Seeing the dentist every 6 months is a great starting point
 Encouraging brushing at home for 2 minutes, 3 times a day will help
make each 6 month appointment a success.
 Additionally, our pediatric dentists are very conservative when they
examine teeth and mouths and they are also very well educated in
appropriate dental development for children
 Our orthodontists are experts in growth and development and can
often intercept problematic tooth and jaw development problems early
to prevent or reduce the extent of more complicated and expensive
treatments down the road
Patients that are seen regularly (every 6 months) have the special
opportunity to be seen often enough to stop particular problems before
they become severe; for example a small cavity, not a big one or early
detection of orthodontic problems that may be intercepted prior to
developing into a big issue.

4. Dental Insurance/Benefits
 Dental insurance can be a difference maker for many people — especially
those who seek regular visits to the dentist. If you work for a company that
offers dental insurance at a month-by-month payment schedule and rate,
many procedures are covered with no out-of-pocket expense at the time of
service.
 Remember that flexible spending accounts (FSA, HSA) may be available
through your employer as well and setting aside a certain amount of pre-tax
dollars each year for health related expenses can help pay for higher cost
treatments like orthodontics or a more involved filling.
 Our orthodontists attempt to time re-evaluation appointments to monitor
growth and development with your benefits in mind to make sure you
properly anticipate the timing of expected future orthodontic treatment
 If you have questions about your insurance benefits, please do not hesitate
to contact our office with your questions as our well trained and friendly
administrative staff would be happy to check your benefits and answer your
questions.

5. Orthodontic Planning
 Remember also that flexible spending accounts (FSA, HSA)
may be available through your employer as well and setting
aside a certain amount of pre-tax dollars each year for
health related expenses can help pay for higher cost
treatments like orthodontics or a more involved filling.
Ask our friendly staff and doctors to help you plan for potential
future orthodontic treatment by starting the screening process
around age 7 to be sure development is age appropriate and to
start the conversation with our orthodontists about
approximately when the right time for braces will be.

6. Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontic Specialists of Michigan, the
offices of Drs. Delaney, Plunkett, Ralstrom, Makowski, Thanasas,
Ker and associates has specialized in pediatric dentistry and
orthodontics since 1968. Our family-friendly office gives patients
and families a more comfortable and consistent experience with
dentistry from the very beginning. The pediatric dentists treat
children from newborn to 18 years of age while our orthodontists
provide care for both children and adults, including being an
Invisalign preferred provider. The ability to treat all special needs
patients reaches beyond our facility, which has treatment rooms
available for children who require additional privacy. Valued
hospital affiliations allow dental services to be performed at
DMC Children’s Hospital and St. John’s Hospital Macomb when
needed. Our specialists are also on staff at Henry Ford and
Beaumont hospitals.
About Us

7. Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontic
Specialists of Michigan
Drs. Delaney, Plunkett, Ralstrom, Makowski, Thanasas, Ker, and Associates
39400 Garfield Rd., Suite 200
Clinton Township, MI 48038
586-286-0700
www.mychildsteeth.com