grkids.com reader Samantha asks: "I am looking for recommendations based off of previous experiences for a pediatric dentist in the Caledonia/Kentwood area. My son is 15...
Kate L. replied:
We've gone here for years. My son had to get a filling when he was 15 months and they were great. http://www.vandvkidsdentistry.com/
Heather H. replied:
What Jill Thull said. They ROCK! My kids hated the dentist until we went to Valleau. Now they want it to be dentist day every day. They are great! I wouldn't leave unless I had to then I'd go to Jason Dew office. He does kids and adults. Very friendly staff also.
CJ L. replied:
Dr. Amy DeYoung was our dentist when my daughter was young. Unfortunately I would not recommend. I was not allowed to go back with her even though she was adopted and had never been away from me since coming home. They sold us these crazy anti thumb su cking devices that they said were guaranteed to work or our $ back, but wouldn't give us our $ back when they didn't. The dentist was (in my opinion) not friendly or understanding that my 15 month old was afraid and crying. I could go on and on. Others are recommending her so perhaps she has improved. This was around 8 years ago.
Angie S. replied:
Dr. Chris VanDeven!!!.awesome! You can be with your child.
Sarah S. replied:
Not a pediatric dentist by name but definitely the best experience with my two toddlers for their first visit & follow up visits: Breton Gardens on Breton north of 44 th Street. Dr. Heather & Dr. Scott are wonderful and their whole team is caring and professional!
Melissa D. replied:
Dr Jeff Helmus!
Sarah D. replied:
We love Dr. Valleau!
Jane B. replied:
Dr.Bob (Robert Payne)
Chris R. replied:
Amy Valleau is wonderful
Mandi W. replied:
Heather May at Breton Gardens is the best!
Beth H. replied:
http://woodmeadowdentistry.com/
David E. replied:
Dr Grias. All three of my kids go there. They have unfortunately had to gave teeth pulled at times (4 most recently from my 6 yo). She still looks forward to going to see them. Even after PULLING 4 teeth. The whole office is AMAZING, friendly, compassionate and easy going with kids (and adults). I wouldn't go anywhere else and highly recommend. West Michigan Dental Proffessionals www.smilewmdp.com. Caledonia
Jaime V. replied:
Brandy Harmsen Villarreal
Shannon M. replied:
If you're willing to travel a bit further north, Dr Amy DeYoung is awesome...my son gets excited to go see her.
Angela R. replied:
I take my kids to Dr. Douglas LaDue of Smilies Pediatric Dentistry on Eastcastle Dr and 44 th Street. He is amazing with all 3 of my kids (6, 4, 3). They DO allow you to come back with your children! They make everything easy for the kids to understand and they make them feel comfortable before starting any work.:-)
Sherry H. replied:
Kevin Coe by 44Th and Kalamazoo is wonderful with kids...
Jessica D. replied:
Dr. Amy DeYoung on east beltline just north of Leonard
Danielle L. replied:
I've taken my son to Dr. Pott@spectrum health on 68 th/Kalamazoo since he was born. I've been very happy with their office.
Rebecca C. replied:
My daughter goes to Dr. Massie at Valleau & VanDeven. We love it there!
Heather G. replied:
Valleau and vandeven. They do let you go back with your child. we use Amy Massie and she is amazing
Carinn H. replied:
We used to live in the Caledonia/Kentwood area and sadly 2.5 yrs ago I couldn't find a pediatric dentist accepting new patients in that area. If you're willing to drive Dr. Amy DeYoung is a great peds dentist on the Beltline just North of the Meijer Gardens.
JR H. replied:
Growing Smiles Pediatric Dentistry with Dr . Meggan Krause. She is off the Beltline, just north of Leonard.
I need recommendations for an AMAZING children's dentist. My child is afraid of most things in life, so I need someone who's great with kids. Would be even better if...
Jackalynn I. replied:
I have a lady who is starting her own practice in February. Right now she's at Smiley Family Dentistry361-0654.
Lynn G. replied:
Dr. LaDue616-455-4646 (I spelled it wrong) lol
Jenni M. replied:
Dr. Despres in Wyoming.:)
Tasha H. replied:
My daughter loved Amy DeYoung in Grand Rapids. The office is ONLY for kids and looks like a playland. They have different themes all year. Pretty amazing
Sarah E. replied:
Dr. Bob!!! Robert Payne on east Paris. Hands down. The whole office is a jungle. Rydik gets soo excited to go.
Jess Y. replied:
Dr. Ruhlig in rocktown!!!! Hands down.
Lynn G. replied:
Dr. Ladue off 44 th street in Grand Rapids/Kentwood. My children are also afraid of everything and they even laugh with him!
Kristi C. replied:
Meg Rozema... My mom works for Dr. LaDue:) He's a good one!
Kerry B. replied:
Dr. Ludwig on Leonard....
Christina O. replied:
the boys went to Dr. Robert Payne in Cascade aka dr. Bob. They really liked him and Jordan went back by himself before the age of 4...so I figured they must have done something right:) He only does kids and the office was super cute.
Jessica K. replied:
Dr Deyoung on ivanrest in Grandville.
Katie C. replied:
Meg, Stephanie Benton is at Smiley Family Dentistry, do you remember her from high school? I wonder if she is the one Jackalynn is talking about.
Does anyone know of a good pediatric dentist in the Wyoming area? And go.....
Matt H. replied:
I would try https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=375012392627639
Danielle M. replied:
Grandville Pediatric Dentistry on the corner of 44 th & Ivanrest. They've seen Chris since he was 4 & I couldn't be happier! With our insurance, I've never had to come out of pocket for routine stuff, they're awesome!
Hi Crossroads family! Wondering if anyone has recommendations for a pediatric dentist. Looking for a dentist for our almost 2 year-old and would love to know if anyone...
Molly K. replied:
Growing Smiles Pediatric Dentistry-- it's on the E. Beltline near Knapp. We love Dr. Meggan! Our two oldest have had to have a few things done, and she has been WONDERFUL to work with. They have a page on here, but I can't get it to connect to this post.
Tarah C. replied:
Vanderlugt and Mulder. We haven't yet taken Lincoln, but that's where we go and they take patients early in life. They have TV's, super friendly staff, toys, etc. Also, it's like 2 min from your house on Eastcastle