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Your child’s smile is precious and deserves attentive and gentle dental care. At Valleau, VanDeven, and Massie Dentistry for Children, we practice compassionate dentistry for our young patients of all ages and abilities. 

Our team of special needs dentists has several years of experience treating the various dental conditions of young children, teenagers, and young adults. We understand that providing comprehensive ...

Twice-yearly checkups help keep your child’s teeth and gums healthy. This includes their baby teeth that act as space holders for adult teeth.

Our Grand Rapids dentists are always happy to answer your question as well.

Your Child’s Dental Checkup

We provide a comprehensive visual exam, x-rays if needed, and check on jaw and tooth development for younger children. Of course, we always ...

Restorative dentistry means any treatment that reinstates oral health after a diagnosis. It can be anything from a dental filling to a dental crown and more.

Our pediatric dentists in Grand Rapids, MI offer quality restorations to help your child maintain a comfortable and functional smile.

Tooth-Colored Filling in Grand Rapids, MI

Tooth-colored fillings close dental cavities after treatment. These fillings do not ...

Nothing is scarier for parents than when their child gets hurt! Chipping a tooth can not only be embarrassing, but it may also be uncomfortable if a jagged edge is scraping your little one's tongue or soft tissues. 

When your son or daughter has a dental emergency, they need relief fast, and your team at Valleau, VanDeven & Massie Dentistry ...

The Valleau, VanDeven & Massie Dentistry for Children team is proud to serve children of all ages, including our friends with special needs.

If your child has a special need or requires a unique accommodation, don’t hesitate to contact our dental office to discuss it with a caring team member. We believe that everyone deserves access to dental care and a ...

Children have unique dental needs, and it's important that they feel comfortable and at ease when they visit their dentist. In addition, a good relationship with their children's dentists will set them up for success in the future.

Here are some things to consider when seeking out an excellent dentist for your son or daughter.

Is the Dental Office Warm and Welcoming ...

We had a great time celebrating Halloween at VVM Dentistry for Children! We got into the spirit and even dressed in our favorite costumes. We saw some great costumes on the kids that had appointments that day and hope that all of our wonderful patients had a great time celebrating! Don't forget to enjoy the chocolates (especially dark chocolates) ...

UPDATE on the pacifier progress! These photos are now just 2 months apart. Closing of the anterior open bite (where front teeth don't close together) improves function, esthetics, and speech. It also decreases the potential for injury to the front teeth. Stopping the pacifier before age 3 can lead to self-correction in most cases. Look for a final blog posting (with photo) on this topic ...

Stopping the pacifier can be challenging! We are here to help guide you through the process. 

Here are photos just two weeks apart from one of our patients who is almost 3 years old. As you can see, her teeth are drifting closer together. We will update you with future pictures. Good progress! 

From the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry: ...

We had so much fun welcoming Maranda into our office and talking about the importance of infant oral health and the Age 1 dental visit. You can see our segment by visiting our Facebook page or clicking on the following link: http://wotv4women.com/2016/01/14/a-dentists-office-thats-all-about-kids/

Enjoy!

Congratulations are in order for Vivian B., Grayson F., and Josie D. You are our "No Cavity Club" winners for the month of September! We hope you enjoy your gift cards to Celebration Cinemas. Keep up the great work!!!!