Little Smiles

Darren and I were driving through the neighborhood the other day and saw a sign for a pediatric dentist up on 17th so I checked a few local mommy sites and, after reading good reviews, made an appointment. Henry's teeth have become rather gray despite consistent brushing and I wanted to make sure he wasn't experiencing tooth decay. I am super happy to report Henry's teeth are healthy. The iron supplements Henry currently takes are causing the discoloration. Dr. Pelley can polish off the stains to bring out the pearly whites beneath but we decided to wait until Henry is finished with the supplements before doing so.

I like to pass along good finds when I come across them and Dr. Pelley is certainly someone I'd recommend if you're in the market for a pediatric dentist. The front office is spacious and clean with seating for both youngsters and adults. While I filled out the paperwork for our first visit, Henry kept himself busy with a choo-choo train, a kitchen, and a fish tank. We were called into the exam area about five minutes after our scheduled appointment, which admittedly was five minutes late but well within acceptable standards. Plus, given Henry's medical history, I believe the doc was doing some last minute research to figure out what affect, if any, neutropenia might have on teeth. Dr. Pelley was efficient and caring. She painted some fluoride on Henry's teeth before we left and advised us to contact her in the event we heard new information about Henry's condition. Should everything go as planned, we'll see her in another six months. On a side note, she worked as an ICU nurse before becoming a dentist. She definitely has a gentle touch.

Since I forgot our insurance card - I am oft forgetful - the receptionist called over to my dentist and was able to nab the info from them. Easy peasy.