Our practice is proud to have been serving the North Tampa communities of Lake Magdalene, Lutz, Carrollwood, Odessa, Northdale and Pasco County, Florida for over 25 years. We welcome all new patients and currently accept Medicaid, most major insurance carriers, and private payment. Our website is structured to help answer many of your important questions regarding pediatric dentistry and the comprehensive care we provide.
Our comprehensive children's dental care services and treatments include diagnostic evaluations, dental cleanings, oral hygiene instruction, restorative dental procedures such as fillings and crowns, and orthodontic evaluation and treatment. Dr. Ruelf is a board certified pediatric dentist with the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry who was born and raised in the Tampa Bay community.
He and his entire team at Tooth Engineering look forward to providing you and your family a pediatric dental home for years to come. New patients may schedule an appointment with us today by either calling us at (813) 264-6000 or completing the contact form provided here.
Our comprehensive children's dental care services and treatments include diagnostic evaluations, dental cleanings, oral hygiene instruction, restorative dental procedures such as fillings and crowns, and orthodontic evaluation and treatment. Dr. Ruelf is a board certified pediatric dentist with the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry who was born and raised in the Tampa Bay community.
He and his entire team at Tooth Engineering look forward to providing you and your family a pediatric dental home for years to come. New patients may schedule an appointment with us today by either calling us at (813) 264-6000 or completing the contact form provided here.
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Michael J. Ruelf was born and raised in Tampa Bay.
After graduating from Dixie Hollins High school in St. Petersburg, he attended Emory University and received a BA in Chemistry.
Dr. Ruelf completed Emory Dental School and enlisted in the U.S Navy.
He worked as a dentist for 3 years in Millington, TN where he was stationed.
As a post-graduate, he studied Pediatric Dentistry at LSU in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Dr. Ruelf is Board Certified in Pediatric Dentistry.
Dr. Ruelf gives back to his community in numerous ways.
After graduating from Dixie Hollins High school in St. Petersburg, he attended Emory University and received a BA in Chemistry.
Dr. Ruelf completed Emory Dental School and enlisted in the U.S Navy.
He worked as a dentist for 3 years in Millington, TN where he was stationed.
As a post-graduate, he studied Pediatric Dentistry at LSU in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Dr. Ruelf is Board Certified in Pediatric Dentistry.
Dr. Ruelf gives back to his community in numerous ways.
We typically recommend that you visit us once the first tooth erupts or no later than than your baby's first birthday.
In our experience, making this first appointment is the best thing you can do to ensure your child maintains proper oral health.
We encourage both parents to be present during their child's first dental visit.
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends a "Dental Home" begin no later than one year of age.
This recommendation is asking for a relationship between parents, child and Pediatric Dentist be established that would be inclusive of all aspects of oral health.
In our experience, making this first appointment is the best thing you can do to ensure your child maintains proper oral health.
We encourage both parents to be present during their child's first dental visit.
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends a "Dental Home" begin no later than one year of age.
This recommendation is asking for a relationship between parents, child and Pediatric Dentist be established that would be inclusive of all aspects of oral health.
Our office is happy to assist you in completing your insurance claims.
To do so, you must first provide us with either validated insurance claim forms or your insurance card.
Unfortunately, due to the extensive variability of current policies and contracts, we are only able to provide you estimates, rather than guarantees, of your true coverage.
Also, please be aware that balances not covered by insurance are still your responsibility to pay.
It is for this reason we inform all insured patients to remain aware of their current benefits provided.
To do so, you must first provide us with either validated insurance claim forms or your insurance card.
Unfortunately, due to the extensive variability of current policies and contracts, we are only able to provide you estimates, rather than guarantees, of your true coverage.
Also, please be aware that balances not covered by insurance are still your responsibility to pay.
It is for this reason we inform all insured patients to remain aware of their current benefits provided.
At Tooth Engineering, Dr. Ruelf understands that every child wants to have a smile that looks beautiful and leaves them feeling confident with their appearance.
But having straight teeth means even more than just a beautiful smile.
Correcting misaligned teeth is also recommended for dental health as it helps prevent damage to the teeth over time and also helps in the prevention of food entrapment.
While every child develops differently, it is advised to have your child evaluated for orthodontic needs around the age of 7. Early evaluation is valuable because it provides an opportunity for the jaw and permanent teeth to be provided guidance prior to settling into their fixed positions.
But having straight teeth means even more than just a beautiful smile.
Correcting misaligned teeth is also recommended for dental health as it helps prevent damage to the teeth over time and also helps in the prevention of food entrapment.
While every child develops differently, it is advised to have your child evaluated for orthodontic needs around the age of 7. Early evaluation is valuable because it provides an opportunity for the jaw and permanent teeth to be provided guidance prior to settling into their fixed positions.
To schedule an appointment, please give us a call at (813) 264-6000.
If our office is currently unavailable to take your call, you may either leave a voice message or complete the contact form provided here to receive a call back at your preferred availability.
Thank you for choosing our office and we look forward to meeting with you and your family soon!
Otherwise, we ask that you please arrive 15-30 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment time, so that this information may be gathered in our office.
If our office is currently unavailable to take your call, you may either leave a voice message or complete the contact form provided here to receive a call back at your preferred availability.
Thank you for choosing our office and we look forward to meeting with you and your family soon!
Otherwise, we ask that you please arrive 15-30 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment time, so that this information may be gathered in our office.
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