It is Pediatric Dentist, Dr. Ife's true passion to create confident smiles that last a lifetime. As your child's first introduction to the dentist, Dr. Ife's big warm smile and gentle personality set the stage for a fun and truly pleasant dental experience. Southfield Kid's Dentist serves children of all ages, from their first tooth to 18 yrs. We are dedicated to giving your child the best dental care possible in a fun, kid-friendly, and comfortable atmosphere.
Our incredibly patient staff is dedicated to helping children understand how important good oral hygiene is, and we will work with you to help your child develop a healthy lifestyle that encourages a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums. Our patients come from all over Oakland County including Southfield, Westland, Novi, Dearborn, Farmington Hills, and even as far as Detroit.
When it comes to children's teeth cleaning and children's cavity treatment, Dr. Ife and the team at Southfield Kid's Dentist have earned their reputation as Michigan's top pediatric dentist.
Our incredibly patient staff is dedicated to helping children understand how important good oral hygiene is, and we will work with you to help your child develop a healthy lifestyle that encourages a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums. Our patients come from all over Oakland County including Southfield, Westland, Novi, Dearborn, Farmington Hills, and even as far as Detroit.
When it comes to children's teeth cleaning and children's cavity treatment, Dr. Ife and the team at Southfield Kid's Dentist have earned their reputation as Michigan's top pediatric dentist.
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Ife graduated from the University of Benin, Nigeria with a degree in dental surgery in 2003.
She worked for two years as a general dentist in an Army hospital in Nigeria, where she specialized in pediatrics, orthodontics, restoration, oral surgery, and periodontics.
During this time, she discovered her passion for working with children.
Dr. Ife earned her Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) from University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia in 2010.
She went on to complete her Pediatric Dentistry training at the Children's Hospital of Michigan, in Detroit.
She worked for two years as a general dentist in an Army hospital in Nigeria, where she specialized in pediatrics, orthodontics, restoration, oral surgery, and periodontics.
During this time, she discovered her passion for working with children.
Dr. Ife earned her Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) from University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia in 2010.
She went on to complete her Pediatric Dentistry training at the Children's Hospital of Michigan, in Detroit.
If you are the parent of an infant or toddler, the American Dental Association and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommend that the first dental visit be scheduled shortly after your child reaches 6 months of age, or when the first tooth appears.
The first dental visit can be a bit anxiety-inducing for both children and parents, but no worries - our staff is fully equipped and trained to keep your child happy and calm.
Your child's first visit introduces your child to our caring staff and will help you to understand what you can do as a parent to instill proper oral health habits.
The first dental visit can be a bit anxiety-inducing for both children and parents, but no worries - our staff is fully equipped and trained to keep your child happy and calm.
Your child's first visit introduces your child to our caring staff and will help you to understand what you can do as a parent to instill proper oral health habits.
If you live in the Southfield, MI area and your child is in need of a regular dental checkups or is having tooth pain or oral discomfort, the pediatric dental specialists at Southfield Kid's Dentist are here to help.
Our pediatric dentist specializes in providing safe and gentle dental care specifically for infants, toddlers, children and teens.
After graduating dental school, if a dentist elects to specialize in pediatric dentistry, he or she must complete advanced training in children's dentistry during the residency.
Our pediatric dentist specializes in providing safe and gentle dental care specifically for infants, toddlers, children and teens.
After graduating dental school, if a dentist elects to specialize in pediatric dentistry, he or she must complete advanced training in children's dentistry during the residency.
If you are looking for the best dental care for your infant, toddler, child, or teen, the answer is "Yes!".
Pediatric dentists are required to take additional training in order to specialize in children's dentistry.
The extensive training received by our pediatric dentists arms us with the knowledge, skills, and experience to provide a positive dental experience and makes us experts for educating children on the importance of maintaining good oral hygiene- starting with baby teeth.
With advanced training in child psychology, growth and development, behavior management, interceptive orthodontics, sedation, special needs patients, and have the skills to alleviate anxiety and build trust with children- attributes you may not find in a general dentist.
Pediatric dentists are required to take additional training in order to specialize in children's dentistry.
The extensive training received by our pediatric dentists arms us with the knowledge, skills, and experience to provide a positive dental experience and makes us experts for educating children on the importance of maintaining good oral hygiene- starting with baby teeth.
With advanced training in child psychology, growth and development, behavior management, interceptive orthodontics, sedation, special needs patients, and have the skills to alleviate anxiety and build trust with children- attributes you may not find in a general dentist.
Minor injuries to the mouth, face, and teeth are common in children, especially if they are active or involved in sports.
The key to minimizing permanent damage to teeth and gums is to remain calm and act quickly.
If your child has hit his/her head and lost consciousness-even for a brief moment-take them to the emergency room immediately.
Gently clean the injured tooth to remove any debris.
Place a cold compress on the face in the area of the broken tooth to minimize lip or facial swelling.
If you can see bleeding coming from inside the tooth, please call the dentist immediately.
The key to minimizing permanent damage to teeth and gums is to remain calm and act quickly.
If your child has hit his/her head and lost consciousness-even for a brief moment-take them to the emergency room immediately.
Gently clean the injured tooth to remove any debris.
Place a cold compress on the face in the area of the broken tooth to minimize lip or facial swelling.
If you can see bleeding coming from inside the tooth, please call the dentist immediately.
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