Tiny Teeth Dentistry

Tiny Teeth Dentistry, located at 3413 South St, Portsmouth, VA 23707, is a specialized pediatric dental clinic primarily serving infants, children, and adolescents. The practice is led by Dr. Laurie A. Birsch, DDS, who brings a wealth of experience and a passion for Pediatric dentistry. Dr. Birsch earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery from the Medical College of Virginia in 1999. Her extensive training includes a 1-Year Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency with the US Army Dental Corps in Germany and a dental fellowship in Special Patient Care at the Albert Einstein School of Medicine, Montifiore Medical Center. She is a member of several prestigious organizations, including the American Dental Association, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, Virginia Society of Pediatric Dentistry, Academy of General Dentistry, and the Special Care Dentistry Association, demonstrating her commitment to the highest standards of care. Tiny Teeth Dentistry aims to establish a "dental home" for children, focusing on building positive relationships and instilling good oral health habits from an early age. The clinic is designed to be kid-friendly, with a warm and welcoming environment to alleviate dental anxiety. They offer a comprehensive array of services tailored to the unique needs of young patients, including: Preventative Dentistry: This includes regular cleanings, oral health exams, digital x-rays for reduced radiation exposure, sports mouth guards, infant exams, and dietary education to promote lifelong healthy habits. Restorative Dentistry: Services cover tooth-colored fillings, pulpotomies ("baby root canals"), extractions, space maintainers, and silver diamine fluoride applications to stop cavity progression. crowns are also provided when necessary. Sedation Dentistry: For apprehensive children, very young patients, or those with special needs, Tiny Teeth Dentistry offers various levels of sedation, including nitrous oxide and, when required, hospital/IV sedation, to ensure a safe and comfortable experience for comprehensive dental care. Special Needs Care: The clinic is equipped and staffed to address the specific dental needs of children with special healthcare requirements, providing a compassionate and understanding approach. Patient reviews consistently highlight the clinic's friendly and patient staff, the comforting and engaging environment, and the doctors' ability to make dental visits a positive experience for children, even those with anxiety or special needs. The facility is described as clean and welcoming, often featuring kid-friendly decor and amenities like iPads in the waiting room and TVs on the ceiling in treatment rooms to help children relax. Tiny Teeth Dentistry is dedicated to fostering healthy smiles and healthy children within the Portsmouth community.