Dental Care for Every Stage of Growing Up
Services
A neighborhood approach to pediatric dentistry

Overview
Northside Pediatric Dentistry offers a full range of pediatric dental care in Ann Arbor, Michigan. If your child is having a severe or life-threatening dental emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest hospital emergency room right away.
Pediatric Dentistry
Finding a pediatric dentist who helps your child feel comfortable can make dental visits easier for the whole family. At Northside Pediatric Dentistry in Ann Arbor, MI, Dr. Minjoo Sanker and our team focus on preventive care, clear communication, and positive dental experiences from an early age.
Pediatric Dental Sedation
Dental visits can feel overwhelming for some children, especially when they are anxious, have a sensitive gag reflex, or need a longer procedure. Pediatric dental sedation can make treatment feel more manageable while helping your child receive the care they need safely and comfortably.
Pediatric Dental Exams & Cleanings
Regular dental exams and cleanings help protect your child’s smile and make it easier to catch small concerns before they become bigger problems. At Northside Pediatric Dentistry in Ann Arbor, Dr. Minjoo Sanker and our team focus on making each visit calm, educational, and easy to understand.
Pulpotomy
If your child has a deep cavity or dental injury, a pulpotomy may help preserve the affected baby tooth and relieve discomfort. At Northside Pediatric Dentistry in Ann Arbor, MI, Dr. Minjoo Sanker and our team explain why treatment may be recommended, what happens during the procedure, and how we help children stay comfortable throughout their visit.
Pediatric Restorative Dentistry
Restorative dentistry at Northside Pediatric Dentistry helps children and teens regain comfort and function when a tooth is damaged, decayed, or causing pain. We understand that dental treatment can feel like a big experience for both children and parents. Our team takes time to explain your child’s options, answer questions, and make treatment as comfortable and predictable as possible.
Space Maintainers
When a child loses a baby tooth too early, nearby teeth can begin shifting into the open space. A space maintainer is a small dental appliance designed to preserve that space until the permanent tooth is ready to come in.
Custom Mouthguards
Mouthguards help protect your child’s teeth during sports and other activities where dental injuries can happen. They may also be recommended for children who grind or clench their teeth at night.
Emergency Pediatric Dentistry
A dental emergency can be stressful for both children and parents. If your child chips a tooth, develops severe tooth pain, or sustains a mouth injury, prompt dental care can help relieve discomfort and protect their oral health.
Fluoride Treatment
Fluoride treatment can help strengthen your child’s teeth and reduce their risk of cavities. At Northside Pediatric Dentistry in Ann Arbor, Dr. Minjoo Sanker and our team use fluoride as part of a preventive approach designed to protect young smiles and reduce the need for more involved dental treatment later.
Special Needs Dentistry
Special needs dentistry in Ann Arbor can help make dental visits more comfortable and predictable for children with sensory sensitivities, developmental delays, behavioral differences, or other unique needs. At Northside Pediatric Dentistry, Dr. Minjoo Sanker and our team focus on clear communication, patient comfort, and gradual steps that help children become more familiar with dental care.
Preventative Treatment
Preventive dental care helps protect your child’s teeth from cavities, discomfort, and more complex dental problems. At Northside Pediatric Dentistry in Ann Arbor, Dr. Minjoo Sanker and our team provide preventive care designed around your child’s age, needs, schedule, and comfort level.
What Ann Arbor Families Are Saying
Real families, real visits — a few notes from our neighbors.
“Dr. Minjoo Sanker was great! Took my highly anxious child and relaxed her and made her visit super easy and successful!”
“Great experience! Dr. Minjoo was amazing — so fast but thorough with our little one!”
“Dr. Minjoo is awesome! She is so good with my six-year-old, and doesn’t get frazzled with his anxiety and tears.”
“Dr. Minjoo did an excellent job on a tooth extraction for our very nervous eleven-year-old. Our daughter was really surprised how quickly and easily it went.”
“My son is a very anxious kid when it comes to doctors and dentists. Dr. Minjoo was so soothing and gentle, and took her time explaining everything to him.”
“I wanted to thank Dr. Minjoo Sanker — she was so professional, kind, and patient with my daughter getting crowns put in her teeth! She was wonderful making sure to walk her through the process.”
“We absolutely love the experience and their care. Dr. Minjoo goes above and beyond. We also love all staff. They are very nice, caring, and very professional.”
“Dr. Minjoo Sanker was awesome. I appreciate her for getting me in fast. My son got the care he needed same day!”
“Dr. Minjoo is the best! So skilled and so sweet and keeps the kids distracted and comfortable!”
“My daughter was happy and I was happy too as a mother. Dr. Minjoo and her assistant treat my daughter like their own child very warm.”
“Very sweet staff and a wonderful experience. Very convenient, love the location, plenty of parking and just an overall wonderful experience for my daughters first dental visit.”
“I can't believe how patient and sweet she is. I felt so bad with how terrible my daughter was acting but she really is a rockstar. Unbelievable how kind and nurturing she is.”
“My 10 year old son has anxiety when going to the dentist and the staff was very patient and caring. Dr. Minjoo took the time to answer my questions and set up a treatment plan that was best for my son.”
“Would highly recommend. Dr. Minjoo is great with children and the staff is top notch. They all took great care of my daughter.”
“Both ladies were so sweet and greeted us so warmly. The hygienist and Dr. Minjoo was loving and patient and explained everything so clearly.”
“To say they were wonderful is an understatement! Dr. Minjoo walked my son through every single detail of what she was doing in terms he could understand and checked in with him repeatedly.”
“If I could give a million stars I would! Everyone was amazing. They explained everything to my son, showed him what they were going to do and what each instrument was.”
“The team here is outstanding. They were all so kind, patient, and guided us through the whole produced. Dr. Minjoo would pause and take a break when she knew it was getting overwhelming for my son.”
“Dr. Minjoo was so sweet and patient with my child. My daughter was so nervous but she was able to calm her down. I am truly grateful for the Dentist and her assistants.”
“Dr. Minjoo walked into the room with a very calm demeanor which immediately put my kid at ease. She went over and beyond making sure he knew what was happening and explained every step of the way.”
