Mike kramer2 months ago
★★★★★
Everyone is so very friendly and helpful. The Dentist are very informational, experienced and caring.
The habits children form at the dentist — and the experiences they have — shape their relationship with oral health for life. At Bay Park Smiles, we create a dental home where children feel safe, parents feel informed, and every visit builds confidence for the next one.
Age-Based Milestones
Brief, gentle exam. Count the teeth. Check for early decay risk. Parent coaching on brushing, bottle feeding, and pacifier habits. A positive first impression that sets the tone.
Full exam, digital X-rays when clinically indicated, gentle cleaning, and fluoride. Primary dentition is monitored closely for decay, spacing, and skeletal bite development. Home care is reinforced at every visit.
Mixed dentition phase — baby teeth falling out, permanent teeth erupting. Sealants are placed on permanent molars. Orthodontic screening begins. Most cavity-prone years — close monitoring is essential.
Full permanent dentition established. Wisdom tooth monitoring begins. Orthodontic treatment is often highly active. Increased cavity risk with dietary independence — hygiene coaching shifts to teen-directed methods.
Exam Transparency
Every tooth surface checked for decay, structural chips, or developmental concerns. Early cavities are caught when they're tiny — and easiest to treat.
We assess how teeth come together, jaw growth patterns, and any early signs of crowding or bite problems that benefit from early interceptive ortho intervention.
Gum tissue assessed for inflammation or early gingivitis — common in children and teens and easily managed with improved, custom home care techniques.
Cheeks, tongue, lips, and palate examined for developmental concerns or soft tissue anomalies — including frenum attachment assessments for younger children.
Bitewing X-rays to detect hidden decay between teeth — taken when teeth are touching and a visual exam alone can't see between them. Low-dose digital X-rays with lead aprons.
Plaque and calcified tartar removed from all surfaces. Teeth are dynamically polished, and instructions show children how to brush properly and let them practice.
Topical fluoride varnish applied cleanly after cleaning — strengthens enamel and reverses early white spot demineralizations. Takes 30 seconds, with no eating or drinking for 30 minutes after.
We always debrief parents directly — sharing what we found, what we're monitoring, what you can do at home, and when to come back. No surprises, no mysteries.
Clinical Defense Mechanisms
Applied at every routine recall visit. Safely strengthens developing enamel surfaces, reverses micro-demineralizations, and dramatically reduces decay vulnerability.
Applied to permanent molars as soon as they erupt — sealing the deep structural pits and grooves where 80% of childhood cavities initiate.
We closely monitor your child's bite and jaw relationship at every single checkup, referring for early orthodontic evaluation when clinically indicated.
Age-appropriate brushing and flossing instruction for both child and parent — updated at every visit as your child's manual dexterity and anatomy evolve.
We see children from their very first tooth. These early milestone visits build long-term familiarity and trust — children who start young rarely develop severe dental anxiety.
Whether it's your child's first visit ever or they haven't been to a dentist in three years — every child is welcomed warmly without guilt or judgment. We start where they are.
Our comprehensive practice serves patients of all ages — your child can transition seamlessly from pediatric to adult care with the exact same trusted clinical team they grow up with.
Everyone is so very friendly and helpful. The Dentist are very informational, experienced and caring.
Great dental office. They sure know what there doing. Ver friendly.
Great dentist & staff 👏
On time, very efficient. Never had a bad visit.
She was excellent. Not one problem. The people up front were great and did a…
Everyone was friendly and helpful. Always a plus at a dental visit
Always professional, friendly and they all make you feel very comfortable
At my first visit, I experienced a warm welcome from the front staff. My hygienist,Mckenzey,…
My first visit was a big win. Everyone there was very nice. I’ll definitely be…
Very friendly and caring staff. Morgan is an excellent hygentist with great chairside demeanor and…
Great. First appointment. They explained information well.
Great dental facility and awesome staff they care about their patients wouldn’t go anywhere else…
Still have concerns hopefully will be fixed.
I was a first time patient of Dr. Mike’s at Bay Park Smiles today. Going…
Great care was taken for my comfort during my teeth cleaning.
Dr Mark Brodhagen is the absolute best dentist ever. Excellent work, very caring and professional….
My name is amariana Cruz and I’ve never had a better experience with dental in…
I’ve been with Dr Brodhagen for about 30 years. You’ll never find a finer dentist…
Everyone there is very friendly making our visit a great experience.
Dr mike as i call him is awesome and lisa my hygienist is also
Stacy does a great job in answering all my questions and making suggestions to improve…
My hygienist Stacey is so friendly and helpful with hints and tips on maintaining good…
I have never had a dentist/hygienist explain things to me while cleaning my teeth about…
Love Brodhagen Dental. They are the best. They go out of their way for you….
Lisa, my hygienist, is the best! Professional with an amazing personality. Lisa helps so much…
Excellent care no issues. Everyone there is friendly and very competent.
Employees very respectful and polite during complete procedure. Had good conversations throughout procedure. Very good…
Pain free dentistry with Dr. Mark and great teeth cleaning with Lisa! They care about…
Good experience Assistant very informative and pleasant. Dr. Mark always pleasant and I feel comfortable…
Always have a great experience at Brodhagen/Bay Park Smiles Dental!
Excellent service as an early walk in patient!!!
Morgan is very professional, proficient, personable, and down to earth. Very happy with my experience!!…
My daughter smiles 😁 is back with a confidence. She broke her front tooth while…
Prepping for implant so it is always a bit unnerving but I was talked through…
Stacy is amazing and I love the conversations and care I received. Love all the…
Sylvia is my dental hygienist and she does a great job! She is very gentle…
Great atmosphere. Lobbed my hygienist.
Sylvia was very respectful and treated me well.
Very satisfied with my dental treatments, I have recommended both my dentist and the clinic…
I have been a patient of Dr. Brodhagen for many years and have been pleased…
First time to see this dentist … entrance to reception area was very warm, welcoming…
Morgan, the hygienist, was very professional snd courteous. A painless experience. Would highly recommend her.
Morgan was a gem! She is really good at her job.
Excellent dental clinic, punctual and excellent care
Professional and caring. Morgan is kind and engaging. Billing was easy even with insurance involvement….
Great place, friendly atmosphere.
Professionals that are efficient, kind, and patient. They listen well and answer all questions. I…
The hygienist took her time with me. Made sure I was comfortable with everything she…
Always very friendly! Enjoyed my cleaning with Morgan and was very fortunate to meet the…
Going in with complications from a former dentist, and they had absolutely no problem taking…
Sylvia is fantastic. I never worry about her being too rough. She’s always professional and…
Everyone, from Dr. V., to hygienist Liz, to receptionists, were very friendly, welcoming, and professional….
Sylvia was very kind and thoughtful. She handled her profession duties with care and explanation…
Dr V was fantastic!
Great dentist and staff! Always professional and personable.
This is by far the best place to go. They are so sweet, very caring,…
Always friendly and explain what they are doing so nothing is a surprise.
Everyone here is so friendly and knowledgeable. Always great service and painless.
Always a great experience.
Wonderful staff, so grateful to be back!
She is wonderful person caring about her patients. And explain everything has she goes .
Nothing but great things to say. Always treated well with excellent and professional care given.
Great dentists and service. The best. Plus, you get good cycling stories from Mark
Great dentist, the staff are very nice
Sylvia was the best!!! Thank you!
Dr. Mark and his team are amazing! He is incredibly caring and good. Our whole…
Very thorough . I feel good about my cleanings.
I’ve been to three different dental places in the last year and a half trying…
I would recommend my family & friends to go here! Very friendly staff and they…
Very kind and caring. Explains dental options and procedures well.
It’s a really nice clean. They have really nice people there.
Nobody looks forward to seeing the dentist, but Bay Park Smiles has been wonderful and…
They do an amazing job at this place. I was very nervous about having surgery….
The staff is very welcoming and friendly. They also did a great job explaining every…
My hygienist was amazing! She got to know me, explained to me on an easy…
The staff was very friendly and helpful. Dr. explained things in an understanding manner.
Very professional and knowledgeable. Highly recommended.
The staff is friendly, efficient & on time.
My experience was very good. The dental hygienist was very professional and precise. The dentist…
Had a cleaning and found the staff to be super friendly and efficient. Great experience!
Excellent focus on patient. Friendly staff. Know their stuff. Hygienist was excellent, very skilled, and…
Friendly but very professional. Excellent care by the hygienist and dentist.
Best dential care a person can ever expect. They are caring, concerned and ready to…
Stacey had me smiling all bright and shiny
Going to the dentist was one of my fears As a child. At Bay Park…
I had excellent, pain free care at Dr Brodhagen's office, trust him completely. The hygienist…
Very friendly and professional. There was no trying to find something wrong that "needs" fixing.
A simple, highly effective preventative coating applied directly to permanent molars as soon as they erupt to lock out cavity-causing bacteria.
If structural decay is located during an exam, we treat it quickly and gently using child-focused techniques to restore full dental health.
Orthodontic diagnostic tracking forms a standard part of every exam — we refer for early structural jaw evaluation when indicate by growth.
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