Exclusively pediatric dental practice specializing in comprehensive care for infants, toddlers, and teens. Dr. Ellie Sakhi, DDS, MS focuses on prevention, early detection, and behavior management with advanced sedation options including nitrous oxide, oral conscious sedation, and general anesthesia.
Details
Phone: (952) 920-8234
Website: https://www.toothandco.com/
Languages: English
Services
Emergency
- Emergency Dentistry — Emergency dental care for pediatric patients
Oral Surgery
- Frenectomy — Tongue tie and lip tie release procedure with comprehensive pre- and post-operative care and multi-specialist coordination
- Hospital Dentistry — Dental surgery under general anesthesia in hospital settings when indicated
- Tooth Extractions — Extraction of primary and permanent teeth with post-operative care instructions
Pediatric
- Behavior Management — Tell-show-do technique and other behavior management strategies tailored to individual child needs
- Complimentary Infant Exam — Free oral health exam for infants 0-12 months to establish good dental habits and reduce cavity risk
- First Visit/Initial Exam — Comprehensive initial dental examination for new patients
- Growth & Development Assessment — Assessment of developing teeth and jaw spacing with early orthodontic intervention recommendations
- Junior Smiles — Preventive care and cavity assessment for ages 4-10 years with development monitoring
- Special Needs Dentistry — Specialized dental care for children with developmental, physical, or medical needs
- Toddler Wellness Visit — Caries risk assessment, oral hygiene instructions, and guidance on diet and nutrition for ages 1-3 years
- Young Smiles — Dental care for teenagers and young adults 11+ with cavity prevention and orthodontic evaluation recommendations
Preventive
- Prevention — Preventive dental care focused on early detection and good oral hygiene habit formation
Restorative
- Restorative Treatment — Treatment options for tooth decay including tooth-colored composite fillings, full coverage restoration, and extractions when needed
- Space Maintainers — Space maintenance appliances to preserve space for permanent teeth after extractions
Sedation
- In Clinic General Anesthesia — General anesthesia for extensive dental treatment and children with special needs requiring comprehensive care
- Nitrous Oxide — Nitrous oxide/oxygen (happy air) for children with mild anxiety
- Oral Conscious Sedation — Medication-based sedation for children with moderate anxiety to reduce discomfort and increase cooperation
Team
What patients say
Vibe: kid-friendly
Tooth & Co presents a polarized reputation. Nine reviewers (60%) give 5-star ratings, praising the kid-friendly environment, Dr. Ellie and Dr. Sakhi's bedside manner, emergency responsiveness, and calming atmosphere that makes children enjoy dental visits. However, six 1-star reviews (40%) raise serious concerns about aggressive cavity diagnosis followed by contradictory second opinions, substantial billing discrepancies, pressure tactics around sedation booking, poor communication on anesthesia costs, and apparent unnecessary procedures—suggesting potential overtreatment practices that undermine trust.
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- Animals on ceiling screens and toys in lobby for distraction
- Same-day emergency care (tooth re-implantation after trauma)
- General anesthesia available for complex pediatric procedures
- Proactive follow-up care after emergency treatment
- Significant billing discrepancies and unclear anesthesia cost communication
- Questionable cavity diagnoses—multiple families received second opinions contradicting initial findings