Marquette Pediatric Dentistry, P.C.

Marquette Pediatric Dentistry, P.C. Dr. Erika Tyler🦷
Marquette, MI
Fun, safe, and compassionate dentistry for kids. Exceptional experience for every patient, every day!

Dr. Erika knew it was her mission in life to be a care provider. As a teen, she wanted to be a veterinarian, but due a traumatizing experience, decided kids dentistry sounded more fun! Starting as a dental "Ninja,” while training to be a dental assistant, she attended Lansing Community College to become a registered dental hygienist. It took less than a month as an RDH when she declared, "I want to be the dentist!” In addition to getting married and starting a family, Erika went back to college, followed by dental school. She graduated from University of Michigan's School of Dentistry with an additional year of General Practice Residency (with an emphasis in treating special needs patients in the OR) and, finally, completed her Pediatric Residency at Lutheran Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY, where she served as chief resident. After her formal education, Dr. Erika moved, along with her husband and her two marvelous boys, to Michigan’s beautiful Upper Peninsula to serve as the only full-service pediatric dental office. She worked alongside her mentor, Dr. Jim Hayward, at the Marquette Community Health Department Clinic for one year, before realizing her dream, and opened her own pediatric dental practice, on July 14, 2008. Giving to those in need, Dr. Erika has volunteered for multiple medical / dental trips to Honduras, the Commonwealth of Dominica, and Alaska Area Native Health Services; and has been actively involved with Special Olympics for 22 years as a counselor, gymnastics coach, ski coach, and a Special Olympics: Special Smiles care provider. Dr. Erika loves to rescue boxers, pick rocks (always looking for the ‘perfect agate’ along the shores of Lake Superior), garden, read historical novels, practice yoga, and is working to restore a dilapidated Victorian home back to its former glory.

12/24/2025
Happy Holidays to everyone in our dental family! We are honored to be a part of the dental journey for many kids here in...
12/23/2025

Happy Holidays to everyone in our dental family! We are honored to be a part of the dental journey for many kids here in the U.P. We look forward to a new year of fighting cavity bugs with safety, courtesy, and patient education! 🦷☃️

What to Do in a Dental Emergency...If you have a dental emergency that involves trauma to your or your little one's teet...
12/19/2025

What to Do in a Dental Emergency...
If you have a dental emergency that involves trauma to your or your little one's teeth, don’t panic. Follow these simple steps to care for your teeth and your children's teeth in a dental emergency.

Learn how to care for your teeth and your children's teeth in a dental emergency. Find out more at Oralb.com

Shout out to our friends at the Facial Surgery Institute and thank you for the treats! We truly appreciate your hard wor...
12/16/2025

Shout out to our friends at the Facial Surgery Institute and thank you for the treats! We truly appreciate your hard work providing quality care for our community and the kiddos of the Upper Peninsula! We are excited to see what this next year brings and we look forward to continue working with you! ❄️🦷

Big thank you to Jamieson & Fulks Orthodontics for the delicious seasonal treat! We appreciate you always taking such go...
12/16/2025

Big thank you to Jamieson & Fulks Orthodontics for the delicious seasonal treat! We appreciate you always taking such good care of our dental family and we look forward to continuing working together in the new year! Thank you for being a valuable partner in providing great care for the children of the Upper Peninsula!☃️🦷

How do you get your kids to brush their teeth twice a day? -Make it fun with Colgate's My Bright Smile App! Five educati...
12/14/2025

How do you get your kids to brush their teeth twice a day?
-Make it fun with Colgate's My Bright Smile App! Five educational games. A two minute brushing song. One less thing for parents to worry about.

Learn more here...

How do you get your kids to brush their teeth twice a day? Make it fun with Colgate's My Bright Smile App! Five educational games. A two minute brushing song...

12/12/2025

Ms. Lou and Mr. Blake were up to some prehistoric shenanigans here in the office recently! Many members of our dental family and kiddos got to have their appointments with our very own fossil friends! Who knew dinosaurs knew so much about dentistry!😂 Big shout out to all the kiddos and families that joined us in the fun, you are the reason we do what we do, and we love sharing our smiles with you! 🦷🦖

Teach Kids about Brushing their Teeth:Did you know that tooth decay is the #1 chronic childhood disease? Good news is t...
12/08/2025

Teach Kids about Brushing their Teeth:
Did you know that tooth decay is the #1 chronic childhood disease? Good news is that it can be prevented! Teaching your child proper brushing techniques are important for developing good oral hygiene habits. When a child is taught a new skill at an early age, they are likely to continue this behavior throughout adulthood. Remember, dental visits can and should begin as early as six months after the first tooth erupts.

Find out more on teaching your kids about proper oral hygiene and brushing their teeth...

Did you know that tooth decay is the #1 chronic childhood disease? Good news is that it can be prevented! Easily teach your kids why they should be brushing ...

So thankful for our wonderful patients! Wishing you all a blessed and bountiful Thanksgiving.
11/27/2025

So thankful for our wonderful patients! Wishing you all a blessed and bountiful Thanksgiving.

Baby Teeth: When Do Kids Start Losing Their Teeth? Learn all about your child's baby teeth - When they'll lose their mil...
11/22/2025

Baby Teeth: When Do Kids Start Losing Their Teeth?
Learn all about your child's baby teeth - When they'll lose their milk teeth and grow their adult teeth, what to do when it happens, and tips to support your lil one during the process... https://bit.ly/4ias2W8

Wondering when to take your child to the dentist for the first time?If you're unsure of when to take your child to the d...
11/08/2025

Wondering when to take your child to the dentist for the first time?
If you're unsure of when to take your child to the dentist for the first time and what to expect at their first visit, here's some key info about caring for your little one's oral hygiene that you can both smile about... https://bit.ly/3qx6uaf

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1025 N Third Street
Marquette, MI
49855

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Monday 7:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 4pm
Thursday 7:30am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 12pm

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We grow healthy smiles by making Pediatric Dentistry fun. We nurture a culture of safety, courtesy, performance, and education for everyone, every day, every patient!