Gentle, patient care for our youngest patients — building healthy habits and positive dental experiences from the very first visit.
We see children alongside the rest of the family, which is the point — the same office, the same faces, often the same appointment slot as a parent. Children are much less anxious in a place they already know.
Early visits are mostly about counting teeth, a gentle clean, and letting a child find out that nothing bad happens here. The dental work matters, but the habit and the lack of fear matter more, and they last longer.
As they get older we watch how the adult teeth are coming through, apply fluoride and sealants where they help, and flag anything that might need orthodontic attention later. Parents are welcome to stay in the room throughout.
Around the first birthday, or when the first teeth appear. That first visit is short and mostly introductory.
Tell us before the appointment. We slow down, explain everything as we go, and let them look at instruments before we use them. Nobody is held down or rushed.
We work with most major plans and our front office will check your coverage before the visit. Call 301-829-2220 and Kris or Cindy will take care of it.
Prevention comes first at Mount Airy Dental Center. Regular visits let us catch small problems before they become big ones.
Routine checkups and professional cleanings (prophylaxis) to remove plaque and tartar and keep your teeth and gums in top condition.
More about exams & cleanings →Scaling and root planing for patients with gum disease — a thorough cleaning below the gumline that helps stop periodontal problems from progressing.
More about deep cleaning →Oral health and head/neck cancer screenings as part of your regular visit. Early detection makes all the difference.
More about oral cancer screening →Toothache, chipped tooth, or dental injury? Call us at 301-829-2220 — we'll get you seen and out of pain as quickly as possible. For life-threatening emergencies (difficulty breathing or swallowing, uncontrolled bleeding, serious facial trauma), call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
More about emergency dental care →Tooth-colored fillings that restore decayed or damaged teeth while blending naturally with your smile.
More about dental fillings →Call 301-829-2220 or request your appointment online today.
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