Pediatric Dentist Washington, DC

Knowing you have a healthy, beautiful smile makes you feel more confident at all ages. The experienced team at MINT dentistry wants to provide each child with a fun and stress-free experience at our office in Washington, DC, so they will have a positive impression with the dentist that lasts the rest of their life. You should schedule your child’s visits to our office two times every year for dental cleanings and pediatric dental exams. At their visit, our team of board-certified dentists will assess how your child's teeth are developing, look for problems, and educate your child on how to care for their mouth. When your child arrives, we will hand them an iPad already loaded with fun, parent-approved games to keep them busy during their visit. Start your child off with a healthy, beautiful smile by scheduling an appointment for them at our office in Washington, DC.

Children can have cavities and tooth decay as young as 24 months of age. MINT dentistry suggests scheduling your child's first visit when they are around one and a half years old, so a MINT dental professional can start monitoring for overbite problems or structural issues. Children usually have their primary teeth for several years, so it's a good idea to make sure they stay healthy so their permanent teeth can grow in properly. This includes visiting our office twice a year for exams and cleanings.

At the start of your child's appointment, we will help them feel safe and comfortable. Our team will tell your child what is going to happen at every step so they feel more comfortable with the process. Your child will put on MINT sunglasses and be asked to relax in one of our super comfy treatment chairs. One of our MINT team members will first perform a simple examination of your child’s teeth, gums, and jaw followed by a professional cleaning. Preventive treatments like fluoride rinses or sealants might be recommended to protect your child's developing teeth. Should our team identify an issue, we'll develop a personalized plan for treatment with your child’s utmost care and comfort in mind. Our Washington, DC dentists are committed to using advanced dental technology and modern techniques to make sure our pediatric procedures are effective but also quick and comfortable.

If one of our dental professionals detects an issue at your child’s appointment, you may need to schedule an appointment for a follow-up procedure. Every dentist and team member at MINT dentistry is skilled at providing comprehensive and compassionate dental care. If your child requires braces, fillings, or treatment for an injured tooth, our office is happy to help. For healthy teeth and gums, our team of board-certified MINT dentists recommends you schedule dental cleanings in six-month intervals and dental exams once a year for your child. To maintain the results of a cleaning, or another procedure, we suggest following a dedicated at-home oral health regimen as instructed by the MINT dentistry team.

Pediatric exams once a year along with cleanings twice a year are usually paid, fully or partially, by dental insurance. For any procedures or recommended treatments, we will reach out to your insurance company to calculate your benefits and out-of-pocket costs. If you do not have dental insurance, MINT dentistry takes many payment methods so your family's dental care is easier to afford. MINT dentistry in Washington, DC believes that a healthy mouth and a beautiful smile are invaluable assets, and we're committed to helping you afford both. Ask your MINT dentistry team to learn more about the MINT Discount Plan.

Make sure your child develops good dental health habits for the rest of their life with annual exams and bi-annual cleanings at MINT dentistry. We believe it's important to start receiving oral health exams as early as 18 months old to avoid future conditions and to ensure that every member of your family has a smile that is healthy and bright. If you'd like to schedule an appointment for your child, contact our team in Washington, DC.