General Dentistry · Pikesville, MD
One practice for every age in your family
We care for children and their parents and grandparents in the same practice. From a child’s first visit through preventive sealants, we set the foundation for a lifetime of good oral health.
Family & Pediatric Dentistry in Pikesville, MD
The first regular dental visit should be just after your child’s third birthday. The first visit is usually short and involves very little treatment. We may ask you to sit in the dental chair and hold your child during the examination, or to wait in the reception area for part of the visit so a relationship can be built between your child and your dentist.
We gently examine your child’s teeth and gums, take x-rays if needed to reveal decay and check on permanent teeth under the gums, and may clean the teeth and apply topical fluoride. Most important of all, we review with you how to clean and care for your child’s teeth.
Because we are a true family practice in Pikesville, many of our families schedule back-to-back appointments so children and parents are seen in one trip. Generations of Baltimore-area families are treated here by the same team.
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See family & pediatric dentistry explained
Why patients choose them
The benefits of family & pediatric dentistry
A gentle first visit
The first appointment is short and easygoing, designed to build a positive relationship between your child and the dentist.
Sealants that protect
We use the latest dental sealant technology, thin plastic coatings bonded to decay-prone back teeth, to protect your child’s teeth.
Prevention-focused
We are most concerned with all aspects of preventive care, setting the foundation for a lifetime of good oral health.
Care for the whole family
Children, parents, and grandparents are all treated in the same practice, often in back-to-back visits.
What to expect
The family & pediatric dentistry process
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Examine
We examine your child’s mouth, teeth, and gums and evaluate habits such as thumb sucking.
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Assess and protect
We check whether your child needs fluoride and apply sealants to decay-prone back teeth when appropriate.
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Teach
We show both of you how to clean and care for your child’s teeth and gums at home.
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Plan ahead
We suggest a schedule for regular dental visits to keep your child on track.
Common Questions
Family & Pediatric Dentistry questions
Not seeing your question? Call the office at (410) 594-9500 and someone will actually pick up.
Interested in family & pediatric dentistry?
Our doctors will tell you honestly whether family & pediatric dentistry are the right choice for your smile. Call our Pikesville office to schedule a consultation.