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Your Child's Trusted Pediatric Dentist in Arlington
Our practice is dedicated to providing exceptional pediatric dental care with a focus on compassion, innovation, and preventive health. With over a decade of experience serving children, we combine advanced technology and child-friendly techniques to create a comfortable environment where young patients feel at ease. Our team prioritizes personalized care, working closely with parents to address individual needs while emphasizing education and early intervention. We utilize cutting-edge tools like laser dentistry and digital radiographs to ensure precise diagnostics and treatments tailored to childrens unique oral health requirements.Committed to excellence, we adhere to rigorous safety standards set by the ADA, OSHA, and CDC, while fostering a positive experience through engaging amenities and a staff trained in pediatric psychology. Our mission is to establish lifelong dental health habits by making every visit enjoyable and stress-free for both children and families.
Services
Pediatric Dentistry
Fluoride Treatments
Dental Sealants
Emergency Dental Care
Preventive Dentistry
Orthodontic Evaluations
Dental Cleanings
Tooth Decay Prevention
Nighttime Mouth Guards
Dental Education
Highlights and features
- We offer over a decade of specialized pediatric dental experience.
- Our office features advanced technology like laser dentistry and digital radiographs.
- Child-friendly environment with interactive waiting areas and multimedia treatment rooms.
- We prioritize personalized care and parent partnership in treatment planning.
- Emergency dental services available for urgent pediatric needs.
What people say
Experienced pediatric specialists
Child-friendly atmosphere
Gentle dental techniques
Advanced technology used
Effective preventive care
Services
Pediatric Dentistry
Specialized dental care for infants through adolescents, focusing on preventive treatments, early orthodontic intervention, and trauma management. Our approach combines child psychology techniques with advanced technology to ensure comfortable, effective care. Services include routine checkups, cavity prevention, and treatment of dental injuries.
Fluoride Treatments
Professional fluoride applications strengthen developing teeth and prevent decay. We use child-safe formulations tailored to each patient's risk factors. These treatments are particularly recommended for children with low fluoride exposure through local water sources or dietary habits.
Dental Sealants
Protective coatings applied to permanent molars to block cavity-causing bacteria. Ideal for newly erupted teeth, this quick, painless procedure creates a barrier against food particles and acids while maintaining natural tooth structure.
Emergency Dental Care
Immediate attention for dental injuries, infections, or severe pain. Our team prioritizes same-day appointments for emergencies, addressing issues like broken teeth, knocked-out permanent teeth, and abscesses with child-friendly treatment approaches.
Preventive Dentistry
Comprehensive preventive programs including regular cleanings, dietary counseling, and habit counseling for thumb-sucking or pacifier use. We educate families on proper brushing techniques and provide age-specific tools to establish lifelong oral hygiene routines.
People
Michelle Keaney Flanagan, DMD
Dentist
Dr. Flanagan earned her dental degree from Temple University in 2001 and spent over a decade specializing in pediatric care in Potomac, MD. A Northern Virginia native, she brings extensive experience in child-focused dentistry to her Arlington practice.
Questions
What pediatric dental services do you offer?
We provide comprehensive care including checkups, fluoride treatments, sealants, emergency services, and orthodontic evaluations for children.
Do you handle dental emergencies for children?
Yes, we prioritize emergency cases and aim to see children promptly for urgent dental issues.
What payment options are available?
We accept cash, checks, major credit cards, and offer flexible payment plans for major treatments.
How do you make children comfortable during visits?
Our office features interactive waiting areas, multimedia treatment rooms, and staff trained in pediatric psychology to ease anxiety.
What preventive care measures do you recommend?
We emphasize regular cleanings, fluoride applications, dental sealants, and parental education on home care routines.
Are evening or weekend appointments available?
Standard hours are Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm and select Fridays 8am-2pm. Emergency availability varies.
