We've planned plenty of fun and friendly activities for your child's first dental visit! BCC Pediatric Dentistry is the pediatric dentist for kids in Bethesda, MD, Chevy Chase, Potomac, MD, Silver Spring, MD, Rockville, MD, Washington, DC, and surrounding areas. Make an appointment for your child’s first dental visit to receive exceptional, high-quality dental care that you and your child will love.
Preparing for your child's first dental visit. Read our helpful tips for a happy visit.
Your child's first dental visit is special. Expect clean teeth and positive, friendly fun.
Plan some fun quality time with your child after each appointment on Bethesda Row.
Throughout life, good oral health has a very positive impact on your child’s general health, discipline, and self-confidence. We believe early positive experiences with oral health and hygiene – at the dentist and home – set the stage for a life filled with good health, love, and success.
The stakes are high – but don’t worry – we know the secret ingredient to achieve success. Just have fun. Fun brushing and flossing with your child at home. Fun planning your visits to BCC Pediatric Dentistry. Fun during your visits with me, ‘Dr. Shin,’ and my super friendly staff. Fun after you visit downtown Bethesda, and fun on your way back home talking about all the fun you had!
Yes, we’re in this together! Let’s commit to making your child’s experience so positive that they’ll want to brush and floss even when they’re all grown up! Fun is the secret to your child’s lifelong oral health and the priceless memories you’ll forever share. Ok, are you ready? Let’s do this!
A pediatric dental first visit can be a daunting experience for both child and parent. Our helpful preparation tips can help you make your child’s first visit convenient, easy, and fun! Please complete the forms before to your first visit.
Begin to talk to your child about the first dental visit a few months in advance (aka your clean teeth fun trip). Use easy-to-understand words and be honest (but never negative or scary). Have fun playing pretend and enjoying child-friendly books and videos together.
Be present for your child. Completing the forms/paperwork prior to the first visit will allow you to enjoy this time with your child and also reduce the time you spend in the reception/waiting area before your appointment. Feel free to bring a comfort toy or blanket to the visit to soothe your child. You are safe with us.
Ask your child to look into your mouth and ask if they see any difference between the front teeth and the back. Try to count the teeth together. Talk about your clean teeth fun trip to meet Dr. Shin.
Schedule a teledentistry appointment before to the first dental visit. Even one meeting/exposure like this can help to preempt/relieve anxiety. Also, please consider that your child takes emotional clues from you. If you feel anxious about going to the dentist, please try to leave that at the door. Be positive, and cheerful, and emphasize learning and fun. You are helping to shape the way your child feels about dental visits and their oral health and hygiene.
Schedule a teledentistry appointment prior to the first dental visit. Even one meeting/exposure like this can help to preempt/relieve anxiety. This is a fun way to meet Dr. Shin and ask questions prior to your visit.
Words carry a lot of weight. We recommend not using words like “hurt”, “pain”, or “scary”. Even when used in a positive or neutral context, your child may associate them with dental visits. Instead, use words such as, “healthy”, “interesting”, “comfortable”, “clean”, of course, “fun”!
Plan some fun quality time with your child after each appointment. Our office is located in the heart of Bethesda Row next to great shopping, restaurants, cafes, and many other fun things for you to experience with your child. Before long, your child will associate dental visits with the quality fun time they share with you. Isn’t that nice!
We believe that by having a positive, fun, and educational experience our patients can build the foundation for lifelong oral health.
We know that your child’s first visit to the dentist is a big deal for both of you. We will do our best to make your visit stress-free, special, and fun.
Our visit begins with us getting to know each other. We love for your child to tell us about their accomplishments! We’ll then ease into their dental examination explaining what we’re doing and why we’re doing it every step of the way. Easy, fun, and educational for all of us.
Come right in. Our new office was designed with you in mind.
Dental Imaging helps Dr. Shin see your growing teeth.
Please let us know when you’ve arrived. We can’t wait to meet you.
Open wide! Dr. Shin is going to count your teeth.
Relax in our office. It’s almost time to meet Dr. Shin.
We use a special toothbrush that your teeth will love.
Plan some fun quality time with your child after each appointment. Our office is located in the heart of Bethesda Row next to great shopping, restaurants, cafes, and many other fun things for you to experience with your child. Before long, your child will associate dental visits with the quality fun time they share with you. Isn’t that nice!
Plan some fun quality time with your child after each appointment at BCC Pediatric Dentistry. Our office is located near these Bethesda Row area shops, restaurants, cafes, spas, salons, and more.
Bethesda Bagels, Bibibop Asian Grill, CAVA, Chaia, Chiko,Dolcezza Gelato, Fish Taco,Five Guys Burgers and Fries, Georgetown Cupcake, Hawkers Asian Street Food, Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams, Joe & the Juice, Le Pain Quotidien, Levain Bakery, Luke’s Lobster, Mamma Lucia, Matchbox Pizza Bistro, Mon Ami Gabi, Mussel Bar & Grille, Nando’s Peri-Peri, Philz Coffee, Poke Dojo, Purée Artisan Juice Bar, Quartermaine Coffee, Raku, Spanish Diner, Sweetgreen, Terrain/Terrain Cafe, Uncle Julio’s Rio Grande Cafe, Yogitopi
Amazon Books, Anthropologie & Co., Apple Store, Bluemercury, Bonobos, Custom Ink, Framebridge, Gorjana, J. McLaughlin, Johnny Was, Kendra Scott, LensCrafters, lululemon athletica, Marine LayerMorley, Neuhaus Chocolate, Pampillonia Jewelry, Paper Source, Peloton, Room & Board, Salt & Sundry, Sassanova, Serena & Lily, Sugarfina, Terrain/Terrain Cafe, The North Face, The Shade Store, Urban Country Designs, Warby Parker, Wear It Well, Williams-Sonoma, Wylie Grey
We invite you to experience the difference at Bethesda Pediatric Dentistry by scheduling an appointment at our office today. Give your child the gift of a healthy smile today!
