Growing Smiles of Northern Virginia

Growing Smiles of Northern Virginia is a dedicated pediatric dental practice located in Falls Church, VA, serving the surrounding areas including Arlington, Alexandria, Vienna, and McLean. The clinic specializes in providing comprehensive dental care for a wide range of young patients, from infants to adolescents, as well as individuals with special needs. Their core philosophy revolves around delivering extraordinary care with integrity, honesty, and compassion, tailoring treatment plans to each child's unique needs. The clinic prides itself on creating a warm, friendly, and safe environment designed specifically with children in mind. This includes a colorful and exciting office space, complete with games to ensure a positive and fun experience for every visit. The team, comprising highly trained pediatric dentists and dedicated staff, utilizes gentle techniques and behavior management strategies like "tell-show-do," positive reinforcement, and distraction methods (music, movies) to help children feel comfortable and at ease. All their doctors have completed two years of pediatric specialty training after dental school and are affiliated with reputable institutions like Inova Fairfax Hospital & Pediatric Specialists of Virginia. Growing Smiles of Northern Virginia offers a full spectrum of pediatric dental services, with a strong emphasis on preventive care to help children maintain healthy smiles throughout their lives. These services include regular dental exams, professional teeth cleanings, digital radiographs, sealants, and custom sport mouthguards. For restorative needs, they provide white fillings (mercury-free), crowns (composite, zirconia, and stainless steel), pulp therapy, and extractions. They also offer various patient management options for anxious children, including nitrous oxide (laughing gas) and, when necessary, outpatient general anesthesia in a surgical center or hospital setting for extensive dental needs or uncooperative patients. The practice is committed to educating both children and parents on proper oral hygiene practices and believes in conservative yet effective treatment, only intervening when necessary. They aim to establish a trusting and lasting relationship with each family, becoming a child's "dental home."