Business Details
Your Child's Trusted Pediatric Dental Care in Frederick & Hagerstown, MD
We are a family-focused pediatric dental practice serving Frederick and Hagerstown, MD, dedicated to creating positive, compassionate oral healthcare experiences for children. Our board-certified pediatric dentists, including Dr. Mike Virts, specialize in child-friendly care, offering services like laser tongue and lip tie releases, treatment for special needs patients, and comprehensive preventive dentistry. With decades of combined experience, our team prioritizes gentle, non-judgmental care that builds lifelong healthy smile habits. We intentionally design our offices with kid-friendly environments, including interactive elements like our popular fish tank, to reduce anxiety and create comfort. Our practice philosophy centers on treating every family as we would our own, ensuring personalized attention during every visit.We maintain strict professional standards through continuous education and adherence to pediatric dental best practices. Our commitment to community health extends to educating parents about at-home care and collaborating with local healthcare providers. Since opening, we've helped hundreds of families transition from impersonal dental experiences to trusted, relationship-based care. Patient testimonials consistently highlight our staff's patience, thoroughness, and ability to make dental visits enjoyable for children. We remain dedicated to evolving our services while maintaining the core values of compassion, expertise, and family partnership that define our practice.
Services
Pediatric Dentistry
Laser Tongue Tie Release
Special Needs Dentistry
First Visit Consultation
Preventive Care
Highlights and features
- Board-certified pediatric dentists with specialized children's care training
- Customized treatment plans for children with special healthcare needs
- Kid-friendly offices designed to reduce dental anxiety
- Proven track record of transforming negative dental experiences into positive ones
- Comprehensive preventive and restorative pediatric dental services
What people say
Greatest decision we ever made
Restored my faith
Specialized care
Compassionate
Positive dental experiences
Services
Pediatric Dentistry
Our board-certified pediatric dentists provide comprehensive oral healthcare for infants through teenagers. Services include routine checkups, fluoride treatments, sealants, and restorative care in a child-friendly environment. We specialize in making dental visits positive experiences that establish lifelong oral health habits.
Laser Tongue Tie Release
We offer advanced laser treatment for tongue and lip ties in infants and children. This minimally invasive procedure improves feeding, speech development, and oral function with reduced discomfort and faster healing compared to traditional methods.
Special Needs Dentistry
Our team provides tailored dental care for children with developmental disabilities, medical conditions, or sensory sensitivities. We utilize specialized techniques and equipment to ensure safe, comfortable treatment while accommodating individual patient needs.
First Visit Consultation
We recommend children's first dental visits by age one or when teeth begin erupting. Our gentle introductory exams include oral development assessment, hygiene guidance, and preventive care planning in a welcoming environment designed to build trust.
Preventive Care
Our preventive services include professional cleanings, fluoride varnish applications, and dental sealants to protect against tooth decay. We educate families on proper brushing techniques and dietary habits to maintain optimal oral health between visits.
People
Dr. Mike Virts
Board-Certified Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Mike Virts combines his expertise as a board-certified pediatric dentist with personal parenting experience to deliver compassionate care. He specializes in creating comfortable dental experiences while providing advanced treatments for children's unique oral health needs.
Questions
What age should my child first visit the dentist?
We recommend scheduling your child's first dental visit by age one or when their first teeth erupt to establish proper oral care foundations.
Do you treat children with special needs?
Yes, our team specializes in adaptive dentistry for children with developmental disabilities or medical conditions, providing customized care plans and comfortable treatment environments.
What makes pediatric dentists different from general dentists?
Our dentists have 2+ years of specialized training beyond dental school in child psychology, growth development, and pediatric-specific procedures to ensure optimal children's oral health.
How do you handle dental emergencies after hours?
For urgent dental issues outside business hours, we provide emergency contact information to patients for immediate access to our on-call dental professionals.
What payment options do you accept?
We accept major credit cards, cash, and check payments. Our office staff can help explain insurance benefits and payment plans for your child's dental care.
