Kiddie Cavity Care and Orthodontics

3.6 (56 reviews)
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Dentist in Washington, DC

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About

Kiddie Cavity Care and Orthodontics is a pediatric dental and orthodontic clinic dedicated to providing comprehensive oral care for infants, children, and teenagers, including those with special needs. They focus on creating a positive and comfortable environment, offering a range of services from preventive care to orthodontics across their locations in Washington D.C., Temple Hills, MD, and Richmond, VA.

Hours

Monday

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Tuesday

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Wednesday

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Thursday

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Friday

8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Saturday

Closed

Sunday

Closed

Quick Info

Address

4301 Connecticut Ave NW Unit 453, Washington, DC 20008

Phone

(202) 670-2965

Website

http://kiddiecavitycare.com/

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible car park

Offerings

  • Cosmetic dentistry
  • Emergency services

Amenities

  • Toilet

Planning

  • Appointment required
  • Appointments recommended

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments
  • Payment plans
  • Credit cards

Offerings

  • Teeth whitening
  • Pediatric care

Crowd

  • LGBTQ+ friendly

Planning

  • Accepts new patients

Payments

  • Cash only

About this person

  • Practitioner gender

Not for display

  • Mask required
  • Staff get temperature checks
  • Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits
  • Staff wear masks
  • Temperature check required

Detailed Introduction

Kiddie Cavity Care and Orthodontics is a specialized dental practice committed to the oral health of young patients, from infancy through their teenage years, and also caters to children and adults with special needs. The clinic operates across multiple locations, including Washington D.C. (4301 Connecticut Ave NW Unit 453, Washington, DC 20008), Temple Hills, MD, and Richmond, VA. The practice emphasizes a child-friendly approach, designing their offices to be warm and welcoming with amenities like flat-screen TVs in treatment areas to provide entertainment and comfort. Their skilled and nurturing staff are trained to communicate effectively with children, making them feel involved in their dental care and fostering positive experiences to encourage lifelong healthy oral hygiene habits. Parents are welcome to accompany their children during initial examinations and have the option to be present during subsequent appointments. Kiddie Cavity Care and Orthodontics offers a comprehensive range of pediatric dental services, including: Preventive Dentistry: This includes thorough dental examinations, gentle cleanings, fluoride treatments to strengthen teeth, and the application of sealants to prevent cavities, particularly on chewing surfaces. They also provide oral hygiene instructions and nutritional counseling for parents and children. Diagnostic Procedures: Services such as bitewing radiographs for detecting cavities and assessing bone health, and panoramic radiographs (typically every 3-5 years) for an overall view of the child's mouth and jaws, revealing issues like missing or extra teeth and abnormal growths. Restorative Procedures: They perform fillings and offer other restorative treatments as needed. Orthodontics: Led by Dr. Altmon, the clinic provides both interceptive and comprehensive orthodontic services. This includes traditional braces, Invisalign clear aligners for a more discreet option, retainers to maintain alignment after treatment, and space maintainers for prematurely lost baby teeth to ensure proper eruption of permanent teeth. They guide families through the process of addressing bite and crowding issues. For highly advanced orthodontic needs, they provide appropriate referrals. Specialized Care: The clinic is equipped to manage extensive dental needs and offers sedation options, including nitrous oxide analgesia (laughing gas), oral sedation, and in-office general anesthesia for children with significant anxiety or complex medical conditions. They strive to provide accessible care, including for Spanish-speaking families. The team, including Dr. Ephraim Altmon, is dedicated to continuous education to stay updated on the latest dental techniques. Patient testimonials often highlight the friendly and professional staff, the positive and comfortable environment, and the gentle and thorough care provided by the dentists.

Patient Reviews

3.6 out of 5
Meg Michiels

Meg Michiels

Unprofessional practice. They cancelled and rescheduled two appointments less two hours before my son's first dentist appointment. The third appointment the dentist and staff simply no-showed on Monday Jan. 12. No call, no email, no text notification.

Instead I left work earlier and my 3 yr old son and I stood outside an empty office after reconfirming appointment twice. Unbelievable. They didn't even call me for more than 48 hours after. Do not attempt to go here.

January 16, 2015

Tracey Guardado

Tracey Guardado

They barely answer the calls. When they answer, it bothers them to handle the call, very unprofessional secretaries when answer the phone or in person they sound sleepy and grumpy. It is very hard to communicate and make and change appointments specially because the appointments are so far. The waiting room is usually crowded and they have no hand sanitizer handly. The patient waits 30 min and the dental assistant spend 5 min in the child.

I think she has too much work that they keep missing cavities. The Dr is charismatic but only comes to see the kid's mouth for 30 seconds. The The office has a great potential and could do better. Sad to go whith 2 custumers but I was patient enough for 6 years.

March 16, 2022

Terita Neal

Terita Neal

Very unprofessional office I’ve work in pediatric and general and never experienced what I did today. My granddaughter had an appointment at 12p.

m. On 5/26/22 when we got there it was too many from desk they had good out very unprofessional for a dental office.

When they answer the phones they don’t sound polite they don’t say the business name they just say hello! Very poor customer service. My granddaughter was getting a cleaning they hygienist didn’t even speak or introduce herself very unprofessional she cleaned my granddaughter teeth in less than 5 minutes never seen that happen then the doctor came didn’t introduce himself at that very moment I knew I would never return he only examined the teeth that he saw cavities on and that was a poor examine but quick to put a crown on kids teeth that office is for the Hispanics not that I’m racist but they don’t explain both to you glad I knew how to look at the X-ray and understand what I was looking at because I am a dental assistant needless to say he showed no other concern or care for my granddaughter teeth then when checking out I’m telling the from desk that I need the treatment plan she acted like she didn’t know what she was doing I eventually told her don’t bother and left that office need experienced front desk that knows what they are doing and people that care about the kids well being

May 27, 2022

Isiah Thomas

Isiah Thomas

My experience today was not great. I arrived at the dental office with my son shortly before his appointment time. As we sat and waited to be called, I noticed every patient(at least 3 families) that came after us was being called to the back. My son’s mom joined us as we waited. Shortly after she arrived we were called to the back.

The dental hygienist/assistant told us that they didn’t see us which is odd because our name was the first name on the sign-in sheet and there are only 8 seats in the waiting area. The same dental hygienist/assistant proceeded to direct questions and comments towards my sons mom only. Never directing any questions or instructions to me as if I wasn’t there. She seemed to be rushing as she was cleaning my son’s teeth and also expressed to my son the following:“when you’re home have your mom help you with brushing your teeth twice a day and flossing every night”. This is problematic because my son lives with both of his parents equally and I feel both parents should be included in whatever instructions, questions, or comments that’s given.

Overall, my son had a good appointment. He loves going to the dentist and enjoyed Dr. Altmon’s humor.

April 9, 2022

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Kiddie Cavity Care and Orthodontics

4301 Connecticut Ave NW Unit 453, Washington, DC 20008

Contact Information

Address

4301 Connecticut Ave NW Unit 453, Washington, DC 20008

Phone

(202) 670-2965

Website

http://kiddiecavitycare.com/

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