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Family dental visits from Bethesda Avenue to Fernwood Road

Bethesda has dental offices along Bethesda Avenue, Woodmont Avenue, West Cedar Lane and Fernwood Road. The downtown plan includes Woodmont Triangle and the town center. Several Bethesda dental entries share 10401 Old Georgetown Road, with different suites. Your child can use one office for checkups while you use another for repairs.

Annual dental costs for children and adults on Fernwood Road

At Bethesda Family Dentistry, the yearly plan costs $299 through age 12 and $399 for ages 13 and up. Each includes 2 cleanings, 2 exams, 4 bitewing X-rays, fluoride and oral cancer checks. Its $499 advanced plan includes 2 gum-care cleanings. These are that office's membership fees, not city-wide prices or dental insurance.

• Bethesda Family Dentistry: 10215 Fernwood Road, Suite 415; 301-493-4204.

A baby's dental visits and sensory support near Bethesda Avenue

BCC Pediatric Dentistry has a $217 yearly plan for ages 0 to 2. It pays for 2 exams, cleanings and fluoride treatments. X-rays when needed and an emergency exam are included too. The child's age sets which plan and fee apply.

• BCC Pediatric Dentistry: 4825 Bethesda Avenue, Suite 220; 301-941-7374.

Harmony Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics has a special-needs plan for ages 3 to 16. It adds social stories, videos to prepare a child and visits to get used to dental care. You can discuss your child's response to sights, sounds and the chair before treatment. The children's dental plan also includes exams, cleanings, fluoride and an emergency exam.

• Harmony: 4818 Del Ray Avenue; 301-664-4220.

Healthy Smiles coverage for Bethesda adults and children

With full Medicaid, Maryland Healthy Smiles covers dental care with no copay or deductible. Covered care has no yearly dollar limit. Benefits include exams, cleaning, fillings, crowns, root canals and tooth removal, plus sealants and braces for children under 21. Call 855-934-9812 for help with your Healthy Smiles benefit and a dentist in Bethesda.

Lower-cost treatment through Montgomery County

Montgomery County's dental program serves people who live in the county. Most programs limit income to 250% of federal poverty guidelines. Children must enroll in Care for Kids before treatment; Adult Dental serves adults and seniors. You can apply through Community Connect, with insurance rules set by each program.

Dental Connections uses a county referral for lower-fee care with local dentists. County services include exams, fillings, some oral surgery, and limited crowns and dentures. Root canal care starts with a visit to assess the tooth. This gives you a way to seek help when private fees are out of reach.

Tooth pain without insurance and worn teeth in later life

The Smile Effect treats toothaches, chipped teeth and broken dental work. Its $485 yearly plan for people without insurance pays for checkups and urgent exams. The office also treats older adults with dry mouth, worn fillings and missing teeth. Call about the pain and exam cost before booking urgent dental care.

Census QuickFacts puts Bethesda's share of people aged 65 or older at 19%. An older parent may need denture care or help with dry mouth and an old crown. Others want a change to their smile. The visit should cover eating, comfort and the health of the teeth they still have.

A posted implant price and what it includes

First Class Smiles Bethesda posts $3,000 to $5,500 as a guide price for one implant. The fee covers a full tooth: a post, a link called an abutment, and a crown. A bone graft, more teeth or a different type of new tooth can change your bill. You'll get your own list of costs after a visit.

The implant, bridge or denture choice changes the work and cost. A tooth-replacement estimate should name the teeth and any planned graft. If a tooth can be saved, compare root canal care with removal and a new tooth. The dentist can explain why each choice fits your mouth.

Dental language help and reviewing a treatment plan

Capital Dental's team lists Spanish, Farsi and Vietnamese. Confirm the language for the exam and fee discussion when a relative needs help. The dentist and staff can have different language skills. A shared language helps you explain pain, medicines and the care you want.

Braces involve a bite exam and later checks in orthodontic care. Gum care can involve a periodontist. Maryland's board search identifies current license information for your treating dentist.

The Timothy J. Dunn and Venkat Reddy entries list Old Georgetown Road. DC Pediatric Smiles lists Shields Drive. You can read patients' accounts of visits at those locations.

Military families and NIH dental offers in Bethesda

Walter Reed's primary dental service is for eligible active-duty patients. If you're assigned to a military dental clinic, speak with it before using the Active Duty Dental Program elsewhere. Eligible TRICARE patients can reach after-hours dental help through its emergency department at 301-295-4810. Family members can buy the TRICARE Dental Program; retired members and their families may qualify for FEDVIP dental plans.

NIDCR says it provides no general dental care, free implants or money for dental treatment. Treat ads for an NIH implant offer with care. NIH is a research setting; visitors aged 18 and older go through security and get a badge. For an arranged research visit, allow the entry time your research team gives you.

Downtown dental appointments without a parking search

The free Bethesda Circulator links Metro, public garages, Woodmont Avenue, Arlington Road and Old Georgetown Road near Del Ray Avenue. It runs Monday through Saturday. You can park at a blue-P garage, then take the loop or walk to a downtown office. Bethesda and Medical Center are distinct Red Line stops for different parts of the area.

Dental choices also extend into Chevy Chase, Kensington and North Bethesda. From Fernwood and the northern offices, Rockville or Potomac can offer other locations. Silver Spring adds choices east of Bethesda. Compare the full course of visits when choosing how far to travel.