First Visit

What To Expect At Your Child’s First Visit

When visiting Little Chik Pediatric Dentistry, you can always expect a seamless and enjoyable experience for the entire family. As a local Northern Virginia pediatric dentist, we love getting to meet new families and introducing little ones to a life of fun, informative dental care in our cozy nest. Here's what you can expect at your child's first visit.

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The First Visit Process

Step 1

Exam

First, Dr. Chik will gently examine your child's teeth and gums to ensure their oral health is on the right track and free of any dental issues. For our youngest chiks, this might include a comfortable "knee-to-knee" position with you.

Step 2

Cleaning

During your child's first appointment, our dental team will perform a gentle, yet thorough preventive cleaning to promote a happy, healthy grin and introduce your little one to our caring approach.

Step 3

Anticipatory Guidance/Counseling

We’ll share tips on brushing, diet, teething, and healthy habits to help guide your child’s smile at every stage. Our goal is to keep you informed and confident between visits.

Step 4

Treatment Plan

After their preventive treatments, Dr. Chik will discuss your little one's oral health and recommend a tailored treatment plan made just for their smile success as they grow.

What To Bring To The Appointment

After you’ve scheduled your child’s first visit, it’s important to gather some important items to ensure an easy-breezy check-in process:

Complete new patient forms on our MyChart - contact us if you don't have an access

Dental insurance card

Medical health history form if provided

Valid form of ID

Your child's favorite toy or blanket

List of any questions for Dr. Chik

How We Make Egg-cellent Appointments Happen

Truly Tailored Care

Every child is unique! That’s why our team is delighted to get to know your kiddo’s personality and needs to create an appointment experience that works best for them.

Behavior Guidance Counseling

Sitting in the dental chair isn’t always easy. Our behavior counseling empowers your child to face challenges, overcome obstacles, and gain confidence as they learn how to take charge of their oral health.

Kid Tested, Parent Approved Office

We’re here to make dental visits fun! Our comforting and exciting amenities are carefully selected to ensure you and your child enjoy your stay with us!

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TVs in each operatory with headphones

Kid's play area with games and library

Private treatment rooms for every family

Sensory room for children with special needs

Dedicated infant room for our tiniest patients

Desensitization Appointments

We know new sights, sounds, and faces can be a lot for little ones. That’s why we offer desensitization appointments to make the transition easier. During a series of fun, low-pressure visits, your child will explore our office, meet our caring team, and learn about dental tools in a calm, playful way. This helps your little chik get acclimated with our space so they can feel safe, secure, and cared for.

A Space You'll Both Appreciate

With our warm, nurturing environment featuring pastel colors, rainbow-themed design elements, and child-friendly amenities, we've designed a space that keeps both you and your child at ease from the moment you flutter through our doors.

Nutritional Counseling

A wholesome diet will keep your child’s teeth and body healthy, all while reducing the risk of cavities and other oral health issues. Dr. Chik can recommend dietary modifications to set your child’s smile and whole-body health up for success.

Simplify Your First Visit

Complete Your Forms Online on MyChart

We've made it easy to prepare for your child's first visit to Little Chik Pediatric Dentistry. By completing our new patient forms before you arrive, you'll spend less time on paperwork and more time getting to know our team.

Forms Coming Soon!

How To Prepare Your Child For Their First Visit

Did you know that amazing appointments start outside of our practice doors? Here are a few different ways to set your child up for a great first visit at our office.

Stay Positive

Speak highly about all things dentistry! This will help your kiddo associate positive feelings toward their first visit.

Be Their Brushing Buddy

Make brushing a fun part of their daily routine by playing their favorite two-minute song while you brush and floss together.

Play Dentist

Before your child’s first visit, try playing dentist at home—let them count your teeth or pretend to brush a stuffed animal’s smile. This simple game helps make the real appointment feel familiar and fun!

Read On

Curl up with your child and dive into a kid-friendly dental read, filled with lots of pictures and lovable characters.

Why Families Flock to Little Chik

Susan N.

10/10 experience for my 1-year-old’s very first dental visit! As a first-time mom, I wasn’t sure what to expect, but I’m so glad we found Dr. Chik’s office. The space is absolutely adorable, and the staff were warm, welcoming, and kind. They made the visit such a positive experience—my son didn’t shed a single tear! I also appreciated how respectful they were of my request to skip the screens, as we’re keeping him screen-free at this early stage. Dr. Chik took the time to answer all my questions thoroughly and address every concern. Overall, a fantastic dentist and an amazing team!

Mark H.

We had such a wonderful experience at Little Chik! This was our daughter’s very first dentist visit, and to our surprise, she didn’t even want to leave when it was over. The team made the appointment so enjoyable and we’re excited for her to continue having positive experiences at the dentist. Thank you, Little Chik!

Shelley L.

Can I give a thousand stars?! ⭐️ if It were an option I’d give them all the stars! This place is incredible, the cutest place ever! But the staff, care, and kindness from the front desk to the assistant and Dr. Chik herself are what makes this place exceptional. My kids loathe the dentist as do most but as soon as they walked in the mood shifted. It’s light, bright, calming, and has so many fun features to get your kids relaxed and feel comfortable. They have paid attention to every detail to make sure the experience is amazing. My daughter said it was the best treatment she’d ever had and can’t wait to go back! 🙌🏻

I never leave reviews unless it truly is exceptional which is the only way to describe Little Chik! 🐥

Kai H.

We just had our first visit, and it was absolutely amazing! From the moment we walked in, the entire staff was so welcoming and genuinely kind. The office was clean, organized, and decorated nicely – you can tell they put a lot of thought into creating a kid-friendly environment. My kids were a little nervous since it was their first time, but Dr. Chik and her team made them feel so comfortable and at ease. They really know how to work with children and create such a positive experience. The personalized welcome messages are a nice touch too. I was very impressed with the level of care and how they took the time to explain everything. By the end of the appointment, my kids were actually excited about going to the dentist. If you're looking for a pediatric dentist who truly cares about making kids feel safe and happy, I highly recommend Dr. Chik and her team. We'll definitely be coming back!

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Monica M.

Little Chik was recommended to us by a friend and right when we walked in, we knew why! The facility is nice, new, clean, VERY kid friendly. Dr. Chik herself is very helpful and knowledgeable and honest. Her team is helpful as well. My kid walked away saying, "I like the dentist now!"

Thanh N.

Little Chik was the best kids’ dental experience we’ve had out of all the Northern Virginia practices. They were very welcoming, accommodating, professional, knowledgeable and most of all kid friendly. Dr. Chik performed cleaning and fillings for my two young daughters who typically don’t like going to the dentist but made the experience so comforting that they were happy leaving each time. Dr. Chik also explained any tooth issues and offered professional recommendations & options based on my kids teeth structure. This was AMAZING and I’m so thankful! Considering I’ve been to practices where I had to hold my kids down during cleanings or pushing my kids through like an assembly line. Little Chik is truly a gem and I plan on returning on a regular basis until my kids become adults. I wish I had this type of experience and dentist as an adult. Highly recommend for any parents with kids who want a great experience!

Bethany F.

Dr. Chik and her team is AMAZING! Our visit couldn’t have been any more perfect. Everyone was genuinely so sweet. My daughter had an appointment yesterday and the whole ride home she kept talking about how much she loved the visit! We can’t wait for our next appointment. Thank you all for such an amazing experience!