About Germantownbigsmiles®
The oral health of our children must be a priority
When you find yourself in need of a new dental office for your children’s needs, it’s very important to choose the right dental office and dentist. At Germantownbigsmiles® we know that it can be difficult to find a reliable, trustworthy dentist in the area who has plenty of experience working with infants and children.
We have more than 15 years of experience caring for all of the dental and oral hygiene needs of infants and children in Germantown, Clarksburg, Boyds, Gaithersburg, and the surrounding areas.
Committed to achieving beautiful & healthy smiles
“Dr. Irma Echandy, with more than 15 years of experience in dental pediatrics, wants every visit to Germantownbigsmiles® to be a successful and pleasant experience for each of her patients. She enjoys teaching children the importance of oral health care and how good care will benefit them throughout their lives..”
- New York University School of Dentistry
- Speak English and Spanish
- Fun personality
- Served for the U.S. Navy
- Mother of two
- Pediatric post doctorate specialty
Pediatric Dentistry Services
Committed to achieving beautiful & healthy smiles
We now care for teen smiles, too!
At Germantown Pediatric Dental Center, we grow with our patients
With the addition of our general dentist, we now care for teens ages 13 to 18—so there’s no need to switch providers as your child gets older. We offer personalized care, regular cleaning, preventive treatments, and aesthetic options like whitening and custom sports mouthguards, all in a trusted and familiar environment.
Have a teen at home?
Why choose Germantownbigsmiles®?
At Germantownbigsmiles®, we strive to give your child a friendly, fun, and comfortable experience. We want to make every child’s visit to the dentist as fun and worry-free as possible.
- Compassionate pediatric dentist and staff with more than 15 years of experience
- Experience with special needs children
- Certified in sedation dentistry and can offer those services at the local hospital (Shady Grove Adentist), Nitrous is offered in the office
- Financing with CareCredit is available, exclusive offers and payment plan options available
- The comfortable and spacious waiting area suited for all ages with Xbox360, 3D/HD flat TVs
- Most insurance plans accepted
- Rewards Program
- Nine operatory chairs, including three private treatment rooms for a more comfortable and confidential setting
- Dental chairs are equipped with a 22″ HD monitor
- Convenient scheduling
- Hablamos español
We Ready 24 Hours For You
Our Pediatric Dentists
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Insurance and payment options
We accept wide range of insurance plans
To make our services easy and affordable, we accept most insurances and offer membership plans for our non-insured patients. We also accept CareCredit as well as most major credit cards. If you have any questions about your coverage, please call our office for a courtesy benefit check.
Expressions of affection and appreciation from our little patients towards Dr. E
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