Welcome to Children’s Dental Health of Bethlehem, trusted by families across Lehigh Valley and Northampton County for compassionate, expert pediatric dental care. Our board-certified pediatric dentist in Bethlehem, PA helps children feel at ease while building strong, healthy smiles that last a lifetime.
Our bright, modern office on Broad Street in Bethlehem provides advanced preventive and restorative pediatric dentistry in a fun, kid-friendly environment. Families visit us from Allentown, Easton, Hellertown, and throughout Lehigh County for our caring approach and outstanding results.
Our goal is to make every dental visit easy, educational, and fun. At our Bethlehem pediatric dental office, children are greeted with friendly smiles and treated with patience and care.
Our team uses gentle cleaning techniques and modern digital X-rays to ensure comfort at every stage. Parents can stay with their child during exams, and our dentists take the time to explain findings, answer questions, and create personalized care plans for home.
Most visits take 30–45 minutes. New patient forms can be completed online before your visit.
At your first visit, our Bethlehem pediatric dental team will perform a gentle cleaning and comprehensive exam, review any X-rays, and discuss your child’s oral health. You’ll receive customized guidance for brushing, flossing, and nutrition.
You’ll find Children’s Dental Health – Bethlehem conveniently located on Broad Street, near Route 378 and downtown Bethlehem. We’re minutes from Allentown, Fountain Hill, and Bethlehem Township, making it easy for Lehigh Valley families to reach us. Free parking is available right outside our office.
Bring interactive, fun, and educational dental programming right into your school or community! Our team offers school-friendly dental presentations (geared toward PreK–5) complete with props, games, and live demos, plus free visual dental screenings that help flag early risks of tooth decay (no x-rays).
Dr. Melnic and the Bethlehem team are proud to provide exceptional pediatric dental care in Bethlehem, PA, helping children build healthy habits and bright smiles from their first tooth through their teenage years.
Dr. Steven graduated from Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine where he received his dental degree. He completed his residency in Pediatric Dentistry at Bon Secours St. Mary’s Hospital of Richmond, Virginia.
Dr. Steven graduated from Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine where he received his dental degree. He completed his residency in Pediatric Dentistry at Bon Secours St….
View MorePediatric dentists are specialists in treating the unique needs of children. A pediatric dentist has completed an additional two to three years of specialty training beyond dental school. He/she specifically treats the oral health needs of infants and children through adolescence, including those with special health needs. Pediatric dentists are skilled at using smaller equipment designed for a child’s mouth and better understand the intricacies and importance of baby teeth in a growing child. They also focus more attention on educating patients and parents about preventive care to help children avoid complications such as decay, infection, speech problems, and cosmetic issues. Furthermore, Children’s Dental Health completes a detailed risk assessment on each patient so it can provide additional support and services to the children who need it the most.
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends that children start seeing a dentist every six months, by their first birthday or once their first tooth emerges.
Primary, or “baby,” teeth are important for many reasons. Not only do they help children speak clearly and chew naturally, they also aid in forming a path that permanent teeth can follow when they are ready to erupt.
It is important to remember that oral health affects more than the health of your teeth. Cavities in baby teeth cause pain and swelling that can be tremendously uncomfortable for your child. Oral infections can enter the blood stream and lead to other serious health problems. Bacteria can quickly ‘jump’ from one part of the mouth to another, thus resulting in infections and cavities in new erupting adult teeth.
Yes! We’re currently welcoming new families for Bethlehem pediatric dentistry and orthodontic services.
Absolutely—families from across the Lehigh Valley visit our pediatric dentist in Bethlehem for trusted, gentle care.
Experience gentle, expert care that makes kids love visiting the dentist
