Pediatric dental services in Vancouver
Here for every milestone, from first teeth to healthy teen smiles
Pleasant Valley Pediatric Dentistry offers comprehensive care for Vancouver kids, from first teeth through the teen years. Dr. Kurt Truong and our team provide preventive, restorative, urgent, sedation, and sensory-friendly dentistry.
Pediatric dentistry
Specialized care for growing smiles
Pediatric dentists complete two to three years of additional training focused on children’s oral health, development, and behavior. Dr. Truong cares exclusively for kids, from first teeth through the teen years.
Emergency Dentistry
Help when your child has a dental emergency
Our team is available by phone 24/7 to help you decide what needs immediate care and what can safely wait until morning.
Call (360) 573-3176Reach a real person, including nights and weekends.
We help you decide whether your child needs urgent dental care or the ER.
Including new patients.
Place it in milk and call us right away.
Zirconia Crowns
Tooth-colored crowns for baby teeth
When a baby tooth is too damaged for a filling, a crown can restore and protect it until the tooth is ready to come out on its own. We offer both tooth-colored zirconia and stainless steel crowns.
Dr. Truong will recommend the option that makes the most sense based on the tooth, how much healthy structure remains, your child’s bite, and cost. Before treatment begins, we’ll explain the options and why one may be a better fit for your child.
A durable, tooth-colored option that families often prefer for visible teeth.
A strong, proven option often recommended for back teeth. We contour each one to fit your child’s tooth.
Sedation and Sleep Dentistry
The right level of support for your child
We start with the least amount of support your child needs and only consider sedation when it can make treatment safer and more comfortable.
Helps children relax while staying awake and responsive.
An option for extensive treatment or children who cannot comfortably tolerate care while awake.
Some treatments can be completed in a single visit.
Dr. Truong recommends the lowest appropriate level of sedation.
Special needs dentistry
Sensory-friendly care for every child
We adapt visits around your child’s sensory, mobility, and communication needs to make care feel more comfortable and predictable.
Preventive Dental Care
Help stop cavities before they grow
Preventive dentistry helps protect developing teeth and reduce the need for more involved treatment later. We tailor your child’s exams, cleanings, fluoride, sealants, and other preventive care to their age, cavity risk, and comfort level.
Cleanings and Exams
Routine pediatric dental cleanings and exams are adapted to your child’s age and comfort level. We check their teeth, gums, and bite development and take X-rays when needed.
Dental Sealants
Dental sealants protect the deep grooves of permanent molars where cavities often start. They’re quick, painless, and don’t require drilling or numbing.
Fluoride Varnish
Fluoride varnish helps strengthen developing enamel and protect children’s teeth from cavities. It’s brushed on in just a few minutes.
Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF)
SDF can stop some cavities without drilling or injections. Because it permanently darkens treated decay, we’ll explain when it may be a good option for your child before treatment.
Restorative Treatments
When a tooth needs more than preventive care, we offer pediatric restorative treatments designed to protect comfort, function, and developing smiles.
We use tooth-colored composite fillings to repair cavities while keeping your child’s smile natural-looking.
Stainless steel crowns are strong, durable restorations often recommended for baby molars with significant decay. We contour each crown to fit your child’s tooth.
Zirconia crowns are durable, tooth-colored crowns that families often prefer for visible baby teeth. Dr. Truong will explain whether zirconia or stainless steel fits your child’s tooth best.
A pulpotomy, sometimes called a baby root canal, treats infection inside a primary tooth so it can stay in place until it is ready to fall out naturally.
If a baby tooth is lost too early, a space maintainer helps preserve room for the permanent tooth growing underneath.
For children who need treatment on several teeth, Dr. Truong can plan care as one coordinated treatment course. In some cases, treatment may be completed under general anesthesia in a single visit.
General anesthesia is an option for extensive treatment or for children who can’t comfortably tolerate care while awake. It can let Dr. Truong complete several treatments in a single visit.
Surgical and Trauma Treatments
When a baby tooth cannot be saved or is blocking a permanent tooth and keeping it from coming in on time, we can gently remove it.
We treat chipped, broken, displaced, and knocked-out teeth after falls, sports injuries, and other accidents. For a knocked-out permanent tooth, call us right away so we can guide you before you arrive.
Insurance and Payment Options
We accept Delta Dental PPO and Premier, Aetna, Ameritas, Anthem, Assurant, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Guardian, MetLife, Principal, Sun Life Financial, The Standard, United Concordia, United Healthcare, and Washington State Medicaid (Apple Health).
Our team verifies your benefits before treatment whenever possible, so you know what your plan covers and what you may owe ahead of time. We also accept cash and credit cards, with online payments available through Rectangle Health.
Helpful Options for Families
$150 exam, X-rays, cleaning, and fluoride
A simple flat-rate option for families without dental insurance or between plans.
Second opinions
If another dentist has recommended treatment and you want more clarity, we are happy to take another look.
What Clark County families remember
400+ 5-star reviews
“My son has ADHD, and the whole staff was kind, helpful, and accommodating. I highly recommend Pleasant Valley Pediatric Dentistry.”
– Jennifer B.
“Thanks to their caring approach, my son no longer feels scared or stressed about going to the dentist.”
– Diana P.
“My daughter needed emergency dental work after chipping her front tooth. They got us treatment immediately and treated her with compassion.”
– Ellen L.
“Dr. T and the staff made our little guy feel safe, and made us feel reassured as parents.”
– Paul O.
“We are state insured, and we were not treated as lesser patients in any way. Everyone was welcoming and caring.”
– Patti S.
“They were nice and gentle with my nervous 6-year-old and explained every step to both of us.”
– Amanda B.
“They helped my anxious daughter feel comfortable and happy. I would highly recommend them for your family.”
– Daisie S.
“Both of my sons had dental surgery here, and they did an amazing job. They are great professionals.”
– Mariya S.
“Pleasant Valley is always a positive experience for my kiddos. The whole staff is wonderful.”
– Kassidy W.
“They are very nice and patient with kids, and always make us feel comfortable during visits.”
– Melisa J.
Book your child’s visit
New patients are always welcome, whether your cub is due for a first cleaning, needs a second opinion, or has a dental concern that cannot wait. Booking online takes about a minute.
Questions
parents ask
before booking
An exam, a cleaning sized to their age and patience, and fluoride. Babies get a lap-to-lap exam while you hold them. If anything else is needed, Dr. Truong will explain what and why before it happens.
We accept Delta Dental PPO and Premier, Aetna, Ameritas, Anthem, Assurant, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Guardian, MetLife, Principal, Sun Life Financial, The Standard, United Concordia, United Healthcare, and Washington State Medicaid (Apple Health). Our team verifies your benefits before treatment whenever possible.
Call us. We hold time for urgent cases and see them the same day when we can, including children who are not already patients. Our phone is answered 24 hours a day.
Both. We offer tooth-colored zirconia crowns and stainless steel crowns, and Dr. Truong recommends whichever fits the tooth, your child’s age, and their bite.
No. We are a pediatric specialty practice, so orthodontic treatment goes to an orthodontist. We are happy to point you toward the right kind of provider.
In most cases, yes. We have sensory kits, staff experienced with autistic children, and the ability to treat a patient who needs to stay in a wheelchair. Tell us what your child needs when you call, and we will build the visit around it.
Find us on
NE Hazel Dell Ave
Pleasant Valley Pediatric Dentistry is in Vancouver, WA, on NE Hazel Dell Ave, a few minutes from I-5 and an easy drive from Salmon Creek, Hazel Dell, Orchards, Battle Ground, and Ridgefield.
Monday–Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday: By appointment only
Saturday–Sunday: Closed