Truckee Pediatric Dentistry

09/02/2026

Yoo Hoo! Big Summer Blowout! ❄😉

Close out the summer with a brand new 3-pack of Sonicare brush heads, only $15! Now through September 10, stock up and save. 🪥🧚

Remember, all toothbrushes, including electric toothbrush heads, should be replaced every 3 months! If your bristles show signs of wear, replace it even sooner to ensure effective plaque removal 😊

08/24/2026

That first tiny tooth is a big milestone—and so is your baby’s first dental visit! 🦷☀️
Children should visit a dentist by their first birthday, or within six months of their first tooth appearing. Starting early helps us:
✨ Spot potential concerns early
✨ Help prevent cavities
✨ Make dental visits feel familiar and comfortable
✨ Give parents personalized guidance for brushing, fluoride, feeding and oral habits
At Truckee Pediatric Dentistry, Dr. G and our caring team make well-baby visits gentle, positive and helpful for the whole family.
Bright smiles start here! Schedule your child’s first visit at truckeepediatricdentistry.com or call (530) 550-9311.

08/21/2026

🦷 Your Child’s Smile. Your Family’s Choice. ✨

At Truckee Pediatric Dentistry, we believe preventive care should be personalized—not one-size-fits-all.

We offer both traditional fluoride treatments and fluoride-free alternatives, helping families choose an approach that reflects their preferences and their child’s individual cavity risk.

One fluoride-free option we may recommend is hydroxyapatite.

Hydroxyapatite is a biocompatible mineral similar to the mineral naturally found in tooth enamel. When used in oral-care products, it may help:

✨ Strengthen and smooth the enamel surface
🛡️ Support remineralization of early enamel changes
🦷 Reduce sensitivity by filling microscopic surface irregularities
💚 Provide a fluoride-free option for appropriate patients

Research into hydroxyapatite continues to grow, and studies suggest it may be a useful cavity-prevention ingredient. However, every child’s needs are different.

Dr. G and our team consider your child’s age, diet, brushing habits, enamel health, and cavity risk before recommending a personalized prevention plan. Products should always be used as directed and with professional guidance.

Your questions are welcome, your preferences will be heard, and your child’s long-term oral health will always remain our priority.

📞 (530) 550-9311
💻 truckeepediatricdentistry.com
📍 Truckee, CA

08/19/2026

Introducing Soan®: More Comfortable Dental Care for Truckee’s Kids 🏔️🦷

For many children, worrying about getting numb can create more anxiety than the dental procedure itself. At Truckee Pediatric Dentistry, Dr. Gustafson and our team are committed to changing that experience through compassionate care and thoughtfully selected technology.

We’re excited to introduce Soan®, a cordless electronic system that provides a gentler, more controlled way to deliver local anesthesia.

Unlike a traditional manual syringe, Soan uses a computerized system to regulate the flow of anesthetic. Its slow, precise delivery is designed to minimize discomfort, while its small, pen-like appearance may feel much less intimidating to children.

Soan can help provide:

• A calmer, more comfortable numbing experience
• Precise and consistent anesthetic delivery
• A less threatening introduction to treatment
• Fast-acting anesthesia that supports efficient appointments
• Depending on the technique used, less widespread or lingering numbness afterward

Soan complements our Solea® laser, which can allow many common procedures to be completed without an injection. Together, these technologies give Dr. G more options for adapting treatment to each child’s individual needs.

While every patient’s experience is different, our goal is always the same: to help children feel safe, supported, and confident about visiting the dentist.

Call us to learn more or schedule your child’s visit:

📞 (530) 550-9311
💻 truckeepediatricdentistry.com
📍 Truckee, CA

08/17/2026

🦷 Stop guessing. Start preventing.
Why do some children develop cavities more easily than others—even when their brushing habits seem similar? Part of the answer may be found in their oral microbiome. 🦠
Truckee Pediatric Dentistry offers simple, non-invasive Oral Salivary Bacterial Testing. Used alongside your child’s examination, dental history, diet, and other risk factors, testing can provide additional insight to support personalized preventive care.
Testing may help us:
🔍 Identify bacteria associated with tooth decay
📊 Better understand your child’s risk factors
🛡️ Develop individualized prevention recommendations
Cavities are multifactorial, so no single test tells the entire story. Our goal is to use the available information to create a thoughtful care plan tailored to your child’s needs and your family’s preferences.
Ready to learn more?
📍 Truckee, California
📞 (530) 550-9311
💻 truckeepediatricdentistry.com

08/14/2026

Could your child have a filling without a shot?

For many procedures at Truckee Pediatric Dentistry, the answer is yes. ✨

We understand why children sometimes feel nervous about dental treatment. The needle, the numbness, and the sound and vibration of a traditional drill can turn a simple appointment into a stressful experience.

Dr. Gustafson uses Solea® Laser Technology to help change that.

Solea is an advanced CO₂ all-tissue dental laser that can be used for many hard- and soft-tissue procedures. For many cavity preparations, it allows Dr. G to complete treatment without injected local anesthesia or a traditional dental drill.

Benefits may include:

• No injection for many procedures
• No lingering numbness when anesthesia isn’t required
• No traditional drill sound or vibration
• Less time waiting for anesthetic to take effect
• Precise, minimally invasive treatment
• A faster return to eating, school, and normal activities

For applicable soft-tissue procedures, Solea can also support minimal bleeding, reduced postoperative discomfort, and efficient healing.

Dr. G has more than 15 years of experience using dental laser technology and has invested extensively in advanced education and training. This experience allows him to combine modern technology with the thoughtful, individualized care every child deserves.

Every patient and procedure is different, so local anesthesia may still be appropriate in some cases. Our team will always recommend the treatment approach that best supports your child’s comfort, safety, and clinical needs.

Give your child a dental experience built around comfort and confidence.

📞 Call (530) 550-9311
💻 Visit truckeepediatricdentistry.com
📍 Truckee, CA

08/12/2026

✨ Forget the “silver” smile—choose Sprig White Crowns!

Has your child been told they need a crown? At Truckee Pediatric Dentistry, Dr. G offers Sprig Zirconia White Crowns—a natural-looking, metal-free option designed with growing smiles in mind. 🦷

Why families love Sprig crowns:
✨ Natural tooth-like appearance
💪 Exceptional strength and durability
🌿 Metal-free and biocompatible
😁 A confident, beautiful smile

Placing zirconia crowns requires specialized skill and precision. Dr. G has invested in advanced training to provide restorations that look beautiful, fit comfortably, and support your child’s dental health.

📍 Proudly serving the Truckee and Tahoe communities
📞 Schedule a consultation: (530) 550-9311
💻 Learn more: www.TruckeePediatricDentistry.com

08/10/2026

🏆 Protect Their Performance—and Their Smile
Sports participation offers children tremendous benefits, but falls, collisions, and unexpected impacts can put their teeth and surrounding oral structures at risk.
Truckee Pediatric Dentistry offers professionally made sports mouthguards customized to your child’s unique smile. Compared with generic options, a professionally made mouthguard is designed to provide a precise fit, secure retention, and improved comfort during activity.
A properly fitted mouthguard can help reduce the incidence and severity of injuries to the teeth, lips, cheeks, and surrounding oral tissues.
What about concussions?
Researchers continue to study whether mouthguards influence concussion risk, but current evidence is mixed. Mouthguards should not be considered or promoted as concussion-prevention devices. They are one part of a broader safety plan that should also include sport-appropriate helmets and protective equipment, safe playing techniques, rule enforcement, and established concussion-recognition protocols.
No mouthguard or piece of protective equipment can prevent every injury. Our goal is to provide a professionally fitted option that supports your athlete’s oral safety without overstating what it can do.
Prepare your athlete before the next practice, game, or season begins.
📍 Truckee Pediatric Dentistry
📞 (530) 550-9311
💻 truckeepediatricdentistry.com

01/14/2026

A question we get asked multiple times a week:
"My child has shark teeth! What do I do?!"

If you have this same question, learn more about what to do here on our blog! And if you've gone through this before, leave a comment letting us know what worked for you!

As a parent, you're always concerned about your child's health and development, and their dental health is no exception.

01/06/2026

Happy 2026 to all of our friends and families near and far! As we welcome the new year, we are also looking to add to our team. 👥 If you are interested in joining our office, please send us a DM for instructions on how to apply, or stop by and drop off your up to date resume!

We are looking to add on:
📆 Appointment Coordinator / Front Office,
🪥 CA-licensed RDH and RDA (part time or full time),
🧸 Dental Assistant,
😷 Sterilization Technician (entry-level, training available)

If you, or someone you know, would be a good fit, we'd love to hear from you! 😊

Send a message to learn more