We’re here to serve your child’s smile through exceptional dentistry.
Your Children’s Mill Plain Neighborhood Dentist
Experts in Pediatric Dentistry
Compassionate Team
Fun Approach
Looking for a Kids’ Dentist in Mill Plain?
Looking for a Kids’ Dentist in Mill Plain?
The Must Love Kids® team is happy to treat young patients in the Mill Plain neighborhood. We have the skills and experience to treat kids of all ages, from infancy through to adolescence. Your child deserves a tailored approach to dentistry that meets them at their comfort level. When your kid spends time with us, they’ll love the dentist. And this will help set them up for a healthy relationship with oral hygiene as they get older.
Our Mission
Our goal as your Mill Plain pediatric dental team is to create an environment where your child feels safe and comfortable at every visit. We work hard to help your child develop a love for caring for their smile so that they’ll have great dental habits throughout their lifetime.
Getting kids excited about dental health is what we do best.
Pediatric Dentistry
At Must Love Kids®, we only see one kind of patient—kids. Why? Because we want nothing more than to help them feel safe and secure in the dental chair. We are skilled in working with children of all ages, including those with dental anxiety or special needs. Whatever type of treatment your child needs to get healthy teeth and gums, we’re ready to help.
Orthodontics
As parents, we all hope that our kids will have straight, healthy smiles. But sometimes that just doesn’t happen naturally. Genetics, dental trauma, overcrowding, and other factors can result in crooked teeth and bite misalignment. And, unfortunately, that means a less-than-confident smile. At our practice, we offer orthodontics to align your child’s bite so they can avoid long-term dental problems and proudly show off their smile.
Schedule your child’s first orthodontic evaluation around age 7 so that we can get ahead of dental challenges early.
Baby’s First Visit
We’re so excited to meet you and your baby at their first dental visit! We like to see babies around their first birthday or when that first tooth pops through—whichever comes first. We’ll help you get in the habit of bringing your child every six months thereafter. This helps us create a great relationship so that they always feel safe in the dental chair.
Lip- and Tongue-Tie Revisions
With modern dentistry and laser technology, treating lip- and tongue-ties is easy as can be. The process itself takes just a few minutes and is both comfortable and painless for your child. Afterward, your child will be able to eat, nurse, babble, and smile easier, which will also support proper oral development as they grow. If you think your child may have a lip- or tongue-tie, don’t hesitate to schedule an evaluation today.
Must Love Kids® is proud to be your child’s Mill Plain dental home near Vancouver, WA.
Meet the Dentists
DR. MONISHA GAGNEJA, BDS
Dr. Monisha Gagneja, aka Dr. Mo, loves kids and decided to focus her dental career on helping them achieve their best smiles. She has earned numerous awards, presented at global dental conferences, and is often featured as a pediatric oral health expert in the media. Dr. Mo is actively involved in local-community and global outreach and health initiatives. Additionally, she has considerable expertise in dental care for children with special health needs.
DR. PRASHANT GAGNEJA, BDS, MDS
Dr. Prashant Gagneja, our charming Dr. G, is passionate about teaching and research in dentistry. He’s been recognized with national and international awards, including Portland's Top 40 Under 40 in 2006. Serving the Mill Plain neighborhood, Dr. G is a devoted pediatric dentist excited to care for your child from their first visit through their teenage years.
Dr. Carolina Calle, DDS
Dr. Carolina Calle became a kids’ dentist because she was inspired by the dental careers of her grandfather and uncle. Deciding to follow in their footsteps, she is passionate about giving kids the very best dental experiences. Dr. Calle treats all our Mill Plain patients in a calm, friendly way so that every visit is a positive experience. She is a diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and is actively involved with the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.
Additional Dental Services
At Must Love Kids®, we know that good dental health depends on preventing issues. The best treatment for a cavity is stopping it before it begins! Preventive dental care ensures dental issues don’t become complex and painful problems for your child later.
When a filling is required, we provide a composite filling to prevent further decay and damage to your child's tooth. Our mercury-free, tooth-colored composite fillings are natural-looking and seamlessly blend in with your child’s beautiful smile.
Laser dentistry provides state-of-the-art solutions with less pain, less inflammation, and quicker healing. Our safe and minimally invasive laser procedures are undertaken by Dr. Mo and Dr. G, who are both certified in laser surgery techniques.
Correcting a lip or tongue tie will ensure your child has the best start to their dental health journey. It will help them to eat, speak, and smile confidently. We offer laser dentistry to make the procedure as comfortable as possible.
From orthodontic evaluations to braces and other interventions, Must Love Kids® offers a range of orthodontic treatments for children. Orthodontic care helps your child's bite to better align during development, giving lifelong benefits.