Truckee Pediatric Dentistry
Welcome to Truckee Pediatric Dentistry, where we do much more than just treat tiny teeth. Dr. Matthew Gustafsson and our friendly team are dedicated to creating a warm, fun-filled environment that transforms dental visits into memorable experiences for children and their families.
Our mission is to be your family’s trusted pediatric dental home, where every child feels genuinely valued and supported on their journey to excellent oral health. We believe that dental care should be both educational and enjoyable, encouraging healthy habits from a young age.
Our services include preventive dentistry such as cleanings, exams, and fluoride treatments, along with restorative procedures from fillings to crowns that keep smiles healthy. We also offer sedation options to ensure your child feels calm and comfortable during their visit.
With state-of-the-art technology and a compassionate approach, we inspire strong, healthy smiles and create positive memories in a cheerful, welcoming environment. We invite you to schedule your child’s visit with us and experience the difference in pediatric dental care!
Opening hours
- sunday: (closed)
- monday: 9h-17h
- tuesday: 9h-17h
- wednesday: 8h-16h
- thursday: 9h-17h
- friday: 8h-16h
- saturday: (closed)
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Our comment from Best Dentists Club about Truckee Pediatric Dentistry:
A Compassionate Approach to Pediatric Care
Truckee Pediatric Dentistry, under the guidance of Dr. Matthew Gustafsson and Dr. Camille, has established itself as a highly regarded practice specifically dedicated to children’s oral health. The clinic’s philosophy centers on transforming routine dental visits into positive, stress-free experiences. Patient feedback consistently highlights the staff’s exceptional ability to work with nervous children, toddlers, and those with special needs. By taking the time to introduce instruments, allowing kids to handle the tools, and offering gentle pacing, the team successfully transforms initial apprehension into cooperation and even excitement.
The office prioritizes preventive and restorative pediatric dentistry, ensuring that young patients receive comprehensive care tailored to their developmental stage. Families frequently praise the practitioners for avoiding unnecessary treatments while maintaining the highest clinical standards. The environment is intentionally designed to put children at ease, featuring ceiling-mounted entertainment systems, comfortable waiting areas with games and tablets, and a welcoming atmosphere that encourages repeated visits rather than dread.
Modern Technology and Child-Friendly Facilities
The clinic combines advanced dental techniques with a distinctly pediatric setting. Parents consistently note the practice’s investment in up-to-date equipment and minimally invasive options, including laser-assisted cavity treatments as an alternative to traditional drilling. This technological integration is matched by thoughtful amenities that make the clinical process feel like an engaging activity. During procedures, children can watch selected shows, while the office provides sugar-free rewards, bamboo toothbrushes, and a toy selection upon completion.
Beyond routine checkups, the practice handles complex restorative work, extractions, orthodontic screenings, and emergency consultations with remarkable efficiency. Multiple reviews from traveling families underscore the clinic’s reliability in providing same-day urgent care without compromising on gentleness. The seamless integration of advanced dental capabilities with a non-intimidating space ensures that young patients leave with clean teeth, positive memories, and a foundation for lifelong oral hygiene habits.
Transparent Communication and Family-Centered Service
What truly sets this practice apart is its unwavering commitment to parental partnership. The administrative and clinical teams are consistently described as approachable, organized, and highly responsive to scheduling needs, insurance questions, and payment flexibility. Many long-term patients mention that the staff maintains detailed records, provides educational guidance tailored to new parents, and even follows up with personalized calls after visits. This level of personalized attention fosters deep trust, with several families reporting over a decade of continuous care.
The clinic’s dedication extends to early childhood prevention, including complimentary first examinations for infants under two. Parents appreciate the straightforward discussions about treatment plans, upfront cost transparency, and the staff’s patience in answering every question. By combining clinical expertise with genuine empathy, Truckee Pediatric Dentistry has earned a reputation as a community resource where children’s smiles are nurtured, fears are addressed, and oral health education begins early.
What Families Value Most
- Exceptional bedside manner tailored to anxious or uncooperative children
- Gentle, precise procedures including laser fillings and crowns
- Child-centered office design with entertainment and playful amenities
- Proactive parental guidance and long-term care continuity
- Efficient emergency handling and flexible scheduling options
- Transparent pricing with accessible payment plan alternatives
Overall, patient testimonials paint a consistent picture of a practice that successfully balances clinical excellence with a warm, educational environment. Families repeatedly emphasize that the team does not simply treat teeth, but actively builds confidence in young patients, making dental care a anticipated rather than avoided experience.
Services and Treatments
Truckee Pediatric Dentistry: Reviews
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Reviews on Google
5,0 out of 5 from 274 reviews
Fantastic experience: Great Staff and Dentist here with Dr. G! Kids were very calm watching a movie while getting their teeth cleaned. Beautiful, bright, clean environment. Happy kids and Mom!
Fantastic experience: My family was on vacation (all the way from New York) when my nine year old son suffered a dental emergency. The administrative staff I spoke to on the phone when in a relatively desperate situation were compassionate, asked all the right questions and got us in the very next day. Dr. G. and his staff were extremely kind, knowledgeable and patient answering all of our questions until we felt like there was a solid plan and that we were prepared for the next steps. We feel very fortunate to have discovered this exceptional resource in Truckee. Thank you Truckee Pediatric Dentistry.
Fantastic experience: Always so attentive and adaptable to the kids.
Fantastic experience: My daughter has been terrified of the dentist (and has already had two cavities fixed elsewhere) she had such a good peaceful experience here and isn’t (too) afraid to go back this time!
Fantastic experience: Dr G and staff are the best anywhere!
Fantastic experience: Great dentistry work and customer service!
Fantastic experience: Great experience overall. Clean, friendly staff, my kids felt very comfortable. 10/10 recommend!!
Fantastic experience: Simply the best. We love Dr. G. He's a gentle, kind, and expert dentist!
Fantastic experience: We have been seeing Dr G for 12 years for both of my kids. He is so wonderful with kids, knowledgeable and just the BEST! His hygienists and office staff are always friendly and helpful as well. My daughter loves getting her teeth cleaned and appreciates the coin for a toy afterwards. They have TVs on the ceiling so the kids are entertained while they wait and are getting services done. The new office is absolutely beautiful. I highly recommend Truckee Pediatric Dentistry to anyone looking for a dentist for your kids.
Fantastic experience: Doctor G is awesome and kind.
Fantastic experience: Best children's dentistry around
Fantastic experience: Such a wonderful, happy experience. Staff couldn’t have been more friendly and helpful- start to finish. 10/10 highly recommend if your child needs any dental procedures
Fantastic experience: Amazing staff and experience!
Fantastic experience: Great pediatric dentist. Super clean office. Kind and professional staff.
Fantastic experience: Dr G is amazing, so kind and gentle with the kiddos. The staff is super caring and accommodating. We're grateful for them all!
Fantastic experience: Great experience from start to finish for my two boys (17 mo and 4.5 years)! The staff is gentle and wonderful with the little ones. Dr. Gustafson is so in tune with the kids and takes his time with his patients. Wouldn't go anywhere else!
Fantastic experience: The office was very kind, accommodating, and welcoming. We are grateful we found this office.
Fantastic experience: Truckee Pediatric Dentistry has been amazing from the very first phone call. They were incredibly patient and got my son in as quickly as possible after a previous dentist told us he would need extensive dental work and even surgery under general anesthesia. I had heard great things about TPD, and I’m so glad I trusted those recommendations. The entire staff is kind, welcoming, and made both my son and me feel completely at ease. They truly took great care of us. Dr. G took the time to listen to all of my concerns, was honest, and incredibly helpful throughout the whole process. I highly recommend scheduling an appointment for an exam. You won’t be disappointed!
Fantastic experience: Love this place! Everyone is so kind and great with the kids. Dr. G. is so warm and welcoming with the kids and makes them comfortable and gets them laughing. He is really great at explaining what he is doing along the way to keep everyone at ease.
Fantastic experience: This place was amazing!!! They always makes my little ones feel comfortable.
Fantastic experience: All the staff are so great with the kids. My girls love to go there.
Fantastic experience: They were great with my 1.5 year old daughter.
Fantastic experience: Excellent staff and excellent care. I couldn't be happier with Dr. G and his team.
Fantastic experience: My kids love going to the dentist since we switched to Dr. G. His entire team is wonderful with children. They are efficient and gentle. I highly recommend Dr G and his team.
Fantastic experience: Dr. G and his staff are awesome! We love this place!
Fantastic experience: Amazing staff and Dr. G is unbelievably talented with the kiddos
Fantastic experience: My daughters first dentist appointment was so great. They made her feel comfortable. And they were thorough and professional too.
Fantastic experience: Dr. G is great! He is thorough and compassionate. He takes time to explain things in depth which is much appreciated when dealing with my two year old. I’d highly recommend his office.
Fantastic experience: Beautiful facility, great staff
Fantastic experience: I cannot recommend this place enough! From the front desk staff to the doctor, everyone was so friendly. They put my toddler at ease going step by step and showing her everything. Dr G and his assistant were so friendly and helped answer all my questions. LOVE LOVE LOVE this place.
Fantastic experience: The best Dentist! Super nice front office staff and Dr G is so great with his patients and all the staff are friendly and professional! My daughters are now teenagers and we’ve been patients for years! Time for us to move to adult dentist and free up space for littles! Highly recommend!
Fantastic experience: Always a great experience! Friendliest staff
Fantastic experience: Beautiful, inviting office. All the staff are very friendly and kind. Dr. G and his assistants are so nice, calm, caring and very quick. We are so happy we found this office!
Fantastic experience: We highly recommend this office! Eleven years later and our son still has a great relationship with Dr G and everyone in his office. He views Dr G as a trusted consultant in his teeth/gum health and feels comfortable asking questions and advocating for his needs. It is a professional and efficient office and we will continue to see Dr. G until our son outgrows pediatric dentistry.
Fantastic experience: Dr. G is always the best. Makes the experience so pleasant for the kids. Gentle, calm, and always communicating with child and parent.
Fantastic experience: Always an excellent experience for my kids. They actually ask to go see the dentist! I never had that experience as a kid. I’m so glad they are in Truckee.
Fantastic experience: My daughter is really scared of dental work and is not very cooperative. Truckee Pediatric Dentistry and their team do a phenomenal job of calming her down and getting through the procedures. Thank you for your patience and professionalism.
Fantastic experience: Always a wonderful experience at truckee pediatric dentistry! The staff is fabulous, the place is well planned out and clean, and Dr G is the best. He is knowledgeable and always has a positive attitude. We are lucky to have such a great dentist for our kiddos!
Fantastic experience: All 4 of my kids go here and have had a great experience.
Fantastic experience: AMAZING staff and Drs. Very pleased with the dental plan they offer as well. HIGHLY recommend!
Fantastic experience: Awesome staff, modern tech, amazing dentist! Kids feel safe and comfortable and we leave with some awesome goodies and dental floss!
Fantastic experience: Friendly staff, very comfortable environment to comfort nervous kids. Dr. G is great!
Fantastic experience: Truckee Pediatric Dentistry is amazing. Dr. G and his staff are fantastic and do an incredible job with kids. Highly recommend
Fantastic experience: Dr G and staff are absolutely fantastic! It is truly amazing gift to give your child a positive dental experience to start a life long relationship with dental health. We are so very grateful!
Fantastic experience: We've been going to Dr. G since our kids were toddlers, and we still visit the office now that they are teenagers. Always super clean and excellent care and service.
Fantastic experience: Dr. G and his team always create a friendly yet educational experience for our kiddos. We know their oral health is in great hands with every checkup.
Fantastic experience: Hands down the best pediatric dentistry! Top notch quality. We skipped out on all the dentists from Reno/Sparks (where we live) to come here. Would highly recommend this establishment to all parents.
Fantastic experience: Dr. Gustafsson and his entire team are incredible! During vacation in Truckee our 1.5 year old tripped and fractured her tooth. Truckee Pediatric Dentistry was able to fit us in on short notice AND extract the tooth. It’s a parent’s nightmare having their child get injured, but Dr. G and his team could not have been more accommodating. I have nothing but the highest praise for them easing our worries and getting our little girl smiling again (albeit with one less tooth!). Thank you all!
Fantastic experience: Always so great with my young kid, they’re like magic!
Fantastic experience: We love this office. Dr Gannam is wonderful with kids. Everyone is so friendly. Office is clean and very efficient.
Fantastic experience: Truckee Pediatric Dentistry is wonderful with our son. He loves going to the dentist and he’s only 3. He woke up this morning saying “yay today is dentist day”.
Fantastic experience: My only complaint is they don’t take adult patients. What I wouldn’t do to be able to be a patient here with my kids. They are wonderful with my kids who love going to the dentist.
Fantastic experience: Incredible experience for a two year old! Thank you for making it fun!
Fantastic experience: Truckee Pediactric Dentistry is the most wonderful environment. We have been going to Dr G for 10 years with three kids and love going to the Dentist. Both Dr G and Dr Camille are the kindest people and my kids love them both. The staff are all wonderful and accommodating.
Fantastic experience: Dr. G and his staff are a dream! I couldn’t think of a more kind and kid friendly office. Highly recommend!
Fantastic experience: We love Dr. G and everyone that works at Truckee Pediatric Dentistry! My older daughter tends to be anxious and the team here wins both my girls over every visit. My kids actually look forward to their dentist visits!
Fantastic experience: Great pediatric dentist who has cared for my children for years. They call me to provide updates after my teens' visits and are always very pleasant to work with. Highly recommend!
Fantastic experience: Appointment for my son was on time. The dentist came and talk to me afterwards to explain everything and discuss the plan.
Fantastic experience: Dr. G and team are seriously the best. I wouldn’t go anywhere else! They are so patient and kind to the kids.
Fantastic experience: Excellent dentist for kids! Very patient staff who explain everything to make a kid feel safe and not scared. My 6 year old had to get some cavities filled, and it was no problem at all for him. A lot better than what I remember from when I was a kid!
Fantastic experience: I'm really pleased with the professional standard of this place and the kindness that was given to not only myself but my children I look forward to establishing my children's dental here ! Not only that but I am very happy that my two kids felt so comfortable being with this dental care team ! Went a lot better then expected
Fantastic experience: Such an awesome place with incredible people - lucky to have them in our small town!
Fantastic experience: Everyone here is so kind and professional. My daughter loves going to the dentist! And they even gave me some advice on some stuff I have going on. :)
Fantastic experience: Great check in and information update process. My kid love going to them. The whole staff is kind, caring and great with children.
Fantastic experience: We feel so fortunate to have such a skilled and friendly pediatric dentist in our community. My kids have been seeing Dr. Gustafsson for almost 4 years now. He is a joy to work with and goes above and beyond to make the kids comfortable and at ease. Doesn’t hurt that their new offices are state of the art as well. My only wish is that you would see adults as well. Thank you for making our community your place of work!
Fantastic experience: Everyone here takes such good care of children! My daughter was terrified of the Dentist until we started coming here. We have learned so much and there is so much love and kindness each time we go.
Fantastic experience: Everyone is always so nice and welcoming. Dr G is always great with my youngest son. He makes my son feel so comfortable, even when he’s in pain.
Fantastic experience: I cannot thank Dr. Camille and her team enough for the kindness and patience they showed my daughter during her appointment. At just five years old, she has a lot of dental work ahead of her, and on the day of her tooth extraction, she had a complete meltdown. It took 30 minutes to calm her down, and I was on the verge of giving up when the dental assistant stepped in. She gently introduced my daughter to the tools, even putting the laughing gas on her stuffed animal first to help her feel more comfortable. When Dr. Camille arrived, she was incredibly kind and gentle, talking my daughter through every step of the process. Never once did I feel like we were an inconvenience, even though the appointment took much longer than expected. The goal was to remove the tooth without trauma, and thanks to this amazing team, that’s exactly what happened…my daughter was laughing and dancing by the end! I will never forget their compassion, and I am beyond grateful for the care they provided.
Fantastic experience: Love Dr G and all the staff here! Love that parents are allowed to stay with kids the whole time through. They are amazing with my high energy toddler.
Fantastic experience: My son absolutely loves Lupita. She’s so great with him. Both dentists that he has seen are awesome too!
Fantastic experience: My daughter love Dr. G.
Fantastic experience: Absolutely made my family feel at ease and going to the dentist a breeze
Fantastic experience: These guys are the best! So professional and fun loving... today got us in and out!
Fantastic experience: Dr. G is so gentle and kind. My daughter had to have two molars pulled and he explained everything.
Fantastic experience: Great service. Took an emergency call after hours and scheduled us for an appointment and referral follow through.
Fantastic experience: Dr. Camille, Dr. G & their whole staff go above and beyond! Always making my kids feel comfortable & safe with their incredible care & practice!
Fantastic experience: My daughter is 2 and loves the dentist. Everyone is super helpful and kind. Very patient and understanding. They even have a payment plan for you to set up so you can continue with dental care. I really recommend this place! If you have a newborn please take them here for check upset they are FREE until they turn 2!
Fantastic experience: Dr. G is the best! He is so great at explaining procedures and what to expect with feeling for kids and parents. It’s really nice knowing we have such a great dentist for the kids in town.
Fantastic experience: We've had great experiences with both of our kids (1yo / 3yo). Dr. Camille has been great with making both of them comfortable (at least as comfortable as a 1yo can be at a dentist!) and patiently fielded all of our questions. Thanks for the care you provide!
Fantastic experience: Like always the best dentist we love them every one there are just amazing.
Fantastic experience: We are new to Truckee and glad Dr. Camille called us when an unexpected opening came up as my son had been waiting to get an extra tooth extracted, hopefully by year end. Facility ie Super nice and clean. Dr. Camille and her assistant Myra are warm and professional. We can’t be happier with our first visit.
Fantastic experience: Consistently up to par! Very professional, knowledgeable and friendly. Always pleased.
Fantastic experience: We cannot say enough positive things about Truckee Pediatric Dentistry! Quality service, amazing clinical support, beautiful new office, huge smiles. Dr. G is incredible. I only wish they would do teeth cleaning for parents!
Fantastic experience: I have nothing but amazing things to say about everyone who works at this dentist office. They are so patient with my toddler and really take their time answering all my questions. Thank you!
Fantastic experience: My kids LOVE going to see Dr. G and all his staff. Everyone does such a great job of making my kids feel comfortable and the experience enjoyable! As a parent I really appreciate the care they take for my children’s smiles!
Fantastic experience: We have always appreciated excellent care our kids get at Truckee Pediatric Dentistry!
Fantastic experience: Dr. G pulled three teeth for my daughter today. He was so patient and gentle with her. He managed to keep her calm and relaxed the whole time… and even had her laughing at moments. I wish he worked on adults so that I could see him as well.
Fantastic experience: We couldn't be happier with our experience at Truckee Pediatric Dentistry. Dr. G is incredibly gentle and takes the time to explain everything in a way for children to understand. I’m so grateful for the positive experience my children have had here. They get excited to go to the dentist! I highly recommend to any parents looking for a caring and skilled pediatric dentist!
Fantastic experience: Doctors are very kind, gentle and explain what they are doing and doing next. Great staff from assistance to front desk. It’s not easy going to the dentist with kids but the staff make it easy
Fantastic experience: All staff is always so kind and patient with my 2 year old. Very personable and makes you feel so comfortable. Would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a pediatric dentistry.
Fantastic experience: We commute from Reno. We always return home with a sense of feeling of good care. Thank you so much for your professional & heart centered service!
Fantastic experience: I take all three of my kids here and it's always a good experience. We have insurance but I've heard it's expensive if you don't. But it's one of the best run medical offices in all of Truckee, and one of the nicest. We've seen both dentists and both are great. I only wish they had more availability, because once you book 6 months out, you are locked in! Meaning, if you try and reschedule a few weeks out, they are usually booked up several months.
Fantastic experience: I’m so happy with this practice! Everyone is very friendly and professional. The kids love coming here. We’ve been with them for the last 5 years. The doctor has great bedside manners, he’s very patient and kind, he always makes sure to answer all your questions. I highly recommend them!
Fantastic experience: Dr. G is very kind and explains things very well. The hygienist was great and the front desk is always helpful.
Fantastic experience: I super appreciated that the hygienist really tried to drill down the cleaning and the specific cleaning number of times a day how long and how and what method my son was cleaning in and around his teeth with braces. Always great to hear from someone other than your parents!!
Fantastic experience: All the staff are professional and nice, and they make my kids feel really comfortable.
Fantastic experience: Best experience I have ever had in a dentist office. They really take a personal interest in my kiddos and I appreciate that. My girls love caring for their teeth a the supportive approach they have has helped me teach my girls the value of caring for their teeth. Deeply appreciate the culture here.
Fantastic experience: We are lucky to have such a skilled and kind pediatric dentist in our community. My kids have been seeing Dr G since they were little and always look forward to going to the dentist, which says a lot.
Fantastic experience: Best pediatric dentist! So caring and gentle. They really make the kids feel comfortable
Fantastic experience: They are the best. We have been going there since kiddo was 3. Always smiles, never tears. Amazing staff and doctors. I would mot trust such an important experience with anyone else
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