Children’s Dentistry

General Dentistry, Orthodontics & Children's Dentistry in Columbia, MO 

Children’s Dentistry in Columbia

We know a lifetime of healthy teeth begins with good dental habits. Give your child a solid foundation by bringing them for an exam and cleaning twice each year. Encourage your child to listen to our Columbia children’s dental team during their visit. Work with your child at home to improve their dental hygiene routine.

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry has found that your child should visit the dentist within six months after the presence of the first tooth or by his or her first birthday. Early oral examination aids in the detection of the initial stages of tooth decay. Early detection is also essential to maintaining good oral health.

Children’s Dentistry

Columbia’s Best Children’s & Kid’s Dentist

During each visit, our Kid’s Dentist in Columbia, will gently clean your child’s teeth and remove any plaque or tartar. We will carefully examine their mouth and teeth for any potential issues. Regular cleanings and exams can help prevent tooth decay, gum disease, and other oral health issues.

Tooth decay has become the most common chronic childhood illness in the U.S. Our dentist will teach you and your child how to properly brush and floss their teeth as they grow. We will discuss dental hygiene habits and healthy food choices. Columbia children’s dentist, Dr. Luo, will teach your child to be our partner in keeping their mouth and teeth healthy.

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We may recommend treating your child’s teeth with fluoride. This mineral can strengthen tooth enamel, making teeth more resistant to decay. Fluoride may be applied in office or used in certain toothpastes and mouth rinses.

In some cases, we may recommend the use of dental sealants. Sealants are a protective coating applied to the chewing surfaces of molars. Recent studies have found that sealants can be highly effective in preventing tooth decay.

Services offered:

    • Baby root canals

    • White fillings

    • Fluoride

    • Sealants

    • Crowns

    • Sedations

    • Cleanings

    • Digital x-rays

    • And much more!

Contact Columbia’s Trusted Kids Dentist

Help your child have a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums. Contact Plaza Dental and request a dental exam and cleaning for your child.

 

Dr. Esther Luo, DDS – Children’s & Kid’s Dentist

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Dr. Esther Luo is passionate about dentistry because it enables her to have a direct and positive impact on patients’ lives by resolving their problems and restoring the quality of their life. She is especially interested in dentistry for kids!

Her goal is to ensure her patients are 100% satisfied and worry free when going home.

One thing she would like to tell all patients is that “if they seek help from me and take good care of their oral hygiene starting from today, they can maintain a good oral health throughout of their lives”.

When Dr. Luo is not in the office you can find her spending time with her husband, two children, and pets! Some of her favorite things to do are play board games, watch Korean TV Dramas, and watch Japanese animated TV series. An interesting fact about her is that she does not have a Facebook account!

 

Insurance and Billing

We can help you maximize your benefits. We recommend that you contact our office prior to your appointment to provide us with insurance information for verification of benefits. We accept most major dental insurances and will file most claims for you as a courtesy. We will provide you with an explanation of your dental benefits and financial responsibilities up front, and work with you to ensure financing if needed.

Financing Options

We provide multiple financing options to ensure you can receive the treatments you need with a plan you can afford.

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What Patients Are Saying!

Top Dentist & Orthodontist in Columbia, MO

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Barbara Petz
16 October 2026
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They were able to take care of my broken crown in short order. Never been more satisfied with Plaza Dental.
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Jessica March
15 October 2026
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We LOVE Plaza Dental Orthodontics!! My daughter looks forward to her appointments there. The staff from front desk to the back are all so friendly and fun! They always make us feel welcome and like friends. I would recommend them to anyone looking at getting braces or any orthodontic treatment.
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Russell Robinson
14 October 2026
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Thank you for all your great services thank you for the great character and the humility that you are served me with I thank you for the work that you did on me today thank God for all that you do for the people that come in for your service.
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Novy Foland
13 October 2026
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I have been going to Plaza Dental for many years, and have always been very happy with everything. From the way they great you through what ever your appointment entails, then checking out, everything is smooth. All the hygienists do great work.
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Robert Redmond
10 October 2026
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Great service, friendly and very helpfull.
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Tom Rife
9 October 2026
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Outstanding services at this location Dr Deppe and his staff were wonderful to work with for my dental work thankyou all so very much will be back soon
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G. Paul Corbin
8 October 2026
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Everything and everyone there were exceptional, from check in to check out. Makes me look forward to my next appointment.
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Diana Blessing
8 October 2026
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In a timely manner they got me an appointment to check my tooth ! All was good ! I appreciated knowing my tooth was good !!
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Cassandra Beechwood-Hall
8 October 2026
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I was really happy with my exam and X-rays at plaza dental. I have not gotten my teeth cleaned yet (they are short a dental hygienist right now) but everyone was very professional and provided ample education during the appt.
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Iris Painter
8 October 2026
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Staff was polite and efficient
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Nancy Higgins
7 October 2026
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DR.Deppe and hygienist Gema were both friendly, made me comfortable and I felt like I was in good hands. All support staff were friendly as well. I would definitely recommend plaza dental.
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Bobbie Kelly
7 October 2026
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I had an dental emergency and they got me in fast and did a root canal to stop the pain the same day!
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Sherry Lorence
3 October 2026
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Best dentist appt ever
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Reggie Landon
3 October 2026
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The tech was friendly, gentle and very informative and she made feel so relaxed!
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Joan Smith
3 October 2026
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I have had good experiences ar Plaza. I appreciate that I haven't had to wait past my appointment time.