Braces from $99 Month
Flexible payment plans. Including FREE Orthodontic consultation.
Braces from $99 Month
Flexible payment plans. Including FREE Orthodontic consultation.
$109 Exam & X-Rays
Includes Comprehensive Exam and Full Mouth X-Rays and 1 year membership in the Gentle Dental Smile Plan.
$100 Off Non-Covered Services
New patients only. On services of $300 or greater not covered by insurance.
Located on 192nd Avenue, Gentle Dental East Ridge proudly serves residents in and around Vancouver, Washington, including Mill Plain, Camas, and Cascade Park in Clark County. Our compassionate team works to build lifelong relationships with our patients by providing the personal care and attention you deserve.
We offer various dental treatments, including preventive and restorative procedures, root canal therapy, inlays and onlays, crowns and bridges, implants, bone augmentation, and expert oral surgery. These treatments use the latest techniques and technologies to make your experience as gentle and comfortable as possible.
Whether you want to improve the appearance of your smile or improve your dental health, our friendly and caring team is here to help. Our East Ridge dentists offer specialty dentistry, including pediatric dentistry, orthodontics, and periodontics. We will work alongside you to help you understand the necessary procedures and educate you on the best cleaning and care methods to maintain oral health between visits. Our mission is to provide safe and affordable dental care to all patients looking to enhance their smiles.
To make your trip to the dentist more convenient and flexible, our office is open at convenient hours, including evenings and weekends. We also accept most major dental insurance plans and offer payment plans or reduced rates for those without coverage. The payment plan includes substantial discounts for routine examinations, cleanings, fluoride treatments, x-rays, and select general dental services.
At Gentle Dental East Ridge, we are excited to help you achieve a healthy smile. Our office is wheelchair-accessible and conveniently located near the Home Depot Shopping Center on 192nd Avenue. To find us, look for our office next to Sally Beauty and across from Home Depot. Give us a call today to schedule an appointment.
Dr. Nekkalapudi says, “I love working closely with people while helping them to take care of their health. I enjoy the fact that I get to meet new people and bring upon bright smiles on their faces.”
Dr. Nekkalapudi encourages her patients to be involved in their treatment in order to achieve the best results possible, and is always open to questions and is attentive to each patient’s needs. Dr. Nekkalapudi received her Dental Degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo School Of Dental Medicine. To keep up with evolving technology, she’s a member of the American Dental Association and the Washington State Dental Association.
She is also fluent in Telugu and Hindi.
Dr. Nekkalapudi says, “I love traveling and exploring new places and enjoy reading novels. I like to cook and I bake as often as I can. I enjoy relaxing with my family and friends. I’m very excited to try new restaurants in the area and I love the Northwest and am looking forward to exploring as much as possible!”
B.D.S. Dentistry– N.T.R University of Health Sciences
D.D.S.–State University of New York at Buffalo School Of Dental Medicine
American Dental Association
Washington State Dental Association
Dr. Zheng says, “I love working with my patients to create beautiful smiles and optimal oral health. I cherish the relationships that I’m able to build with patients and their families.”
Dr. Zheng passionate about dentistry and improving the oral health of his patients. He understands the importance of educating each patient about their oral health and walking them through their individualized treatment plan.
“I was raised in China”, Dr. Zheng says. “After graduating from dental school in Shanghai, I entered into a busy general dentistry private practice two years. During that period, I realized that that I had a passion for Orthodontics, so I traveled to Japan for a four-year Orthodontics/PhD program. After receiving my PhD degree, I worked as a postdoctoral researcher in Japan for another two years, followed by eight years in University of Michigan School of Dentistry. After a highly competitive one-year internship, I was then accepted into The Ohio State University Orthodontic Residency Program where I earned my certificate in Orthodontics and Master’s degree.”
Dr. Zheng is a member of the American Association of Orthodontists also speaks fluent Chinese and Japanese. Dr. Zheng says, “In my free time I love watching professional football, playing soccer and fishing throughout the beautiful Pacific Northwest”.
B.S., Dentistry–Tongji University, China
D.D.S.–Tongji University School of Dentistry, China
Ph.D., Orthodontics–Okayama University School of Dentistry, Japan
M.S., Orthodontics–Ohio State University College of Dentistry
American Association of Orthodontists
American Dental Association
American Association for Dental Research
International Association for Dental Research
IADR Colgate Research in Prevention Awards
IADR Pulp Biology Award
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