Dentist Near Tetherow
Convenient Access from Tetherow
Tetherow sits just outside Bend city limits in unincorporated Deschutes County, yet our office is only about 5 minutes away by car. Bend Family Dentistry is on SW Chandler Ave in Bend, an easy 2.7-mile drive from the resort's address on Skyline Ranch Rd. Whether you live at Tetherow year-round or spend part of the year here, a dentist near Tetherow makes it far simpler to keep cleanings and gum checks on schedule.
From the Lodges at Tetherow, head out on SW Skyline Ranch Rd to SW Century Dr and turn left toward town. Century Dr carries you through its roundabouts; at the one where Century Dr, Colorado Ave and Chandler Ave meet, follow SW Chandler Ave west a short way to 1475 SW Chandler Ave Unit 201, Bend, OR 97702. The OSU-Cascades campus is right next door, which makes the final turn easy to spot. Save our location on Google Maps before you set out, and see our pages for Century West and Broken Top, two neighborhoods closer to the office.
A Nearby Dental Home for Full-Time and Part-Time Tetherow Residents
Tetherow grew up around a par-72 golf course by David McLay Kidd, the architect behind Bandon Dunes, which opened with its clubhouse in 2008. The Lodges, a boutique hotel, followed in 2014, and an event pavilion and year-round pool came later. The resort borders the Deschutes National Forest and looks out toward the Three Sisters. You can read more of its story on the Tetherow website.
The people who call it home are a mix of full-time owners and second-home owners, alongside hotel and rental guests. That second group faces a real puzzle with dental care. A check-up booked months ahead with a dentist in another city can land in the middle of a trip, and small problems wait until the next visit home.
A practice this close solves much of that. A cleaning, an exam or a gum check can happen while you are here, and the results stay on file for your next stay. Our hours run Monday through Thursday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, so it pays to book early in the week. Year-round residents simply gain an office on their side of town, a short run down Century Dr rather than a trip across Bend.
Gum Health and Planning Ahead: Notes for Tetherow Patients
Gum disease often develops quietly, which is a problem for anyone whose check-ups are split between two homes. Bleeding while brushing, swollen or receding gums, bad breath and teeth that feel loose are the warning signs. At Bend Family Dentistry, a periodontal exam includes measuring the pockets around each tooth and taking digital x-rays to see the bone beneath. When pockets have deepened, scaling and root planing clean the root surfaces below the gumline.
Between visits, daily habits carry more of the load. Brushing twice a day and flossing once a day keep plaque from hardening into tartar, which only a professional cleaning removes. Sensitive teeth or gums that bleed after flossing are worth noting before your next appointment so our dentists can take a closer look. A short list of changes since your last cleaning makes each visit more useful.
Planning matters when your weeks in the area are limited. If an exam turns up a cracked filling or a worn tooth, our team gives you a detailed breakdown of costs and likely coverage before any treatment starts. That lets you decide whether to finish the work during this stay or set it up for the next one. Either way, nothing begins until you have the numbers in hand.
Golf, the resort's fitness facility and the year-round pool keep plenty of residents and guests on the move. If a tooth chips or breaks while you are in town, call the office early in the day so our dentists can talk through the next step. Having a local practice that already holds your records means nobody starts from scratch when something goes wrong far from your other home.
What a Dentist Near Tetherow Can Do for You
Periodontal Disease Treatment
Pocket measurements and digital x-rays show how healthy your gums are. Scaling and root planing remove buildup below the gumline, while bone grafts and flap surgery address advanced cases. Steady gum care matters most when your visits are spread across the year.
Restorative Dentistry
Tooth-colored fillings, crowns, bridges and root canal therapy repair damaged teeth. Root canal treatment uses local anesthesia and is followed by a crown when needed. A clear plan lets part-time Tetherow residents time each step around their stays.
Preventative Dentistry
Cleanings remove plaque and tartar, and every exam checks for decay, gum disease and signs of oral cancer. Booking your cleaning near the start of a stay leaves time for a follow-up visit if anything turns up.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Professional whitening customized to you, bonding for chips and small gaps, and porcelain veneers can all refresh a smile. Our dentists can lay out a cosmetic plan that fits the time you spend in Tetherow.
Our full list of dental services also covers implants, Invisalign® and wisdom teeth extraction.
Meet Your Chandler Ave. Dentists
Patients at our Chandler Ave. office see Dr. Mary Kate Grady or Dr. Nicole Tasooji. Dr. Grady followed her Creighton degree with advanced general dentistry training through the Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic in Spokane, Washington. Dr. Tasooji continued her training at the University of Utah hospital in Salt Lake City and believes a healthy smile is part of overall health.
Insurance & Financing
Before treatment begins, our dedicated insurance team gives you a detailed breakdown of costs and what your plan is likely to cover. We work with a multitude of insurance providers and accept all major credit cards, cash and checks. CareCredit financing can spread out the cost of work insurance won't pay for.
“This place is amazing. Took us immediately when my daughter chipped her tooth even though they were fully booked. Super professional and kind. Thank you so much!”
Regina G.
“Everyone was efficient, thorough, friendly, patient, and informative. It’s great to experience a service that you can feel so confident with.”
Anna F.
“Absolutely great dentist office. Very prompt and knowledgeable about giving options in dental care. They go above and beyond.”
Jonathan F.
“The team is always polite and friendly. They got me in for my teeth cleaning and fixed an issue.”
Tom S.
“Fantastic team! I’ve lived with a bit of a chipped tooth for a couple of years. Thanks to their generosity it’s been smoothed out and I smile even brighter!”
Samantha W.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Bend Family Dentistry from Tetherow, and how do I get there?
The office is 2.7 miles from the Lodges at Tetherow, about a 5-minute drive. Follow SW Skyline Ranch Rd to SW Century Dr, turn left, and stay on Century Dr through the roundabouts to SW Chandler Ave. For anyone wanting a dentist near Tetherow, it is a simple trip on three roads to Unit 201.
Can I become a patient if I'm only in the area part of the year?
Yes. Part-time residents can become patients and schedule cleanings and exams during the weeks they are here. Booking early in a stay leaves room for a follow-up visit if an exam finds something. Your records stay with our Chandler Ave. office, so each return visit picks up where the last one left off.
Will I know what my insurance covers before treatment begins?
Yes. Our insurance team gives a detailed breakdown of costs and likely coverage before treatment, and it processes claims to help you get your maximum benefits. If a plan won't cover a procedure, flexible financing through CareCredit is available. You can then decide on timing with the figures in front of you.
What are the warning signs of gum disease?
The most common signs are gums that bleed when you brush or floss, swelling, persistent bad breath, gums that recede from the teeth and teeth that feel loose. Gum disease can progress without much discomfort. Our dentists measure the pockets around your teeth and take digital x-rays to diagnose it and decide on treatment.
Can a crown be completed in one appointment?
It can be: same-day crowns are available at our Chandler Ave. office. That can help when your time in the area is short. Our dentists first check whether the tooth needs a filling, a crown or root canal therapy, then explain the plan and the cost before starting any work on it.
Schedule Your Visit from Tetherow
Plan your next cleaning with a dentist near Tetherow by calling (458) 214-8691, Monday through Thursday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. More communities appear on our areas we serve page, and our Dentist Bend, OR page introduces the Chandler Ave. office.