Dentist Near Old Bend
Convenient Access from Old Bend
Downtown desks, the Craftsman blocks beside Drake Park and the homes around Mirror Pond are a short drive from Bend Family Dentistry, about 3 minutes from the downtown library building on Wall St. Our Colorado Ave. office is just across the Deschutes River in southwest-central Bend, which makes us an easy dentist near Old Bend for cleanings, cosmetic touch-ups and repairs. Our dentists see patients Monday through Thursday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and the office is closed Fridays.
Starting from the Downtown Bend Library building at 601 NW Wall St, head south on NW Wall St and turn right onto NW Colorado Ave. The avenue carries you west over the river beside the Bend Whitewater Park, then into the roundabout at SW Simpson Ave. Stay on SW Colorado Ave as it runs southwest, and the office is a short distance on, just off the avenue on SW Emkay Dr.
The whole drive covers 1.1 miles and takes roughly 3 minutes, ending at 965 SW Emkay Dr Ste 100, Bend, OR 97702, just off SW Colorado Ave near the Columbia St roundabout. You can open our Google Maps listing to save the address before your first visit. Patients from the Old Mill District and from Awbrey Butte also drive over to see us.
Historic Streets, Busy Offices and a Practice Just Over the River
Old Bend is the City of Bend neighborhood association that takes in the city's historic core, and Bend itself incorporated in 1905. It holds most of downtown, the riverfront at Drake Park and a grid of older homes, all set between the Deschutes River and the Bend Parkway. Bend is the county seat of Deschutes County, and downtown's offices, shops and restaurants keep these blocks busy through the workweek.
The river gives Old Bend its best-known view. Mirror Pond formed in 1910, when a power company dam slowed the Deschutes, and the city bought riverfront land for Drake Park and Mirror Pond in 1921. Today the 13-acre park has nearly half a mile of shoreline, open lawns and a boardwalk section of the Deschutes River Trail, plus summer concerts and the 4th of July Pet Parade.
The residential side has deep roots. The Drake Park Neighborhood Historic District, listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2005, covers 17 blocks of mostly Craftsman houses built between 1910 and 1954. Nearby, the 1914 Reid School, Bend's first modern school building, now houses the Deschutes Historical Museum, and the Tower Theatre on NW Wall St, which opened in 1940, reopened in 2004 after a full restoration.
That blend of homeowners and downtown workers shapes how Old Bend patients use a dental office. Residents want a practice they can stay with for years, while people who work downtown want visits that fit between meetings. Our Colorado Ave. office answers both needs from a spot only minutes from the river crossing, without a trip onto the Parkway.
Across the river lies River West, and Southern Crossing begins to the south, but the trip from Old Bend stays on one familiar avenue. Miller's Landing Park, a riverside park across from McKay Park, sits near the same Colorado Ave river crossing, so the drive passes ground most residents already know.
Smile Questions We Hear Often from Old Bend Patients
People who meet clients, wait tables or greet guests downtown tend to notice their front teeth more than anyone. Coffee, tea and red wine leave surface stains over time, and a small chip on an incisor can feel larger than it looks. Professional teeth whitening, bonding for chipped or misshapen edges and porcelain veneers each address a different kind of concern, and our dentists can show which one suits the teeth you want to change.
Cosmetic work rests on a healthy foundation. Before any whitening or bonding, a cleaning and exam removes plaque and tartar and checks for decay, gum disease and oral cancer. Digital x-rays reveal cavities between teeth that a mirror cannot show, which keeps small problems small.
Gum health deserves the same attention, especially for adults who have put off cleanings during a busy stretch at work. Gingivitis can progress to periodontitis without much pain, so tender or bleeding gums are worth having checked early. Our dental FAQs cover more of the questions Old Bend patients bring to their first appointment.
For anyone new to the practice, a thorough exam with digital x-rays is a practical starting point. Our dentists look over your teeth and gums, review the images and talk through their recommendations, so you know where things stand before planning any cosmetic or restorative work.
Cosmetic, Preventive and Restorative Care from a Dentist Near Old Bend
Cosmetic Dentistry
Professional whitening lifts years of coffee and tea stains, bonding reshapes a chipped or uneven tooth, and porcelain veneers handle larger changes in color or shape. Treatment can be timed ahead of a big presentation or a family event in Old Bend.
Preventative Dentistry
Check-ups, cleanings and exams remove buildup and look for decay, gum disease and oral cancer, with digital x-rays when needed. Sealants protect the chewing surfaces of children's back teeth, and adults can have them too.
Restorative Dentistry
Tooth-colored fillings, root canal therapy, crowns and bridges rebuild teeth that have worn down or cracked. Same-day crowns are available, which helps when a downtown workweek leaves little room for repeat visits.
Periodontal Disease Treatment
Care ranges from scaling and root planing and antibiotic therapy for early gum disease to flap surgery, bone grafts and tissue regeneration for advanced cases. Old Bend patients get a plan matched to the stage we find.
Dental Implants
A single implant can replace one missing tooth, while implant-supported bridges and dentures restore several. Long-time Old Bend homeowners who lose a tooth to an old crack or a failed filling may want to weigh this option.
Meet Your Colorado Ave. Dentists
Dr. Peter Yonan, DMD, and Dr. Jason Holtman care for patients at our Colorado Ave. office. Born in Honolulu, Dr. Yonan studied at the University of Oregon and earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine from Oregon Health & Science University in 1992, and he keeps up with continuing education. Dr. Holtman graduated magna cum laude from the University of Maryland School of Dentistry.
Insurance & Financing
A dedicated insurance team works with a multitude of insurance providers and processes your claims for you. Before treatment starts, you receive a detailed breakdown of costs and likely coverage. We also accept all major credit cards, cash and checks.
“My experience with the team and the doctor was better than best—it was great. I enjoyed my consultation and am in total agreement with the results. Thank you for the visit!”
Judy B.
“The whole team does their best to make sure what they’re doing is as comfortable as possible. All of them are very nice and personable.”
Doug R.
“The team was so kind, professional, and sensitive in working on my smile. I highly recommend Bend Family Dentistry. They were great listeners, respectful of my tolerance of pain, and were very gentle. 5 out of 5 for sure.”
Summer B.
“Best dentist I’ve ever had! The entire team is awesome and my dentist is an absolute miracle worker!”
Steve B.
“Everyone at this practice was so friendly and helpful. I had a semi emergency situation with a chipped veneer while visiting friends in Bend. They were able to get me in and out without an issue.”
Hilary K.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Bend Family Dentistry from Old Bend, and how do I get there?
The office is 1.1 miles from the Downtown Bend Library building, about 3 minutes by car. Drive south on NW Wall St, west on NW Colorado Ave over the river, then through the SW Simpson Ave roundabout and along SW Colorado Ave to SW Emkay Dr. For anyone who wants a dentist near Old Bend, that quick hop across the Deschutes fits easily around a workday.
What signs suggest a tooth might need a root canal?
Lingering sensitivity to hot or cold, pain when you bite, a tooth that turns darker or a swollen spot on the gum beside one tooth can all point to an inflamed or infected nerve. Only an exam with digital x-rays can confirm it. Root canal therapy clears the infection and keeps the natural tooth, usually followed by a crown.
Can I fit a dental checkup into my lunch hour?
That depends on the visit, but the drive will not eat much of your break. From the downtown library building on Wall St, the trip takes about 3 minutes. We see patients Monday through Thursday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, so mention your lunch-hour window when you book and the front desk can tell you how long your checkup is likely to take.
Will whitening change the color of an old filling or crown?
No. Whitening lightens natural enamel, but tooth-colored fillings, bonding and crowns keep the shade they were made in. That matters when a front tooth already has a restoration. A common approach is to whiten first and then match any new bonding or crown to the brighter shade, so the finished smile looks even.
Can gum disease be treated without surgery?
In many cases, yes. Gingivitis and early periodontitis often respond to scaling and root planing, a deep cleaning below the gumline, sometimes paired with antibiotic therapy. Flap surgery, bone grafts and tissue regeneration are kept for advanced cases. Regular cleanings help our dentists catch gum problems while the simpler options still work well.
Schedule Your Visit from Old Bend
Booking with a dentist near Old Bend takes one call to (541) 651-8849, or you can request an appointment online. Our areas we serve page lists the other neighborhoods we welcome, and the Dentist Bend, OR page tells you more about the Colorado Ave. office.