Dentist Near Old Mill District
Convenient Access from the Old Mill District
More than 2,500 people work in the shops, restaurants, offices and riverfront venue of the Old Mill District, and Bend Family Dentistry is about 3 minutes away by car. Anyone searching for a dentist near Old Mill District will find our Colorado Ave. office just west of the Deschutes River in Bend, close enough that a cracked tooth need not wait for a day off. We see patients Monday through Thursday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
From SW Powerhouse Dr in the heart of the retail core, turn left and follow SW Mill A Dr north, then make a quick left onto SW Industrial Way. A third left puts you on SW Colorado Ave, which crosses the river at the Bend Whitewater Park and McKay Park. Keep going through the SW Simpson Ave roundabout, and Colorado Ave leads southwest to SW Emkay Dr.
Count on 1.1 miles and roughly 3 minutes for the whole trip, which ends at 965 SW Emkay Dr Ste 100, Bend, OR 97702. Our Google Maps listing gives turn-by-turn directions from wherever your shift ends. Neighbors in Old Bend and Southwest Bend come to the same address.
From Sawmills to Storefronts: The Old Mill District Today
The Old Mill District stretches across roughly 270 acres on both banks of the Deschutes, built on the grounds of two lumber mills that opened in 1916. Shevlin-Hixon ran the west bank and Brooks-Scanlon the east, and within a year they were the two largest pine sawmills in the world. The last mill closed in the 1990s, and the land was then redeveloped into the shopping and entertainment district Bend knows now.
The redevelopment kept the past in plain sight. Three tall smokestacks still rise over the shops, nine historic buildings were renovated, and the old Mill A building now holds offices. Restoration also reopened about 14,000 lineal feet of riverbank that had been closed to the public for close to 80 years.
On the west bank, the Hayden Homes Amphitheater has hosted outdoor concerts since it opened in 2002, with room for about 8,000 people and a season running from May to October. The district also has a permanent fly casting course, and the paved Deschutes River Trail, Old Mill Reach loops along both banks with three footbridges.
The district sits just southwest of downtown Bend in Deschutes County, and its rhythm is its own. Retail clerks, servers, office teams and venue crews keep it running, while the river and trail around them draw floaters, paddleboarders and cyclists. Our office sits a short drive across the Colorado Ave bridge, so a dental visit costs little time away from the Old Mill District.
Broken Teeth, Crowded Molars and Straighter Smiles in the Old Mill District
River sports and trail rides are a big part of life around the Old Mill District, and so are the falls that come with them. A paddleboard that kicks up, a slip on a wet rock or a bike handlebar can chip a front tooth or crack a molar. Saving any broken piece, rinsing gently and calling the office quickly gives our dentists the most options for repair.
When a tooth breaks during the workweek, same-day emergency appointments are available at our Colorado Ave. office. Depending on the damage, the fix might be bonding, a tooth-colored filling, a crown or root canal therapy.
Young adults on the staff of a busy shop or restaurant are often at the age when third molars arrive without enough room. Wisdom teeth can crowd the bite, damage the molars beside them or trap food and bacteria that lead to infection. Digital x-rays show how they are developing, so removal can be planned between busy retail seasons instead of during them.
Others want straighter teeth without a mouthful of metal while they greet customers all day. Invisalign® clear aligners are removable and planned with advanced 3D imaging, which suits adults and teens alike.
Repairs, Aligners and Checkups from Your Dentist Near Old Mill District
Restorative Dentistry
Tooth-colored fillings, root canal therapy, crowns and bridges rebuild teeth cracked on the trail or worn down over time. Old Mill District patients can have a broken tooth assessed and a repair planned in one trip across the river.
Invisalign®
Clear, removable aligners straighten teeth for adults and teens, with treatment mapped out through advanced 3D imaging. They come out for meals, which helps anyone eating lunch between shifts.
Wisdom Teeth Extraction
Third molars that crowd the bite, damage neighboring teeth or keep causing infection and soreness may need to come out. Timing the extraction for a slower week protects your schedule at work.
Preventative Dentistry
Check-ups, cleanings and exams clear away plaque and tartar and screen for decay, gum disease and oral cancer. Regular visits catch a weak spot before a hard snack on the riverbank turns it into a break.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Bonding hides a chipped edge or a dark spot, professional whitening brightens stained enamel, and porcelain veneers reshape teeth that need a bigger change. These help anyone whose job keeps them face to face with customers.
Dental implants and periodontal disease treatment are also offered at this office, and our full list of services describes each one.
Meet Your Colorado Ave. Dentists
Dr. Jason Holtman and Dr. Peter Yonan, DMD lead care at the Colorado Ave. office. Raised in Raleigh, North Carolina, Dr. Holtman completed a General Practice Residency at Swedish Medical Center in Seattle, with advanced training in oral surgery, implants and root canals. Dr. Yonan, a Honolulu native, spends his free time on outrigger canoe paddling, cycling and running, pastimes right at home on the district's river and trail.
Insurance & Financing
Our insurance team processes claims with a multitude of providers and lays out your costs and likely coverage before treatment. CareCredit financing helps with procedures your plan does not cover, or with care when you have no insurance at all. Payment by all major credit cards, cash or check is welcome.
“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 the Old Mill District, and how do I get there?
It is 1.1 miles from SW Powerhouse Dr to our office, roughly 3 minutes by car. Take SW Mill A Dr and SW Industrial Way to SW Colorado Ave, cross the river, and continue through the SW Simpson Ave roundabout to SW Emkay Dr. People who work in the district and want a dentist near Old Mill District can make the trip on a short break.
What should I do with a piece of tooth that breaks off?
Keep it. Rinse the fragment and your mouth gently with water, store the piece in a clean container and call the office as soon as you can. A cold compress on the cheek helps with swelling. Bringing the fragment helps our dentists see how the tooth broke and plan the right repair.
Can a cracked tooth be saved with a crown?
Often, yes. A crown covers and holds together a tooth with a crack that has not reached the root, which protects it from breaking further. If the crack has reached the nerve, root canal therapy usually comes first. Whether a tooth can be saved depends on where the crack runs, which an exam and digital x-rays reveal.
What should I mention when I call about a broken tooth?
Tell the front desk which tooth is affected, whether a piece came off, and whether it aches or reacts to hot and cold. Those details help the team plan the right length of visit. At the appointment, our dentists examine the tooth, take x-rays if they are needed and explain each repair option, along with a breakdown of costs and likely coverage, before any treatment starts.
Is Invisalign only for teenagers?
No. Invisalign clear aligners work for adults as well as teens, and many adults choose them because the trays are clear and removable. Treatment at our office is planned with advanced 3D imaging, which maps how your teeth will move from the first set of aligners to the last. You take them out to eat and to brush.
Schedule Your Visit from the Old Mill District
Whether a tooth just chipped or a cleaning is overdue, call (541) 651-8849 to book with a dentist near Old Mill District. You can also request an appointment online. Browse more areas we serve, or visit the Dentist Bend, OR page to learn about the Colorado Ave. office.