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  • Growing teeth
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A first dental visit that feels like a hello

Blush Dental is a group practice in Portland where general dentists see children and their parents. We go at your child's pace, say what we are doing before we do it, and you stay beside them.

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Who we are

Two general dentists, a small team and plenty of patience.

Our dentists are general dentists who see children from their first visit and treat their parents too. They have not completed a pediatric dentistry residency, and we say so plainly. When your child needs a dentist with that training, they refer you to one.

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  • By age 1

    When dental groups suggest a first visit

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    Written plan before treatment

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    General dentists who see children

  • You stay

    Parents sit with younger children

Services

Care for growing teeth

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Checkups and cleanings

A short exam and a gentle cleaning, with a dentist who talks to your child first and to you second. Your dentist decides how often your child needs X-rays and how often to come back.

  • An exam and a cleaning

  • Fluoride when your dentist recommends it

  • Sealants when your dentist recommends them

  • A plain-words talk about brushing at home

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First visits for the very young

Babies and toddlers can sit on your lap for a quick look at their teeth and gums. It is a hello, not a procedure.

  • Lap exams for toddlers

  • Questions about pacifiers, bottles and thumbs

  • Tips for brushing small teeth

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Fillings and crowns

When a baby tooth or a grown-up tooth needs repair, your dentist shows you what they found, explains the options and what happens if you wait. Your child can raise a hand to pause at any point.

  • A written plan before treatment

  • Numbing explained in advance

  • Pauses whenever your child needs one

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Watching teeth grow

As new teeth come in, your dentist keeps an eye on how they fit together and tells you if an orthodontist should take a look.

  • Bite and spacing checks

  • A referral if an orthodontist should look

  • Mouthguards for sports

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Your first visit

How a first visit works

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    Tell us a little

    Request a visit on the form or call us. Tell us your child's age and how you'd like us to reply. The form asks for no medical details; health history goes in our secure portal.

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    Meet the room first

    Your child can look at the chair, the light and the tools before anything happens. We show each one and say what it does.

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    A short exam, then a plan

    The dentist counts and checks teeth while you stay beside your child. If anything needs care, you leave with a written plan and an estimate.

How fees work

What a visit costs depends on your plan and your child's exam. Here is how we handle each part.

  • Insurance we work with

    We file claims for most dental PPO plans, and before your first visit we tell you whether we are in network with yours. A child's plan can differ from a parent's, so we look up each one.

    • PPO and indemnity plans: we file the claim

    • DHMO plans: ask us, they work differently

    • Medicaid (the Oregon Health Plan) and CHIP: call us and we'll answer plainly

    • Medicare and Medicare Advantage, for the grown-ups: ask us, dental coverage varies

  • If you pay yourself

    Without insurance you pay the fee for each visit, and we tell you that fee before treatment starts. Financing is offered by third-party lenders. Approval and terms are set by the lender.

  • Receipts for reimbursement

    If you pay us and a plan pays you back, we give you an itemized statement of the visit to send in. The plan decides what it pays.

  • An estimate in advance

    We give a written estimate in advance to anyone paying without insurance, and to anyone who asks. It lists each treatment, the visits it takes and what it will cost.

    • Ask when you book or at the visit

    • In writing, before treatment starts

  • Checking your benefits

    Before the first visit our front desk looks up your child's plan and tells you what the plan says it covers. If the plan's figure differs from ours, we show you both.

An estimate is what we expect to bill. A plan's final payment can differ, and we go over the difference with you before you pay.

Team

The people who will say hello

Two general dentists, a hygienist and an assistant, gentle with small patients and patient with their parents.

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    Dr. Faith Appleby

    General dentist and co-founder

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    A general dentist who sees children from their first visit. She hands a nervous child the mirror before she picks up anything else.

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    Dr. Liliana Guzman

    General dentist

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    Sees children and their parents. She explains each step to the child first and answers the parent's questions second.

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    Kameron Haywood

    Dental hygienist

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    Cleans teeth and shows children how to brush on a model. He lets them pick the flavor.

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    Gregory Madigan

    Dental assistant

    Gets the room ready and keeps your child company in it. He counts the teeth out loud with the little ones.

FAQ

Questions parents ask

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How old should my child be for a first visit?

Dental groups suggest a first visit by your child's first birthday, or when the first tooth comes in. The first one is short, and a toddler can sit on your lap.

Do you take our insurance?

We file claims for most dental PPO plans, and we tell you before the visit whether we are in network with yours. The fees page lists each kind of plan and how we handle it.

Will it hurt?

Your dentist tells your child what each step feels like before it starts and explains how any numbing is done. Your child can raise a hand to pause at any point.

What counts as a dental emergency?

Trouble breathing or swallowing, or swelling that spreads to the face, eye or neck, needs an emergency room or 911. For a knocked-out or broken tooth, call us right away.

Can we get a written estimate first?

Yes. We give a written estimate in advance to anyone paying without insurance, and to anyone who asks.

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Ready to book a first visit?

Tell us your child's age and a good time. We'll take it from there.

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Phone(503) 555-0132
Emailhello@blushdentalstudio.com
Address4410 NE Fremont Street, Suite 200, Portland, OR 97213
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