Common Questions

Can I still use my dental insurance to pay for my visit?

Bend Teeth Whitening Absolutely, we will gladly work with and bill any insurance company. We do ask that you pay us at the time of treatment and have the insurance company reimburse you directly.

How can I make my treatment more affordable?

With several options available, almost anyone can afford to have the smile of their dreams. You may pay us for your entire treatment up front and you will receive a pre-payment fee reduction. Visa or Master Card are accepted. Or, you can use our third-party financing and spread the cost of your dental work up to five years.

How long will it take to get my new smile?

Most of our procedures, from whitening to complete smile makeovers, can be completed in one to three visits. Our team works efficiently to make sure you spend as little time in the office as possible.. Total time? Less than a month, or sooner if necessary!

What will my new smile look like?

This is often the first question our patients ask. But you won't have to wait until your treatment is over to see how beautiful your new smile could be. Thanks to advances in computer technology, we can use digital imaging software to manipulate a photograph of your existing smile and show how it could look after its makeover. Also, you may be a candidate for a mock-up, a procedure that allows you to preview your smile on yourself, not just a picture. This is a great way to build your confidence and put any fears to rest. Plus, you can share your excitement with your family and friends.

Will my new smile 'fit' me?

Just like you, your smile is unique. So at Distinctive Dentistry at Broken Top, we take great care in designing a smile that complements you. We take a precise series of facial measurements to ensure your new smile will be in proportion to your bone structure, age and gender. The final result will be a smile that looks completely natural, and is as healthy as it is beautiful.

How can I whiten stained or discolored teeth?

Many people achieve a brighter smile in just one visit with Zoom!™, our state-of-the-art in-office whitening system. Zoom!™ uses light activation and a patented gel to give you a whiter smile. Others prefer to lift the stains gradually with an at-home whitening process that uses thin trays and a more gentle whitening technique.

What do you use to fill cavities?

The days of silver-mercury fillings are now obsolete. Our practice uses no silver mercury and will be happy to assist you in replacing older, failing amalgam restorations. Today's porcelain inlays, onlays and composite resins create fillings that not only look natural, but are also stronger than materials of the past.

What are porcelain veneers?

Porcelain veneers are thin sheets of ceramic bonded directly to the front surfaces of your teeth. They are an ideal choice for improving your smile, and have become increasingly popular due to their simplicity and versatility. When bonded to the teeth, the ultra-thin porcelain veneers are virtually undetectable and highly resistant to coffee, tea or other staining agents. For strength and appearance, their resemblance to healthy, white tooth enamel is unsurpassed by other restorative options.

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Providing cosmetic dentistry, smile makeovers, porcelain veneers and teeth whitening to the Bend, Central Oregon area.