Whether you require routine preventive services, want to enhance your appearance, or have developed oral issues requiring attention, our dedicated team in Hillsboro is eager to help! If you have questions about our practice or dentistry in general, we’re happy to answer them over the phone or in person during your visit, though you might also gain valuable insights by reading through the following commonly asked questions!
How can I find the best place to get dental work done?
Taking care of your smile can be an incredibly personal endeavor, and it’s natural to want to find the most qualified provider to help you build and maintain happy, healthy teeth and gums. Often, an internet search using your favorite web browser can provide a list of results in your area, but then you might struggle to narrow down the options.
It can help to first establish a few priorities that are most important to you. For example, do you want a dentist who offers certain services, like different cosmetic procedures to upgrade your grin? Are you seeking someone who is in-network with your insurance provider? Do you need someone located close to home? Taking a few minutes to identify your main goals can help you find a dentist that’s more likely to meet them.
How much does a routine visit cost in Hillsboro, OR?
The American Dental Association recommends having a checkup and cleaning every six months to avoid common oral concerns, like cavities or gum disease. However, if it’s been a while since your last preventive visit and don’t know how much it costs, you might avoid scheduling an appointment.
The cost can vary significantly depending on your circumstances, but typically, you can expect to pay about $100 to $400 for a standard visit in Hillsboro. With that said, you might not pay anything if you have dental insurance that covers standard services, but you might owe more if our team finds issues that need to be treated.
What level of education is required to become a dentist?
Are you curious about what makes our husband-and-wife dental duo qualified to help protect patient’s smiles? All dentists must meet certain criteria to be licensed to practice, and Drs. Brandon and Malinda Kearbey are no exception.
First, dentists must earn a bachelor’s degree and then achieve either a Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) or Doctor of Dental Surgery advanced degree from one of over 70 institutions accredited by the ADA. Then, they can choose to focus on one of 12 official specialty topics.
At our office in Hillsboro, Dr. Brandon and Malinda Kearbey both earned their advanced dental degrees at the Loma Linda University College of Dentistry, where they each graduated with honors in 2006.
What’s the best way to find a quality cosmetic dentist?
Cosmetic dentistry is not one of the 12 official specialties recognized by the ADA, so essentially, any provider can claim to be an expert. Unfortunately, that doesn’t always mean they have the skills or experience to help you achieve your smile goals.
Thankfully, at our office in Hillsboro, both of our providers have completed continuing education trainings to provide a variety of services to help improve your appearance and boost your confidence, including teeth whitening, veneers, and complete smile makeovers. They combine a caring approach with attention to detail to build personalized treatment plans tailored to your unique needs, then utilize state-of-the-art technology to deliver comfortable, long-lasting results.
