Rock Creek Dentist | East Wind Dental Care | Dr. Merat Ostovar

Premier Dental Care Serving the Rock Creek Community

Welcome to East Wind Dental Care, your trusted dental partner proudly serving the Rock Creek community with exceptional, comprehensive dental services for patients of all ages. Conveniently located at 7546 NE Shaleen St in Hillsboro, OR 97124, our state-of-the-art practice is just minutes from Rock Creek and has become the preferred choice for countless families living near Sunset High School, PCC Rock Creek Campus, and the thriving Rock Creek neighborhoods.

Led by Dr. Merat Ostovar, our practice seamlessly blends advanced dental technology with compassionate, patient-focused care to deliver outstanding results that transform smiles and lives. Whether you live in the established neighborhoods near West Union Road, the family-friendly communities surrounding Sunset High School, the areas near Portland Community College Rock Creek Campus, or the growing developments throughout Rock Creek, our office provides convenient access and exceptional care. We understand what Rock Creek residents value – quality education, strong community connections, family-friendly environments, and access to excellent services. These values guide everything we do. From preventive dentistry that protects your family’s oral health to advanced restorative treatments, emergency dental care to transformative cosmetic procedures, we provide comprehensive solutions designed to keep your smile healthy, functional, and beautiful for a lifetime.

Comprehensive Dental Services for Rock Creek Families

At East Wind Dental Care, we’ve built our reputation on providing complete, coordinated dental care – offering all the services your family needs under one roof with consistent quality, integrated treatment planning, and the personal attention every patient deserves.

Family and Preventive Dentistry

Excellent oral health throughout life begins with consistent, high-quality preventive care, and our family dentistry services protect smiles at every age and stage. We provide comprehensive dental examinations that thoroughly assess your teeth, gums, bite alignment, jaw joint function, and complete oral health status, professional dental cleanings performed by experienced, gentle hygienists who meticulously remove harmful plaque and tartar buildup that daily brushing alone cannot eliminate, digital X-rays providing exceptionally detailed diagnostic images with up to 90% less radiation exposure than traditional film-based systems, thorough oral cancer screenings that can detect abnormalities in their earliest and most treatable stages, fluoride treatments to strengthen tooth enamel and provide enhanced cavity protection, and protective dental sealants for children and adults with deep grooves in back teeth that are particularly vulnerable to decay.

Dr. Ostovar firmly believes that patient education forms the foundation of lasting oral health. During your visits, our knowledgeable team provides personalized instruction on proper brushing and flossing techniques tailored to your specific needs and challenges, dietary recommendations that support both oral and overall health, and customized prevention strategies designed to address your individual risk factors. We treat patients from early childhood through senior years, making us the ideal choice for Rock Creek families seeking one trusted, reliable dental home for everyone. Our gentle, patient-centered approach helps children develop positive associations with dental care that establish healthy habits lasting throughout their entire lives.

Advanced Cosmetic Dentistry

Your smile profoundly impacts your confidence, professional opportunities, social interactions, and overall quality of life. Our comprehensive cosmetic dentistry services can transform your smile and enhance how you feel about yourself in every situation. We offer professional teeth whitening using the most advanced, effective systems available, safely and effectively brightening your smile by multiple shades. Whether you choose in-office whitening for immediate, dramatic results – perfect for Rock Creek professionals preparing for job interviews, important presentations, graduations, or special life events – or custom take-home trays for gradual whitening on your own convenient schedule, you’ll experience the confidence boost that comes with a brighter, more youthful, attractive smile.

For comprehensive smile transformations that address multiple concerns simultaneously, we provide custom porcelain veneers that can correct chips, cracks, gaps, permanent discoloration, irregular shapes, and even minor misalignment issues. These ultra-thin shells of premium dental ceramic are precisely crafted and expertly bonded to the front surfaces of your visible teeth, creating a flawless, natural appearance that beautifully enhances your unique facial features and personality. We also offer composite bonding for quick correction of minor chips and imperfections, artistic gum recontouring to improve tooth proportions and create better smile symmetry and balance, and complete smile design consultations where Dr. Ostovar collaborates closely with you to design and achieve your ideal smile vision. Our cosmetic dentistry work is recognized throughout Rock Creek for delivering beautiful, natural-looking results that enhance rather than artificially change your appearance.

Restorative Dental Solutions

When dental damage, decay, or tooth loss occurs, prompt and effective treatment prevents further complications and restores your smile to complete health, full function, and beautiful aesthetics. We provide tooth-colored composite fillings that effectively repair cavities while preserving the natural, attractive appearance of your teeth, dental crowns to restore severely damaged, cracked, or significantly weakened teeth to full strength and optimal function, dental bridges that replace one or more missing teeth by securely anchoring to adjacent healthy teeth, and complete or partial dentures for patients with extensive tooth loss who need comprehensive restoration of function and appearance.

One of our most transformative and life-changing restorative treatments is dental implants, which provide the most permanent, natural, and functionally superior solution available for missing teeth. Dental implants are precision-engineered titanium posts that are carefully and expertly placed in your jawbone where they biologically integrate with bone tissue through a process called osseointegration, creating incredibly stable artificial tooth roots. Once fully healed and integrated, these implants support custom-crafted crowns, bridges, or dentures that look, feel, and function remarkably like your natural teeth. Many Rock Creek patients choose dental implants because they preserve jawbone health and prevent the bone loss and facial structure changes that inevitably occur with missing teeth, don’t require grinding down or otherwise altering adjacent healthy teeth as traditional bridges do, provide dramatically superior chewing ability, stability, and comfort compared to removable dentures, and can last a lifetime with proper care, excellent oral hygiene, and regular professional maintenance.

Our state-of-the-art CEREC technology revolutionizes the traditional crown and restoration experience by enabling us to complete your entire treatment in a single convenient appointment. Using advanced digital impression technology, sophisticated computer-aided design software, and precision in-office ceramic milling equipment, we create custom crowns, inlays, and onlays while you relax comfortably in our modern office. No messy, uncomfortable impression materials, no temporary crowns that may be sensitive or dislodge at inconvenient times, no need to schedule and return for a second appointment weeks later – just one efficient, convenient visit where you receive your permanent, custom restoration. This remarkable convenience is especially valued by busy Rock Creek professionals, PCC students, parents juggling multiple responsibilities, and anyone who struggles to fit multiple dental appointments into demanding schedules.

Invisalign Clear Aligner Orthodontics

Achieving a beautifully straight, properly aligned smile no longer requires conspicuous metal brackets and wires that affect your appearance, comfort, and lifestyle for years. Invisalign clear aligners offer a discreet, comfortable, remarkably convenient orthodontic solution that fits seamlessly into modern life at any age. These custom-fabricated, virtually invisible aligners use gentle, carefully controlled force to gradually shift your teeth into ideal position through a precisely planned series of aligners, each worn for about two weeks. Because the aligners are completely removable, you can eat whatever foods you enjoy without any dietary restrictions or concerns, brush and floss normally to maintain excellent oral hygiene throughout your treatment, and remove them for important meetings, presentations, job interviews, photographs, dates, or special occasions when you want complete freedom and confidence.

Invisalign has become extremely popular among Rock Creek professionals, PCC students and faculty, and adults of all ages who want to improve their smile without the conspicuous appearance and significant lifestyle limitations of traditional metal braces. The clear aligners are so discreet that most people won’t even notice you’re undergoing orthodontic treatment unless you tell them. Dr. Ostovar creates a sophisticated digital treatment plan using advanced 3D imaging technology that shows you precise projections of your final results before treatment even begins, and most cases achieve complete transformation within 12-18 months. We offer flexible, affordable payment plans that make Invisalign accessible for Rock Creek families, and the convenience of fewer required office visits compared to traditional braces perfectly accommodates busy schedules filled with work, school, family responsibilities, and other commitments.

Emergency Dental Care When You Need It

Dental emergencies cause significant pain, stress, disruption to your life, and understandable worry, but East Wind Dental Care provides expert, compassionate help when urgent problems arise unexpectedly. Our emergency dentist services offer same-day appointments for Rock Creek patients experiencing severe toothaches that disrupt eating, sleeping, concentration, work, or daily activities, broken, chipped, or fractured teeth from accidents, falls, sports injuries at Sunset High School, or biting hard objects, knocked-out teeth where immediate professional treatment can make the absolutely critical difference between saving and permanently losing the tooth, lost fillings or crowns that leave vulnerable tooth structure exposed to painful sensitivity and additional damage, dental abscesses and serious infections that can become dangerous health threats if not promptly and properly treated, and soft tissue injuries affecting the gums, lips, tongue, or cheeks from trauma, accidents, or falls.

When you contact our office with any dental emergency, we immediately prioritize your situation and work diligently to accommodate you the same day, often within just a few hours of your initial call. Our experienced, caring, well-trained team provides immediate professional guidance on protective steps to take and effective pain management strategies while you’re traveling to our office. Dr. Ostovar performs a comprehensive, thorough examination to accurately diagnose the problem and fully assess the complete extent of damage or infection, discusses all available treatment options clearly and thoroughly in understandable terms, and develops an effective, appropriate plan to resolve the emergency, relieve your pain, and prevent future complications. We always strive to save natural teeth whenever clinically feasible and possible, and we ensure you leave our office comfortable, pain-free, and completely confident in your treatment plan and expected outcomes.

Specialized Advanced Procedures

For complex dental needs beyond routine preventive and restorative care, our practice offers specialized treatments including advanced root canal therapy using modern endodontic techniques and technology that maximize patient comfort and treatment success rates, comprehensive periodontal treatment and ongoing maintenance programs for gum disease at all stages of severity, wisdom teeth evaluation and extraction when necessary to prevent crowding, damage to adjacent teeth, or infection, TMJ/TMD therapy for jaw pain, clicking or popping sounds, chronic headaches and facial pain, or restricted jaw movement, custom-fitted sleep apnea appliances that provide effective, comfortable alternatives to CPAP machines for appropriate candidates, and comprehensive full mouth reconstruction for patients requiring extensive, carefully coordinated treatment to restore complete oral health, function, and aesthetics. Our broad clinical capabilities and Dr. Ostovar’s advanced training reduce the need for referrals to multiple specialists in different locations and ensure valuable continuity of care with a team you know, trust completely, and feel comfortable with.

Why Rock Creek Residents Choose East Wind Dental Care

Rock Creek residents have access to multiple dental practices in the area, yet many choose to make East Wind Dental Care their permanent dental home. Here’s why we’ve earned the trust, loyalty, enthusiastic referrals, and lasting relationships of so many Rock Creek families and individuals.

Dr. Ostovar’s Clinical Excellence and Dedication

Dr. Merat Ostovar brings an exceptional combination of advanced education, extensive hands-on clinical experience spanning many years, and genuine passion for dentistry and patient care to every single patient interaction. He has invested hundreds of hours in rigorous continuing education far beyond dental school requirements, consistently remaining at the absolute forefront of emerging techniques, technologies, materials, and evidence-based best practices in modern dentistry. His clinical expertise and proficiency encompass all aspects of dental care, from preventive and family dentistry to complex procedures including dental implant placement, comprehensive full mouth reconstructions, and advanced cosmetic smile transformations that change lives.

What truly distinguishes Dr. Ostovar in the eyes and experiences of Rock Creek patients is his genuine approach to patient relationships and care delivery. He invests substantial time to listen carefully and attentively to your concerns, fears, questions, and goals, understand your priorities and what matters most to you, and develop highly personalized treatment plans that align perfectly with your needs, preferences, timeline, and budget realities. Patients consistently praise his exceptionally gentle technique that minimizes discomfort, clear and thorough explanations provided in understandable, non-technical language, genuine concern for their comfort and overall wellbeing beyond just their teeth, and the consistently outstanding clinical results and beautiful outcomes he achieves. He treats every patient like a valued, respected member of his own family, and this authentic philosophy shines through clearly in the lasting, often multi-generational relationships he has built with Rock Creek families who trust him completely with their most important dental care needs.

State-of-the-Art Dental Technology

Advanced dental technology represents far more than impressive, expensive equipment sitting in treatment rooms – it fundamentally enables more accurate diagnoses, more precise and conservative treatments that preserve healthy tooth structure, superior long-term clinical outcomes, and significantly enhanced patient comfort throughout every aspect of care. Our substantial, ongoing investment in cutting-edge dental technology directly benefits every patient we have the privilege to serve.

Our CEREC system represents a truly revolutionary advancement in modern restorative dentistry that has transformed patient experiences. This sophisticated technology enables us to design, fabricate, and permanently place custom dental crowns, inlays, and onlays in a single appointment without any need for temporary restorations or inconvenient return visits. Using comfortable digital impression technology instead of messy, unpleasant traditional impression materials that can trigger gagging, we create highly precise, accurate 3D digital models of your prepared tooth and surrounding dentition. Dr. Ostovar then uses advanced CAD (Computer-Aided Design) software to meticulously design a restoration that perfectly matches your bite, blends seamlessly with adjacent teeth, and meets your aesthetic preferences. The completed digital design is wirelessly transmitted to our in-office precision milling unit, which accurately carves your custom restoration from a solid block of premium, highly durable, stain-resistant dental ceramic while you wait comfortably – typically in about one hour. Most Rock Creek patients express genuine amazement and appreciation that they can arrive at our office with a damaged, painful, or unsightly tooth and depart just 2-3 hours later with a completed, permanent, beautiful restoration that looks and functions exactly like a natural tooth.

Our digital radiography system delivers remarkably detailed, high-resolution diagnostic images while exposing patients to up to 90% less radiation than traditional film-based X-ray systems – an important safety advantage that’s particularly valuable for children, pregnant women, and patients requiring frequent imaging over time. Crystal-clear images appear instantly on high-definition chairside monitors, completely eliminating processing delays and enabling Dr. Ostovar to review and thoroughly discuss findings with you in real time during your appointment. The superior image quality and advanced digital enhancement capabilities help identify potential problems in their earliest, most treatable stages when treatment is most conservative, least invasive, most comfortable, and most cost-effective.

For complex procedures like dental implant placement, wisdom teeth extraction, evaluation and treatment planning for TMJ disorders, and assessment of impacted teeth or other anatomical concerns, our advanced 3D cone beam imaging provides comprehensive, detailed three-dimensional visualization of your complete jaw and facial structure, precise teeth positions and orientations, sinus cavities, and critical nerve pathways. This sophisticated imaging technology enables Dr. Ostovar to plan procedures with exceptional precision, accuracy, and safety, significantly improving predictability and optimizing long-term clinical outcomes and success rates. The technology proves particularly invaluable for implant cases, allowing detailed evaluation and measurement of bone quality, density, and quantity, and optimal positioning and angulation to achieve both superior long-term function and natural, beautiful aesthetics.

Patient-Centered Care Philosophy

From your very first phone contact or inquiry through every subsequent visit, procedure, and interaction, you’ll experience our deep, unwavering commitment to patient-centered care that puts your needs, comfort, and satisfaction first. Our friendly, welcoming front desk team greets patients warmly by name and works diligently and flexibly to accommodate your scheduling preferences, needs, and constraints. We deeply respect your valuable time by maintaining efficient schedules and starting appointments promptly as scheduled. Our knowledgeable, helpful treatment coordinators provide clear, detailed, completely transparent cost estimates with no hidden fees or surprise charges, and help you navigate insurance benefits and financing options without any pressure, judgment, or obligation. We never push patients into treatment decisions – instead, we thoroughly educate you about all available options, answer every question patiently, and supportively respect whatever choices and decisions you make about your care.

For patients experiencing dental anxiety, fear, or previous negative experiences, we offer multiple proven, effective sedation options including nitrous oxide (laughing gas) for mild to moderate relaxation and oral conscious sedation for deeper relaxation during more extensive procedures or for patients with significant anxiety. Our treatment rooms are thoughtfully designed and equipped for maximum comfort with amenities including warm blankets, supportive neck pillows, noise-canceling headphones, and entertainment options to help you relax completely. Many Rock Creek patients tell us they’re genuinely surprised to find themselves actually looking forward to dental visits because of the welcoming, stress-free, supportive, judgment-free environment we’ve intentionally and carefully created.

Convenient Access from Rock Creek Neighborhoods

East Wind Dental Care’s location in nearby Hillsboro provides exceptionally convenient access for Rock Creek residents throughout this diverse, thriving community. Our strategic position just minutes from major Rock Creek landmarks and destinations makes us easily accessible from all areas.

Near Sunset High School

Families living in the neighborhoods surrounding Sunset High School enjoy very convenient access to our practice, typically just 8-12 minutes away via West Union Road to Cornelius Pass Road or via Cornell Road. Many Rock Creek families with students at Sunset appreciate our flexible scheduling that accommodates school schedules, after-school activities, and sports commitments. We’ve cared for multiple generations of Sunset High School families who trust us with their complete dental care needs.

PCC Rock Creek Campus Area

Students, faculty, and staff at Portland Community College Rock Creek Campus, as well as residents in surrounding neighborhoods, can reach our office in approximately 10-15 minutes via Highway 26 to Cornelius Pass Road. The convenient freeway access makes the drive straightforward even during busier traffic times. Several PCC students and employees have chosen our practice specifically because of the reasonable proximity combined with our advanced technology, flexible scheduling including evening appointments, and affordable payment options including our in-house membership plan.

West Union Road Corridor

Residents living along the West Union Road corridor through Rock Creek benefit from direct, convenient access to our office, typically just 8-12 minutes depending on your specific location. The route via West Union to Cornelius Pass Road is straightforward and easy to navigate. Long-term patients from this area frequently mention choosing our practice because of the convenient location combined with our comprehensive family services, advanced CEREC technology, and the genuine personal care they receive.

Northern Beaverton Border Areas

We also serve many patients from the northern Beaverton areas that border Rock Creek, who appreciate that our office is actually closer and more convenient than many Beaverton dental offices located in congested commercial areas with difficult parking. The drive from northern Beaverton via Highway 26 typically takes just 10-15 minutes, and our ample free parking is a significant advantage.

Same-Day Emergency Dental Care for Rock Creek

When dental emergencies strike unexpectedly and without warning, you need prompt, skilled, compassionate care to address severe pain and prevent serious, potentially dangerous complications. East Wind Dental Care provides same-day emergency dental services for Rock Creek residents experiencing urgent dental problems that cannot safely wait for regular scheduled appointments.

Dental emergencies can occur at any moment and in any situation – a student gets hit during a basketball game at Sunset High School and fractures a tooth, you bite down on something unexpectedly hard at a restaurant and break a filling or crown, severe tooth pain suddenly develops during the night completely disrupting your sleep and ability to function the next day, or a child falls while playing and knocks out a permanent tooth. Whatever the cause, circumstances, or timing, we’re here to provide expert, caring, immediate help when you need it most urgently. Our comprehensive emergency services effectively address severe, debilitating toothaches caused by deep decay, infection, abscesses, cracked teeth, or other urgent issues, broken, chipped, or fractured teeth requiring immediate repair to prevent additional damage and restore both function and appearance, knocked-out or displaced teeth where rapid professional treatment within the first hour can potentially save the tooth and preserve your natural smile, lost fillings or crowns that expose vulnerable, sensitive tooth structure to painful sensitivity, further decay, and additional damage, dental abscesses and serious infections requiring immediate attention and treatment to prevent potentially dangerous health complications including spread of infection, and soft tissue injuries affecting the gums, tongue, lips, or cheeks from accidents, trauma, falls, or sports injuries.

When you contact our office with any dental emergency, we immediately prioritize your call and situation over routine appointments. We maintain dedicated appointment availability specifically reserved for emergency cases, enabling us to typically see you the same day you call, often within just two to three hours. Our experienced, well-trained, compassionate team provides immediate professional guidance on protective steps to take and proven pain management strategies while you’re traveling to our office to minimize discomfort and prevent further damage or complications.

Upon your arrival, Dr. Ostovar performs a thorough, comprehensive examination to accurately diagnose the underlying problem and fully assess the complete extent of damage, infection, or other issues. He explains your treatment options in clear, understandable, non-technical language, patiently and thoroughly answers all your questions and concerns without rushing, and develops an effective, appropriate treatment plan to resolve the emergency, eliminate your pain, and restore your oral health while preventing future complications. Our primary goal is always to save and preserve natural teeth whenever clinically possible and feasible, and we ensure you leave our office completely out of pain and fully confident in your treatment plan, expected outcomes, and recovery process. We’ll also schedule any necessary follow-up appointments and provide detailed, written aftercare instructions to support optimal healing and help you know what to expect.

For Rock Creek residents and families, knowing that expert emergency dental care from a trusted, experienced, caring provider is just minutes away provides invaluable peace of mind and security for you and your loved ones. Don’t hesitate to call us immediately at (503) 614-0198 if you or a family member experiences any dental emergency – we’re here to help when you need us most.

New Patient Welcome Offer – $99 Comprehensive Package

We’re genuinely delighted and excited to welcome new patients from Rock Creek to the East Wind Dental Care family with an exceptional, valuable introductory offer specifically designed to make it easy and affordable to establish care with our practice and experience firsthand the significant difference that quality, comprehensive dental care makes in your life. For just $99, new patients receive a complete, thorough dental package including a comprehensive examination performed personally by Dr. Ostovar, all necessary digital X-rays, and a professional dental cleaning – representing a total value exceeding $400.

This thorough, comprehensive new patient visit provides everything needed to completely assess your current oral health status, identify any existing or developing problems, and establish a detailed baseline for your ongoing care and future treatment planning. Dr. Ostovar performs an extensive examination carefully and thoroughly evaluating your teeth for any signs of decay, damage, cracks, wear, or structural concerns, your gums for indicators of disease, inflammation, or recession, your bite alignment and jaw joint function, and your complete oral health including thorough oral cancer screening of all soft tissues. We capture all necessary digital X-rays to identify issues not visible during visual examination alone, including cavities between teeth that are impossible to see otherwise, bone loss from periodontal disease, impacted wisdom teeth, infections or abscesses, and other concerns requiring attention and treatment. Our skilled, experienced, gentle hygienist provides a professional cleaning to remove accumulated plaque and tartar buildup that daily brushing and flossing alone cannot eliminate regardless of your home care efforts, and polishes your teeth to a brilliant, healthy, attractive shine.

Beyond the important clinical procedures and assessments, your new patient visit represents a valuable opportunity for us to get to know you as a unique individual with specific needs, concerns, goals, and preferences. We carefully review your complete medical and dental history, discuss any concerns or anxieties you have about your oral health or the appearance of your smile, and thoroughly answer all your questions without rushing or making you feel hurried. If we identify any issues requiring attention or treatment, Dr. Ostovar explains his findings clearly using visual aids, photographs, and advanced imaging, and discusses all available treatment options in detail with honest pros and cons. We develop a personalized treatment plan carefully aligned with your specific goals, timeline, and budget considerations, and provide detailed, accurate cost estimates including anticipated insurance coverage if applicable so you can make fully informed decisions.

Many Rock Creek families and individuals have taken advantage of this special offer and become enthusiastic, satisfied, loyal long-term patients because of the exceptional care, outstanding results, and genuine personal attention they experienced from their very first visit. The $99 new patient special is available to patients without dental insurance or those who choose to use the special instead of insurance benefits for their initial visit. It’s our way of removing financial barriers and making it easy for you to experience the East Wind Dental Care difference firsthand without significant financial risk or commitment.

Ready to join our dental family and begin your journey to optimal oral health and a confident smile? Call (503) 614-0198 today to schedule your new patient appointment and take advantage of this valuable, limited-time $99 special offer.

Advanced Technology Enhancing Care and Comfort

Technology plays an increasingly vital and central role in modern dentistry, fundamentally enabling more accurate diagnoses, more precise and minimally invasive treatments that preserve healthy tooth structure, superior clinical outcomes and long-term success rates, and significantly enhanced patient comfort throughout every aspect of dental care from diagnosis through treatment and follow-up. At East Wind Dental Care, we’ve made substantial, ongoing investments in advanced dental technology that directly benefits every patient we have the privilege and honor to serve.

CEREC Same-Day Dental Restorations

Our CEREC (Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics) system has fundamentally transformed and revolutionized the traditional experience of receiving dental crowns, inlays, and onlays for our Rock Creek patients. Traditional crown procedures typically require uncomfortable, messy impression materials that can trigger gagging, wearing a temporary crown that may be sensitive, feel awkward, or even come loose at inconvenient times for two to three weeks, and scheduling and returning for a second appointment for final crown placement and adjustment. With our advanced CEREC technology, we complete the entire restoration process from start to finish in a single convenient appointment, saving you valuable time and eliminating the hassles and inconveniences of traditional approaches.

The streamlined, efficient procedure begins with comfortable digital scanning using a small, non-invasive handheld wand that captures precise, highly accurate three-dimensional images of your prepared tooth and surrounding teeth and bite relationship. No messy, unpleasant impression materials are needed at all. Dr. Ostovar then uses sophisticated, powerful CAD (Computer-Aided Design) software to meticulously design your custom restoration with careful attention to proper fit, optimal bite alignment and function, and natural aesthetic appearance that blends seamlessly and invisibly with your existing teeth. The completed digital design is transmitted wirelessly to our precision in-office milling unit, which accurately carves your restoration from a solid block of premium, highly durable, stain-resistant dental ceramic in approximately one hour while you relax comfortably in our modern, well-appointed office with amenities. The finished restoration is then carefully refined by hand, polished to a beautiful natural luster that matches your other teeth, and permanently bonded to your tooth using advanced adhesive bonding technology.

Most Rock Creek patients express genuine amazement, delight, and appreciation that they can arrive at our office with a damaged, painful, or unsightly tooth and leave just 2-3 hours later with a completed, permanent, beautiful restoration that looks, feels, and functions exactly like a natural, healthy tooth. The remarkable convenience of same-day treatment is especially valuable and appreciated by busy professionals, PCC students with demanding class schedules, parents juggling work and children’s activities, and anyone who finds it extremely challenging to schedule multiple appointments around demanding commitments and responsibilities.

Digital Radiography and 3D Imaging

Our state-of-the-art digital X-ray system provides exceptionally detailed, high-resolution diagnostic images while exposing patients to up to 90% less harmful radiation than traditional film-based X-ray systems – an important safety advantage that’s especially valuable and important for children whose developing bodies are more sensitive to radiation, pregnant women, and patients requiring frequent imaging over time for ongoing monitoring. The crystal-clear, detailed images appear instantly on high-definition computer monitors in our treatment rooms, completely eliminating processing delays and enabling Dr. Ostovar to review and thoroughly explain findings with you immediately during your appointment using visual tools. The superior image quality and advanced digital enhancement capabilities help identify potential problems in their earliest, most treatable stages when treatment is most conservative, least invasive, most comfortable, and most cost-effective for you.

For complex procedures including dental implant placement planning, wisdom teeth extraction evaluation, evaluation and treatment planning for TMJ and jaw joint disorders, and assessment of impacted teeth or other anatomical concerns and complications, our advanced 3D cone beam imaging (CBCT) provides comprehensive, detailed three-dimensional visualization of your complete jaw and facial bone structure, precise teeth positions and orientations, sinus cavities and their relationship to tooth roots, and critical nerve pathways that must be avoided during procedures. This sophisticated imaging technology enables Dr. Ostovar to plan procedures with exceptional precision, accuracy, and safety, significantly improving predictability and optimizing long-term clinical outcomes, success rates, and patient satisfaction. The technology proves particularly invaluable and essential for implant cases, allowing detailed evaluation and precise measurement of bone quality, density, and quantity in the proposed implant site, and optimal three-dimensional positioning and angulation to achieve both superior long-term function and stability and natural, beautiful aesthetics that blend with your smile.

Sedation Dentistry for Anxious Patients

Dental anxiety and fear are remarkably common experiences that affect millions of people and should never prevent you from receiving the care you need to maintain optimal oral health and overall wellbeing. We offer multiple proven, safe, effective sedation options to ensure your complete comfort regardless of your anxiety level, previous negative experiences, or the complexity of your needed treatment.

Nitrous oxide, commonly known as laughing gas, provides mild to moderate relaxation and significant anxiety reduction while allowing you to remain fully conscious, aware, and responsive throughout your procedure. The pleasant, calming effects take hold quickly and wear off rapidly after the gas is discontinued, allowing you to drive yourself home safely and immediately return to normal daily activities without any lingering effects, drowsiness, or impairment.

For patients with moderate to severe dental anxiety or phobia, or those undergoing more extensive, time-consuming procedures, oral conscious sedation creates a deeper state of relaxation and calm that makes treatment comfortable and stress-free. You take prescribed medication approximately one hour before your scheduled appointment that makes you pleasantly drowsy and deeply relaxed while still remaining responsive to Dr. Ostovar’s gentle instructions and guidance throughout the procedure. Most patients report having little to no memory of the procedure afterward, which is especially beneficial and therapeutic for those with significant anxiety or previous traumatic dental experiences. You’ll need to arrange for a responsible adult to drive you to and from your appointment and should plan to rest comfortably at home for the remainder of the day while the medication effects completely wear off.

Dr. Ostovar will discuss your individual anxiety level, specific concerns and fears, complete medical history, and planned treatment in detail to recommend the sedation option that’s most appropriate, safe, and effective for your particular situation and needs.

Insurance, Financing, and Payment Options

Quality dental care should be accessible to everyone in the Rock Creek community regardless of insurance status or current budget constraints. East Wind Dental Care works collaboratively and compassionately with Rock Creek patients to make necessary and desired treatment affordable and manageable through comprehensive insurance support and multiple flexible financing options designed to fit various financial situations.

Maximizing Dental Insurance Benefits

We gladly accept most PPO dental insurance plans and serve as in-network providers for many major carriers serving the Rock Creek and greater Portland area. Our experienced, highly knowledgeable billing specialists thoroughly understand the complexities, nuances, and frustrating fine print of dental insurance and work diligently and persistently to maximize your benefits and minimize your out-of-pocket expenses. We verify your specific coverage details before your appointment, providing accurate, detailed estimates of exactly what your insurance will cover and what your personal financial responsibility will be, ensuring you’re never surprised by unexpected costs, bills, or denied claims.

We handle all insurance claim filing electronically on your behalf, managing the paperwork, necessary follow-up communications with insurance companies, and any issues or denials that arise to ensure timely and accurate payment. If we’re considered out-of-network for your specific insurance plan, we’ll still gladly file claims and help you receive maximum reimbursement according to your plan’s out-of-network benefit provisions and allowances. Our primary goal is to remove the stress, confusion, frustration, and time consumption commonly associated with dealing with dental insurance so you can focus entirely on your oral health and treatment rather than paperwork and phone calls.

CareCredit Healthcare Financing

For treatments not fully covered by dental insurance or for patients without current dental coverage, we offer convenient, flexible financing through CareCredit, one of the nation’s largest and most trusted healthcare credit cards used by millions of patients. CareCredit provides multiple payment plan options with various term lengths ranging from 6 to 60 months, including promotional periods with reduced or even zero interest for qualified applicants, making significant treatments affordable and financially accessible even on limited budgets.

This valuable financing option allows you to proceed with recommended or desired treatment immediately while spreading the cost over manageable monthly payments that fit comfortably within your household budget and financial situation without causing hardship. Whether you need a single crown, multiple dental implants, a complete cosmetic smile makeover, extensive restorative treatment, or orthodontic care, CareCredit makes it financially feasible and stress-free. Our helpful, friendly staff can assist you in applying right here in our office, with approval decisions typically provided within just minutes online. The simple, straightforward application process doesn’t affect your credit score unless you’re approved and choose to accept the offered credit line, so there’s no risk in applying.

In-House Membership Plan

For Rock Creek patients and families without dental insurance coverage, our popular, affordable in-house membership plan provides a hassle-free way to maintain excellent oral health without the expense, complications, and frustrations of traditional insurance. Members pay a reasonable annual fee and receive comprehensive preventive care including regular examinations, professional cleanings twice yearly, and all necessary X-rays for diagnosis and monitoring, plus significant discounts ranging from 15-25% on additional treatments including fillings, crowns, cosmetic procedures, implants, and more.

The membership plan completely eliminates the common hassles and frustrations of dental insurance including confusing claims paperwork and forms, frustrating waiting periods before coverage begins, restrictive annual maximums that limit necessary care mid-year, coverage limitations and exclusions that prevent optimal treatment, and surprise denials of expected coverage. You receive transparent, completely predictable costs that you know in advance, and consistent, high-quality care from a team that knows you, your complete history, and your individual needs very well. The plan offers particularly strong value for families, with attractive discounted rates when multiple family members enroll together under one plan.

Our friendly, helpful, never-pushy financial coordinator is always happy to meet with you personally to explain all available payment options in detail and help you choose the approach that best fits your individual financial situation, treatment needs, and preferences. We firmly believe that financial concerns should never prevent anyone from receiving necessary dental care to maintain health and quality of life, and we’re genuinely committed to working with you to find workable, comfortable solutions that make care accessible.

Office Location and Hours

East Wind Dental Care is conveniently located at 7546 NE Shaleen St, Hillsboro, OR 97124, strategically positioned for exceptionally convenient access from throughout Rock Creek and surrounding communities. Our office sits just off Cornelius Pass Road with direct, easy access from Highway 26, West Union Road, Cornell Road, and other major routes serving the greater Rock Creek area.

Directions from Rock Creek

From Sunset High School area: Take West Union Road north to Cornelius Pass Road, turn right, continue approximately 1.5 miles, then turn right on NE Shaleen Street. Our office is in the professional complex on your left.

From PCC Rock Creek Campus: Take Highway 26 east toward Portland, exit at Cornelius Pass Road, turn left (north), continue about 1 mile, then turn right on NE Shaleen Street.

From West Union Road corridor: Head north on West Union Road to Cornelius Pass Road, turn right, proceed about 1-2 miles depending on your starting point, then turn right on NE Shaleen Street.

Most Rock Creek residents find the drive takes just 8-15 minutes depending on your specific starting location, and the routes are straightforward and easy to navigate even during peak traffic times. Many patients tell us the convenient drive is absolutely worth it for the quality of care, advanced technology, comprehensive services, and personal attention they consistently receive at every visit.

Ample Free Parking

We provide plenty of free parking spaces directly in front of our office entrance and throughout the complex, so you’ll never waste valuable time circling looking for a spot, walking long distances, or spending money on parking meters or fees. Our modern facility is fully wheelchair accessible and thoughtfully designed throughout with patient comfort, convenience, and safety as the highest priorities. The office is located in a well-maintained professional complex with other quality healthcare providers, creating a calm, professional, comfortable, healing environment perfectly suited for your dental care experience.

Flexible Scheduling

We understand that Rock Creek residents lead demanding, complex lives, carefully balancing career responsibilities, PCC class schedules, family commitments, children’s activities and needs at schools like Sunset High School, and personal priorities and obligations. Our office hours are specifically designed to accommodate your busy lifestyle and make maintaining optimal oral health as convenient as possible without major disruptions to your schedule. We offer early morning appointments available before work or school begins, evening appointments after normal business hours for professionals and students, and select Saturday availability for patients who simply cannot make weekday appointments due to work obligations, school schedules, or other unavoidable commitments.

When you call to schedule your appointment, our friendly, helpful, patient staff will work collaboratively with you to find a convenient time that fits smoothly into your calendar and commitments without requiring major schedule changes. We also offer appointment reminders delivered via text message, email, or phone call according to your stated preference to help you remember scheduled visits and reduce the likelihood of missed appointments that waste your valuable time. We deeply respect your valuable time and consistently run on schedule with minimal waiting, so you won’t spend long, frustrating periods sitting in our reception area wondering when you’ll be seen.

Frequently Asked Questions for Rock Creek Patients

How far is your office from Rock Creek?

Our Hillsboro office is very convenient for Rock Creek residents, typically just 8-15 minutes away depending on which part of Rock Creek you’re coming from. We’re easily accessible via Highway 26, West Union Road, or Cornell Road to Cornelius Pass Road. Many patients tell us the short drive is actually easier than navigating to offices in more congested areas.

Do you accept dental insurance?

Yes, we accept most PPO dental insurance plans and are in-network with many major carriers. Our billing specialists will verify your specific plan’s benefits, file all claims electronically on your behalf, and work to maximize your coverage and minimize your costs. We also work with out-of-network plans.

Can you see me the same day for emergencies?

Absolutely. We prioritize dental emergencies and maintain dedicated appointment slots for urgent cases. When you call with a dental emergency – severe pain, broken tooth, knocked-out tooth, lost filling, infection – we work to see you the same day, often within hours. Call (503) 614-0198 immediately for emergency care.

What is CEREC same-day crown technology?

CEREC allows us to design, create, and place custom dental crowns in a single visit. Instead of messy impressions, temporary crowns, and a second appointment, you receive your permanent crown in one visit, typically within 2-3 hours. The crowns are high-quality ceramic, look natural, and are very durable.

Do you treat children and families?

Yes, we provide comprehensive family dentistry for all ages. Dr. Ostovar and our team have extensive experience with children and create positive experiences that build healthy habits for life. Many Rock Creek families choose us because everyone can receive excellent care in one convenient, trusted location.

Is Invisalign available for adults and teens?

Definitely. Invisalign is excellent for adults and teens who want to straighten teeth discreetly. The clear aligners are virtually invisible, removable for eating and special occasions, and more comfortable than traditional braces. Treatment typically takes 12-18 months, and we offer flexible payment plans.

What sedation options are available for anxious patients?

We offer multiple sedation options. Nitrous oxide (laughing gas) provides mild relaxation while allowing you to drive yourself home. Oral conscious sedation creates deeper relaxation for significant anxiety or extensive procedures – you’ll need a driver. Dr. Ostovar will recommend the best option for your needs.

Do you offer teeth whitening?

Yes, we offer professional teeth whitening using advanced, effective systems. We provide both in-office whitening for immediate dramatic results and custom take-home trays for gradual whitening. Professional whitening is significantly more effective and safer than over-the-counter products.

What are your office hours?

We offer flexible hours including early morning appointments, evening appointments, and select Saturday availability to accommodate busy schedules. Call (503) 614-0198 to learn our current schedule and find a convenient appointment time.

Do you offer financing for patients without insurance?

Yes, we offer CareCredit financing with flexible payment plans and promotional interest-free periods for qualified applicants. We also have an affordable in-house membership plan for uninsured patients that includes preventive care and discounts on treatments.

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Ready to experience exceptional dental care serving the Rock Creek community? Call East Wind Dental Care today at (503) 614-0198 to schedule your appointment. Rock Creek residents can take advantage of our $99 new patient special including comprehensive exam, X-rays, and cleaning – a $400+ value. We look forward to welcoming you to our dental family and helping you achieve optimal oral health and a confident smile. Visit us at 7546 NE Shaleen St, Hillsboro, OR 97124, just minutes from Rock Creek, Sunset High School, and PCC Rock Creek Campus.