Convenient Access from Elmonica
If you ride MAX from Elmonica and need a dentist near Elmonica who opens early, Everglow Dental sees patients from 8 AM, Monday through Thursday. Our office on SW Tualatin Valley Highway in Aloha is about 7 minutes by car from the station. A cleaning with Dr. Kristy Lin can come first, and the train can come after.
Start from the Park & Ride at the Elmonica/SW 170th Ave MAX Station. Drive west on W Baseline Rd, cut through on SW Alderwood Dr to SW 185th Ave and head south to TV Highway. Turn right and continue west for about a mile; our building is on the right, the north side of the highway, at the end of a 3.5-mile drive.
The address is 20285 SW Tualatin Valley Hwy, Aloha, OR 97003, between SW 198th and SW 209th Avenues. See us on Google Maps to save the location to your phone. Up SW 185th Ave around the US 26 interchange lies Tanasbourne, and to the east is Cedar Hills; both have their own pages.
Elmonica Commuters and an Early-Start Dental Office
Elmonica is a historic unincorporated Washington County community that now lies partly in northwest Beaverton. Its name comes from a stop on the old Oregon Electric Railway, named for landowner Samuel B. Stoy's daughters, Eleanor and Monica. Rail still defines the area today: the Elmonica/SW 170th Ave station, which opened in 1998, serves both the MAX Blue and Red Lines just south of Baseline Road.
For people who park and ride, the clock is the main concern. Our 8 AM start means a routine visit can wrap up before many workdays get going. We close at 5 PM and stay closed Friday, Saturday and Sunday, so Monday through Thursday mornings are the sweet spot.
Families here have their own rhythm as well. Elmonica Elementary, part of the Beaverton School District, sits just north of the station, and the Tualatin Hills Nature Park, with about five miles of trails past creeks, wetlands and ponds, lies about a mile to the southeast. Parents can bring a child in at 8 AM and still have the rest of the morning for school drop-off and work.
What Elmonica Patients Should Know About Fitting Care Into a Workweek
The biggest time saver is fewer appointments. When a cracked tooth or an old filling needs a crown, Dr. Lin can often design and mill a ceramic CEREC restoration in our office and seat it at the same visit. The same-day crowns process skips the temporary and the second trip, though she confirms first that your tooth is a good candidate.
Prevention saves time too. Routine dental cleanings twice a year remove the hardened buildup that brushing cannot reach and give Dr. Lin regular looks at problem spots. Small issues found at a cleaning are quicker to fix than ones discovered through a toothache.
Digital scanning replaces the trays of impression material many adults remember. A quick scan captures your teeth on screen, and the treatment-room TV lets you see the same images Dr. Lin is reading, which makes it easier to decide on the spot instead of scheduling another consultation.
Commuting habits show up on teeth as well. Coffee or tea sipped across a long ride stains enamel and keeps it bathed in acid, and so do flavored waters and sports drinks. Finishing the cup rather than nursing it, then rinsing with plain water, helps a lot. If stains have already built up, in-office whitening or take-home trays can brighten natural enamel after a checkup confirms the teeth are healthy.
Treatment Options from a Dentist Near Elmonica
Restorative Dentistry
Fillings, crowns, bridges, dentures and amalgam removal rebuild teeth worn down by decay or age. For a busy commuter, one-visit CEREC crowns are often the most welcome option. When a tooth is already missing, a bridge or partial denture can close the gap.
General Dentistry
Exams, cleanings and x-rays when needed, along with practical advice for keeping teeth healthy between visits. An 8 AM checkup keeps the rest of the day open, and the exam includes a look at gums, bite and any older dental work.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Veneers, bonding, reshaping and whitening give a brighter or more even smile. Each plan starts with a consultation about what you would like to change.
Endodontics
Root canal therapy and cracked-tooth care try to save the natural tooth. Lingering sensitivity to hot or cold, or a tooth that darkens, is worth a prompt look, since early care gives the tooth its best chance.
Emergency Dentistry
Severe toothaches, broken teeth, lost crowns, abscesses and jaw injuries. When something goes wrong on the way to work, our team works hard to provide timely care.
Meet Your Dentist
Dr. Kristy Lin is a member of the American Dental Association, the Oregon Dental Association and the Oregon Academy of General Dentistry. She leads a close-knit, female-led team, and you see the same dentist, one who remembers your history, at every appointment. Hannah, our dental assistant, works on the CEREC crowns and 3D imaging that keep many repairs to a single visit.
Insurance & Financing
We accept most insurance plans, UnitedHealthcare and Humana included, and confirm eligibility with one phone call. For an urgent problem, new patients can book the $39 Emergency Exam & X-Ray, which covers a focused exam, any necessary x-rays and treatment recommendations. Cherry and CareCredit are available for larger work, subject to approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Everglow Dental from Elmonica, and how do I get there?
Everglow Dental is about 3.5 miles from the Elmonica/SW 170th Ave MAX Station, roughly a 7-minute drive. Follow W Baseline Rd west, take SW 185th Ave south, then turn right on TV Highway and continue about a mile. For commuters who want a dentist near Elmonica, the drive uses roads many already travel every day.
Can I get in for a cleaning before my morning train?
Yes, our first appointments start at 8 AM Monday through Thursday, and they suit commuters well. Book a routine cleaning and exam for that first slot, and you can head back toward the station afterward. Early times fill quickly, so reserving your next visit before you leave the office is the easiest way to keep the habit.
Is there a bus between the MAX and your office?
Yes, but no MAX train stops at our door. The nearest station is Willow Creek/SW 185th Ave Transit Center, about 2.1 miles away by car, and TriMet Line 88-Hart/198th runs from there to a stop on SW 198th Ave about a quarter mile east of us. Line 57 also stops directly in front of the office.
Can a broken crown be replaced in one visit?
Often it can. If the tooth underneath is healthy enough, Dr. Lin scans it digitally, designs a new ceramic crown on screen and mills it in our office with CEREC, then places it before you leave. A tooth with deeper damage may need treatment first, and she will explain the steps on the treatment-room TV.
What does the $39 emergency exam include?
The $39 Emergency Exam & X-Ray, for new patients only, covers a focused exam of the problem area, any x-rays needed to diagnose it and Dr. Lin's treatment recommendations. We strive to fit emergency exams into the schedule promptly. Any treatment that follows is priced separately, and you hear the cost before deciding.
Schedule Your Visit from Elmonica
Start your week with a dentist near Elmonica who opens at 8 AM. Call (503) 809-8593 or book online to claim an early slot. Other nearby communities are listed on our areas we serve page, and the Dentist Aloha, OR homepage covers the rest of what we offer.