Convenient Access from Murrayhill
From Murrayhill, Everglow Dental is about 15 minutes away, at our office on SW Tualatin Valley Highway in Aloha. If you are weighing a dentist near Murrayhill for a missing tooth, Dr. Kristy Lin places implants herself and then restores them, so one dentist sees the job through. Our team welcomes patients Monday through Thursday from 8 AM.
Start at Murrayhill Park, reached from SW Teal Blvd beside Murray Scholls Town Center. Take SW Murray Scholls Dr to SW Scholls Ferry Rd for a short stretch, then turn north on SW Murray Blvd and stay on it for about 3.6 miles through Beaverton. At Tualatin Valley Highway, head west roughly 3 miles to 20285 SW Tualatin Valley Hwy, Aloha, OR 97003.
Altogether the drive is about 7.1 miles, and our spot on Google Maps marks the office. Neighbors in Cooper Mountain and King City have pages with their own directions.
Murrayhill, on Beaverton's Southwest Side
Murrayhill is a residential neighborhood inside the city of Beaverton, part of the Neighbors Southwest area in Washington County. SW Murray Blvd and SW Scholls Ferry Rd are its main roads, so most errands start on one or the other. Murray Scholls Town Center gives the neighborhood places to eat and shop, plus the Murray Scholls branch of the Beaverton City Library.
Right next door, Murrayhill Park offers tennis courts, a playground and picnic benches along the Westside Regional Trail. Because the town center and the trail sit side by side, the park makes a natural meeting point for walkers, cyclists and families out for the afternoon.
Our practice plays a quieter role in that routine: one dentist, a small team and a schedule built around early mornings. Dr. Lin has practiced in the Beaverton area since 2019, so neighborhoods along Murray Blvd are familiar ground for her. We are open Monday through Thursday and closed Friday through Sunday.
Implant care involves a handful of visits spread over several months, so an easy drive matters more than it does for a single cleaning. Murray Blvd leads most of the way to our office, and an 8 AM start lets you finish a consultation or follow-up and still make a mid-morning commitment. The predictable route makes each step of the process simpler to fit around work.
Replacing a Missing Tooth Without Starting Over
A missing tooth affects more than appearance. Neighboring teeth can drift into the gap, the bite can shift, and the jawbone where the root used to be gradually shrinks. Replacing the tooth sooner usually keeps the options simpler.
Dr. Lin has been placing dental implants since 2021. She evaluates each site with digital imaging, including CBCT scans that show bone height and nearby structures in three dimensions. If the bone has thinned, bone grafting can rebuild it first, and some upper back teeth call for a sinus lift.
Implants are not the only answer. Bridges and partial dentures remain good choices for some patients, depending on the health of nearby teeth, budget and timeline. Dr. Lin walks through each option without pressure, and the decision stays yours.
Many patients who come to us for implants first met Dr. Lin for routine cleanings. That history helps, because she already knows how your gums respond, how you bite and which teeth have needed work before. Treatment planning starts from a full picture rather than a single x-ray. If you are new to the practice, the first consultation covers that ground with a complete exam, digital x-rays and a conversation about what you want from the result.
Implant and Restorative Care from a Dentist Near Murrayhill
Dental Implants
Titanium posts replace missing roots and support a new tooth. Dr. Lin plans and places them here, so Murrayhill patients stay with the same dentist from consultation to final crown.
Oral Surgery
Tooth extractions, bone grafting, sinus lifts and implant-related surgery. Handling these steps in our own office keeps your treatment and records in one place.
Restorative Dentistry
Crowns, bridges, dentures and fillings, including same-day CEREC crowns for qualifying teeth. These restorations complete an implant or repair a tooth before it reaches that point.
Periodontics
Healthy gums matter around natural teeth and implants alike. Scaling and root planing treats gum disease that shows up as bleeding, recession or loose teeth.
General Dentistry
Exams, cleanings and x-rays when needed, so small problems get attention long before a tooth is at risk. A cracked filling caught early rarely turns into the kind of loss that calls for an implant.
After an implant is placed, ordinary care keeps it working. Cleanings, home flossing and regular exams protect the gum tissue around the post just as they protect natural teeth. Dr. Lin checks each implant at routine visits and uses digital x-rays to confirm the bone around it stays healthy over the years.
Meet Your Dentist
Dr. Kristy Lin graduated magna cum laude from Oregon State University before earning her doctorate at the OHSU School of Dentistry. Her continuing education centers on implants, bone grafting and same-day CEREC crowns, and she is a member of the Oregon Academy of General Dentistry. Off the clock, she and her husband cheer on the OSU Beavers.
Insurance & Financing
Implant plans often involve several steps, so our team checks your eligibility by phone and explains what your plan may cover. We accept most insurance plans, including Lincoln Financial and Ameritas. CareCredit and Cherry, subject to approval, can spread the remaining balance over time.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Everglow Dental from Murrayhill, and how do I get there?
Everglow Dental is about 7.1 miles from Murrayhill Park, roughly a 15-minute drive. The route follows SW Murray Scholls Dr and Scholls Ferry Rd briefly, then SW Murray Blvd north to Tualatin Valley Highway west. Patients choosing a dentist near Murrayhill can stay on Murray Blvd for most of the trip, which keeps the turns to a minimum.
Who places the implant, and who makes the crown on top?
Dr. Lin handles both. She places the titanium post after planning with digital imaging, then restores it with a crown once the implant has bonded with the bone. Keeping both stages with one dentist means fewer handoffs and a single person who knows your case from start to finish.
Does an old gap from a lost tooth mean I need a bone graft?
Sometimes, because the jawbone shrinks after a tooth is lost and the gap may have thinned. Dr. Lin measures the site with a CBCT scan. If the bone is too thin or short, a graft rebuilds it first, and some upper back teeth may need a sinus lift. Teeth lost long ago are more likely to need grafting.
Is a partial denture a reasonable alternative to implants?
It can be, especially when several teeth are missing or you would rather avoid surgery. A partial denture clips to the remaining teeth and fills the gaps with a removable appliance. Dr. Lin compares partials, bridges and implants with you, looking at comfort, upkeep and the health of nearby teeth, before you choose.
Do gum problems affect whether I can get an implant?
Yes, active gum disease needs treatment before an implant goes in. Infected gums can weaken the bone and tissue that hold an implant in place. Dr. Lin checks your gums during the evaluation, and scaling and root planing can bring them back to health first. Good home care then keeps the implant site healthy.
Schedule Your Visit from Murrayhill
To talk through tooth replacement with a dentist near Murrayhill, call (503) 809-8593 or book online. See the full list of communities on our Areas We Serve page, or visit our homepage, Dentist Aloha, OR, to learn more.