Convenient Access from Bethany
Bethany families can reach Everglow Dental in about 15 minutes, at our office on SW Tualatin Valley Highway in Aloha. Parents searching for a dentist near Bethany who can see the kids and the adults at one practice will find that with Dr. Kristy Lin. Appointments run Monday through Thursday, and the day starts at 8 AM.
From the Bethany Library in Bethany Village, take NW Central Dr to NW Bethany Blvd and drive south about 1.8 miles, crossing US 26. Turn west on NW Cornell Rd for roughly 1.4 miles, then south on 185th Ave. After about 2.8 miles on 185th, go west on Tualatin Valley Highway for a mile to 20285 SW Tualatin Valley Hwy, Aloha, OR 97003.
The trip totals about 7.1 miles, and our Google Maps listing shows the pin. Families in Rock Creek and Tanasbourne can find their own directions on separate pages.
The Family Rhythm North of the Sunset Highway
Bethany is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Washington County, set north of US 26 and Oak Hills near Beaverton. It is a suburban place where many households have school-age children. Cedar Mill lies a few miles to the southeast.
The drive to our office follows major roads the whole way, which keeps it predictable on a school morning. With the first visits at 8 AM, Monday through Thursday, a child can have a cleaning and still get to class not long after the first bell. We are closed Friday through Sunday, so planning a few weeks ahead helps families grab the earliest times.
Bethany Village serves as the town center, a shopping center that has housed the local library since it opened in 2007. Along the creek of the same name, Bethany Creek Park, once known as Eleanor Park, has a play area with an in-ground slide.
Higher education is close at hand as well. Portland Community College's Rock Creek Campus on NW Springville Rd sits inside the Bethany census-designated place even though it carries another neighborhood's name, and it has served students since 1976. For students without dental coverage, our membership plan offers a predictable way to keep up with cleanings and exams.
Helping Bethany Kids Build Strong Habits
Most cavities in children start in the grooves of back teeth and between teeth that touch. Busy mornings make it easy to rush brushing, and nighttime snacks give bacteria a head start. Our hygiene team shows kids and parents simple brushing and flossing techniques that fit a hectic household.
Each child's checkup includes a cleaning, an exam and x-rays when needed, plus fluoride. Dr. Lin may recommend sealants for newly arrived molars, and small cavities can be filled before they ache. She explains what she sees in words kids understand, then gives parents the full picture. Digital x-rays appear on the treatment-room TV within moments, so parents can see exactly which tooth needs watching.
Adults get the same attention, and a parent's cleaning can often be booked right alongside a child's, so one drive covers both. Patients without insurance can start with the $95 Cleaning, Exam & X-Ray, offered to new patients without insurance and in absence of periodontal disease. If gum disease is found, the deep cleaning costs extra.
Kids who see the same dentist year after year tend to treat checkups as routine rather than something to dread. Dr. Lin and our team remember each child's history, from the first wiggly tooth to the first filling. That familiarity carries into the teen years, when aligners or wisdom-tooth questions may come up.
Family Services from a Dentist Near Bethany
Pediatric Dentistry
Cleanings, fluoride, sealants, fillings and crowns sized for young mouths. Gentle explanations help first-time patients settle into the chair.
General Dentistry
Exams, cleanings and x-rays when needed for every adult in the house, with home-care tips that match your routine.
Orthodontics
SureSmile® aligners, clear aligners and retainers for children and adults. Digital imaging shows families the plan before treatment begins, and progress checks fit into regular cleaning visits.
Emergency Dentistry
Knocked-out or chipped teeth from the playground, sudden toothaches and lost fillings. Call right away, and our team works to fit you in promptly.
Restorative Dentistry
Tooth-colored fillings, crowns and bridges for kids and parents alike. Many adult crowns can be made in one visit with CEREC when Dr. Lin confirms the tooth is a good fit.
Siblings at different ages often need different things on the same morning: a toddler's first look, a grade-schooler's sealant check and a teen's aligner visit. Our team can line those appointments up back to back when the schedule allows. Each child still gets an unhurried exam, and Dr. Lin goes over every finding with you before you head home.
Meet Your Dentist
Dr. Kristy Lin leads a female-led team that remembers returning patients. McKenzie, one of our registered dental hygienists, studied at Portland Community College and has worked in dentistry since 2009, starting as a dental assistant. Dr. Lin herself earned her DMD at the OHSU School of Dentistry.
Insurance & Financing
Most insurance plans are accepted, The Standard and Principal among them, and our front desk checks eligibility by phone. Families without coverage can use the In-House Membership Plan, at $25 a month per child and $36 for adults, each with 15% off all dental treatments.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Everglow Dental from Bethany, and how do I get there?
Everglow Dental is about 7.1 miles from the Bethany Library, typically a 15-minute drive. The route runs south on NW Bethany Blvd, west on NW Cornell Rd, south on 185th Ave and west on Tualatin Valley Highway. Families who want a dentist near Bethany for both kids and adults can usually make it a single trip.
How do you help a nervous child through a first cleaning?
We go slowly and explain each step in plain words before it happens. Our team asks parents what worries their child, avoids known triggers and keeps the pace manageable. Many kids relax once they see the tools up close and watch their own tooth photos on the treatment-room TV.
Is there a discounted first visit for new patients without insurance?
Yes, new patients without insurance can book the $95 Cleaning, Exam & X-Ray. It covers a professional cleaning, an oral health exam and all standard x-rays, in absence of periodontal disease. If Dr. Lin finds gum disease, the exam and x-rays stay at the offer price, while the deep cleaning costs extra.
Do college students without dental insurance have an affordable option?
Yes, the Adult Regular membership plan costs $36 a month. It includes two exams and two regular cleanings a year, all required x-rays, one emergency exam and topical fluoride. Members also save 15% on all dental treatments, which helps when a filling or a wisdom-tooth issue comes up mid-semester.
Does my child really need a checkup twice a year?
For most kids, yes: a visit every six months is the right rhythm. That schedule catches small cavities early and keeps fluoride and sealants up to date. Kids with a higher risk of decay may need visits more often, and Dr. Lin will let you know if that applies to your child.
Schedule Your Visit from Bethany
Book a family visit with a dentist near Bethany by calling (503) 809-8593 or booking online. Our Areas We Serve page lists every community we welcome, and our homepage, Dentist Aloha, OR, shares more about the practice.