Comprehensive In-House Care
Our Services
Care for the whole family in one office in Bellevue's Bel-Red corridor, with the smallest treatment that will do the job.
Eastside families have been coming here for cleanings, fillings, crowns, and everything in between for more than 30 years. Dr. Ravneet Kaur now leads the practice and keeps the same approach: save your natural teeth when we can, and do the smallest treatment that will work. Patients here range from toddlers to seniors. Pick a category below, or tell us what's bothering you and we'll point you in the right direction.
Not sure where to start?
Which page do you need?
If it has been a while since your last visit, or you're simply due, begin withexams and cleanings. Your first visit includes a full exam. Thinking about whiter teeth or fixing a chip? Read aboutwhiteningand bondingbefore anything bigger. Children's care is underpediatric dentistry; the first visit should happen around the first birthday. Crowding or gaps that bother you are covered underInvisalign.
Nobody expects you to know the dental word for what's wrong. "It hurts when I drink something cold" or "my gums bleed when I floss" tells us plenty, and the front desk can book the right kind of appointment from that. Families often ask to come in together, so mention it when you book and we'll see what times line up. Still unsure which of these fits? Ask when you call.
Pain is different. Don't spend time reading. For a toothache, a cracked tooth, or swelling, call (425) 883-3040and describe what's happening, and we'll fit you in as soon as we can. Outside office hours, or any time the front desk doesn't pick up, the emergency line is(571) 341-0957(call or text). Missing teeth can wait for a regular appointment; the options are on therestorative dentistry page.
All services
What we do
Six areas of care. Click any treatment under a heading to read how it works and what a visit involves.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Whitening and bonding, a tooth-colored resin shaped right on the tooth, remove little or no enamel, so that's usually where we begin. Veneers and crowns mean reshaping the tooth. Those make sense only when a smaller fix won't hold up. Inlays and onlays fall in between.
See all cosmetic dentistry →General Dentistry
Most visits fall here. A checkup and cleaning every six months lets us find a small cavity or a cracked filling while it is still an easy fix. Grinding at night? Custom nightguards protect the enamel. Jaw pain and clicking (often called TMJ problems) get the simplest steps first: a guard, habit changes, and stretches.
See all general dentistry →Orthodontic Services
Invisalign straightens teeth with clear, removable trays, for adults and teens. Dr. Kaur has postgraduate training in orthodontics and will tell you plainly if a specialist would serve you better.
See all orthodontic services →Pediatric Dentistry
From first teeth through the teen years. Early visits are short and relaxed, mostly counting teeth and getting used to the chair. Later come cleanings, sealants (a thin coating over the grooves of back molars), tooth-colored fillings if a cavity shows up, and sports mouthguards for active kids.
See all pediatric dentistry →Periodontal Services
Bleeding when you brush is often the first sign of gum disease, and it usually doesn't hurt. Caught early, it can often be reversed. Deeper cases need scaling and root planing, a cleaning below the gumline that smooths the roots so the gums can heal.
See all periodontal services →Restorative Dentistry
Broken, infected, or missing teeth. Our first question is always whether the tooth can be saved, and a root canal, which clears infection from inside the tooth, often does that. Teeth that have to come out can be replaced with implants, bridges, partials, or full dentures. Each option differs in cost, time, and what it asks of the teeth next to it, and you'll hear about all of that before you choose.
See all restorative dentistry →Our approach
How we recommend treatment
You should see what we see. Once your exam is done, your X-rays and photos of your teeth go up on a screen and the dentist goes through them with you. Any cavity shows up there, so you'll see where it is and how big.
That conversation is usually what sorts out which of the pages above applies to you. Plenty of people book a cleaning and leave with nothing else to do. Others come in about one sore tooth and find out it needs a filling, or that the soreness is coming from clenching at night and a guard will help more than any work on the tooth itself. Occasionally the X-rays turn up something you couldn't have felt yet, like decay between two teeth. None of that is decided before you sit down.
New patients start with a full exam, partly so there's a baseline on file. Later visits get compared against it. Comparing them is how slow changes, like the edge of an old filling breaking down or gums starting to pull back, get noticed while they're still small.
Options come next, smallest first. Small cavities get small fillings. Worn spots that aren't causing trouble may just need watching, and we'll look at it again at your next visit instead of drilling now. Enamel doesn't grow back once it's removed, so waiting is the better choice whenever it's safe.
Bigger treatment, like a crown or a root canal, comes up only when a smaller fix won't last. You'll hear why, and what is likely to happen if you hold off. Feel free to ask questions at any point, including halfway through a treatment plan.
Want a second opinion? Get one. Your X-rays are yours to take. It's your decision, and we'll respect it.
Here or with a specialist
Nearly all of your care happens in our office, from cleanings to crowns to Invisalign, so you aren't driving across town. Certain cases do better with a specialist who does that one thing every day: wisdom teeth sitting deep in the jaw, advanced gum disease, or root canals on molars with curved or hard-to-reach canals. In that case we send your records, explain the reason, and stay involved afterward. Checkups and the rest of your treatment still happen here.
Insurance
We accept most dental insurance plans and file claims on your behalf. Phone us with your plan details and the front desk will confirm what it includes. Coverage varies a lot between plans, even ones from the same company, so checking first saves surprises. Ahead of larger work, a pre-estimate can go to your insurer so you know your share in advance. Ask before treatment starts and you'll get a written estimate.
Questions
What patients ask us about treatment
Do you offer dental implants?
Yes. Implants are part of our restorative care. We start with an exam and imaging to check your bone and gums, then plan the implant and the crown that goes on top. Healing usually takes a few months between steps. If a bridge or partial would serve you better, we'll say so.
What should I do in a dental emergency?
Call (425) 883-3040 during office hours and we'll fit you in as soon as we can. If you can't reach the front desk, call or text (571) 341-0957. For a knocked-out tooth, keep it moist in milk and come in right away. For facial swelling with fever or trouble breathing, go to an emergency room.
Is Invisalign a good choice for teenagers?
It can be, if your teen will wear the trays 20 to 22 hours a day. Teen aligners have small indicators that fade with wear, so you can see whether they're being used. Many teens like that they can remove them for sports and instruments. We'll check whether their teeth and habits make it a good fit.
At what age should my child first see a dentist?
By their first birthday, or within six months of the first tooth. The first visit is mostly a quick look and a chance for parents to ask about brushing, teething, and diet. Starting early means small problems get caught, and kids get comfortable here before they ever need a filling.
Is professional teeth whitening safe?
When it's used as directed, yes. We examine your teeth and gums first, since cavities or exposed roots can make whitening uncomfortable. Some people feel short-lived sensitivity to cold, which usually fades within a few days. Whitening won't change the color of crowns, veneers, or fillings, so we'll plan around those.
What's the difference between a regular cleaning and a deep cleaning?
A regular cleaning removes plaque and tartar above and just below the gumline. A deep cleaning, called scaling and root planing, goes further below the gums to clean and smooth the roots. We suggest it only when gum measurements and X-rays show gum disease. We numb the area, and it often takes one or two visits.
How long does it take to get a crown?
Most crowns take two visits. At the first, we shape the tooth, take an impression, and place a temporary crown. At the second, once the lab has made it, we fit and cement the permanent one. Before any of that, we check whether a filling or onlay could do the job and save more of your tooth.
Can I come in for a second opinion?
Yes. Bring your X-rays and treatment plan if you have them, or we can take new ones. Dr. Kaur will examine you, explain what she sees, and tell you whether she agrees. Sometimes she does. Sometimes she thinks a smaller treatment, or waiting and watching, makes more sense.
Ready to book?
Send a request online or phone the office. Questions are welcome before you commit to a time.