Business Details
41 Years
experience
Emergency
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Your Trusted Partner for Comprehensive Dental Care
Since 1985, David N. Carothers, DDS has provided comprehensive dental care to families in Southeast Portland. Our practice combines clinical excellence with personalized attention, offering services ranging from general dentistry to advanced cosmetic and sleep apnea treatments. With over 25 years of specialized training in dental sleep medicine, Dr. Carothers delivers tailored solutions for obstructive sleep apnea, including custom oral appliances. Our team prioritizes patient comfort, utilizing cutting-edge technology like CEREC crowns and intra-oral scanners to streamline treatments.We emphasize preventive care and education, fostering long-term oral health through individualized hygiene plans. Our holistic approach addresses the connection between dental and overall wellness, ensuring treatments align with each patient's unique needs. The practice's commitment to community is reflected in its service to Multnomah County neighborhoods and flexible financial options for uninsured patients.
Services
Sleep Apnea Treatment
Dental Implants
Cosmetic Dentistry
Invisalign
Same-Day Crowns
Details
- Year established: 1985
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized sleep apnea treatment with custom oral appliances
- Our practice utilizes advanced CEREC technology for same-day crowns
- Dedicated team with over 25 years of specialized dental sleep medicine training
- Holistic approach connecting oral health with overall wellness
- Flexible in-house savings plans for uninsured patients
Associations and certifications
- American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine
What people say
Positive experience
Happy with it
Excellent staff
Painless procedures
Successful treatment
Services
Sleep Apnea Treatment
Custom oral appliances reposition the jaw to prevent airway obstruction during sleep. Ideal for patients intolerant of CPAP machines, this FDA-approved treatment reduces snoring and improves sleep quality. Our practice offers multiple appliance options including RESPIRE and TAP 3 systems.
Dental Implants
Titanium implants integrate with jawbone tissue to support crowns, bridges, or dentures. This solution prevents bone loss and restores natural chewing function. The process typically requires 3-6 months for osseointegration before final restoration placement.
Same-Day Crowns
Advanced CAD/CAM technology enables crown fabrication during a single appointment. Eliminating temporary crowns, this process uses digital impressions and in-office milling to complete restorations in approximately 90 minutes with precise fit and aesthetics.
Invisalign Treatment
Custom clear aligners gradually reposition teeth without traditional brackets. This discreet orthodontic solution addresses crowding, spacing, and bite issues through sequential tray changes every 1-2 weeks under professional supervision.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Comprehensive aesthetic improvements include veneers, whitening, and bonding. Our approach combines color matching, shape optimization, and gum contouring to create natural-looking smiles while maintaining functional occlusion and tooth structure integrity.
People
David N. Carothers, DDS
Dentist
DDS with over 25 years of dental sleep medicine training. Diplomate candidate with the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine. Specializes in oral appliance therapy and holistic dental care since 1985.
Rikki Depue
Office Manager
Dental professional since 2008 with progressive roles from assistant to office management. Focuses on patient satisfaction and practice operations while balancing family life with two children.
Questions
What sleep apnea treatment options do you offer?
We specialize in custom oral appliance therapy as an alternative to CPAP machines, including RESPIRE and TAP 3 devices.
Do you accept patients without dental insurance?
Yes, we offer in-house savings plans with 20-35% discounts on dental services for uninsured patients.
Can you perform same-day dental restorations?
Our CEREC technology enables us to create and place crowns in a single visit.
What cosmetic dentistry services are available?
We offer porcelain veneers, teeth whitening, composite fillings, and smile makeovers.
Are dental implants a permanent solution?
Implants provide a long-term tooth replacement solution with proper care and maintenance.
