Convenient Access from Dufur
Anyone searching for a dentist Dufur, OR households can reach without a long haul will find Pine Ridge Dental about 20 minutes north on US 197. Our office on East 12th Street in The Dalles houses Dr. Feller and our team, who handle checkups, crowns, dentures, implants and urgent repairs. The route stays on the highway nearly the whole way and skips downtown traffic, which makes an early appointment easy to plan.
From Dufur City Hall at 175 NE Third Street, take NE 3rd Street to Main Street, then NE 5th Street and Court Street to reach US 197, The Dalles-California Highway. Drive north until the highway meets East 2nd Street (US 30) on the east side of town near I-84 Exit 87. From there, Brewery Grade climbs the hill to Dry Hollow Road, and a right turn puts you on E 12th St near Dry Hollow Rd.
The office sits at 1629 E 12th St, The Dalles, OR 97058, roughly 14.6 miles from city hall, with Dry Hollow Elementary and the Adventist Health Columbia Gorge hospital a few blocks south. Pull up our Google Maps listing before you leave. Patients who also spend time across town can read our pages for Downtown The Dalles and Chenoweth.
Dental Care Rooted in a Farming Town's Rhythm
The city describes Dufur as a small agricultural community proud of its rural heritage and local history, and wheat, tree fruit and grapes all matter to the local economy. The city sits in Wasco County at the gateway to the Mt. Hood National Forest, a short drive from the Columbia and Deschutes Rivers. Tygh Valley lies farther south along the same highway.
Town life centers on places like the Dufur Living History Museum, with its Schreiber Log Cabin, blacksmith shop and furnished Endersby Schoolhouse. The historic Balch Hotel stands among the old downtown buildings the city takes pride in, and the Dufur Threshing Bee returns each August with horse-drawn harvesting and steam threshing. Each holiday season, Hometown Christmas brings craft fairs and a lighted tractor parade. Find event details on the City of Dufur website.
Farm and orchard work rarely pauses for appointments. The first chair opens at 7:30 AM on Wednesday and Thursday, so growers can be seen early and be home well before afternoon chores. Tuesday, with hours of 9:00 AM through 5:00 PM, pairs nicely with a parts run or grocery stop in town.
Dental Questions That Come Up Often in Dufur
Hard physical work brings its share of cracked teeth and worn fillings, and many adults put off repairs until something hurts. A cracked tooth caught early can often be saved with a crown. Our crowns and bridges are designed from Primescan® digital impressions instead of trays of putty.
Older residents ask a lot about replacing missing teeth. We make full and partial dentures, either standing alone or supported by implants, and implant dentures are anchored to implants for added stability. A new denture usually comes together over about four appointments, so it helps to plan those trips around the farm calendar.
Families with young children face their own juggling act. Booking siblings back to back on a Tuesday afternoon keeps the trip to one drive, and the Comfort Menu, with cozy blankets, a choice of music and a pause signal, helps first-timers relax. Parents who feel uneasy themselves can ask about nitrous oxide, a light and quickly reversible option offered when clinically appropriate.
Loud snoring and daytime fatigue are worth mentioning at your exam as well. Our dentist can notice possible warning signs during a routine exam, and a sleep study ordered through a referral is what confirms or rules out sleep apnea.
Dentist Dufur, OR Patients Rely on for Lasting Repairs
Restorative Dentistry
Years of hard use show up as broken cusps and tired old fillings. Fillings, crowns and bridges rebuild those teeth while keeping your natural structure wherever we can.
Dental Implants
Implants can replace one tooth, a few in a row, or an entire arch through All-On-X. CBCT 3D imaging guides each plan, and bone grafting is used when the jaw needs support.
Preventative Dentistry
Regular exams, cleanings and digital x-rays help Dufur families avoid bigger repairs. Each visit ends with practical home-care advice.
Children's Dental Care
Children should start dental visits by their first birthday and return every six months. We keep explanations calm and simple so kids leave feeling proud.
Sleep Apnea Treatment
For mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea diagnosed through a sleep study, a custom oral appliance is one treatment option we provide.
Meet Your Dentist
Dr. Jonathan Feller wants rural patients to get advanced, comprehensive care close to home instead of driving to a larger city. Before dentistry, he served a mission in Australia and even explored music production. He is especially committed to anxious patients and those who have stayed away for years, and he never lectures about the past.
Insurance & Financing
The Smile Membership suits households without coverage: The Core plan runs $79 per person annually, while Elevated coverage of exams, x-rays and two cleanings begins at $710 for a single member. Keep in mind that membership is not insurance and works only at our office. For larger treatment, Cherry and Proceed Finance can split the cost into payments.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Pine Ridge Dental from Dufur, and how do I get there?
Count on about 14.6 miles, or roughly 20 minutes, from Dufur City Hall. Nearly the whole drive is US 197 north, which meets East 2nd Street near I-84 Exit 87 before Brewery Grade climbs to Dry Hollow Road. For a dentist Dufur, OR patients can reach this directly, there is no need to go through downtown.
Can I be seen early and get back to the farm by midday?
Yes, the earliest appointments on Wednesday and Thursday are at 7:30 AM. With about 20 minutes of highway each way, an early slot leaves most of the day free for work back in Dufur. Longer treatment may need more time, and our team will tell you how long to plan for when you book.
Is it worth replacing a missing back tooth?
In most cases, yes. When a back tooth is lost, the teeth beside it can drift and the opposing tooth can shift into the gap, which changes your bite over time. Dr. Feller can close that gap with an implant, a fixed bridge or a removable partial, and he lays out what each choice involves.
Could my snoring be a sign of sleep apnea?
It can be, especially when snoring comes with gasping or heavy daytime tiredness. A sleep study is the only way to diagnose it, and Dr. Feller can point you toward one if he notices warning signs in your mouth. If you are diagnosed with a mild to moderate case, an oral appliance may be an option.
Can I see my x-rays and photos of my teeth during the exam?
Yes, we review your images with you at the chair. Digital x-rays appear on screen within seconds and use less radiation than film. Our intraoral camera shows close-up photos of cracks, worn fillings or gum changes, so you can see exactly what Dr. Feller is describing before you decide on treatment.
Schedule Your Visit from Dufur
A dentist Dufur, OR families can count on is one call away at (541) 229-7891. Our team will help you pick a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday time that fits the season. Other towns along the highway appear on our Areas We Serve page, and new visitors can begin at our Dentist The Dalles, OR homepage.