Convenient Access from Hood River
Pine Ridge Dental sits about 27 minutes east of downtown Hood River, in our office on East 12th Street in The Dalles. For anyone weighing a dentist Hood River, OR residents can visit along I-84, that is a planned drive rather than a dash across town. It pairs well with visits that reward careful planning, such as implant consultations with 3D imaging, cosmetic work and thorough exams.
From Hood River City Hall at 211 2nd Street, beside Overlook Memorial Park at 2nd and State, head north on 2nd Street and take I-84 East from exit 63. Roughly 20 of the 22 miles are on the interstate along the Columbia, past the Mosier interchange at exit 69, until you leave at the City Center exit in The Dalles. US 30 then carries you along West 2nd, West 3rd and East 2nd Streets, and Brewery Grade and Dry Hollow Road bring you up to 1629 E 12th St, The Dalles, OR 97058.
Along the way you pass Mosier and Rowena, two smaller Gorge communities whose patients we also see.
A Gorge Dental Home for Hood River Patients
Hood River is the seat of Hood River County, which takes its name from the river and from Mount Hood, both inside its borders. The city keeps a lot of public space close to downtown, from Waterfront Park on Portway Avenue along the Columbia to Jackson Park, its largest park, at May Street and 13th Street. The main Hood River County Library is at 502 State Street, and the City of Hood River lists its parks and services online.
What our office offers is a single general dentist who gets to know your history and keeps it in one chart. Dr. Feller explains what he finds in plain language, lays out the options, and builds the plan around your own goals rather than a script. Patients returning after years away are welcome, with no judgment about how long it has been.
If your week already brings you east on I-84, an appointment can fit around those plans. Wednesday and Thursday open at 7:30 AM, so the first visit of the day leaves most of it free. Tuesday runs from 9:00 AM until 5:00 PM, and the office is closed Monday and Friday through Sunday.
What Hood River Residents Should Know About Implant Planning
Replacing a missing tooth starts well before the implant itself. A CBCT scan gives Dr. Feller a three-dimensional view of the jawbone, nerves and sinuses, so he can judge whether there is enough bone and where an implant can sit safely. If the bone has thinned since a tooth was lost, grafting can be planned as a first step.
Dr. Feller restores anything from a single tooth to a full arch, including implant dentures and All-On-X. For implant visits, nitrous oxide or minimal oral sedation is available when clinically appropriate, and the Comfort Menu adds blankets, head and neck support and your choice of music. Because the round trip takes close to an hour, it makes sense to ask whether your consultation and imaging can happen at the same appointment.
Winter can change the drive. ODOT recommends that you check TripCheck.com or dial 511 before setting out on I-84.
Implants, Aligners and More From a Dentist Hood River, OR Patients Trust
Dental Implants
From one missing tooth to a full arch, implants are planned with CBCT imaging and restored to fit your bite. Bone grafting is added when the scan shows it is needed, and implant dentures can steady a loose plate.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Whitening, bonding, veneers and updated crowns are planned together with how your teeth meet. The goal is a smile that looks natural in photos and still works well every time you chew.
Invisalign®
Instead of metal brackets, this system moves teeth with a series of clear trays you can take out to eat. Fresh trays arrive every week or two, typical treatment lasts 12 to 18 months, and retainers keep teeth from shifting back.
Root Canal Therapy
An infected or badly damaged tooth can often be saved rather than removed. When the roots look complicated, 3D imaging shows their shape before treatment begins.
Sleep Apnea Treatment
Dr. Feller can notice signs of obstructive sleep apnea during an exam and refer you for a sleep study. If the study confirms mild to moderate apnea, a custom oral appliance is one way to treat it.
Meet Your Dentist
Dr. Jonathan Feller puts much of his energy into implant dentistry and functional aesthetics, backed by over 100 hours of implant-focused coursework beyond dental training. He shows you the images, talks through each choice, and lets you decide the pace. Away from the office, his family loves the Gorge and the nearby mountains for snowboarding and skiing.
Insurance & Financing
Without dental insurance, The Smile Membership covers routine care for a yearly fee: Core is $79 a year per person, and Elevated starts at $710 a year for one person, with exams, x-rays and two cleanings included. Membership is not insurance and is valid only at Pine Ridge Dental. We also work with a wide range of insurance plans, including Guardian and Blue Cross Blue Shield.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Pine Ridge Dental from Hood River, and how do I get there?
Pine Ridge Dental is about 22 miles from downtown Hood River, a drive of roughly 27 minutes. The route is I-84 East from exit 63 to the City Center exit, then US 30, Brewery Grade and Dry Hollow Road once you are in town. With 7:30 AM starts midweek, we are a dentist Hood River, OR residents can see early and still have most of the day ahead.
What does functional aesthetics mean for cosmetic work?
It means a smile is designed to look good and to work well together. Before veneers, bonding or new crowns, Dr. Feller checks how your upper and lower teeth meet and how you chew. A restoration that ignores the bite can chip or wear quickly, so appearance and function are planned at the same time.
Is All-On-X an option if I have lost most of my teeth?
It may be. All-On-X attaches a full arch of replacement teeth to a small number of implants, and implant dentures are another way to anchor a full set. Whether either suits you depends on your bone and overall health, which an exam and a CBCT scan reveal. Dr. Feller reviews those results with you before recommending a plan.
Can a dentist help if I might have sleep apnea?
Yes, a dentist can play a useful early role. Dr. Feller may spot signs of obstructive sleep apnea during a routine exam and send you for a sleep study, since only that study can diagnose the condition. For mild to moderate cases, a custom oral appliance worn at night can be part of the treatment plan.
Do my gums need to be healthy before I get an implant?
Yes, healthy gums and enough bone give an implant a solid foundation. If an exam finds active gum disease, our team treats it first, sometimes with a soft tissue laser, and then moves on to implant planning. Getting that order right protects your investment, because infection around an implant is far harder to fix than it is to prevent.
Schedule Your Visit from Hood River
To set up an implant consultation, a cleaning or a smile visit with a dentist Hood River, OR patients can see without a second trip for imaging, call (541) 229-7891. More Gorge and Columbia River towns are linked from Areas We Serve, and the main Dentist The Dalles, OR page is the best place to meet the practice.