Marlowe Family Dental

Dentistry that explains itself.

Check-ups, kids’ visits and cosmetic care in Portland, with plain answers on time and cost before you sit in the chair.

A dentist chatting with a patient who is sitting up in the chair of a bright treatment room

Your first visit, planned in ten seconds

Pick what brings you in. We show what happens, how long it takes and what it usually costs, then we pre-fill your appointment request.

Check-up and clean

Takes
About 60 minutes
Usually costs
$140 to $220

    Request this visit Your reason is added to the form for you.

    Prices are typical ranges for our practice and change with what we find. You get a written quote before any treatment starts.

    What things cost

    No surprises. These are our standard fees before insurance. Insured patients usually pay far less for preventive visits.

    Prevent

    • New patient exam with X-rays$140
    • Adult cleaning$110 to $160
    • Deep cleaning, per quadrant$210
    • Fluoride treatment$35

    Repair

    • Tooth-colored filling$180 to $320
    • Crown$1,050 to $1,400
    • Root canal, front tooth$780
    • Night guard$390

    Kids

    • First visit, age 1 to 3$90
    • Child exam and cleaning$120
    • Sealant, per tooth$45
    • Sports mouthguard$140

    Cosmetic

    • Cosmetic consultationFree
    • In-office whitening$350
    • Take-home whitening kit$220
    • Veneer, per toothfrom $950
    A dentist reviewing a 3D scan of teeth on a tablet

    You see what we see

    Every exam ends at the screen, not the front desk. We walk you through your scan and X-rays, mark what needs attention now, what can wait, and what it costs, and send you the summary by email the same day.

    • Digital scans instead of gooey impressions
    • Low-dose X-rays only when they are due
    • Written plan with prices before anything starts

    The people behind the masks

    Dr. Naomi Marlowe

    Dentist and owner

    Trained in Seattle, practicing in Portland since 2011. Naomi runs the check-ups and most restorative work and is known for talking you through every step.

    Dr. Elias Okafor

    Dentist, cosmetic and implant care

    Elias leads whitening, veneers and implant restorations. He photographs every smile before and after so you can compare, not guess.

    Priya Raman

    Lead hygienist

    Fourteen years of gentle cleanings. Priya sees most of our kids and is the reason many of them ask to come back.

    Tomas Reyes

    Front desk and insurance

    Tomas checks your coverage before your visit and explains your estimate line by line. Ask him anything about billing.

    Insurance and paying

    If you have dental insurance

    We are in network with most PPO plans and file every claim for you. Send us a photo of your card when you book and Tomas confirms your coverage and estimate before you arrive.

    Preventive visits are covered in full by most plans, usually twice a year.

    If you are paying yourself

    You pay per visit, at our standard fees above. Larger treatment can be split into monthly amounts through our financing partner, with no interest on plans up to twelve months.

    Cards, cash and bank transfer are welcome. Pay a deposit or an invoice online any time.

    Pay an invoice

    Hours and where to find us

    Monday to Thursday7:30 am to 5:30 pm
    Friday7:30 am to 2:00 pm
    Saturday9:00 am to 1:00 pm, first and third of the month
    SundayClosed
    418 SE Alder Street, Suite 200
    Portland, Oregon 97214
    (503) 555-0142
    hello@marlowefamilydental.com

    Street parking and a bike rack at the door. The building has an elevator and step-free access.

    Request an appointment

    We reply within one business day with two or three times that fit.

    Please do not write medical details here. We ask everything else in person.