We provide comprehensive dentistry in Eugene, OR for patients of all ages and all stages of life.

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General Dentistry

PNW Dental is a family-centered dental practice that welcomes patients of all ages, from 2 to 102, and every age in between Dr. Susie Watkins and Dr. Tyler Peterschmidt have created a warm and caring environment where families come to receive exceptional dental care.

General dentistry starts with prevention that includes teeth cleanings and exams that help you avoid cavities and gum disease. If a problem does develop, we offer services to restore your healthy smile and get your healthy smile back on track.

What Services Does a General Dentist Offer?

When you visit a general dentist, you have access to a wealth of treatments and services. If your teeth and gums are healthy, we can help you keep them that way. If they aren’t, and you have cavities or gum disease, we would love to be part of your plan for a healthier smile.

Dental exams and teeth cleanings
Digital x-rays as needed
Gum disease treatment
Tooth fillings, crowns, and bridges
Dentures and partials
Root canals
Tooth extractions

How Can We Help You?

Each of our patients comes to us with unique needs and desires for their smile. Some are mainly interested in maintaining healthy teeth and gums, while others need to repair decayed, broken, or missing teeth.

With this in mind, we tailor your treatment to meet your individual needs. Our Eugene, OR dentists are great listeners who will thoroughly explain your treatment plan and answer every one of your questions.

Maintain a Healthy Smile

Dental exams and teeth cleanings fall under the category of preventive dentistry. If you develop gum disease, we will recommend a treatment plan to get it under control before it damages your oral health.

We can’t overemphasize how crucial gum health is. What happens in your mouth has been proven to affect the rest of your body in numerous ways. Diabetes, heart and lung disease, arthritis, cancer, dementia, and other systemic diseases have been linked to chronic, untreated gum disease.

Fix Broken and Missing Teeth

As we age, it's common to see more problems like broken, worn, and missing teeth that can benefit from restorative dentistry. Our priority is to ensure that you have a comfortable, functional smile that makes it easy to enjoy a high quality of life.

Our natural-looking dental crowns and bridges restore your ability to eat, smile, and speak comfortably and naturally. In addition to bridges for tooth replacement, we also offer full and partial dentures, dental implants, and implant dentures.

Love Your Smile Again

Once we know your teeth and gums are healthy, we would love to talk to you about adding the finishing touch to enhance your one-of-a-kind smile. Cosmetic dentistry includes services like tooth bonding, veneers, Invisalign, and professional teeth whitening that will help you love your smile again.

Call to Schedule an Appointment with Us

Dr. Susie Watkins and Dr. Tyler Peterschmidt are experienced general dentists who enjoy serving patients in Eugene and surrounding areas and would love to meet with you. Call us today to see how we can help you achieve a healthier, brighter, and fresher smile.

Fabulous dentist and office

Fabulous dentist and office. I had yet to have my first appointment when I accidentally broke my front tooth. On top of that I had less than two weeks before leaving the country. Dr. Watkins graciously and expertly managed the repair, working with the lab to get a perfect match in a quick time. Plus she’s just incredibly nice.

- Jan E.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How often do I need dental x-rays?

We get this question a lot from patients concerned about any health risks associated with having dental x-rays. While there are general guidelines for the frequency of dental x-rays, we create individualized treatment plans for each patient's unique needs.

Our Eugene, OR dentists take dental x-rays because a visual examination tells us a lot, but it doesn’t provide the complete picture. We can’t treat what we can’t see, and many conditions like gum disease and cavities develop under the gums or inside your teeth.

Using low-dose digital dental x-rays, we can quickly and accurately identify these issues and plan treatment accordingly.

So the answer is that we base the frequency of your routine bitewing x-rays on your current and past oral health needs. For an average patient, we take yearly bitewing x-rays. If you have a history of excellent oral health and no signs of cavities or gum disease, you may only require routine x-rays every 18 months to 2 years.

However, those who have an ongoing high risk for dental decay or gum disease may require radiographs more frequently than every 12 months until their risk is lowered.

Have Questions about Dental X-Rays? Call Us!

At PNW Dental, you never have to worry about unnecessary x-rays; we only recommend them as needed to diagnose a new issue, monitor an ongoing condition, or as a routine part of your preventive dental care.

If you have any questions about x-rays, please call us or let us know at your next visit to our Eugene, OR dental office.

Meet Our Doctors:

Dr. Tyler Peterschmidt

Dr. Tyler Peterschmidt has been serving patients in the Eugene area since 2014. He moved to Eugene after completing his dental degree at Oregon Health Sciences University, School of Dentistry in 2014. While ...

Dr. Susie Watkins

For Dr. Susie Watkins, the decision to pursue dentistry came while working ...

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General Dentistry Technology

Digital X-Rays

Dental x-rays are invaluable because they show us details that our dentists can’t see during a visual examination. While some cavities show up as noticeable dark spots on the teeth, decay and infections often develop inside the tooth and under the gums.

We use digital x-rays for several reasons:

Digital x-rays emit up to 80 percent less radiation than film x-rays.
Our dentists can share your x-rays with you on your chairside monitor, allowing you to see what they see.
With the highly-detailed images that digital x-rays provide, we can show you what the problem is and explain how treatment will benefit you.
Digital x-rays are stored in your patient record so we can access them easily to plan treatment or send to insurance companies and specialists.
Since there are no harmful chemicals to dispose of, digital x-rays are safe for the environment.

Nitrous Oxide

If you would like dental sedation but don’t want something that is going to affect you for the rest of the day, nitrous oxide is an excellent choice. Since nitrous oxide is a gas, you inhale it through a small, comfortable mask, and the effects of relaxation and comfort come on quickly.

You will enjoy the benefits of having a relaxing experience, and any drowsy effects will quickly dissipate once we stop the flow of nitrous. We will have you relax and inhale pure oxygen for several minutes to clear your head, and you can leave our office and safely drive yourself home.

Rotary Endodontics

With advances in dental technology, we have been able to streamline many dental procedures, including root canals. Using rotary endodontics instead of manual instruments, our dentists can perform root canals more quickly and with better long-term outcomes than ever before.

A root canal involves removing infected pulp from inside your tooth, and rotary endodontics do the job thoroughly and efficiently. Patients don’t experience the unpleasant sensations or sounds typically associated with root canals in the past and many are surprised at how quickly their procedure was completed.

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General Dentistry for Every Member of Your Family

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