Dentists in Salem, OR - West

Gentle Dental West Salem
645 Ninth Street NW
#110
Salem, OR 97304
Clinic Hours
  • Monday:8:00-5:00
  • Tuesday:8:00-5:00
  • Wednesday:8:00-5:00
  • Thursday:8:00-5:00
  • Friday:8:00-2:00
  • Saturday:Closed
  • Sunday:Closed
Gentle Dental West Salem

Local Offers

New Patients

$40 Exam & X-Rays

Includes new patient exam and full mouth X-Ray

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Ortho Special

Braces from $99 Month

Flexible payment plans. Including FREE Orthodontic consultation.

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Why Patients Choose Our Salem, OR (West) Office

Conveniently located at 645 9th Street NW #110, Gentle Dental West Salem caters to patients living in and around Salem, Oregon, including Highland, Grant, and South Central. 

At Gentle Dental West Salem, we take a patient-first approach with friendly and convenient dentistry options. We pride ourselves on building relationships for life with our patients by providing a great patient experience, service excellence for all your dental needs, and education to help maintain good oral health and overall well-being.  Our skilled team of dentists provides gentle, compassionate, and personalized family dentistry for patients of all ages, including children’s and teen dentistry.

Using new technologies and the latest techniques, we can help you with all types of general dentistry, orthodontics, cosmetic dentistry, dental implants, periodontics and endodontics, oral surgery, teeth whitening, and more. Since many patients are concerned with the appearance of their smiles, we also offer comprehensive cosmetic dental procedures. This includes effective whitening treatments and durable veneers that look completely natural, as well as traditional orthodontics and Invisalign clear aligners to straighten your teeth.

To make your life easier, our office has flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, and Saturdays, for your convenience. In addition, we accept most insurance plans and offer our Gentle Dental Smile Plan for those without insurance. This plan provides low cost preventive and diagnostic care and discounts of 20% or more on all dental treatment. To maximize affordability, we also have payment plans available as needed.

Stop in and see us at 645 Ninth Street NW, Suite 110 in Salem, Oregon. We are located next to the Pointe at Glen Creek, close to Gilgamesh Brewing. Our office also has convenient, handicap-accessible parking. To set up an appointment or for further assistance, please call us. One of our friendly staff members will be happy to speak with you.

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Complete Dental Care for Your Entire Family

Our Salem dental office provides customized dental care solutions for every patient and every occasion. Whether you need routine preventive care, emergency services, orthodontic treatment, cosmetic enhancements, or pediatric dentistry for your children, Gentle Dental West Salem has flexible care options to accommodate your unique needs and goals for a healthy, beautiful smile.

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Contact Info

Gentle Dental West Salem
645 Ninth Street NW
#110
Salem, OR 97304

Meet Our Dentists in Salem

When you visit a Gentle Dental office in Salem, you can feel confident putting your smile in the caring hands of our highly skilled, experienced dentists, who utilize the latest technologies and techniques to deliver an exceptional dental experience for you and your family.
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James Means

D.M.D., General Dentist

What Our Patients Are Saying

Ive been going for a year now and they are amazing. The staff is nice and the doctor is see is great! I feel very taken care of here. I did have to wait up to almost a year for a cleaning but I’m glad I stayed with them for it, they did a good job 😊
Mary O.
Efficient, upfront estimates and pleasant staff. I will return. West Salem, Oregon office.
Annie K

Insurance and Financing

Gentle Dental accepts most dental insurance plans and options. Contact us if you do not see your insurance plan below, and we will be happy to confirm your existing insurance provider.
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Assurant
  • Cigna
  • Delta Dental
  • Humana
  • MetLife
  • Principal
  • Kaiser Permanente

No insurance or unable to get dental services covered? We offer financing through our partners.

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Gentle Dental partners with Sunbit to provide patients with an accessible financing option for both routine and specialty dental care.  

Patients can apply for Sunbit financing directly at participating Gentle Dental offices. If you have any questions about financing options for your dental services, contact us today! 

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This financing option features fair, transparent rates without late fees, origination fees, or penalties. Sunbit's approach is designed to reduce financial stress by giving patients flexibility in how and when they pay for dental services. Whether you need unexpected treatments or planned procedures, Sunbit can help make your dental care more affordable.

 

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The CareCredit health, wellness, and personal care credit card gives you a convenient, flexible way to pay for care for the whole family.

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Here's how CareCredit can benefit you and your family:

  • Promotional financing options available
  • See if you prequalify with no impact to your credit score
  • Instant credit decisions and no annual fee †



*Subject to credit approval. Minimum monthly payments required. Visit carecredit.com for details. CareCredit is a Synchrony solution. When you go to the CareCredit website you will be subject to the Synchrony privacy policy, which differs from Gentle Dental / InterDent Service Corp.’s privacy policy. You can learn more about the Synchrony privacy policy at carecredit.com.


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