Feel confident about your smile with Kaiser Permanente’s Orthodontics and Cosmetic Dental Services. Six of our 21 dental offices offer orthodontics and cosmetics for both adults and children. The initial orthodontic exam is included in Kaiser Permanente’s dental care coverage with an office visit fee if applicable. Other orthodontic treatments, such as retainers and braces, could be covered by a supplemental plan to your dental care coverage.†
The Kaiser Permanente Dental Care Program also offers the following cosmetic dental services on a fee-for-service basis.†
ORTHODONTIC TREATMENTS
CLEAR ALIGNERS
A nearly invisible alternative to braces using a series of clear, removable aligners to gradually straighten teeth without metal or wires.
“CLEAR” BRACES
“Clear” braces are another way to discreetly align teeth. They are comfortable, stain resistant, and seem to disappear on teeth, showing only a thin wire.
COSMETIC DENTAL SERVICES
TEETH WHITENING
Teeth whitening is not a medical procedure—it does not result in healthier teeth—but it can result in whiter teeth and a brighter smile.
There are two types of teeth whitening:
- Bleaching your teeth changes the color of the tooth enamel and removes both surface stains and those deeper in the teeth. In some cases, your dentist can bleach your teeth at their office, or you can do it yourself with a kit your dentist gives you or with a kit you buy over the counter (OTC)
- Whitening toothpastes use a rough (abrasive) material that “scrapes” off surface stains and polishes the teeth.
Your dentist can evaluate your teeth and discuss which teeth whitening option is the best fit for you.
COMPOSITES (TOOTH-COLORED FILLINGS)
Composite resins are tooth-colored fillings that are a natural, durable alternative to silver fillings. Composite resin is easier than gold for a dentist to work with and usually is less expensive than gold.
PORCELAIN VENEERS
Porcelain veneers are thin, porcelain tooth coverings that are used to improve chipped, cracked, crooked, discolored, or gapped teeth. Porcelain veneers are placed over natural teeth as a permanent solution to achieve a uniform appearance. If you’re considering porcelain veneers, book a consultation with your dentist to ensure you’re a good candidate for this procedure.
DENTAL IMPLANTS
When restoration isn’t possible, dental implants are a base for individual replacement teeth, bridges, or dentures. They are surgically placed below the gums over a series of appointments.
Dental implants are natural-looking, can provide support for dentures, and do not affect the teeth bordering them. After you have a dental implant, you may need to have more surgery in the future so that the implant stays in place in your jawbone. Talk to your dentist about the pros and cons of dental implants.
Kaiser Permanente offers orthodontic and cosmetic dental services at the following locations in Oregon & Washington:
Kaiser Permanente Glisan Dental Office
10102 NE Glisan St.
Portland, OR 97220
1-800-813-2000
Kaiser Permanente Grand Avenue Dental Office
1314 NE Grand Ave.
Portland, OR 97232
1-800-813-2000
Kaiser Permanente Tanasbourne Dental Office
10315 NE Tanasbourne Dr.
Hillsboro, OR 97124
1-800-813-2000
Kaiser Permanente Dental at Keizer Station
5910 Ulali Dr.
Keizer, OR 97303
1-800-813-2000
Kaiser Permanente Cascade Park Dental Office
12711 SE Mill Plain Blvd.
Vancouver, WA 98684
1-800-813-2000
Kaiser Permanente Clackamas Dental Office
10209 SE Sunnyside Road
Clackamas, OR 97015
1-800-813-2000
To find out if you have orthodontic coverage, call Member Services at 1-800-813-2000 or 711 (TTY).
†Cosmetic dental services are not covered benefits and are available on a fee-for-services basis. Refer to your plan’s Evidence of Coverage for complete dental plan details or call Membership Services at 1-800-813-2000.