Dr. Elena Varga, DDS
Elena opened Brightwater in 2009 after a decade in hospital dentistry. She is calm, precise and will never lecture you about flossing. Weekends, she is out on the bay in a kayak.
Family & cosmetic dentistry in Alder Bay
Calm, carefuldentistry forthe whole family.
Same-day emergencies, evenings on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and a price in writing before any treatment. New patients are seen within the week.
$89New-patient visitFull exam · Digital x-rays · Cleaning · A plan in writingFor patients without insurance. With insurance, your first exam is usually covered in full.
4.9
412 Google reviews
412 Google reviews
4.9Average from 412 reviews
17Years on Shoreline Avenue, since 2009
9,400+Patients, from age one to ninety-six
24hEmergency line, answered by a dentist
Insurance
We take mostinsurance plans.
We file every claim for you, and tell you what you’ll owe before you sit down.
- Cascade Dental PPO
- Northline Mutual
- Evergreen Benefits
- Summit Family Dental
- Tidewater Health
- Keystone Dental Network
- Pioneer Union Plan
- Meridian Smile PPO
- Harborview Employee Plan
- State Medicaid (under 19)
Don't see yours? Most PPO plans work with us. Send us your card and we'll check your benefits before you book.
No insurance?
Brightwater Membership
$29a month
- Two cleanings & exams a year
- All routine x-rays
- One emergency visit
- 15% off any treatment
What we do
Everythingyour smile needs,under one roof.
- 01
Checkups & cleanings
60 minAn unhurried cleaning, a full exam and low-dose digital x-rays. The visit that keeps every other visit small.
- 02
Fillings & crowns
1 visitTooth-coloured fillings, and same-day crowns milled in our office, so you leave with the real thing.
- 03
Implants & bridges
Planned with youA missing tooth replaced so well you forget which one it was. Planned in 3D before we begin.
- 04
Whitening & veneers
From 1 visitIn-office whitening in an hour, take-home trays, and veneers shaped by hand to suit your face.
- 05
Clear aligners
6–18 monthsStraighter teeth without brackets, for teens and adults. Free first consult and a 3D preview of the result.
- 06
Children's dentistry
30 minFirst visits from age one. Short, gentle and explained in their words. Sealants and fluoride included.
- 07
Emergency care
Same dayToothache, a cracked tooth, a lost crown. Call before 10 am and we will see you the same day.
Call (555) 014-2290 now
Your first visit
One hour.No surprises.
- 00 min · Arrive
Your forms arealready done.
You filled them in online. Sit down, have a coffee, and we'll come and find you. No clipboard.
- 10 min · Look
You see whatwe see.
Low-dose digital x-rays and a small camera put every tooth on the screen beside you, so nothing is a mystery.
- 25 min · Clean
A gentle, unhurriedcleaning.
Warm water, a light touch, and a hand signal that means stop. We take the time it needs.
- 50 min · Talk
A plan and a price,before anything.
We sit down together and walk through what we found, what can wait, and what it costs after insurance. No pressure, ever.
Our team
The peoplebehind the masks.
Two dentists and a hygiene team who have mostly worked together for over a decade. You will see the same faces every visit.
Dr. Theo Marsh, DMD
Theo explains every step before he takes it, and stops the moment you raise a hand. Patients who had not seen a dentist in ten years ask for him by name.
Naomi Reyes, RDH
Naomi has cleaned the teeth of three generations of some Alder Bay families. Gentle hands, warm blankets, and the best playlist in the building.
4.9
From 412 Google reviews
From 412 Google reviews
“I hadn't been to a dentist in eleven years and I was embarrassed. Nobody made me feel it. Dr. Marsh showed me every photo, told me the price before he touched anything, and I've been back four times since.”
“My son cracked a tooth at Saturday practice. They called back in ten minutes and saw him before noon.”
“They checked my insurance before I arrived and told me exactly what I would owe. No surprise bill, ever.”
Dental emergency
Toothache? Cracked tooth?We’ll see you today.
Call before 10 am and we will see you today. After hours, the same number reaches the dentist on call.
(555) 014-2290Do you take my insurance?
Very likely. We're in network with most PPO plans and file every claim for you. Send a photo of your card when you book and we'll tell you what's covered before your visit.
I have a toothache right now. What do I do?
Call (555) 014-2290. Call before 10 am and we will see you the same day. After hours, the same number reaches the dentist on call.
What if I don't have insurance?
Your first visit is $89, with exam, x-rays and cleaning. After that, our membership is $29 a month and covers all your routine care, plus 15% off treatment.
It's been years since I saw a dentist. Will you judge me?
No. Half our new patients say the same thing. We'll start with a look and a conversation, and go at your pace.
At what age should my child first visit?
By their first birthday, or when the first tooth appears. Early visits are short, playful and mostly about getting comfortable.
Do you offer sedation for anxious patients?
Yes: nitrous oxide for most treatments and oral sedation for longer ones. Ask Dr. Marsh, who sees most of our anxious patients.
Visit us
On Shoreline Avenue,across from the ferry.
Free parking behind the building, step-free entrance, and the 12 bus stops at our door.
418 Shoreline Avenue, Suite 200
Alder Bay, WA 98371
Alder Bay, WA 98371
Hours this week
| Monday | 7:30 am – 5 pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 am – 7 pm |
| Wednesday | 7:30 am – 5 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am – 7 pm |
| Friday | 7:30 am – 2 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am – 1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Suite 200, second floor. Lift from the lobby. Parking is free behind the building; enter from Alder Street.
New patients welcome
Ready whenyou are.
Whether it’s been six months or six years, nobody here will give you a hard time. Book online or call, and we’ll find a time this week.
$89New-patient visit: exam, x-rays and cleaning, without insurance.