Clearwater Dental. Gentle by design. Trusted for years.
Serving Platt Park and south Denver
Cleanings, whitening, aligners, and same-day crowns with honest pricing. New patients seen this week, caring for Denver families since 2012.
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- New patients
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$99 new patient visit
Most insurance accepted
What we do
Everything your family needs, under one roof.
From a toddler's first checkup to implants and aligners, one team you already know handles it all.
Checkups & cleanings
Gentle hygiene visits with digital X-rays and a real conversation about what we see. No lectures.
Teeth whitening
In-office brightening in about an hour, or custom take-home trays for a gradual lift.
Clear aligners
Nearly invisible trays that straighten teeth without brackets or wires. Scans, not goopy molds.
Crowns & implants
Same-day ceramic crowns and single-tooth implants that look and feel like the real thing.
Kids dentistry
First visits from age one. Short appointments, patient staff, and a prize drawer at the end.
Emergency care
Toothache, chipped tooth, or a lost filling? Call before noon and we will see you today.
Smile gallery
Real patients, real smiles.
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In-office whitening
Clear aligners, 9 months
Four porcelain veneers
Your first visit
Calm from the first call to the last rinse.
Three simple steps, and you know exactly what happens and what it costs before we begin.
Book in two minutes
Request a time online or call the front desk. New patients are usually seen within the week.
A calm first visit
We walk you through your X-rays on a screen, explain your options, and give you a written estimate before anything is scheduled.
Care that fits your life
Early mornings, Saturdays, and text reminders. Most insurance is filed for you, with monthly plans for the rest.
Our promise
Three things we will never compromise on.
No surprise bills
A written estimate with your benefits applied, approved by you before treatment is scheduled.
Comfort-first, always
Headphones, blankets, ceiling screens, and nitrous on request. You can pause any time.
On-time promise
If we run more than 15 minutes behind your appointment time, your next cleaning is on us.
Reviews
Patients who stopped dreading the dentist.
4.9 stars across 860+ Google reviews. Here is what a few of them said.
“I had avoided the dentist for six years. Dr. Ortiz never made me feel judged, walked me through every step, and the cleaning was genuinely painless.”
“Both our kids actually look forward to their checkups here. Maya has the patience of a saint and the office runs on time, every time.”
“Chipped a front tooth on a Tuesday, had a same-day crown by 3 PM. It matches perfectly and the quote was exactly what I paid.”
Meet the team
The faces you will see at every visit.
A small team on purpose. You will see the same dentist and hygienist every time, so nothing gets lost between visits.
Dr. Elena Ortiz, DDS
Lead Dentist, Owner
Colorado native, 16 years in practice, and a fellow in cosmetic and implant dentistry.
Dr. James Whitaker, DMD
Associate Dentist
Focuses on clear aligners and restorative care. Known for a very light touch with the numbing.
Maya Chen, RDH
Lead Hygienist
Ten years of gentle cleanings and the reason so many kids ask to come back.
Visit us
Right on South Pearl, with free parking.
A short drive from most of south Denver, and steps from the Louisiana-Pearl light rail station.
- Platt Park
- Washington Park
- Cherry Creek
- Englewood
- Littleton
- Glendale
- University Hills
- Baker
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Hours
- Mon – Thu
- 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
- Friday
- 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Saturday
- 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
Office
1580 S Pearl St, Denver, CO 80210
Parking & transit
Free lot behind the building · Street parking on Pearl · Two blocks from the Louisiana-Pearl station
Questions
Answers before you book.
The things most new patients ask us before their first visit.
Book a visit
Request a time. The front desk confirms within the hour.
In pain right now? Call us directly. For everything else, tell us what you need and we will text or call to confirm a time.