Sierra R Estella, DDS
General Dentist
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By Appointment Only
To schedule an appointment, call:
1-855-4DENTAL (1.855.433.6825) -
Willamette Dental - Bellingham
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4164 Meridian Street, Suite 300, Bellingham, WA 98226
Dr. Estella’s Biography
Dr. Estella began her career as an assistant at Willamette Dental and is proud to now be a dentist to our patients. Colleagues describe her as compassionate, enthusiastic, and thoughtful. She prefers to give teeth a chance to heal themselves before placing a filling or resorting to other aggressive treatments.
Dr. Estella grew up without dental care, which resulted in considerable dental pain and a lifelong fixation on teeth and oral health. She got to experience firsthand how life-changing even one appointment can be and is passionate about helping patients overcome anxiety. She is always happy to let someone breathe, reset, and squeeze a stress ball!
On the weekend, Dr. Estella can be found hiking, walking, or running outdoors. She loves being active and enjoying the fresh air.
Education
- Dental School – University of Washington School of Dentistry
Specialty Training
- Cultural Sensitivity Training
Medicaid
- Accepts Oregon Health Plan
- Open to New Pediatric and Adult Oregon Health Plan Patients
Languages Spoken
- English
Patient Experience Survey Results
Our patient rating scores represent an average of all responses from actual Willamette Dental patients randomly surveyed by nationally-recognized patient experience firm, NRC Health.
Patient Comments
Patient comments are gathered from our NRC Health Patient Experience Survey. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
Jan 23, 2026
Lifesavers. Very professional and friendly.
Jan 23, 2026
I deeply appreciate the very kind and expert care from the fine members of the Front Desk staff to the Dentist and all the professional staff. With gratitude to one and all !!
Jan 19, 2026
I was in and out quickly with a repaired molar. Dr. Estella has a great touch with the syringe. She got me numb on the first try! Huge win. That hasn't happened in years.
Jan 19, 2026
Dr Estella is a very good dentist. Please hang on to her! She is good enough that if she ever leaves Willamette to join a different practice, I would follow her.
Jan 17, 2026
It took over six months for me to be able to get an appointment. I kept trying to schedule an appointment, but there was never any openings. They were finally able to get me in, but it had been over a year since my last appointment. When I went to schedule my next appointment after my consultation, I was told they didn't have any availabilities and that they would call me whenever an appointment opened up.
Jan 16, 2026
Great experience
Jan 16, 2026
Thorough & professional appointment!
Jan 15, 2026
Hi, I would just like to comment on how that when I called in trying to get an appointment, I was told that there was no appointments available anytime soon. They were able to get me in in a couple days and the next day my temporary fix broke and I'm still waiting for a call back from Millametta Dental, from the Bellingham office and I don't understand how you can have a dental office when you don't have appointments available for people in this area. That's all I'd like to say. Thank you. Bye.
Jan 14, 2026
Where my primary, chiropractor, radiologist and oncologist could not figure issues I have--It was questions Dr. Estella asked that, prayerful, will solve the cause of teeth/jaw sensitivity and spasms.
Jan 11, 2026
I really like the new dentist I had - she had great suggestions for the mouthwash to help with my gum issues. The hygienist is awesome too.
Jan 11, 2026
My experience with Willamette has always been kind, caring and professional. I appreciate all their staff and how much they care about my comfort and well being. Highly recommend!
Jan 11, 2026
If you have an office that's closed and somebody is continually calling for eight hours during the day, it would be nice to let them know on the first phone call and not eight hours later.
Jan 9, 2026
Helpful and pleasant experience all around.
Jan 9, 2026
The hygienist that travels was amazing! Very thoughtful and did a spectacular job at cleaning my teeth. I think her name was Tracy? Also first time meeting a new provider and she was very nice and heard me out, Dr. Estella
Jan 5, 2026
The dentists have been great but it's too difficult to reach someone in the local office. Just to return a call from the local office you have to wait on hold then work through a third party.
Jan 3, 2026
The Bellingham office crew really were wonderful & extremely patient/kind to me since I have so much anxiety going to the dentist to begin with.
Jan 2, 2026
Increasing availability of schedule times would better improve services. Dr. Estella is cool.
Dec 22, 2025
Very efficient, quick appt, expertise
Dec 19, 2025
My experience in the Bellingham office was great. All the employees are professional and courteous. I don't like how far out it is to schedule appointments and I will continue to rate Willamette Dental low because of that.
Dec 17, 2025
The people working during my visit were terrific!
Dec 17, 2025
My family and I have been patients for some time now and have always received proper care. Thank you!
Dec 17, 2025
Need to be able to schedule appointments online
Dec 17, 2025
Great experience!
Dec 14, 2025
My hygenist and Dr Estella were great. First time meeting with these staff and found them to be very easy to talk to. Dr. Estella and I came up with, what I believe, is a great plan for my oral health. Looking forward to having her as my ongoing Dentist.
Dec 8, 2025
Dentist was good. Dental assistant was ok I have had better. I hope you get more dentists in this office.
Dec 8, 2025
Very professional, knowledgeable and friendly
Dec 8, 2025
Was not told super clearly the extent of my tooth health and the level of concern i should have about them, as in the degree of urgency they might require.
Dec 6, 2025
My hygienist is awesome, this is the second time she cleaned my teeth and does an amazing job.
Dec 6, 2025
Great and friendly staff! So wonderful with my daughter!
Dec 5, 2025
they found two cavities and I'm frustrated that the next repair appointment is so far out
Dec 5, 2025
So far, it's been excellent not done yet. I'll tell you when it's over. Scared to death of the dentist not so much this time around.
Dec 5, 2025
My hygienist was excellent!
Nov 22, 2025
I just absolutely love my Bellingham Willamette Dental!!!
Nov 22, 2025
The team was considerated and kind
Nov 17, 2025
One of the best experiences I ever had with a dentist. Made me feel as comfortable as possible
Nov 16, 2025
Everyone was very kind and did a great job. They were understanding when I was a few minutes late. I had a hard time finding the location.
Nov 8, 2025
The hygienist was very gentle with me, knowing how nervous I was. I appreciated that. Everybody was very nice.
Nov 7, 2025
Estella and others were personable and approachable and knowledgeable!
Nov 5, 2025
I am glad that they have found a good dentist to replace the retired dentist.
Nov 1, 2025
The hygienist and dentist were very professional and yet also supportive and helpful. This was not the case several years ago and the improvement is amazing
Nov 1, 2025
I am extremely nervous when visiting dentist...everyone was very patient. Very kind staff....I will still be nervous but it's not anything staff can change to eliminate that.
Nov 1, 2025
I was a bit surprised to have 3 different Dentists in one year.
Oct 31, 2025
I was very grateful to receive an immediate appointment for my cracked and infected tooth.
Oct 26, 2025
Amazing staff members and doctors.Services were excellent.
Oct 28, 2025
Staff is great from the moment you walk in until you leave
Oct 24, 2025
The entire staff from reception to assistants to the Dr are all wonderful folks.
Oct 26, 2025
Excellent care
Oct 22, 2025
I have been told I have two small cavities starting and the general area. I would like to see them though. Maybe someone could send me a diagram of which two teeth have them? I've not had a cavity in a long time prior to last year. There are gaps in my teeth. Can we get those fixed so this doesn't continue to happen?
Oct 20, 2025
The hygienist made me comfortable and did her job without any discomfort to me.
Oct 19, 2025
My husband had a great appointment
Oct 17, 2025
I felt like my dental health was a high priority. The dental services provider personalized my care.
Oct 17, 2025
DR. Sierra Estella was by far the most thorough, knowledgeable, skilled, and collaborative dentist I've had since switching to Willamette Dental.
Oct 13, 2025
Thank you, nothing.
Oct 9, 2025
All of the people that I interact with at Willamette Dental office in Bellingham: administrative assistant that checks us in, the hygenists, the dentist, are great. Very professional, friendly, helpful, knowledgable. I would not recommend Willamette due to the fact that it is really hard to schedule appointments and we have to book far out in advance. If scheduling were easier, I would recommend Willamette.
Oct 4, 2025
I had a great experience. It was easy to make an appointment. The hygienist and the dentist were both very professional and were careful to listen to my concerns and preferences.
Oct 4, 2025
Fabulous staff and experience. Thank you.
Sep 28, 2025
Everyone in Bellingham office is very nice and professional. Thanks
Sep 28, 2025
Personable, efficient, gentle, and professional as always. The best dental visits I've had in years have been at Willamette.
Sep 27, 2025
Terrible! Doctor was uncommunicative and off putting . Terrible.
Sep 26, 2025
Lost a crown and they found time to see me and fix the problem. Thanks so much.
Sep 25, 2025
They are very caring and compassionate.
Sep 19, 2025
The entire team was great. :)
Sep 16, 2025
Bellingham office is simply the best!
Sep 14, 2025
Great
Sep 11, 2025
They were great and I appreciate how quickly they got me in.
Sep 8, 2025
They were great with my high anxiety and past trauma issues.
Sep 7, 2025
Everyone I came in contact with at the dental office was friendly, and efficient.
Sep 8, 2025
As always, the staff is friendly and very professional - from the front desk, technicians, hygienists and the dentists. They provide excellent care.
Sep 5, 2025
I asked for an emergency appointment. After a short hold, staff asked me to come right in. When I arrived, I was almost immediately taken in. The excellent dental assistant took x-rays and then got me into a treatment room. The excellent doctor then examined me and ordered a referal to the endodontist. At checkout the great staff made arrangements for the referal process and for medication. I received excellent treatment by every one of the treatment team and am grateful to the reception staff, and everyone . Thank you
Aug 31, 2025
Both visits with completely different people each visit the hygenist and dentist have given conflicting info about children's use of fluoride in toothpaste and whether it's good or bad to swallow some. Thought you should know.
Aug 24, 2025
Exceptional services provided! Staff was wonderful!!!
Aug 17, 2025
I received excellent dental care from all your very professional, expert and kind caring staff. With my deepest appreciation to one and all !!
Aug 17, 2025
All the staff from the front office to the assistants and dentists are kind, caring, gentle and made sure I was comfortable and told me every step what rhey were doing and what to expect.
Aug 16, 2025
Dr. Estella was wonderful. She listened to my husband and he was very happy with the experience. He had numerous extractions done and today, the day after, he has almost no pain at all. As he puts it, "pretty much no pain compared to before the extractions." So very happy with our dental team. They are all so very caring, from the front office to the back office. All wonderful. This is the Bellingham office.
Aug 19, 2025
Please try and retain doctors.
Aug 16, 2025
I was put on a waiting list for an appointment for a long time.
Aug 14, 2025
It was by far the best dental care I have ever received.
Aug 13, 2025
Dr. Estella was very gentle and her denal assistant ,although in training was very attentive and all were professional.
Aug 10, 2025
The wonderful staff at the bellingham location were able to get me in the very next day after I called with tooth pain and a missing filling. Stacy, Dr. Estella, and the assisting hygienist (so sorry that I've forgotten her name) were so kind and patient with me. After telling them I'd had a previous painful and frustrating dental experience, they took extra steps to help me feel calm and eased my anxiety. I felt taken care of, and I am excited to make this office and team my regular dental provider going forward.
Aug 9, 2025
Wait times for appointments seems to have gotten better now that Dr. Estella is on board. Thank you
Aug 3, 2025
Everyone was friendly and courteous.
Aug 2, 2025
Amber, hygienist, was amazing! She has excellent bedside manner, she was patient, and thorough. She went above and beyond during my visit, and answered all of my questions. Time spent with the dentist, was too brief for me to ask questions. They were in and out. Barely spoke to me.
Aug 1, 2025
The dental hygienic did a great job! She was very thorough and very pleasant.
Jul 26, 2025
Friendly & professional
Jul 24, 2025
Both the dentist and the assistant were very patient and kind during the visit.
Jul 20, 2025
I really like the new dentist in Bellingham
Jul 18, 2025
The staff was very skilled and made sure I was comfortable.
Jul 17, 2025
Love this place and the crew, everybody was amazing. From the receptionist to the back office. We will definitely remain at this dental office.
Jul 14, 2025
Very helpful and friendly and informative for my care with the full team--that includes the front area.
Jul 16, 2025
They are Awesome!!!
Jul 13, 2025
The team did great job thank you
Mar 16, 2025
Very caring and comprehensive care.
Mar 15, 2025
From checking in, throughout the appt, and checking out, it was a good experience.
Mar 14, 2025
It's concerning that availability is so constrained that appointments aren't being scheduled.
Mar 8, 2025
Nice folks!
Mar 8, 2025
Tumwater office is such a great place to go for my dental needs. They were so professional and seem to get along. I had been going to the lacey office and I did not have a good experience . This office is pretty far from home but the experience was better.
Mar 8, 2025
I had a great visit, everyone did an excellent job and I am very glad I switched to this office.
Mar 7, 2025
Truly like our dentist, we have been going to this location for over 10 years
Mar 5, 2025
Everyone I came in contact was great - very caring and efficient.
Mar 5, 2025
I was shown compassion and kindness during a time of severe pain.
Mar 2, 2025
I'll be going there again.
Mar 3, 2025
Dr. Estella, I liked her confidence but needs to loosen up and relax when talking to patient. She had so much gear on her head I couldn't see her face, it would be nice to see the Dentist face to face. The dental hygienist was a sweetheart and was very caring, comfortable to talk to.
Feb 24, 2025
Everyone was terrific - I only wish everyone in the world had access to such care!
Feb 24, 2025
I felt like I was in very good hands, with the hygienist as well as the doctor. They are keepers.
Feb 24, 2025
Everyone was friendly and professional. No complaints.
Feb 17, 2025
This appointment went great. No issues with the work done, at this time. The provider was amazing, courteous, very clear on the procedure and quick. My daughter was fully numbed, felt nothing of the procedure and has had no ill after affects.
Feb 16, 2025
I have to wait a couple of months to get a tooth pulled. Way too long.
Feb 14, 2025
Great office staff and great dentist
Feb 8, 2025
Needed urgent care. Got in promptly and issue was taken care of that day. Very efficient and concerned about my circumstances.
Feb 8, 2025
Very helpful and pleasant experience!
Feb 8, 2025
I was very impressed with how my visit went. Instead of saying that they would have to make a new bridge and charge me, they just used the bridge that fell off and popped it back in place. That meant a lot to me and showed me the honesty of the office.
Feb 8, 2025
Been a while since I was last seen and they did a great job with all my needs
Feb 7, 2025
It was good.
Feb 7, 2025
It was great
Feb 6, 2025
Technician and doctor were wonderful!
Feb 2, 2025
Very good and the dentist was very efficient!
Feb 2, 2025
Dental Hygienist was great!