Emergency Dental

The only clinic of its kind strictly for dental emergencies. Unlike the typical family dental practice, you can walk in and be treated. You may have to wait your turn as in any true emergency facility - but no appointments are necessary. Financing is available with decent credit. Great facilities. Better service. Professional staff. more

I had my 2 bottom wisdom teeth that have been hurting me for a few months. My dentist told me that I needed to get all my wisdom teeth taken out but I was too afraid to do so. Then when they started hurting, I couldn't get in to the specialist's office for a long time so I decided to go to Emergency dental. I had to wait a little bit but I didn't care cause I really needed to get something done! The dentist there was great. He was very patient with me and took the time to explain the procedure and also confirmed that I needed all my wisdom teeth out. He reassured me and the assistant was great also in making me feel as comfortable as you can be in a dental office. So I got the laughing gas cause I was too nervous to get the procedure done. Then everything went nicely and smoothly. I expected the freezing to hurt but it was bearable and the gas just made everything seem better. I was much calmer and the dentist was able to get all 4 teeth out in no time. He looked young but he was a very skilled dentist and I am happy he got everything done pretty fast! The insurance part went without any problems and the lady at the front desk was really nice too. more

I've used the office at 8401 NE Halsey twice for emergency extractions (July 2009 & March 2011) and was treated great both times. The previous negative comments here have zero resemblance to any experience I've had. \r \r The waiting room was clean and bright, insurance billing was a breeze, the staff (including both dentists I've seen) was courteous and kind, without the condescension I've experienced at other dental offices when you've got less than perfect teeth. I didn't feel rushed, every step was explained thoroughly, and I felt comfortable with the process.\r \r Not only will I continue to use their services for my ongoing dental care, I'd recommend my friends as well. more

I have been scared of getting dentures and not only did my dentist do an excellent job but he made me feel like I was the only patient he had that day. I was always welcome to come back anytime I needed an ajustments. Getting the denture to fit we thought would be hard. But my dentist was excellent and they are perfect. more

I hadn't been to a dentist in 10 years before coming to Portland Emergency Dental to get a PAINFUL wisdom tooth removed. I was VERY anxious and nervous about it. The receptionist was nice, but the building the clinic is in is NOT ADA compliant/wheelchair accessible at all, and has no handicapped parking. My husband could not enter the ground floor to be with me in the waiting room. The waiting area was okay, the building is just old. The dental assistant lady was polite but impersonable and fast-paced. The dentist himself was condescending, and was also very fast-paced. I felt rushed, like he wanted to get it done and over with so he could move on to the next unit on the assembly line. There was absolutely no encouragement or empathy to help me calm down, and he refused to give me laughing gas when I requested it (for my nerves were really bad). He was very blunt, cold, impersonable, and rude, seeming annoyed and even amused by how nervous I was. The procedure went smoothly, so I was glad that he seemed to know what he was doing. I cried a little from being so uncomfortable and scared, and they just didn’t care at all. It was a very dehumanizing experience by the end. I felt like I had been sucked in, sped through their ""system,” and then spat back out. There was no wait, which was good, but it didn’t make sense how fast it went. No chairside manners, no friendliness from the dentist himself, no understanding of a patient's worries. The plus side of it was the paperwork went smoothly, no issues with insurance, the procedure was problem free. So by basic standards they did alright. But the dentist I experienced was horrible. I gave it a 3 because the place met most basic requirements, except the Halsey Plaza itself being non-ADA. But I would give that dentist a ZERO. So now I am sitting here with an aching mouth, feeling humiliated and shaken by my first dental experience in 10 years. I will NEVER go there again! more

I came down with a terrible toothache and couldn't get in to my dentist for 2 weeks. I decided I couldn't live that long with the pain and so made a next morning apt at the emergency dentist on halsey st. After the xrays and the exam including poking and scraping at the sore tooth, I let the dentist know that I do have some anxiety issues about shots and requested nitrous (which they advertise on there website as providing) before they began the numbing procedure. He left the room for a really long time. He came back and told me that he didn't feel comfortable with an anxious patient and handed me a referal to an Oral Surgeon to do the root canal, saying I would probably need IV sedation. I assured him I would not move about or jerk around, it was all internal nerves, yet he would not do the procedure. So now I am stuck with the pain until I can get in to my regular dentist. This young dentist was unprofessional, insecure and a waste of time, not to mention a charge to my insurance for x-rays and ""dental exam"". Don't waste your time with these people. more

I haven't experienced anything negative at this place. They took payment plans when my daughter and I didn't have insurance. When we did get insurance, they seemed cheaper than a regular dentist which makes the yearly allowance go farther, they are very polite... I take half of my family to see the dentists here. they understood and helped with my anxiety. more

Work done poorly, costing $500. Refused to refund $ as promised. Second opinion $5000 to fix problem, not including additional repair costs to fix other teeth being damaged resulting poor work. No other remedy but to file Lawsuit. more

I went here for non-emergent service. In fact, mine was cosmetic (composite-filling of a chipped tooth). As they provide standard dental services, this was not an issue for them.\r \r The assessment and anticipated x-rays were declared to me (incl. the maximum possible charges) at the time of appointment scheduling (by telephone). These charges were consistent with the actual charges (I was actually given a discount on them due to the fact I did not have dental ins.; I believe this is likely st'd in the industry).\r \r The procedure, alternatives and charges were discussed in full (prior to proceeding) by the dentist and an offc. mngr. in separate conversations. I was able to go straight-on to the procedure after my assessment; I did not need to reschedule as time was available to do so. Once I decided to proceed, they requested I pre-pay for the procedure in full. I was informed that no further charges would apply.\r \r The dentist was patient, thorough and professional throughout the entire process. As fine-finishing work was a necessary part, there was no sign of impatience or rushing to complete the process faster than possible; the procedure was not complete until I was fully satisfied with the outcome. In fact, the dentist requested that I take the time to explore that all that needed detailing was addressed.\r \r After the procedure (as well as before), the dentist emphasized that I was free to return (at no charge, of course) and have any aspect of the procedure that was still unsatisfactory addressed in full.\r \r An itemized receipt was provided by the fully professional and friendly staff. Pros: All charges explained fully. Options of treatments provided more

I won't tell the whole story because it's to long. ... I'll just say they took a REALLY long time) to pay me the $ they owed me. I had to call them repeatedly and threaten to get a lawyer (I don't do this easily) before they paid me. Oh yeah...I also had to pay a big late fee to someone else I owed $ to because I didn't have the $ in time. I don't think the guy in charge of writing the check to me cares at all that I waited so long or had to spend just about the whole amount he owed me(on the late fee)...at least I never got any sort of apology from him. They had no problem taking $ from my bank account on the day they said they would...it was just giving me $ they owed me that was a problem. The front desk person was very nice (although she never called me back when she said she would), I didn't have to wait long to get in, and I liked the dentist. I would suggest going to them if you have a dental problem that needs fast attention, just make sure you don't have to depend on them to get back to you about anything. Pros: Nice front desk person, good dentist Cons: Took forever to get $ owed to me more