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2200 Riverside Drive, Portland

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Modern, gentle dentistry

Dentistry you'll actually look forward to.

A calm, modern practice in Portland where nervous patients are welcome, appointments run on time, and no one makes you feel bad about that gap since your last visit.

4.9 / 5

1,600+ reviews

Gentle care

Anxiety‑friendly

On time

Or we tell you

4.9

1,600 reviews

New patient exam

Exam, X‑rays & clean

We accept most insurance

Delta Dental

Cigna

MetLife

Aetna

Guardian

+ more

Modern, gentle dentistry

What brings you in today?

Tap what’s on your mind and we’ll point you to the right place — no wrong answers.

Just a checkup

Due a clean & exam

Whiten my smile

Brighter, safely

Straighten teeth

Invisalign & braces

I'm in pain

Same‑day emergency

I'm nervous

Gentle, judgment‑free

What we do

Everything your smile needs

Checkups & cleaning

Thorough, gentle exams and hygiene visits that keep small problems from becoming big ones.

Teeth whitening

Professional in‑chair and take‑home whitening for a brighter smile, safely and evenly.

Invisalign & ortho

Clear aligners and braces for kids and adults, with a plan mapped out from day one.

Implants & crowns

Natural‑looking replacements and restorations built to last, done in a comfortable setting.

Emergency care

Toothache, chip or lost filling? We keep same‑day slots open for exactly this.

Family & kids

Friendly first visits and check‑ups that make little ones (and their parents) relax.

What we do

Built for people who don't love the dentist.

If the sound of a drill makes you tense up, you’re in good company. We designed the whole practice around making that feeling go away.

Judgment‑free, always

However long it's been, you'll get kindness and a plan — never a lecture.

Sedation & comfort options

From numbing that actually works to sedation for anxious patients and noise‑cancelling headphones.

We run on time

Your time matters. If we're ever running late, we'll tell you before you leave home.

Modern, painless tech

Digital scans instead of goopy moulds, and gentle tools that make visits quicker and calmer.

New patient special

Your first visit, sorted.

A complete exam, digital X‑rays and a professional clean — everything we need to get to know your smile, at a price that makes saying yes easy.

Exam · X‑rays · Cleaning
$ 0

(Reg. $290)

Meet the team

The friendly faces behind the masks

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Dr. Sarah Chen

Lead Dentist

15 years of gentle, patient‑first care. Believes nobody should dread a checkup.

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Dr. Marcus Reed

Orthodontist

Invisalign specialist who’s straightened over 3,000 smiles, teens to retirees.

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Priya Nair

Lead Hygienist

The gentlest clean in Portland, and the reason patients actually keep coming back.

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Jordan Ellis

Patient Coordinator

Handles your insurance and questions so you never have to chase a thing.

Insurance & financing

Care that fits your budget.

We take most major insurance plans and handle the paperwork for you. No cover? Our membership plan and flexible financing keep good dentistry affordable.

Delta Dental Cigna MetLife Aetna Guardian CareCredit

No insurance? No problem.

Happy smiles

Loved by 1,600+ patients

Tap what’s on your mind and we’ll point you to the right place — no wrong answers.

“I hadn’t seen a dentist in eight years out of pure fear. Nobody judged me, they made a plan, and I actually didn’t mind going back. That’s a miracle.”

Melissa R.

New patient

“My kids ask to go to the dentist now, which I didn’t think was a sentence I’d ever type. The team is unbelievably good with nervous little ones.”

David & family

Family patients

“Invisalign start to finish was seamless, and they were upfront about every cost. My smile’s the best it’s ever been. Worth every penny.”

Aisha K.

Invisalign patient

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Request a time that works for you and our team will confirm within one business day.

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    Good to know

    Common question

    It's been years since my last visit. Will you judge me?

    Never. A huge share of our new patients haven't been in years, and our whole approach is kindness plus a clear, no‑pressure plan. You'll leave knowing exactly where things stand and what's optional versus urgent.

    Do you take my insurance?

    We accept most major plans including Delta Dental, Cigna, MetLife, Aetna and Guardian, and we file the claim for you. Not sure about yours? Call us and we'll check in a minute.

    I get really anxious at the dentist. Can you help?

    Absolutely — it's one of the reasons people choose us. We offer sedation options, take everything at your pace, and use gentle, modern tools. Tell us you're nervous when you book and we'll build the visit around your comfort.

    Do you see children?

    Yes — we're a family practice and love first visits. We keep them short, fun and pressure‑free so kids grow up without dental fear in the first place.

    I have a toothache right now. Can I be seen today?

    Very likely. We hold same‑day emergency slots open every day. Call us as early as you can and we'll do everything to get you comfortable fast.

    Modern, gentle dentistry in Portland. Judgment‑free care for the whole family — nervous patients especially welcome.

     

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