Don't Be Scared Of Portland Dentists
Perhaps you were hoping that by moving to Portland, Oregon, you could hide yourself from dentists. Sorry - there are plenty of dentists in America, and quite a few to choose from in Portland. Dentists are about as plentiful there as rocks, so you really have no excuse to not go visit the dentist "because I can't find one." Although you might live in Oregon and have dental phobia, the best way to deal with it is to go see a Portland dentist.
The Usual Places
The usual way to find a Portland dentist is just to ask anyone who lives in Portland what dentist they recommend. You can also look in the Yellow Pages, which will have a ton to choose from. Pay attention to the area code in case you are unsure of what town the Portland area dentist office is located. You might also get mailings and see advertisements for Portland area dentists in your local papers and mailbox. You might be able to find a nice coupon for your dental visit.
Online Sources
Finding a Portland dentist for you or for your family (which presumably includes you as well) is easiest by going online. You just enter "Portland dentist" into your favorite search engine and you will have a lot of links to sink your teeth into. There are also online equivalents of Portland's Yellow Pages that are much easier to read than the real world version.
If you have more of a paranoid inclination and don't really trust anyone in Portland to give you a proper recommendation for a dentist, then you can go check out customer ratings online of Portland dentists. One of the best ratings specifically for dentists is a website called Dr.Oogle. Keep in mind that it does often include images of people baring their teeth, so brace yourself before clicking over there.
With any ratings sites open to the general public, you have to take any ratings and comments with several grains of salt. Some people will have an axe to grind about a dentist. You are best looking for a Portland dentist with multiple good reviews. Before you make an appointment, see if the dentist has a website. This way you can find out in advance what this dentist's specialties are, the office hours and payment methods accepted.
Although some people would prefer death before going to the dentist, this is because of childhood traumas. Dentistry has improved substantially in just the last twenty years.
