Abe Dental

Getting my wisdom teeth extracted with Dr. Abe was so easy. I had pretty extreme dental anxiety, but it was so simple and everyone was so patient and friendly.

These folks are nice! Seriously! I was really nervous because I have never had any kind of surgery but every single staff member I encountered during my surgery (well leading up!) was really kind and answered all my questions. Great bedside care– Helping to keep me warm and say little things to reassure me that this was something they do a lot and not to worry. They were authentically nice and didn’t invalidate my feelings though and that meant a lot. I woke up feeling a little weird (of course) but they let me touch my old teeth with a gloved hand. I had 5 wisdom teeth removed because I had an extra little guy and so I wanted to see what it looked like. I don’t remember seeing it very well but Dr. Abe was kind and informative during the consultation as well. And the receptionist was great about speaking to my mom on the phone who lives out of state was was quite worried about me. She also called me to have a follow up chat and make sure I was doing alright and to see if I had more questions. She also let me know that Dr. Abe is willing to accept calls over the weekend if I did think of something i needed to talk to her about. Really, an exceptional staff all around!
As for now, I am a little sore but nothing super painful. For having 5 teeth taken out of my head I feel pretty good.
I couldn’t have had a better experience A+++

Dr Abe and her staff are amazing! I just got done getting 4 wisdom teeth pulled and they made me feel so relaxed. I have really bad anxiety and never had surgery before so I was freaking out! They made me feel at ease and even sent me flowers just a few moments ago when I got home, how rad and sweet is that?!! Highly recommend this place!

Very great place to be in, great service, staff and doctor Abe is beyond amazing. .very professional. I highly recommend this office

I’m 14 weeks pregnant and to say that I was anxious about wisdom tooth extractions is an understatement. I’m very good with pain and needles, however I had a ridiculously awful experience in the past where I got a bottom molar extracted during my first pregnancy. I told myself that I’d never get an extraction done while awake, ever again. Little did I know that apparently every time I’m pregnant, I require teeth pulling. Hopefully a tradition that doesn’t continue.
When I did my consultation, Dr. Abe was very clear on what needed to be done, leaving no questions or concerns when I left. I already felt a little better about the actual extractions.
They also worked with me on my out-​of-​pocket pay. They were not a PPO provider under my network so my insurance did not cover the 80% that they would have. The office worked with me on this and I appreciate it very much.
I just completed my extractions today. I’m one of those special people who have 4 main wisdom teeth and then 2 extra wisdom teeth by the sides of my top 2 main ones. Yaaaay me, 6 extra teeth, woot woot. (Insert sarcasm).
3 of my upper wisdom teeth needed to be pulled, it was seamless. I was in-​and-​out in about an hour. Dr. Abe was very gentle and informative on everything she was about to do. She responded well when I made noises, meaning that I needed more numbing. Her assistants were very friendly and helped to ease my anxiety. I got a blanket and a pillow to prop my body in a safe way for my pregnancy, they also kept tabs on my blood pressure and heart rate. Before you knew it, I was getting stitched up and given at home recovery directions.
Dr. Abe and her staff made me feel safe coming here not only pregnant but also after having a nightmare experience from my past awake extraction. This surgery couldn’t have gone any smoother than it did and I am so ecstatic about that.
I was referred to Dr. Abe by a friend who had 4 impacted wisdom teeth removed — she sent glowing feedback to me. I now understand why and will do the same! I couldn’t recommend Dr. Abe enough to anyone needing a skilled, perfectionist oral surgeon. I thank them a million times over.
*****
UPDATE on recovery — no issues whatsoever!!! I only took 2 regular tylenols for the pain. Dr. Abe did such a great job on the extractions that a pregnant woman with slowed healing capabilities had no issues of swelling, dry socket or pain. Now THAT is a true testament of skill, in my opinion. Thanks again to Dr. Abe and the wonderful team here. I’ll never go any where else for oral surgery.

I was referred to Dr Abe from Green Apple Dental for oral surgery. I had all 4 wisdom teeth extracted while being under general anesthesia. I had a bit of anxiety about the procedure but I am pleased to say I would recommend this dental office from start to finish. From consultation, to scheduling, all the way through the procedure, the professionals who work here were incredibly caring, accommodating and thorough. The facility is clean and comfortable. I even received flowers from Dr Abe and Green Apple Dental the following day, which is certainly the sweetest gesture I’ve ever received from a dental/​health office.

I needed my back right bottom tooth removed, my dentist refereed me to Abe Dental and I was able to get in the next morning. The staff was friendly and the place of business looked clean and professional. I asked them to check my insurance coverage for the procedure and they said it would be covered 100%. They then asked if I would like to use nitrous oxide for the procedure and I asked if it would be covered by my insurance and they said yes so I went for it. As it turns out my insurance did not cover the nitrous and is ended up being $ 95 out of my pocket. I defiantly would not have had them use it if I had known. As soon as I got the bill I called and they told me they had made a mistake but I would still have to pay. I did pay the bill but wanted to share my experience and advise anyone using this dental office check their insurance coverage for them selves and not to trust the information of the Abe Dental staff.
The procedure went fine as well as the healing. Even though it wasn’t a lot of money the visit left me with a bad taste in my mouth. I would not go back.

I’ll start by saying I don’t usually write reviews, but I had such a pleasant experience I feel I need to share. The staff was very friendly and made me feel safe and comfortable, I knew if chosen the right place. I usually have anxiety about this kind of thing but the reassuring words of Dr. Abe and her knowledgable staff relieved all of that. Dr. Abe was very gentle and efficient, once the nitrous kicked in it seemed like no time before the procedure was over and my broken tooth was gone. I relaxed in the waiting room while I waited for my ride and had pleasant conversation (although muffled by the gauze) with Leina at the front desk. I will definitely be returning for future work with Dr. Abe. Thanks for fixing me up! 5 stars!

After a visit with my general dentist, he expressed to me that I MUST get my wisdom teeth extracted. He referred me to an oral surgeon that he works with. When I contacted them for a consultation we set up an appointment for me to come get things squared away. When I got there it was like I had walked into the gates of Mordor. I felt as though I was going to be thrown down a well and that this doctor was going to give me the hose if I didn’t put the lotion on my skin. I quickly packed my things and walked out the door. I sat in the parking lot for hours on Unilocal and google. I finally found a place where the photos and reviews put my anxiety at ease. I quickly called to set up a consultation. When I arrived I was greeted by a sweet young woman who was very helpful. She assured me that they could help me with my insurance and make something work that fit my budget. And the best part? The office was very clean and very comfortable. I felt like this was going to be the team that removes my wisdom teeth. Mainly because they offer deep IV sedation; the other practice wanted to give me a couple xanax and call it a day. Yeah right?!
The day that my appointment arrived I was taken back to the operating room by the surgical technician. The Doctor came in and they began setting me up for my sedation.
Here is the best part.
Next thing I knew is that my teeth were out and the staff here was very friendly.
I would highly recommend having your wisdom teeth extracted by no one other than Dr. Abe. She is a very intelligent woman. She and her staff made me feel very comfortable during my operation and during recovery. I am so glad I made the decision I did to go with this team.
It has now been over 4 months since my procedure and I have had zero complications.

Getting my wisdom teeth out is probably one of my least favorite experiences of my life, so far. The care I received from Dr. Abe’s office was incredible and I will certainly refer them to any of my friends that may need oral surgery. Each time I came in the staff was so friendly, they remembered my name and what my plans were from previous visits. «How was Oregon Country Fair??» They would ask and my mind would be blown that they had remembered I had mentioned that from weeks prior. (Talking about follow up visits a plenty to make sure you’re a-​okay!)
They sent me flowers after my surgery and gave me follow up calls to make sure I was doing okay.
I hope I never have to go back there but if I do need any oral surgery in the future — I’m certainly a loyal customer now!

I recommend Abe Dental without hesitation. Every single person on staff is talented, friendly, and professional. Five stars seems insufficient for how great my experience here was!
I am from out of town, but when I arrived in Portland for work and urgently needed my wisdom teeth pulled, I found a glut of dental options in and around town. Due to my tight schedule, and the positive reviews on Unilocal,I decided on Abe Dental. I am confident that there could not have been a better choice.
First of all, they were professional and thorough on the phone in assessing my needs. On the day of my procedure, I arrived a bit too early as I had been concerned about traffic, and I was welcomed in and treated kindly. I enjoyed getting to know everyone, and they seemed to genuinely reciprocate. When I returned later for my Post-​op check up, I found out that this was a genuine reflection of the quality of people working at Abe Dental. They remembered details of our earlier conversations, and greeted me as dear friend.
My pre-​op examination went flawlessly, and all of my concerns were addressed. Dr. Abe has a fantastic manner, and is both frank and reassuring. These are characteristics I personally appreciate in medical professionals. The procedure itself was swift and efficient, concluding without incident. It could not have gone better. I was prescribed painkillers that I did not even need. I had absolutely none of the possible negative effects beyond a bit of bleeding as expected during the first 24 hours following surgery. That’s right, no swelling, no pain, no trouble eating and no infection.
The next day I went to work following surgery, I was greeting with flowers and a balloon, accompanied by the nicest note from the Abe Dental team. It was quite the surprise, and I am quite honestly still in shock! I mean, really, who gets flowers from their Dentist? Seriously? I can’t stop telling my friends and coworkers about it!
Did I mention how wonderful everyone is? I will never consider another dentist in the greater Portland area before Abe. This is the best place to go in town. You can’t beat the nice people, quality service, and dental professionalism.

I would give Dr. Abe 50 stars if I could! She was absolutely awesome! My son needed his wisdom teeth out rather urgently and she accomodated the urgency as expeditiously and professionally as we could’ve ever expected! He was seen for the initial evaluation/​xrays quickly and she followed up with a phone call that night to see how he was feeling and to see if we had any questions or concerns. She performed the surgery with no complications, and took time to explain everything to us and to him. And, get this, she personally delivered a get-​well bouquet of flowers to my son’s home the next day! Now, that’s bedside manner that you probably won’t find anywhere unless you’ve just hired a physician that is hired to do house calls. You need to look no further if you’re in need of an oral surgeon — I hope I’ve made the decision to seek treatment at Abe Dental a no-​brainer! I almost wish I needed some dental work myself-​haha!

Dr. Abe and her staff are amazing. You feel welcome and at ease the moment you walk in. My son had four wisdom teeth extracted and he was put at ease and treated so kindly. We felt well-​informed before and after the surgery. They even delivered beautiful flowers to my son the day after surgery. I would refer anyone to Dr. Abe. Thanks Abe Dental. :)

I’m not a big fan of dentists at all. Or of needles. In fact I faint occasionally during shots. The sound of the drill whirring in your teeth& mixing up all your perceptions, the poking &prodding with the cold, metal picks, &the bright light blinding your eyes during the each examination. It’s horrible.
So the day when I decided to pull out, no EXTRACT (it sounds less painful) my wisdom teeth was a momentous one. I had delayed it for years and years, due to various excuses like school and lack of time… but enough was enough! I was recommended by my dentist in portland, who I had only known briefly though my coworker’s recommendation and one teeth cleaning, to go to Dr. Abe, an oral surgeon for my surgery. I played the trust game quite a bit there.
Dr. Abe did a good job.
Things her office did right& that I greatly appreciate:
1) Making sure I picked up my painkillers and antibiotics before the surgery
2) Reminding me of my appointments the day before
3) Having a «what to do and not to do» after a wisdom teeth extraction list in my gauze, syringe, and goodies pack post surgery.
4) Giving me a good overview of where the nerves in my mouth were and the various options for sedation.
5) Putting a blanket over me during the surgery because I was getting cold.
My experience wasn’t so bad. I chose nitrous oxide and oral sedation (Valium yumm) so I wasn’t completely asleep, but I didn’t feel too much poking either. I did dream about a small man pulling at the side of my mouth and hearing Dr. Abe say «that’s good» and «good job» over and over while my music was on. That and my music was amplified. My cheeks were also swollen for a few days, I had a slight headache, and I couldn’t chew or laugh for 2 days. VICODIN TO THE RESCUE
The only con is that she requires sedation if you want her to extract your wisdom teeth. And many insurance companies won’t cover sedation. Nitrous oxide is the cheapest option but that still cost me $ 250. IV-​ing it is $ 400-​$ 800 depending on the concentration.
I can’t really compare her operation to any other experience in my life so reviews like this are usually either a hit or miss. But if I thought about the whole thing more critically, I would give her a 4.5 because she didn’t give me tinted goggles, a free toothbrush, and a «well done» sticker.