Tigard has 179 listed practices in total, so nearly a quarter of them sit here, all inside ZIP code 97223. This guide covers what the registry holds and is clear about what it does not.
What is listed in Tigard Triangle
Twenty nine of the 43 practices list general dentistry. Beyond that there are four periodontics listings, four in oral and maxillofacial surgery, four in endodontics, two in prosthodontics and one in orthodontics, with one entry recorded as a dental clinic.
The addresses spread across a compact grid. SW Gonzaga St has 13 listings and SW Hampton St 12. SW 68th Ave has five, and SW 70th Ave and SW 69th Ave four each. Everything falls in ZIP code 97223.
Thirty six practices are registered as individual practitioners and seven as organizations. Twenty three of the 43 were registered before 2010, and the oldest registration in Tigard Triangle dates to 2005.
- 43 practices, 29 listing general dentistry
- Four listings each in periodontics, oral surgery and endodontics
- 13 on SW Gonzaga St, 12 on SW Hampton St
- One ZIP code: 97223
- 36 individual practitioners, seven organizations
How to choose between them
The specialist depth here means a referral often stays inside the neighborhood. If your dentist sends you for gum treatment, a root canal or an extraction, ask whether the specialist is one of the local ones before accepting an appointment further away.
For routine care, work through the 29 general listings. Ask about network status first, then waiting times, then what is done in house.
Thirty six of the 43 listings are registered to a named individual, so most options are smaller practices where you are likely to see the same dentist each visit. That usually means continuity, with the trade off of fewer appointment slots when you need to be seen urgently.
If you need something Tigard Triangle does not have
Pediatric dentistry is the only specialty missing. The nearest listings are elsewhere in Tigard, about one mile away, where five pediatric practices are recorded. That is a short trip, though five is a small pool, so ask about waiting times early.
Orthodontics has a single listing here, which is thin if you are planning braces for a child or yourself. It is worth widening the search from the start.
Nearby neighborhoods add options. Downtown Tigard has 16 practices 0.9 miles away, Durham Road seven at 1.4 miles, Greenburg Road 16 at 1.7 miles, and Progress 25, Southview six and Derry Dell three at 2.1 miles.
Insurance and paying
The first question is whether a practice is in network with your plan. In network fees are agreed with your insurer in advance. Out of network, the practice sets its own fee and your share is usually larger. Ask the office, then confirm with your insurer, since plans vary within the same company.
For any treatment beyond a checkup, ask for a written estimate showing the procedure codes, the practice fee, the expected insurance payment and your balance. Specialist treatment is where an unexpected bill hurts most, so get it in writing first.
Our listings hold registration details only: name, address, specialty and registration date. They contain no fees, no opening hours and no insurance information. None of the 43 Tigard Triangle practices has claimed its listing or published a website or hours with us.
If it is urgent
Call early and ask directly whether the practice can see you today. With 29 general listings and four oral surgery listings in a small area, you have both routine and surgical options close at hand.
Some symptoms need an emergency room rather than a dentist. Go to hospital if swelling is spreading toward your eye or down your neck, if breathing or swallowing is becoming difficult, if you have a fever with facial swelling, or if bleeding will not stop. These signal an infection or bleed that needs medical treatment first.
To search by distance from where you are rather than by neighborhood, use dentist directory, which lists the closest practices first.
Questions patients ask
How many dentists are listed in Tigard Triangle?
The directory lists 43 dental practices in Tigard Triangle, all in ZIP code 97223, out of 179 recorded across Tigard. Twenty nine list general dentistry, with four listings each in periodontics, oral and maxillofacial surgery and endodontics, two in prosthodontics and one in orthodontics. SW Gonzaga St has the most with 13.
Is there a pediatric dentist in Tigard Triangle?
No. Pediatric dentistry is the one specialty absent from the neighborhood. The nearest listings are elsewhere in Tigard about one mile away, where five practices are recorded. Many general dentists here will see children for routine checkups, so ask locally before arranging a specialist appointment for a simple visit.
Can specialist treatment be done locally?
For most types, yes. Tigard Triangle has four periodontics listings, four in oral and maxillofacial surgery, four in endodontics and two in prosthodontics, which is unusual depth for 43 practices. Orthodontics has only one listing and pediatric dentistry none, so those are the two areas where you should expect to look further out.