Dr. Nathan Oakes

Dentists in the Portland area tend to cluster near the mall, where foot traffic and easy highway access make appointments less of a detour. Dr. Nathan Oakes keeps an office at 171 Maine Mall Rd in South Portland, a stretch of road that balances retail buzz with quiet side streets. Routine cleanings, fillings, and emergency care are handled under the same roof, so patients can skip the referral shuffle when something unexpected flips the schedule. The practice sits close enough to I-295 that out-of-town relatives can swing by on their way to the Old Port without doubling back. Most people call (207) 517-6279 to lock in a time slot, though walk-ins for urgent issues are sometimes squeezed in between scheduled visits. Directions are straightforward for anyone familiar with the mall corridor; a quick map check before heading out can save a lap around the parking lot. Find the spot here. If you’re already on Maine Mall Road, you’re basically there.