Family & senior-friendly dentist · Terrace on Danforth, Scarborough
Danforth dentist in Scarborough, every smile starts here
Dr. Samar Fadavi has cared for families, seniors and nervous patients on the Danforth since 2005. Same-day emergency appointments, unhurried visits, and a wheelchair-accessible office with parking behind the building.
- Same-day emergency visits
- Evening & Saturday hours
- Wheelchair accessible
- Parking behind the building
- New patients welcome
- CDCP patients welcome
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Find the care you’re looking for
Most of what our patients need is done right here in the office, from routine check-ups to root canals, implants and clear aligners. If you’re not sure what you need, start with a check-up and we’ll explain your options.
Toothache or dental emergency
Same-day appointments for pain, swelling, a broken tooth, or a lost crown or filling. Call first and we’ll fit you in.
Emergency care →Check-ups, cleanings & prevention
Exams, scaling, oral cancer screening and custom sport guards for every member of the family.
Preventive care →Dentistry for seniors
An office designed for older patients: step-free access, longer appointments, and experience with dentures, dry mouth and medications.
Senior care →Root canal & saving a tooth
When decay or infection reaches the nerve, root canal therapy relieves the pain and keeps your natural tooth.
Root canal therapy →Replacing missing teeth
Implants, bridges and dentures, explained plainly so you can choose what fits your mouth, health and budget.
Implants, bridges & dentures →A smile you feel good about
Whitening, veneers, crowns and Invisalign clear aligners, with honest advice about what each can and can’t do.
Cosmetic & orthodontics →
Why patients trust this team
Meet Dr. Samar Fadavi, DDS
Dr. Fadavi graduated from the University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry in 2005 after ranking first among internationally trained dentists on the National Dental Examining Board exam. She has practised in Ontario, Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador, including mobile dentistry for elderly and housebound patients.
- Member of the Ontario Dental Association, Canadian Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry and American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
- Appointments are booked with extra time so you are not kept waiting and never feel rushed
- Care in English, French, Farsi and American Sign Language
- Known for a gentle hand with freezing and for listening before she treats
Two things we do differently
Built for the patients other offices rush
Seniors and caregivers
The office was designed to accommodate older patients: step-free, wheelchair-accessible, with parking behind the building. Dr. Fadavi’s background in mobile geriatric dentistry means she is comfortable working around medications, dry mouth, dentures and mobility limits, and happy to coordinate with family members.
How we care for seniors →Nervous about the dentist?
Many adults carry dental fear from childhood. You can meet Dr. Fadavi for a consultation before any treatment, bring a friend or family member into the room, spread treatment over several shorter visits, and ask about sedation where appropriate. Nothing happens until you understand it and agree.
Our approach to dental anxiety →
What your visit involves
Your first visit, step by step
We listen first
Tell us what brought you in, your medical history and any medications. If you are anxious, say so. We will slow down.
A thorough look
Dr. Fadavi examines your teeth and gums and, when needed, your jaw joints, head and neck, using photos, measurements and X-rays only where they add information.
A plan you understand
You’ll hear what we found, the options for treating it, and what each involves, so you can decide what happens next. No pressure.
Practical information
Finding us at Terrace on Danforth
Address
Terrace on Danforth
3520 Danforth Ave, Unit 107
Scarborough (Toronto), ON M1L 1E5
Parking & transit
Parking spots behind the building (Terrace on Danforth), with more on Scotia St. to the west and nearby side streets. By TTC, Danforth Ave buses stop nearby and Victoria Park subway station is a short walk west along Danforth Ave.
Accessibility
The office is wheelchair accessible. Tell us in advance if you use a mobility aid, need extra time, or would like a family member with you, and we will plan for it.
Hours & contact
Evening and Saturday appointments are available. Call (647) 350-4500 or send a request and we’ll get back to you.
Questions patients ask before they call
Frequently asked questions
Are you accepting new patients?
Yes. New patients of all ages are welcome, including seniors and patients who have not seen a dentist in years. Call (647) 350-4500 or use the appointment request form and we will find a time that suits you.
I’m in pain today. Can you see me?
We keep time for same-day emergencies such as toothache, infection, a fractured tooth, or a loose crown or bridge. Phone rather than emailing so we can triage you quickly. If you have facial swelling that affects breathing or swallowing, go to the nearest hospital emergency department.
Do you take dental insurance?
Bring your insurance details to your first visit and we will explain how your plan applies to the treatment recommended. If you have no coverage, we will give you a written estimate before treatment starts so there are no surprises.
I haven’t been to a dentist in years and I’m embarrassed.
You will not be lectured. Dr. Fadavi meets patients where they are, explains what she sees, and suggests a realistic order of priorities. Many of our patients started exactly this way.
Is the office accessible for a wheelchair or walker?
Yes. The office at Terrace on Danforth is wheelchair accessible, and there is parking behind the building. Let us know when you book so we can allow extra time.
Ready when you are
Call us, or send an appointment request and we’ll reply during office hours. Emergencies: please phone.