Dentist near Clairlea and Birchmount

Clairlea, Birchmount and our Danforth office

Clairlea lies just east of Victoria Park Avenue, between Taylor-Massey Creek to the south and Eglinton Avenue to the north. It was one of the first parts of Scarborough to become a Toronto suburb, in the early 1950s, and it is still known for its well-treed streets and detached homes with large backyards. In the 1800s the corner of St. Clair and Victoria Park was a small village called Moffat’s Corners. Today the area’s landmarks include Providence Healthcare on St. Clair, Warden Woods Park and Warden station.

Our office is south of the creek on Danforth Avenue near Warden, in Unit 107 at 3520 Danforth, the building known locally as Terrace on Danforth. Central Clairlea is about 3.5 km away, with parking behind the building and step-free access.

Getting here from Clairlea and Birchmount

• Via Warden station: the station is at the southeast corner of St. Clair Avenue East and Warden Avenue, about 2 km north of the office. The 69 Warden South bus connects the station with the Danforth area. Warden station is being redeveloped, so check the TTC trip planner for the current bus bay and times.
• By car: about 3.5 km from central Clairlea, usually under 10 minutes outside rush hour. Parking is behind the building.
• From Scarborough GO: the station on St. Clair Avenue East is about 3 km from the office.
• On foot or by bike: from the south end of Clairlea, Warden Woods and the creek valley lead toward Warden Avenue and down to Danforth.

What Clairlea and Birchmount patients book most

• Family check-ups and cleanings for households with school-age children. See dental cleanings and check-ups and children’s dentistry.
• Care for seniors, including dentures, gum care and planning around medications. See dental care for seniors.
• CDCP visits for eligible seniors, children and adults. See our CDCP dentist page.
• Evening appointments for commuters coming home through Warden station, until 7 pm four weekdays.
• Emergency visits on the same day. See emergency dentist.

Our services

• Exams, cleanings, oral cancer screening, fluoride, sealants and digital X-rays
• Gum care and non-surgical periodontal treatment
• Tooth-coloured fillings, inlays and onlays
• Root canal therapy and retreatment
• Crowns and bridges
• Dental implants planned with CBCT 3D imaging
• Extractions, including wisdom teeth
• Full and partial dentures
• Invisalign and braces
• Cosmetic dentistry and whitening
• Night guards and TMJ care
• Gentle care for nervous patients

Dental care when you are recovering or caring for someone

Some Clairlea families are caring for a parent after a hospital stay or during rehabilitation. Dental care often slips during those months, yet it matters: a sore tooth or a loose denture can make eating difficult just when good nutrition counts most. A few practical steps help:

1. Tell us about recent hospital stays, surgery or new medications when you book, so we can plan a safe, comfortable visit.
2. Bring the current medication list, including blood thinners and anything for the heart, bones or blood sugar.
3. Ask for a longer appointment if moving in and out of the chair takes time. The office is wheelchair accessible.
4. Bring the denture case if dentures are sore or loose, so we can check the fit.
5. Ask about daily care at home. We can show a caregiver how to help with brushing and denture cleaning.

Coverage and estimates

We bill most insurers directly and accept the Canadian Dental Care Plan. What you pay depends on your plan and the treatment involved. You receive a written estimate before any treatment begins. See insurance and billing.

Helpful guides

• Heart conditions, medications and dental care
• Aging and dental health
• What type of dental exam do you need?
• Overbite and underbite
• Bleeding gums: what they mean

A dental check before medical treatment

Physicians sometimes ask patients to see a dentist before certain medical treatments, because a hidden dental infection can complicate recovery. This often comes up before:

• Heart valve surgery or other major heart procedures
• Joint replacement surgery
• Cancer treatment, especially radiation to the head and neck, or chemotherapy
• Starting some bone-strengthening medications used for osteoporosis or cancer
• Organ transplant

If your doctor has asked for a dental check, tell us when you book and bring any letter or form from the medical team. We examine your teeth and gums, take X-rays, treat anything urgent, and send a written summary back to your physician if you ask us to. Leave enough time: if a tooth needs to come out, the area usually needs a few weeks to heal before the medical treatment begins.

Gum health in later years

Gum disease often progresses quietly, without pain. Bleeding when you brush, gums that look red or puffy, teeth that seem longer, or a bad taste in the mouth are all reasons to book a check. Regular cleanings, careful brushing along the gumline and cleaning between teeth every day are the foundation of treatment.

Keeping your dentist and doctor on the same page

Many Clairlea and Birchmount patients see a family doctor, a pharmacist and sometimes a hospital clinic as well as a dentist. Dental treatment is safer when the dentist has the full picture, so it helps to keep a short health summary up to date and bring it to every visit.

A useful summary lists:

• Every medication and the dose, including blood thinners, diabetes medicines and bone-strengthening drugs.
• Any heart condition, joint replacement or recent surgery.
• Allergies, especially to antibiotics, latex or local anaesthetics.
• Your doctor’s name and phone number, so we can check with them when needed.

Update the summary whenever a medication changes, and keep a copy on your phone so it is with you if a tooth problem comes up suddenly.

Never stop or change a prescription before dental work on your own. If a treatment might interact with a medication, we speak with your physician and agree on a plan together. Some people with specific heart conditions are advised by their doctor to take antibiotics before certain procedures. Your physician makes that call, and our guide on heart conditions and dental care explains how it works.

Nearby neighbourhoods

See also the Golden Mile, Kennedy Park, Oakridge and Danforth and Warden.