Dentist near Crescent Town

A short trip from Crescent Town

Crescent Town is one of the most distinctive communities in the east end. Its high-rise apartment buildings were planned around Victoria Park station, and a covered walkway links the station to the central courtyard. Pedestrian paths run above street level, so you can move between buildings without crossing traffic. The land was once part of Dentonia Park, the Massey family farm, and later the grounds of Crescent School before the present neighbourhood was built.

From there, our office is a short ride east along Danforth Avenue. We are in Unit 107 at 3520 Danforth, in the building known locally as Terrace on Danforth, with parking behind the building and step-free access for wheelchairs, walkers and strollers.

Getting to us from Crescent Town

• By bus: walk through to Victoria Park station or down to the Danforth bus stops at Victoria Park Avenue, then ride east along Danforth toward Warden. The trip is about 2 km. Check the TTC trip planner for the current routes and times.
• On foot: the walk east along Danforth takes about 25 to 30 minutes.
• By car or taxi: roughly 2 km, usually a few minutes outside rush hour, with parking behind the building.

Care for apartment households and busy schedules

Many Crescent Town households include shift workers, students, newcomers to Canada and older relatives living with family. We try to make dental care fit around that reality:

• Evening hours until 7 pm on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, and Saturday hours from 10 am to 4 pm.
• Same-day emergency time for toothaches, swelling and broken teeth. You do not need to be an existing patient. See emergency dentist and walk-in visits.
• Direct billing to most insurers, and acceptance of the Canadian Dental Care Plan.
• Several languages: English, French and Farsi, plus ASL. If you would like a relative to help explain, they are welcome at the appointment.

Dental care for newcomers

If you arrived in Canada recently, your last dental visit may have been years ago or in another country’s system. That is common and nothing to worry about. At a first visit we examine your teeth and gums, take the X-rays we need, and explain what is healthy, what needs attention and what can wait. Bring any dental records or X-rays you have, a list of medications, and your insurance or CDCP details. We will tell you what your coverage applies to before any treatment starts. Read more on our new patients page.

Services Crescent Town patients use

• Check-ups and cleanings, oral cancer screening and digital X-rays
• Children’s dentistry, sealants and fluoride
• Gum care and tooth-coloured fillings
• Root canal therapy
• Crowns and bridges, inlays and onlays
• Extractions, including wisdom teeth
• Dental implants and dentures
• Invisalign and braces
• Cosmetic dentistry and whitening
• Night guards and TMJ care
• Dental care for seniors
• Gentle visits for nervous patients

Your first appointment, step by step

1. Call or send a request and tell us whether you have pain or just need a check-up.
2. Arrive a few minutes early to fill in a short health form. If you take medicines, bring the list or the bottles.
3. Examination and X-rays of your teeth, gums, bite and the soft tissues of your mouth.
4. A plain-language plan showing what we found, with options and a written estimate. Nothing starts until you agree.
5. Next visits booked around your work, school and family commitments.

What affects what you pay

We do not publish fees. What you pay, if anything, depends on the treatment you need, how many visits it takes, whether lab work is involved, and how your insurance or CDCP applies. Before we begin, you receive a written estimate and we explain what your plan is expected to cover. More on our insurance and billing page.

Helpful guides

• What type of dental exam do you need?
• Bleeding gums: what they mean
• Bad breath and mouth odour
• Tooth whitening options
• Aging and dental health

When a tooth starts hurting at night

Toothaches have a habit of starting after the office has closed. If that happens in your apartment, here is what helps until you can call us in the morning:

1. Rinse gently with warm salt water and floss around the sore tooth in case food is trapped.
2. Use over-the-counter pain relief as directed on the package. Never put a tablet directly on the gum, as it can burn the tissue.
3. Use a cold compress on the outside of the cheek, 15 minutes on and 15 minutes off.
4. Sleep with your head raised on an extra pillow, which can ease throbbing.
5. Call us when we open. We keep same-day time for emergencies.

Go to a hospital emergency department instead if swelling spreads to your eye or neck, if it becomes hard to swallow or breathe, or if you have a high fever with facial swelling.

Questions worth asking at your first visit

• Which problems need treatment soon, and which can be watched?
• What will my insurance or CDCP cover for this plan?
• How many visits will this take, and can any be combined?
• How often should I come back for cleanings, given my gums?

One trip for the whole family

Crescent Town households often include children, working parents and grandparents under one roof. Getting everyone seen can feel like a project, so many families book back-to-back appointments and cover the household in a single trip.

How to make it work:

1. Call once and tell us how many people need check-ups and their ages.
2. Ask for consecutive slots. Saturdays from 10 am to 4 pm and weekday evenings until 7 pm go first, so book a few weeks ahead.
3. Bring each person’s insurance or Canadian Dental Care Plan details and a list of any medications.
4. Let the youngest go after a parent or sibling, so they can watch a check-up before their own turn.

At home, a shared routine helps everyone: brush twice a day with fluoride toothpaste, floss once a day, and keep sweet drinks to mealtimes. Parents should help children brush until they have the hand control to do it well, usually around age seven or eight.

Our team speaks English, French and Farsi and communicates in ASL. If a grandparent prefers one of those, tell us when you book. The family dentistry page explains check-ups for every age.

Nearby neighbourhoods

We also see patients from Taylor-Massey, East York, Oakridge and the area around Danforth and Warden.