Dentist near Kennedy Park, Scarborough

Kennedy Park and Scarborough Junction

Kennedy Park is bordered by Birchmount Road, Brimley Road, Eglinton Avenue and St. Clair Avenue, and is home to roughly 20,000 people. Its older name, Scarborough Junction, comes from the railways: the Grand Trunk line arrived in 1856 and the Toronto and Nipissing in 1873, and the area where they met grew into the most populated part of Scarborough Township by the 1890s. After the Second World War it became one of the first parts of Scarborough to turn into modern suburbs.

Today the neighbourhood’s centre of gravity is Kennedy station, the eastern end of both Line 2 Bloor-Danforth and Line 5 Eglinton, with Kennedy GO on the Stouffville line next door. Our office is about 4.5 km away by road, at 3520 Danforth Avenue, Unit 107, in the building known locally as Terrace on Danforth, with parking behind the building and step-free access.

Getting here from Kennedy Park

• By TTC bus: the 113 Danforth and the 20 Cliffside both run between Kennedy station and the Danforth area near our office. Check the TTC trip planner for current routes and times.
• By subway: ride Line 2 west from Kennedy to Warden station, then take the 69 Warden South toward Danforth.
• By car: about 4.5 km, usually around 10 minutes outside rush hour, with parking behind the building.

What Kennedy Park patients come in for

• Regular cleanings and check-ups for families and commuters. See dental cleanings and check-ups.
• Emergency visits when a tooth breaks or swelling starts. See emergency dentist and walk-in visits.
• CDCP care for eligible seniors, adults and children. See CDCP dentist.
• Children’s visits, sealants and fluoride. See children’s dentistry.
• Crowns, root canals and extractions to fix problems that have waited too long. See crowns and bridges, root canal therapy and tooth extraction.

Our full general-dentistry range

• Exams, cleanings, oral cancer screening and digital X-rays
• Gum care and non-surgical periodontal treatment
• Tooth-coloured fillings, inlays and onlays
• Dental implants planned with CBCT 3D imaging, and dentures
• Invisalign and braces
• Cosmetic dentistry and whitening
• Night guards and TMJ care
• Dental care for seniors
• Gentle care for nervous patients

Making the most of a visit when you commute

1. Book the last slot of the day. We are open until 7 pm on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
2. Combine treatment where it is sensible. Two fillings on the same side can often be done in one visit, which means one trip instead of two.
3. Bring your insurance or CDCP details so we can bill directly and tell you what is covered before we begin.
4. Ask for a written plan listing each visit and what it involves, so you can schedule around work.
5. Call if something changes. If pain starts between planned visits, phone and we will fit you in.

Coverage and estimates

We bill most insurers directly and accept the Canadian Dental Care Plan. You receive a written estimate before any treatment. See insurance and billing.

Helpful guides

• What type of dental exam do you need?
• What a rubber dam is and why we use it
• Bleeding gums: what they mean
• Overbite and underbite
• Heart conditions, medications and dental care

Dental emergency on the way to us

If something happens to a tooth while you are out, these steps help until you reach the office:

• Knocked-out adult tooth: hold it by the crown, not the root. Rinse briefly if dirty, try to place it back in the socket, or keep it in milk. Call us right away.
• Broken or chipped tooth: rinse with warm water, save any pieces and protect sharp edges with gum without sugar or dental wax.
• Lost filling or crown: keep the crown in a clean container and bring it. Avoid chewing on that side.
• Swelling: a cold compress on the cheek helps. If swelling spreads toward your eye or neck, or you have trouble swallowing or breathing, go to a hospital emergency department.
• Bleeding after an injury: press a clean, damp gauze or cloth on the area for 15 to 20 minutes.

Filling, onlay or crown?

When a tooth has a cavity or a crack, the right repair depends on how much healthy tooth is left:

1. A filling suits small to medium cavities. Tooth-coloured fillings bond to the tooth and are usually done in one visit.
2. An inlay or onlay is made to fit and bonded in place. It suits larger cavities where a filling might be weak but a full crown is more than needed.
3. A crown covers the whole tooth. It is often the right choice after a root canal on a back tooth, or when a tooth is badly cracked.

We show you the tooth on screen, explain why we recommend one option and give you a written estimate before anything starts.

Cold winds, bus stops and sensitive teeth

Waiting for a bus at Kennedy station in January is a fair test of your teeth. If cold air makes a tooth zing, you are not alone. Sensitivity is one of the most common things Kennedy Park patients mention when they book.

Common causes include:

• Gums that have pulled back and exposed the root surface.
• Enamel worn by grinding, hard brushing or acidic drinks.
• A cracked tooth or a filling that has started to leak.
• Tooth decay, which can feel like sensitivity at first.

Simple steps that often help:

1. Switch to a soft toothbrush and brush gently along the gum line.
2. Use a toothpaste made for sensitive teeth, and leave a little on the sore spot before bed.
3. Breathe through your nose and keep a scarf over your mouth on cold days.
4. Have acidic drinks with meals rather than sipping them all day.

Book a check if the sensitivity lasts more than two weeks, gets stronger, lingers after the cold is gone or wakes you at night. Lingering pain can mean the nerve is involved, and our root canal page explains what happens then. Sensitivity that comes with a visible chip or gum swelling should be seen sooner. Bring a note of which foods or drinks set it off, since that helps the dentist find the tooth quickly.

Nearby neighbourhoods

See also Cliffside, the Golden Mile, Clairlea and Birchmount and Danforth and Warden.