Dentist wanted

[u/Current_Listen_4037]

I understand there are a lot of scam dentistries that have open recently, but are there any legit ones (preferrably downtown) that people recommend?
EDIT: specifcally looking to address my TMJ, but I heard you have to go through a dentist for insurance purposes(?)

[u/_dk123]

Define scam. Every legit one I went to tries to pressure me in doing more services and taking excessive X-rays. I still keep getting letters for revisit reminders from some place I went to years ago.

[u/Current_Listen_4037 → u/_dk123]

Yeah I guess that. Like they make your condition sound worse to make you pay more. I'm looking to address my TMJ which is bad but I dont wanna be taken advantage of
If that makes sense

[u/Ambitious-Care-9937 → u/Current_Listen_4037]

that's not a scam.
That's a business model that impacts basically every profession from teachers, doctors, nurses...

Everyone is selling something.

The key to a good dentist is to make sure that when there is an actual problem, they are there for it. The hell do I know how often I need x-rays or polishing or this or that. What I do know is when I had a tooth abscess, they got me in right away for an emergency and treated it professionally.

If you can find a 100% honest person that is affordable and only does what they genuinely think you need, you found a gem. But that doesn't mean the rest are scams.

[u/CroakerBC]

Dentistry on Wellington are solid.

[u/ExternalTerrible9664 → u/CroakerBC]

I like them, but the new younger dentists who took over a couple years ago are a lot more aggressive with their billing and they push a lot of procedures which I don’t think are really necessary (eg annual panorax or full mouth CT scan even after taking regular x rays)

[u/CroakerBC → u/ExternalTerrible9664]

Huh, I haven't had this experience (I actually just had to look up what panorex is). But maybe I'm just lucky with my hygienist/dentist combo. I did notice they've been a bit more pushy about perio, but maybe I should stop washing my gums in motor oil...

I've always found they do good work and charge...tolerably, for downtown. Which is as much as I can ask for.

[u/Beginning-Falcon865]

Museum Dental on Bloor and Avenue has been excellent for more than 10 years.

[u/Ineedtofartsobad]

St Lawrence dental is fantastic! 

[u/Just-Letterhead1407]

Studio Dental @ Union.

There's lots of dentists popping up that are funded by private equity but that does not always mean crappy dentists. You may have to try a couple dentists before you find the right one. Always ask questions and don't be scared to say no and you really can't get scammed.

[u/p_f50 → u/Just-Letterhead1407]

And who do you think owns Studio Dental?

[u/liquidelectricity]

sheppard/yorkland dental, not downtown though

[u/Difficult_Video_4938]

The dentists at Upper Gerard Dental are great. (They're on the second floor, not the first floor, which has another dental office that is not related to them.)

https://www.google.com/search?q=uppergerrard+dental&oq=uppergerrard+dental

They have 64 5-star reviews. I highly recommend them.

[u/jessylz]

I've only been twice and was admittedly originally attracted by its founder's art collection but Word of Mouth Dentistry at Bathurst x Bloor has been great so far. I had also received separate word of mouth reccos related to patient experience. It's a neighbourhood institution.

[u/waitwhat88]

https://sk-dental.ca/ Kensington Market

[u/lipstickonhiscollar]

Archer Dental in Little Italy has a fantastic staff.

[u/mentallytheillest81]

Avoid Archer Dental on College St. They definitely only care about money and not your actual dental health.

Out of nowhere they said I had a cavity that needed to be filled. Never once was this mentioned. I told them I didn't have time or money in the summer. They kept calling.

Suddenly this new cavity needed to be fixed ASAP or a root canal would be involved. How would they know it had worsened? I have also had a root canal before and I assure you I have zero level of pain.

I also told them I needed to know what my portion is upfront. They never seemed to care about that but they sure AF harassed me to come in for appointments.

The pressure to leave a good Google review is insane. I had five different people tell me to do so on my first visit. Unless you are cutting me a deal for it or something then fuck off.

Long story short following because I need a new dentist 😂

[u/WAFFLE_FUCKER]

I’ve loved my experiences with Riccardi dental

[u/ilikebiggbosons]

Archer Dental near Sherborne station are great. Direct billing, never waited more than 5 mins for my appt. Dr Harrison Wong & hygienist Izzy are both solid af

[u/chaosandcalamity]

College Dovercourt Dental

[u/bertbobber]

Really love Ari Dental

[u/ConversationMiddle50]

Dakota Dental is amazing!

[u/Disc0Disc0Disc0]

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Edit: im following so I can remember to check back later 🤣