The thought of having teeth yanked out of my mouth is a thought that strikes fear into my heart. I…read morehave had braces and my orthodontist (back in Hong Kong) said that I have to have my wisdoms removed ASAP or I'd wind up undoing all the work that he's put in over the one and a half year that I've had braces. He actually mustered up the humour to say that my wisdom teeth were a "ticking time bomb." That left me very worried, but since I was told this information a week before school started again, I put this off until the end of the semester. Since I usually get most of my dental work done during my visits to Hong Kong (since most of my patient files are still there), I was at a loss for who I should see for wisdom teeth removal. It didn't help that my parents were also warning me that I may experience permanent nerve damage should the operation went wrong. Quite predictably, the recommendation for Dr. Chow came from the family dentist (in Vancouver), who without hesitation, issued a referral to Dr. Chow, reassuring me that Dr. Chow is one of the best in the field in Vancouver. He wasn't kidding. Dr. Chow is incredibly efficient, from the initial consultation to the subsequent operation, he was always very assuring, and took the time to form concise and informative answers to the concerns that I had. I should also mention that he managed to remove all four of my wisdom teeth in half an hour, which seems really fast. I was unfortunate enough to have a complication of a swollen jaw, which prevented me from closing my mouth for about a week following the surgery- that made talking quite difficult, and they "Why the long face?" cropped up in pretty much every conversation with family, but Dr. Chow's staff of nurses were incredibly helpful throughout the process, having provided reminders before the consultation and operation, and even managed to decipher what I was trying to ask them over the phone following the operation, when my jaw was completely swollen. To explain how hard that is, imagine not being able to make a "sh-, ch-, t-" sound when you're talking. I would say I'd come again, but considering how this is a dental practice, that's probably a bad thing, so the best I can do is recommend Dr. Chow for dental surgery.

My wife and I both recently had complicated wisdom tooth extractions that our dentist wasn't…read moreconfident removing. Luckily Dr. Chow was able to perform all extractions without complications. The whole process was incredibly smooth, and the office couldn't be friendlier and more welcoming. I would recommend Dr. Chow at OMS without any hesitation!

I needed a gum graft and was initially referred to my local North Van periodontist. The price was…read morereally high. Nearly $5k. I got a second opinion at BC Perio with Dr Mun's. Dr Mun's was patient and has a huge amount of experience. He explained everything very well. His solution covered more of my gum than my initial doctor and the price was half of what the original a doctor charged!! It even beat many Mexican periodontists that I got a quote for. The actual appointment was VERY smooth. The worst part was the initial sedation when they inject stuff with a huge needle but he used a two step process to minimize the pain and discomfort. He is very professional al during the procedure and it was very smooth and easy. I would highly recommend this place.

I have tried to have a proper appointment here twice. The first time, I saw a dentist that I had…read moreseen four months earlier at his suburban location. Rather than checking the same X-rays first, he did a new set of X-rays and this incurred an unnecessary charge. The receipt I then received had incomplete information so it was difficult to file a claim. Returned today for a new consult. I arrived 5 mis prior, waited 20 minutes at reception and then another 25 mins in a chair. If I had not said something about waiting for 45 minutes, I could still be waiting. No one alerted me that Dr. Birdy was running late and so I just sat there wasting my time. I get emergencies, but the decent thing is to acknowledge the delays. I do not have confidence in this practice. The people there may be talented but book on the assumption that your time will not be respected.

Considerably better than the last visit. Still problematic that dentistry is a prohibitive expense…read morefor me right now. I would hope that as Dentists you understand oral health aligns with or derails a person's overall health. By making access difficult, it harms the strength of support Canadians contribute towards health care. It would be nice to see Dentists of Canada work to become part of everyone's lives. My hygienist was miles better today than my last visit. I didn't feel like my presence was a chore someone had to scrape through (literally). Thank you.

Kingsgate Dental is my clinic for the past few years, I always having really good experience with…read morethem, from the front desk to the doctor, all staff there is really friendly and professional. I'm always satisfied with the cleaning and maintenance for my teeth. My hygienist was always gentle, nice and did good job on my teeth, so as the doctors. I would recommend this clinic to my friends!

I had a great experience on my first visit to this place…read more First of all, it was the first time I called a clinic and the attendant tried to help me find a solution to my problem instead of just saying no. I booked an appointment for my daughter. The staff was helpful, the assistant was supportive and the dentist ( Dr. Mitchell) was super friendly to my daughter, making her comfortable and giving me clear information about the treatment required. Unfortunately, the clinic doesn't provide the service, but, based on my experience there, I would hugely recommend this clinic.

I went in for a single cracked molar that a different dentist, Dr. Wedman, had identified and…read morescheduled to fix. Dr. Wedman went on parental leave before my appointment, and I was reassigned to Dr. Baird, who I had not met before. Once I was numbed, outfitted with a mouth dam and therefore unable to speak easily, Dr. Baird said cavities often come in pairs and asked to look at the tooth next to the cracked one. I agreed to a look. Without first confirming my consent to any work, he drilled into and filled that second tooth as well. He then found a chip on a third tooth and said he'd fix it "as charity," at no charge. Later in the appointment, after adjusting my bite, he asked if he could shave down part of an untouched, healthy top tooth so it wouldn't sit too high on the brand new filling. I said no, I'd prefer he didn't. He did it anyway. I left having had three teeth worked on instead of the one I came in for, my face covered in tooth dust that no one wiped down until I was handed a wet wipe afterward, and a healthy tooth altered without my consent after I explicitly declined. When I got the bill, the tooth I was told would be free showed a real charge. I'm still working with the office to sort that out, but the billing issue is secondary to the larger problem: a dentist who did not respect a direct "no" during treatment. Georgia Dental's own website quotes Dr. Baird saying "the best dentistry begins with listening." That is the exact opposite of my experience in the chair. Dr. Baird did not listen to me at all. I would not see Dr. Baird again and would think carefully before returning to this office.

Had to get my wisdom teeth extracted in December and my dentist referred me to Westcoat Oral in…read moreYaletown. I was so nervous before my appointment, I might have called them 4 times that week and not once did they dismiss me, instead, they were very understanding and helped calm my nerves. After the procedure, they made sure to call for follow ups to ensure I was doing ok. About 2.5 weeks after my extraction, I felt like something was stuck in my extraction site and i wasn't able to get rid of it. I called them and they told me to come in just the next day, did a thorough wash and did not charge me anything. I would highly recommend them for your next dentist appointment, they are very professional and warm.

I came here after being referred to have all four of my wisdom teeth removed. My two bottom teeth…read morewere impacted, one top one was not really coming in, and the other top one was coming in sideways in to my cheek. I met with Dr. Sadeghi for a consultation the day of my surgery. Much to my surprise, he was a super happy and upbeat character who was quick to answer any of my questions and put my worries at ease. If I had to have them removed again, I'd definitely come back to Dr.Sadeghi! I opted to have do IV sedation which I 100% recommend! Honestly, so much less anxiety-inducing than having the freezing. Although I have no memory of how I got from the dentistry chair to the recovery room chair, I do remember my initial waking up and honestly, other than being a little groggy, it wasn't bad at all. WestCoast Oral & Maxiollofacial Surgery give you a little take home goodie-bag when you have your wisdom teeth filled with the essentials that'll make your recovery easier. FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS THEY GIVE YOU! As you should with any doctor, but I feel it must be emphasized so that you limit the amount of recovery time and reduce risks of drysocket. I was back to work the follow day with minimal swelling and very little pain. I'd recommend this location to anyone!

I can't say enough about the exceptional care I received from Dr. Winter. The first time I met him…read morewas several years ago during what was truly the worst dental pain of my life. I had an agonizing root canal situation--the kind that even hospital morphine couldn't touch. I was in absolute misery. On that particular Saturday, Dr. Winter offered to meet me at his office that very evening or even on the Sunday, just to help me get out of that excruciating pain. What's even more remarkable is that he was even ready to arrange for his staff to come in as well, making sure he and his team could take care of me outside of normal hours. It's incredibly rare to find a dentist willing to go so far above and beyond, especially outside regular hours, and to bring in extra help just to ensure a patient is okay. Dr. Winter not only resolved the issue, but did so with a level of kindness and compassion that is truly extraordinary. If you need a dentist who genuinely cares and will go the extra mile, Dr. Winter is the one.

Despite my initial positive experience with Dr. Winter, it gives me no pleasure to write about the…read morereal problems I experienced with his work. Lower Right: Dr. Winter did not inform me that the bridge made by the lab was too long and didn't fit. Instead of returning it back to the lab, he proceeded with its installation by adjusting one of the existing teeth and slicing the side of another one without asking for my permission or even informing me. When the job was done, the bridge was sitting lower than the original teeth used to be, creating quite a visible gap with my upper teeth, and leaving me with pain, which I never had on this side before, and which he was not able to address despite many adjustments he made. The only response from him was: "Just avoid eating on this side." Common sense tells us that one doesn't go to a dentist to do a major work in order to acquire permanent pain. I would never recommend him as a dentist.

I've been with Dr. Yamaoka for years now...his staff have always been top notch...extremely…read morehelpful, honest and personable . I have a feeling anyone complaining of the staff are probably people that have a rather nasty disposition themselves. And Dr. Yamoaka he's a classy and serious individual thst knows his profession inside and out. You get whst you pay for..I feel confident and comfortable in the hands of Dr. Yamaokabecause he doesn't feed me a line of b.s. He keeps it real and I know what yo expect. One of the finest in his profession!

I've been to Yamaoka twice now for gum grafts. Both operations worked. He is expensive but seems to…read moreknow what he is doing. Good bedside manner. He operates with a large staff - the ones I dealt with were helpful and knowledgeable. My only criticism would be that I've sometimes had to wait 15 minutes or so past the appointment time.

Although today was my first visit to Aria, they were so great that I feel the need to shout my…read moreexcitement to the world. That in itself is weird, I mean, who gets excited about the DENTIST?! A childhood trauma with an ahole dentist still makes me nervous, but Dr. Mehio and the team were so kind and so knowledgeable, I can hardly wait to go back. For YEARS my top teeth have been bothering me as they have been getting cramped and crowded with age. My missing teeth and amount of crowns have left me feeling like I don't take care of my teeth - but I DO I SWEAR! For YEARS I've woken up tired, headachey. Dr. Mehio put all this together into a holistic viewpoint, giving a preliminary diagnosis of everything being caused by a misaligned bite. Who knew I had nothing to be ashamed of? That my headaches and sleepless nights could be related! And related to my broken teeth! And painful, sensitive teeth! Dr. Mehio's thoroughness, along with his method of looking at how everything is connected vs isolated symptoms, is result amazing and unfortunately rather unique. Go see him, it's definitely worth the wait.

No parking at their dental clinic and they are so expensive for Invisalign! Would recommend getting…read moremultiple quotes.