I've been a patient of Dr. Joe's for nearly two years now; and as Lan T. states, they do conduct…read morequite a few tests when you first sign up. They do these tests to get the FULL picture of your oral care; and with these results they can determine the health of not only your teeth and gum but of other factors attributed to certain heart diseases and cancers. My insurance covered about 80% of the costs of these tests; so I guess it's to each their own insurer. As quite a few people do, I have a well founded fear of dentistry. Growing up I had to go, because my mom made me do it; but when that dentist had passed on (really nice guy, just didn't like the sharp pointy objects he poked me with), I didn't go searching for another doctor for nearly five years. In comes that fact that although I fear dentists, the idea of losing my teeth scares me quite a bit more! My mother would gladly tell me at every moment she got that I had her "new car" in my mouth. I got braces when I was in junior school, and the end result was about thirteen grand; so I cheerfully developed a fear of destroying this "brand new car". I live close to Bloor West, so my husband and I decided to try out Dr. Joe (the hubby had never went to a dentist before, but had decided it was time to start!) Anyway, believe it or not, I don't fear dentists anymore thanks to Dr. Joe specifically. He has a way with keeping his clients calm without the use of drugs (until needed); he has talked me through numerous checkups/consults and even a root canal. Mind you the sharp pointy objects are still poking, but the surprise factor is gone; you're not left guessing and stressing about whether his next move is going to hurt. And surprisingly enough, just knowing "You're about to feel a pinch, is that okay?" removes so much pain from lack of anxiety. These days, when they say, "Let me know if you feel any pain" I usually think, "Pfft! Bring it on!" And I've been going to his office now every three months for checkups. They also have a great method of distraction too; every checkup/cleaning room is installed with a flat panel monitor in the ceiling, so you can catch up with the news or HGTV while they're cleaning your teeth. X-Raying your teeth doesn't cost as much as at some other locations either, because they use digital photography to get an inside look at your teeth and gum. The price for costly film is now redundant, since the pictures are computer generated. Just The Other Day... My last visit was a few days ago and I almost nearly didn't make it! We have construction going on our house, and my timing just got all bungled up. I doubt this could have happened every time, but they were willing to push back my appointment *twice* that day until our "house guests" finally left. I even got a little goody bag too, which kinda made me laugh and feel all of eight years old again. It came with a toothbrush, dental floss, toothpaste and *lip balm*. I usually come home with the toothbrush and floss, but the added paste and balm was a nice treat! Let's Talk Money Dr. Joe's office is a little more pricey than what our insurance wants to pay; by the time we get a check back, we're about $15 out of pocket on average for these check-ups. Which on a side note, their receptionist does all the insurance work for you, so you don't have to worry about filling out the forms properly. We normally get our money back within five days of the check-up.

I used to go to Dr. Joe when I was a kid. Moved back to the city and wanted to go to him again but…read morequickly learned that he does not bill insurance directly. So this is not about the money but about doing what's convenient for your clients...not you. Needless to say, I'm still looking for a new dentist in the Bloor West area. Give your head a shake Dr. Joe...it's 2014. By the way, his receptionist still had enough tech to access our policies to get a quote!

Today I went to the dentist for the first time in... none of your damn business…read more I was truly expecting to be floss shamed, cavity ridden and ridiculed for being a mediocre grown up. This was not the case. The hygienist was excellent and explained everything as she did things, let me watch Netflix on my iPhone, and asked if I needed breaks when I winced during the cleaning. Please don't let this last line deter you, the wincing is because I'm a wuss and again, deserved to be floss shamed. My new dentist, Dr. Walden was lovely, understanding, quick yet thorough and I definitely trust her with my smile. They're taking new patients, and if you have insurance they take the payment directly from your insurer which is mighty handy. Say cheese!

Often, in the past, when I go to a new dentist, I get the reaction of "Ooh, it's been six months…read moreplus one day since you last saw a dentist? [shaking head sympathetically] Tsk, tsk. [gesturing vaguely to invisible problems on an Xray] Well, I'm sorry, but here's the list of 14 things that NEED to be done. You do have insurance, right?" This was so not my experience here. I explained that my insurance runs out in two weeks and I have a sore tooth, so they squeezed me in to a short-notice cancellation. Two points for them there. I arrived late (my bad - had the address wrong) but they still whisked me in fairly quickly, and everything was done quite efficiently. I've been going to older-fashioned dentists in Oakland, CA where the Xrays were still being done with that horrid cardboard stuff and put up on lightboxes, so the digital ones that went on the overhead TV were kinda cool. Nice to be at a 21st century office. Dr. Walden and the hygienist were both really, REALLY nice. They were friendly and helpful, explained what they were doing and what the jargon meant, and despite the fact that it's been about 18-20 months since I'd seen a dentist, were not patronizing or casting about for things to stick my insurance company on. Actually, Dr. Walden was quite complimentary on my oral hygiene - so many dentists are rude or patronizing about it. The only problem they did find made complete sense (the corner of a 30-year-old filling was broken off on the tooth that was sore - now I understand why the floss kept snapping!), and the receptionist offered to fit me in this afternoon to get it fixed. Like other reviewers have said, no one LIKES to go to the dentist, but when they make it an almost pleasant experience, you can dislike it so much less. Addendum: I'm back from having that filling fixed. I will admit that dental work and needles in my mouth terrify me - a previous experience with an awful dentist in California that left me unable to chew on the left side of my mouth for *three years* - and Dr. Walden was very, very considerate and careful dealing with an obviously extremely uncomfortable patient. She kept up a reassuring patter throughout, interrupting herself frequently to keep me in the loop about what she was doing, explaining, checking on me, at one point informing me that I might want to clench my hands just a wee bit less since one of my fingers was clearly losing circulation... I sent my neighbour to her recently, too. His assessment? "She rocks!" And how often, I ask you, does someone hear THAT about a dentist? Second addendum: Have -you- ever heard of a dentist who emails you at 9pm on a Saturday evening to check how your new filling is holding up? I hadn't, either. Until Dr. Walden.

I went for my first and only appointment with the clinic. They were 15 minutes late and failed to…read moreschedule a cleaning. They specifically design their prices to be 5% higher than insurance so you will always be paying out of pocket. They do not disclose this on booking. While they offered an apology for their error, it does not in a way make up for my lost time or frustration. Who would pay an extra 5% for poor communication, late service, wasted time, extra visits, and frustration?

Ahhh, embarrassing. Yes that's how this update starts. I am an embarrassment…read more You know when you wake up (in your own bed [thank god]) and it's the middle of the week (like a Thursday) and your phone says the time is 1057 and you think... "hmn I shouldn't be asleep right now because I have another commitment and I just can't put my finger on it... and it's not work, it's something else..." And then you realize that you are supposed to be at the dentist getting your teeth cleaned in 3 minutes and that's why you feel like you shouldn't be sleeping off a mid-week bender? No? That hasn't happened to you? Then... my bad (I guess). Long story short - I called the dentist and said I would be late and they were totally cool about it. Then I showed up (looking/smelling like a hobo) and they were totally cool about it. Then I disallowed the cavitron 5000 from my cleaning and they were totally cool about it. The bottom line message I want to deliver to you in this review, is that I am never switching dentists again. Actually, that's not exactly true. I am never switching hygienists again. If Lisa moved to a different dentist office, I would move my records along with her. This was the most painless dental cleaning I have ever had. That statement is not a joke. I had not been to the dentist in 1.5 years, and there was a lot of cleaning that needed to be done; Lisa had brand new dental tools that she was delighted to break in on me. She was done in 45 minutes (I have historically had to break up cleanings into 2 visits) and when I inspected her work, I expected to see residual tartar and plaque because of the efficiency and painlessness of the service, but the cleaning passed the quality control inspection. I remain shocked by the quality of this cleaning and it has inspired me to floss more regularly, because I want to preserve the work that she has done here. This is my new hygienist and I hope that I die before she does (like... a long time from now) because I can't imagine finding another person that is this good at this job.

Needed to switch dentists and decided to try out this place. From the receptionist to the nurse/Dr…read moreTsimerman were attentive and addressed all my concerns. Also unlike some dental offices I've been too not in a hurry to do an unnecessary procedure

I went to this dentist two decades ago and wish I was older at the time to be able to have the know…read morehow and strength to sue. This dentist was nice enough np bit when putting in a crown that obviously didn't fit right he lifted himself and applied all his weight into seating my crown. It felt like my jaw was broken. I have been acquiring TMJ ever since and these days suffer quite a bit. I am still unsure if the dentist was just incompetent or whether he was perhaps prejudice against non-whites.

I booked an appointment for a routine cleaning and ended up replacing a worn filling while I was…read morethere. It saved me an extra trip, and the visit felt efficient without ever feeling rushed.

I've been going to Dr Luong for almost a year now. I first got an appointment at Baywell through…read moreOpencare. The clinic is conveniently located near Yonge and Bay and the facilities are very clean and modern. Dr Luong is very helpful and incredibly skilled at what she does. Her hands are very dexterous and you barely feel her working on your teeth. She is also very thorough with her check ups, I feel my teeth are very well taken care of by her. I also have a dental implant from Baywell, the surgery was performed by Dr Luong herself. The surgery went smoothly, Dr Luong was very professional and explained to me the procedure and let me know what she was doing at every step. I recovered very quickly from the procedure. Overall, everyone I've encountered at Baywell has been pleasant and friendly. Just to name a few individuals that I've encountered at Baywell--Marianne the hygienist is very friendly, she does thorough cleanings and makes good conversation. Tania the receptionist is incredibly helpful and nice. I would definitely recommend anyone looking for a good dentist to go to Baywell.

I have been going to Dr Kraus for years and she is terrific! She always knows what has to be…read moredone and communicates well with the patient. All Metropolitan staff have a pleasant, upbeat manner. I highly recommend this practice.

DR. ILANA KRAUS and Ivy are an amazing team. I'm not going to say going to the dentist is a…read morepleasure but these 2 make it seem like it's a great experience. Top notch service. I love the way they banter and work together. They are seamless. I cannot recommend them enough. Dr Plaitis is great as well. All around a great practice and I would suggest you use them. Mark Strachan

Thank you so much for seeing us on such short notice. We truly appreciate your kindness,…read moreunderstanding, and professionalism. You made a stressful situation much easier for both me and my daughter. We are very grateful for the care and attention you provided. Thank you again!

Conveniently located at Yonge & Eg, I'd eaaasily recommend this practice to anyone in or around…read moreToronto. Aside from their prime location, all of their staff are patient, welcoming, and very accommodating. If you are looking to get your teeth cleaned, ask for Melody! She is the hygienist that took exceptional care of my teeth, making the cleaning process seamless. One thing I really liked was how she provided flossing tips alongside an easy-to-follow demonstration; her experience is evident and much appreciated, especially considering how daunting visits to the dentist can be! My parents ended up visiting Dr. Jonathan for cleanings, fillings, and wisdom teeth removal(s) - all of which were quick (yet thorough) and painless - merely depicting the Stern Office's ability to create a comforting environment that will encourage you to visit their office for regular cleanings or any of your other dental needs! You allllready know that cleanliness is a huuuge factor for me; by observing the number of stars I have given this practice, undoubtedly the Stern Dental Office passes my test! The waiting area is neat, family friendly (lol and, surprisingly, super spacious. The bathroom is very well kept. & lastly, the rooms themselves are nice & clean! 11/10 would reccommend for you, your parents, your grandparents, and your kids...but you knew that

He did a root canal and a tooth extraction at the same time and left me in so much pain without…read moreproper pain meds only homeopathic meds which didn't work. Then the root canal failed and he sent me to a periodontal dentist to finish it but I was too swollen so they had to put me on steroids before finishing the root canal. I was in a lot of pain meanwhile. Suffice to say I didn't finish the implant or go back to him.

Dr Mike Schecter is the most honest and caring dentist I've ever been to. I will follow him…read moreanywhere. I've seen some crazy awful reviews and I have to wonder who is writing this? are they being paid to slander him? Truly can't understand. I can only tell you the difference he's made in my kids dental health and mine. Dr Mike is the most considerate, knowledgeable and honest dentist I've ever been to. 5* for sure.