Ken Wolch would like to see himself as a good guy. He says he was personally involved in the fight to ban metal (mercury) fillings in Canada. That may be, but does it make him a good plumber (I mean dentist)?
The only filling he placed on me failed (as in leaked and continued to decay under the restoration, causing more damage and leading to a more invasive procedure). He did not even catch this -- another dentist did.
His staff of hygenists is not very competent. One barely flosses, the other doesn't at all, preferring to spray with warm water which, as most dentists know, can cause more damage to the gum tissues. In keeping with this, the practice heavily promotes (and sells) Water Pik. These devices are usually used improperly by patients (angle of spray is everything!). Even when used properly, the water pressure usually pushes debris/bacteria further into the gum/tooth line. There is no replacement for flossing, which physically scrapes plaque. Unless you're using a sand-blasting liquid in a Water-Pik, you will never achieve plaque removal.
Yes, the staff is very friendly, and Dr Wolch himself is very pleasant, reassuring and concerned about your comfort. But is this the most important feature of a dental practice? Don't you want a good plumber more than anything else? read more