Arden Park Dental
General and emergency dentistry on the Ontario Street strip, open to 6pm midweek
Smyleee Rating
Very Good
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Arden Park Dental is ranked in the top 3 on 1 Smyleee Top 10 list.
About Arden Park Dental
The roster here leans toward families and working adults from Stratford's east end and the smaller places around it — the practice names New Hamburg, Baden, Tavistock, Mitchell and St. Marys among the communities it draws from, all within a twenty- to thirty-minute drive on Highway 7/8 or the county roads. That mix shapes the schedule: recall cleanings for children and parents booked back to back, and enough time held open that someone can call in the morning with a broken molar and still be seen. New patients are being accepted, and so are emergencies.
What actually happens when you arrive with a toothache is worth spelling out, because the not-knowing is usually worse than the visit. You describe the pain first — whether it wakes you at night, whether cold sets it off, whether biting on it hurts — and that history narrows the diagnosis before anything is touched. A targeted x-ray follows, along with tests on the tooth itself: cold, tapping, sometimes an electric pulp test. From there the answer is one of a handful of things: a deep cavity a filling resolves, a cracked cusp that needs a crown, an infected nerve requiring root canal treatment, or a gum problem masquerading as a tooth problem. Only then does the conversation turn to cost and timing. A first emergency visit is often about getting you comfortable and stabilising the tooth, with the definitive repair booked separately.
Cosmetic work runs alongside the general dentistry — whitening, crowns and prosthetic replacement of missing teeth. Replacing a gap without surgery means a bridge or a partial denture, and a bridge borrows its support from the teeth on either side, which means cutting down two healthy neighbours to carry it; that trade is worth weighing openly before you agree to one. Whitening needs realistic expectations of a different kind: what bleaching is really acting on is the dentine under the enamel, and dentine darkens steadily with age, so a patient in their sixties has a lower ceiling than a twenty-year-old starting from the same shade on the chart. Results fade as well — coffee, tea, red wine and smoking pull the colour back over a year or two — which is the reason custom trays are worth keeping in a drawer rather than throwing out after the first course. The Ontario Street address puts the office in the commercial strip east of downtown, a drive-to location with parking rather than a walk from Market Square. Hours stretch to 6pm on Wednesday and Thursday for people who cannot take time off midday, while Friday finishes at 3pm.
An east-end Stratford general practice that keeps emergency time open through the week and draws patients from Mitchell, St. Marys, Tavistock, Baden and New Hamburg, covering cleanings, fillings, crowns and whitening in one place with midweek hours running to 6pm.
Clinic Details
Parking
Free parking lot
Best Known For
General Dentistry, Emergency Dentistry, Preventive Cleanings, Teeth Whitening
Business Hours
| Monday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday(Today) | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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Reviews
Smyleee Rating
Very Good
259 reviews
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Recent Reviews
Dr.Patel ....the amazingly tooth extraction whisperer. From his mannerism to his zero pain approach with the needles to the extraction. All perfect . This man deserves it. Thank you for picking Canada Dr.Patel. It was supposed to be a tricky procedure and I didn't feel a thing . I didn't even know it was out. And his beautiful assistant Ava was amazing as well. Thanks for keeping me relaxed Ava. If you need a dentist there's a reason Arden Park is almost five stars . From the cheerful receptionist to everyone involved.... all Amazing!
Beware: This place just wants to siphon money from you. Had a dental bridge break before reaching it's second year anniversary. It took them over 7 months to even reach back to me for a warranty claim. And a total of 8 months to replace the bridge. Then they handed me a 1100$ invoice for something they said was warranty. This use to be a good practice when Dr.J and Dr.Hass were around. Now it's just a place that cares about the money and won't stand behind their work.
I recently had a teeth cleaning with lawrence, he was very good and very considerate and fun to communicate with.I would recommend him to anyone. I have also in the last few days.Had four fillings done with doctor kaur... She is very compassionate, gentle and caring...her work is very good.... I would also recommend her to anyone.She is great... And so is her assistant. She never hurt me even when she did the needling.... In my eyes that's a big plus...lol.... The staff at the front desk are also very nice people. I would recommend arden park dental to anyone!
They always go above and beyond. Efficient and very friendly.
Thanks Lawrence! Best experience I've had at the dentist for a cleaning. Thorough and informative.
I had my teeth cleaned today at Arden Park Dental. The reception /office staff are friendly and helpful. I saw my regular hygienist, Lawrence, at the scheduled time. As always he was upbeat, friendly and made the experience fun. Lawrence pays attention to detail, is gentle, explains things well, and answers your questions and concerns. I highly recommend this dental office.
I have been coming here for years but I was in today for a routine cleaning for my 5 year old son today and the hygienist, Parth, was phenomenal with my son! Super patient, explained everything and was super knowledgeable! My son did great and enjoyed his appointment! Thanks so much for the wonderful service!
I have been coming here for all dental care for over 10 years. Its a welcoming environment from the moment you walk in. Reception staff are friendly. The hygienists have been knowledgeable and caring over the time ive been a patient here. I've been seeing Parth in particular for a few visits and he has been so wonderful! Caring, understanding, and genuinely cares for his patients. Highly recommend Arden Park Dental and Parth! Thanks for amazing care over the years!
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