Questions, answered.

Yes, we’re always accepting new patients. Book online or call us at (705) 710-3750.

Yes. We’re open until 8pm Monday to Thursday, and 9am to 4pm on Saturdays.

Most people should come in every six months for a check-up and cleaning. Some patients need to come more often, depending on their dental health or treatment.

Yes. We offer different levels of sedation to help anxious or nervous patients feel more comfortable during treatment.

Yes. If you have dental pain or an injury, call us and we’ll do our best to see you as soon as possible.

547 Cundles Road East, Unit 4, Barrie, Ontario L4M 0J7, with free parking out front.

Yes. We accept most dental insurance plans and the Canadian Dental Care Plan, and bill your insurer directly. We also offer flexible payment options.

We follow the current Ontario Dental Association fee guide, and explain costs before any treatment begins.

The CDCP helps pay for preventive care, exams and X-rays, fillings and crowns, root canals, dentures, gum treatment, extractions and sedation. Braces aren’t covered right now. With an adjusted family net income under $70,000, you pay no co-payment.

You apply through the Government of Canada at canada.ca. Once you’re enrolled and have your CDCP ID, book with us online or by phone.

Not if it’s private insurance, even if you’ve never used it or chose not to enrol. Coverage through a government program is fine. If you have private insurance, we accept most plans and can help you with your claims.

Call us at (705) 710-3750 or email hello@northbarriedental.com and our front desk will help you understand your coverage before your appointment.

Most patients do well with a visit every six months. If you have gum concerns we may suggest more frequent cleanings.

The Canadian Dental Association recommends a first visit within six months of the first tooth, or by age one.

We use gentle techniques and go at your child’s pace, and we do everything we can to keep them comfortable.

Yes. We accept CDCP and most insurance plans, and can bill your insurer directly.

It depends on how many teeth are missing, your bone health and your budget. Implants feel most like natural teeth, while dentures are quicker and cost less.

Most healthy adults with enough jawbone are. Gum disease, smoking and some medical conditions can affect healing, so we check all of this at your consultation.

The area is fully numbed during placement. Most patients describe mild soreness for a few days afterwards, managed with over-the-counter pain relief.

It varies. The implant usually needs a few months to bond with the bone before the final crown or bridge goes on. We’ll give you a timeline at your consultation.

With good home care and regular check-ups, implants can last for many years. The crown on top may need replacing over time from normal wear.

Coverage depends on your plan. We give you a written estimate first and can send it to your insurer before treatment starts.

Often, yes. Our denturist can reline, adjust or repair most dentures.

Modern dentures are made from a resin that’s moulded to fit your mouth comfortably.

It’s best not to. Taking them out overnight gives your gums time to rest. Keep them in water so they don’t dry out.

It depends on the type of denture, the materials and any treatment needed first. We explain all costs before you start and help you make the most of your insurance.

The area is fully numbed, so you’ll feel pressure but not pain. Some soreness for a few days afterwards is normal and usually managed with over-the-counter pain relief.

No. If they’re healthy, fully erupted and easy to clean, they can stay. We monitor them with X-rays and only recommend removal when there’s a reason.

Most people feel back to normal within a few days after a simple extraction. Wisdom teeth can take about a week, with swelling peaking around day two or three.

Stick to soft foods for the first few days, then slowly return to your usual diet as the area feels comfortable.

It happens when the blood clot in the socket comes loose too early, exposing the bone. Avoiding straws, smoking and hard spitting for the first few days helps prevent it. Call us if pain gets worse instead of better.

Extractions are covered under the Canadian Dental Care Plan and most insurance plans. We’ll give you an estimate first and can bill your insurer directly.

The tooth is fully numbed during treatment. It may feel tender for a few days afterwards, which over-the-counter pain relief usually manages.

Keeping your own tooth is usually the better long-term choice. A missing tooth can shift your bite and is more costly to replace.

Tooth-coloured crowns are matched to your neighbouring teeth, so most people can’t tell.

With good care, porcelain veneers commonly last 10 to 15 years or more. Regular check-ups help them last.

Yes. Each veneer is matched in shade and shape to suit your face and neighbouring teeth.

It depends on how much movement is needed. Many cases finish within 12 to 18 months, and simpler cases can be quicker.

Most treatments range from $3,000 to $7,000, depending on how complex your case is. We give you a clear breakdown at your consultation, and flexible payment plans are available.

Many plans cover part of it, as they would for braces. Our front desk will check your benefits for you.

Yes. You remove the aligners to eat and drink anything other than water, then brush before putting them back in.

Some people notice a slight lisp for the first few days. It usually fades as you get used to them.

Some short-term sensitivity is common. We can adjust the treatment and recommend products to keep you comfortable.

No. Whitening only lightens natural enamel, so we plan around any existing dental work.

Typically two to five years. Coffee, tea, wine and smoking can bring stains back sooner, and touch-ups help.

About an hour and a half for in-office whitening.

Hold it by the crown, not the root, rinse it gently and keep it in milk. Then call us right away, because time matters.

Go to the emergency department for facial swelling that affects your breathing or swallowing, uncontrolled bleeding or a serious injury.

Yes. We see both new and existing patients for dental emergencies.

A list of any medications you take and your dental insurance details, if you have them.

Common causes include clenching or grinding, stress, an uneven bite and jaw injury. Your assessment helps us find what’s behind your symptoms.

A custom guard is made to fit your teeth exactly, so it’s more comfortable, stays in place and protects your teeth better than a one-size-fits-all guard.

If you grind or clench at night, a custom-fitted guard protects your teeth and can reduce jaw strain. We’ll tell you if it’s a good fit.