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Welcome to Family Smiles Dental, the home of neighborly dentistry where Lake Ontario breezes, community festivals and busy workweeks all mingle in perfect Burlington fashion. You live a full life here: sunrise runs on the Waterfront Trail, Saturday skating at Appleby Ice Centre, mid-week grocery trips to Farm Boy and family dinners that end with laughter echoing across the deck. Healthy teeth make each of those moments simpler because you can savour fresh strawberries from the Centro market or grill corn from Springridge Farm without worrying about sensitivity.
Our clinic on Thomas Alton Boulevard is designed around that lifestyle. Evening hours meet commuter schedules, digital check-in trims waiting time and gentle techniques respect even the busiest calendar. Step inside, share a quick hello with neighbors in the reception lounge and settle into a massage-equipped dental chair while your phone charges at the USB bar. By the time your appointment ends you can re-join your day with the same energy you walked in with, only now your smile feels lighter and brighter.
Life in Burlington also thrives on community ties. You might spot our hygienist cheering at the Sound of Music Festival grand finale or our front-desk coordinator handing out reusable water bottles during the LemonAid children’s fundraiser. These local connections shape the compassionate, down-to-earth care you experience every visit.
Preventive care anchors everything we do. Imagine your smile as one of the ornamental trees lining Brant Street: pruning, watering and feeding a little every season prevents storm damage and keeps the canopy strong. In the same way routine cleanings, fluoride varnish, sealants and tailored home-care coaching ward off cavities, gum disease and costly reconstruction. You will never feel rushed through a generic checklist, instead our team listens to the goals you mention while strolling Spencer Smith Park and builds a plan as individual as your weekend routine.
Technology supports that philosophy without stealing the spotlight. Intra-oral cameras transmit crystal-clear images to chairside screens so you can tour each tooth’s surface in real time. Low-radiation digital X-rays, three-dimensional cone-beam scans and iTero optical impressions capture accurate data on the first try, saving you from repeat visits and uncomfortable trays. We combine those images with AI-enhanced diagnostic software to spot micro-fractures before they become fractures you can feel.
We also subscribe to a whole-health model that recognises the oral–systemic connection. Periodontal pathogens have been linked to cardiovascular disease, diabetes management challenges and adverse pregnancy outcomes, so our hygienists coordinate with family physicians, endocrinologists and obstetricians when necessary, creating a circle of care unique to Burlington’s collaborative medical community. Salivary diagnostics measure inflammatory biomarkers like C-reactive protein and interleukin-6, providing objective data you can share with your wider healthcare team. Nutritional guidance follows local harvest calendars so your diet supports oral and overall wellness.
Continuing education is more than an obligation, it is a passion woven into our weekly routine. Each clinician exceeds Royal College of Dental Surgeons requirements by attending symposiums on biomimetics, laser therapy and sleep-disordered breathing. We then translate that knowledge into practical upgrades, switching to bioactive restorative materials that release calcium and phosphate or adopting infiltration resin that halts early interproximal decay without drilling. Cultural competence rounds out the philosophy: Burlington’s multicultural mosaic shapes our chairside language support and holiday-scheduling flexibility.
Finally, sustainability guides daily choices. Steam sterilisation minimises chemical waste, digital charting eliminates paper clutter and compostable patient cups come from a Burlington eco-startup. A rooftop solar array offsets part of our energy usage and remote consultations reduce unnecessary trips, aligning with the city’s Green Fleet Strategy.
Location and access: our doors open in the thriving Alton Village retail strip, just two blocks off Appleby Line where ample parking, bike racks and a Burlington Transit stop converge, so you can slip in and out without downtown congestion.
Transparent pricing: before any procedure our treatment coordinator shows your customised plan on a tablet, displaying provincial fee-guide numbers, estimated insurance benefits and precise out-of-pocket costs, while electronic claims speed reimbursement.
Friendly staff: a warm hello, a remembered nickname and locally roasted coffee set a neighborly tone, while assistants keep track of children’s favourite cartoons and hygienists explain imaging in everyday language.
A missing tooth can make you hide your grin beneath the soaring arch of Brant Street Pier. Dental implants fuse with jawbone to preserve bite force and face shape. After a cone-beam scan we 3-D print a surgical guide for millimetre-perfect placement, then fit a temporary crown so you never feel self-conscious at Ribfest. Healing check-ins sync with your calendar, and photobiomodulation therapy keeps swelling low. Book online.
Hiking Mount Nemo is a childhood milestone, but a toothache can cut the adventure short. Our bright suites feature plush dragons for tell-show-do demonstrations, silver diamine fluoride to stop early decay pain-free and interceptive orthodontics that guide growth long before braces become complex. Saturday slots mean siblings can share a reading nook while alternating chairs. Book online.
Sound of Music tickets should never be cancelled for a surprise toothache. Comprehensive exams catch tiny issues early through intra-oral photos, salivary acidity tests and bite-alignment analysis. Habit screening monitors bruxism and diet so we can shift patterns before decay demands costly fillings. Book online.
Just as Royal Botanical Gardens thrives on rich soil, teeth rely on healthy gums. Ultrasonic debridement clears bacteria, local antibiotics extend healing and laser therapy reduces pocket depths without scalpels. Personalised home-care kits and tele-dentistry check-ups keep progress on track. Book online.
Block-party photos capture every smile, so coffee stains can feel extra obvious. Our neutral-pH gel activated by a cool LED lamp lifts stains several shades in one visit. Custom trays prolong brightness at home, and enamel-susceptibility testing lets us prescribe mineral paste to keep sensitivity low. Book online.
Throbbing pain should never derail a Waterfront Trail cycle. Rotary nickel-titanium files, bioceramic sealers and magnification loupes let us finish most root canals comfortably in one visit. Immediate crown fabrication protects restored molars, and five-year survival rates top provincial averages. Book online.
A chipped tooth from a spirited Ireland Park soccer match can leave you self-conscious. Porcelain veneers resurface flaws with translucent ceramic customised to your smile. Digital designs preview results before enamel is touched, and minimal-prep techniques protect healthy structure. Book online.
Ready to book? Book online and choose a time that fits your Burlington adventures.
Proximity saves time and reduces stress: if a crown loosens while you savour tacos at Burro, you can be in our chair within minutes. Local insight shapes scheduling around PA days and snowstorms, and it informs advice about lake-humidity candida growth or well-water fluoride content. Community engagement, such as sponsoring Smile-Safe Helmets for Burlington BMX, shows accountability you can see firsthand. We also work closely with nearby specialists, sharing digital files so referrals stay convenient and coherent.
Booking is simple: call (905) 331-2424 or schedule online any time. For your convenience, we offer online fillable forms so there’s no paperwork once you arrive at the office.
First visit experience: sunlight streams through floor-to-ceiling windows, lemon-infused water waits in reception and ceiling TVs show aerial footage of the Escarpment while we review goals, take digital images and co-author your care plan.
Payment and insurance: we follow the Ontario fee guide, accept major insurers, submit claims electronically and offer in-house financing. Health Smart Financial provides zero-interest plans under one thousand dollars and low-interest terms up to five years for larger cases. Veterans and Canadian Forces members receive direct-billing support. Loyalty points earned at hygiene visits redeem for electric toothbrushes or local favourites like Kelly’s Bake Shoppe.
Office Hours
| Monday | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
How often should you visit the dentist?
Semi-annual check-ups suit most, but braces, diabetes or gum issues may require quarterly visits.
What if you feel nervous about treatment?
Noise-cancelling headphones, warm blankets, nitrous oxide and honest conversation keep you comfortable.
Do you handle emergencies the same day?
Emergency slots open daily, call early and we will be ready.
Is whitening safe for sensitive teeth?
Dentist-supervised gels and post-treatment fluoride varnish protect enamel.
Why take X-rays when nothing hurts?
Digital images reveal hidden decay and emit minimal radiation.
Can dental care improve sleep quality?
Mandibular advancement devices and bruxism therapy often reduce night-time disruptions.
What is the advantage of digital impressions?
Scans capture arches in seconds, eliminate messy trays and improve accuracy.
How do you ensure instrument sterility?
A four-step protocol ends with independent spore testing logged for audit compliance.
Where can I learn more about your services?
Check out our Dental Health Library!
Do you accept same-day bookings for cleanings?
A real-time wait-list fills cancellations, perfect when rain cancels tee-times at Tyandaga Golf Club.
Is financing available for cosmetic work?
Interest-free and low-interest options make dream smiles achievable.
Family Smiles Dental is at 4903 Thomas Alton Boulevard, Unit 105, Burlington. From downtown take Brant Street north to Dundas, turn right, then left on Appleby Line and right on Thomas Alton. Oakville drivers exit QEW at Appleby Line north, Milton residents follow Britannia to Regional Road 25 then Appleby south. GO Transit riders can transfer from Appleby Station on Route 12, cyclists enjoy protected lanes with covered racks and tyre pumps on-site, and EV drivers will find two Level 2 chargers in our lot. Travellers from Hamilton Airport reach us in twenty-five minutes via Highway 6.
Ready to experience compassionate family care? Call (905) 331-2424 and let us keep Burlington smiling, one neighbor at a time.