Herring Cove Community Dentistry
Patients often talk about kind, gentle care and putting nervous patients at ease.
Patients most often mentionKind, gentle care 56 · Nervous patients felt at ease 48See the reviewsHide
Counted in the 639 Google reviews we read, up to September 2026.
Every theme, counted ↓Reviews on Dentist Signal ↓At a glance
- 56 of 639 reviews mention kind, gentle care
- No prices on their website
- 4 dentists listed on their website
- Open evenings
What 639 reviews mention most
- Kind, gentle care: 56 reviews
- Friendly, helpful staff: 56 reviews
- Nervous patients felt at ease: 48 reviews
- Good visits for kids: 30 reviews
Cost and paying
- No prices on their website: ask for the total, including the exam and X-rays, when you call
Who you’ll see
- Dr. Brett Wells Keough
- Dr. Aleesha Afridi
- Dr. Nadine Livingstone
- Dr. Ashley · BSc, MSc
Getting seen soon
- Open evenings
- Ask for the first opening when you call
Can help with
- Check-up and cleaning
- Nervous about the dentist
- Implants
- Braces or Invisalign
- Dentures
- Root canal
- Extractions and wisdom teeth
What patients say
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Who you’ll see
The team listed on their website.
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General Dentist Dr. Brett Wells Keough, born and raised in Irishtown, Newfoundland, graduated from Memorial University in St. John’s with a Bachelor of Science (Chemistry) in 2019. He then moved to study at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia where he earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. He loved his time so much at Dalhousie that he returned to complete a 1-year residency devoted to General Practice. He is proficient in all fields of dentistry with particular interests in oral surgery, prosthodontics, digital dentistry, nitrous/oral/IV sedation, and treating dental emergencies. When Dr. Wells Keough isn’t in the clinic, you can find him indulging in food at local restaurants, doing laps at the pool, watching his favorite team, the Toronto Blue Jays, or listening to his favorite podcast, Armchair Expert.
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General Dentist Dr. Aleesha graduated from University of Alberta in 2020, where she completed her Bachelor of Science. She then graduated from Dalhousie University in 2025, completingher Doctor of Dental surgery degree. Dr. Aleesha is a kind and compassionate General Dentist dedicated to build trusting relationships and creating a safe and judgement free environment for patients. She strives to maintain patient-centered treatment, where each patient feels respected, informed, and confident in their care. In Aleesha’s free time she loves hiking and exploring outdoors, spending sunny days at the beach, making memories with friends and family, and enjoys cooking and music.
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General Dentist Dr. Livingstone began practicing in Spryfield in June 2007 after graduating from Dalhousie Dental School that same year; after completing an undergraduate degree in Chemistry from St. FX in 2003. Originally from NS, she now resides locally.
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General Dentist Dr. MacDonald graduated from Dalhousie Dental dental school in 2009 after completing an BSc.(hons) and MSc. in Pharmacology and Toxicology at the University of Western Ontario and Dalhousie University respectively. Dr. MacDonald grew up just outside Halifax and loves spending time outdoors with his family. He is passionate about dentistry, with a special focus on digital dentistry, spending much of his time learning the latest technology to better deliver care to his patients.
What do you need?
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Check-up and cleaning
Their website has a page about check-ups and cleanings.
Explains things clearly: 11 reviews. Kind, gentle care: 56 reviews.
- Are you taking new patients, and when is the first opening for a new-patient exam and cleaning?
- What will the exam, X-rays and cleaning cost, and what will my insurance or the dental care plan cover?
Nervous about the dentist
Their website has a page about sedation or care for anxious patients. Their website mentions sedation for nervous patients.
Nervous patients felt at ease: 48 reviews. Little or no pain: 14 reviews. Kind, gentle care: 56 reviews.
- Say you’re nervous when you book, and ask what helps: a longer appointment, breaks, numbing, laughing gas or sedation.
- If sedation is an option, what does it cost, and will I need someone to take me home?
Implants
Their website has a page about implants.
Not many reviews mention this yet.
- Is the consultation free, and does the quote include the implant, the abutment and the crown?
- Who places the implant here?
Braces or Invisalign
Their website has a page about braces or Invisalign.
Not many reviews mention this yet.
- Is the consultation free, and does the price include retainers and follow-up visits?
- Will an orthodontist or a general dentist be treating me?
Dentures
Their website has a page about dentures.
Not many reviews mention this yet.
- Does the price include adjustments after the dentures are fitted?
- How long is it from the first visit to the finished dentures?
Root canal
Their website has a page about root canals.
Little or no pain: 14 reviews.
- Is the root canal done here, or will I be referred to a specialist?
- Does the price include the crown the tooth may need afterwards?
Extractions and wisdom teeth
Their website has a page about extractions and wisdom teeth.
Extractions or wisdom teeth: 12 reviews.
- Can it be done here, or will I be referred to an oral surgeon?
- What does it cost per tooth, and is sedation extra?
Cost and paying
- What’s the total, including the exam and X-rays?
- How much will my insurance or the dental care plan cover?
- Does anything cost more than the provincial fee guide?
They don’t post prices online. For a rough idea, see what patients across Canada said they paid.
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