Bloor Dental Health Centre | Dr . Lawrence Freedman
Patients often talk about kind, gentle care and putting nervous patients at ease.
Details checked 13 September 2026. No clinic pays to be listed.
Can help with
- Check-up and cleaning
- Toothache or emergency
- Children
- Nervous about the dentist
- Implants
- Braces or Invisalign
- Root canal
- Wisdom teeth
- Takes the dental care plan
Links go to the clinic’s own page about each one.
What patients say most
- Kind, gentle care · 16 reviews
- Nervous patients felt at ease · 9 reviews
- Little or no pain · 7 reviews
What do you need?
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Check-up and cleaning
Listed on Google as a dentist.
Explains things clearly: 7 reviews. Kind, gentle care: 16 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?
Toothache or emergency
They have a page about emergency care on their website.
Emergency visits: 5 reviews.
- Can you see me today? Say where it hurts, since when, and whether there is swelling or a fever.
- What will the emergency exam and X-ray cost before any treatment?
Children
They have a page about children’s dentistry on their website.
Good visits for kids: 3 reviews (1 this past year).
- From what age do you see children, and can brothers and sisters be booked together?
- Do you bill my insurance or the dental care plan directly for my child?
Nervous about the dentist
They have a page about sedation or care for anxious patients on their website. Their website mentions sedation for nervous patients.
Nervous patients felt at ease: 9 reviews (1 this past year). Little or no pain: 7 reviews. Kind, gentle care: 16 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
They have a page about implants on their website.
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
They have a page about braces or Invisalign on their website.
Braces or aligners: 5 reviews.
- Is the consultation free, and does the price include retainers and follow-up visits?
- Will an orthodontist or a general dentist be treating me?
Root canal
They have a page about root canals on their website.
Root canals: 4 reviews. Little or no pain: 7 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?
Wisdom teeth
They have a page about extractions and wisdom teeth on their website.
Not many reviews mention this yet.
- 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?
From their website. See what people across Canada paid
Who you’ll see
The team listed on their website.
Read bio
Dr. Vivek Patel is a compassionate and dedicated dentist with nearly a decade of dental experience. He is committed to providing patient-centered care with a gentle and thoughtful approach. Having recently completed his Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree at the University of Pittsburgh, United States and previously trained in India, Dr. Patel brings in an abundance of knowledge and practical expertise. Dr. Patel is passionate about continuously expanding his knowledge and staying up to date with advancements like 3D Printing, Lasers in dentistry and is an active member of both Ontario Dental Association and American Dental Association. He believes in creating a comfortable and positive experience for every patient while building lasting relationships based on trust and empathy. Outside of dentistry, Dr. Patel enjoys exploring new places and stays connected to the nature by going…
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Dr. Lawrence Freedman graduated from the University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry in 1989 and has been practicing dentistry in Toronto for over three decades. He was drawn to dentistry for its unique blend of science and art and remains deeply committed to ongoing education across all areas of the profession. Dr. Freedman has a special interest in treating pain disorders, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) conditions, holistic care, non-surgical orthodontics, esthetic dentistry, and full-mouth rehabilitation.
What patients say
1 this past year
1 this past year
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