Market Dental Centre | Old Town Toronto and St Lawrence Market Area
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
- Dentures
- 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 · 9 reviews
- Nervous patients felt at ease · 6 reviews
- Little or no pain · 6 reviews
What do you need?
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Check-up and cleaning
They have a page about check-ups and cleanings on their website.
Kind, gentle care: 9 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.
Not many reviews mention this yet.
- 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. Their Google profile says they see children.
Not many reviews mention this yet.
- 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
Their website mentions sedation for nervous patients.
Nervous patients felt at ease: 6 reviews (2 this past year). Little or no pain: 6 reviews. Kind, gentle care: 9 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.
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
They have a page about dentures on their website.
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
They have a page about root canals on their website.
Little or no pain: 6 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?
Cost and paying
From their website, checked September 2026. Prices change, so confirm before treatment.
| Clinical Scenario | Complexity Level | ODA Code Example | Estimated Range | Recovery Expectation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fully Erupted Tooth | Low (Routine) | 72111 | $200 – $400 | Return to routine the next day |
| Soft Tissue Impaction | Moderate | 72211 | $300 – $500 | Mild swelling, 2-3 days rest |
| Partial Bone Impaction | High | 72221 | $400 – $600 | Diet modifications for 4-5 days |
| Full Bony Impaction | Severe | 72231 | $500 – $750+ | Significant rest for up to a week |
- 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.
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Dentist About Dr. Xu graduated with honors from the University of Toronto in 2007 with a BSc in Biology and History. He graduated Magna Cum Laude with his Doctor of Dental Medicine Degree from Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine in Boston Massachusetts. He is a member of the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario, the Ontario Dental Association, and the American Dental Association. He is a passionate sports fan and his hobbies include cooking, reading, skiing and spending time with family and friends. Our dental staff The Team Gigliola Hygienist Iris Manager Sharon Administrator Theresa Hygienist Dr. Stephen Koczerginski Dentist Dr. Mahan Alavi Dentist Your Healthier, More Confident Smile Starts Here Experience personalized dental care from a trusted downtown Toronto team serving the community since 1981. From routine checkups to cosmetic and…
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Dentist About Dr. Alavi received his B.Sc. degree from the University of Waterloo and completed his Doctor of Dental Surgery training at the University of Toronto. Following his graduation, he was awarded with one year of hospital dental residency at the Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in Toronto where he provided dental services to hospital inpatients and a large group of medically compromised outpatient population. Furthermore, he gained valuable clinical experience in management of patients with special needs and is certified to provide moderate IV sedation.Dr. Alavi enjoys practicing all facets of general dentistry and always seeks to further his skills and education by participating in numerous dental and continuing education courses and seminars.He is an energetic doctor with great interpersonal skills who always puts his patients’ comfort and satisfaction first. Aside from…
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Dentist About Our principal dentist at Market Dental Centre is Dr. Stephen Koczerginski. He is a graduate of the University of Western Ontario and has over 35 years of experience in preventive, cosmetic and restorative dentistry. “Dr. K” as he likes to be called, has great chair side manners that make even the most anxious patient feel at ease with their dental treatment. Excellence in the art and science of cosmetic and restorative dentistry is Dr. Koczerginski’s passion. There is no greater professional satisfaction than changing a person’s life, outlook and self-confidence. Restoring a patient’s smile to its natural beauty does that and more. Dr. K attends continuing education courses regularly to stay abreast of the latest advances in cosmetic and restorative dentistry. Dr. Koczerginski is a proud member of the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario, The Ontario Dental…
What patients say
2 this past year
4 this past year
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