North Shores Dental
Patients often talk about putting nervous patients at ease and kind, gentle care.
Details checked 13 September 2026. No clinic pays to be listed.
Can help with
- Check-up and cleaning
- Children
- Nervous about the dentist
- Braces or Invisalign
- Wisdom teeth
Links go to the clinic’s own page about each one.
What patients say most
- Nervous patients felt at ease · 11 reviews
- Kind, gentle care · 11 reviews
- Good visits for kids · 8 reviews
What do you need?
Pick one to see what they offer, what patients say and what to ask.
Check-up and cleaning
They have a page about check-ups and cleanings on their website.
Explains things clearly: 5 reviews. Kind, gentle care: 11 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?
Children
They have a page about children’s dentistry on their website. Their Google profile says they see children.
Good visits for kids: 8 reviews.
- 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 Google profile says they offer sedation. Their website mentions sedation for nervous patients.
Nervous patients felt at ease: 11 reviews (3 this past year). Little or no pain: 3 reviews. Kind, gentle care: 11 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?
Braces or Invisalign
They have a page about braces or Invisalign on their website.
Braces or aligners: 3 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?
Wisdom teeth
They have a page about extractions and wisdom teeth on their website.
Extractions or wisdom teeth: 10 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?
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Who you’ll see
The team listed on their website.
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Dr. Shirley Lam graduated from the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Toronto and did a general practice residency in New York Flushing Medical Centre, Queens, New York. Dr. Lam enjoys working with patients of different ages, backgrounds, and needs. Dr. Lam enjoys many facets of dentistry including: root canal therapy, extractions, and white fillings.
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Dr. Sheralyn Au, born and raised in Toronto, brings a unique perspective to dentistry, having completed her education in the US. She enjoys baking, reading, gymnastics, and exploring the city with her dog. Driven by a desire to enhance smiles and improve oral health, she continually strives to provide compassionate and personalized care.
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Dr. Sydney Reyes was born and raised in Toronto. He is married with two teenagers and enjoys boating, camping, martial arts, skiing, fitness training and traveling with his family. He is our Principal Dentist and remains very passionate about dentistry as he celebrates his 25th year in this profession.
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Dr. Minja Pham is an avid traveller and has lived in five countries on 4 different continents. She has a passion for volunteer work, even providing dental care abroad in parts of South East Asia. She also enjoys fitness training, reading, and spending quality time with family and friends.
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Dr. Deschenes is a former sculptor and woodworker who brings his passion for craftsmanship and esthetics to dentistry. He enjoys spending time outdoors with his family and building and sailing wooden boats.
What patients say
3 this past year
1 this past year
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