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5 Best Children Dentists in Toronto (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

Elara Kestrel
By Elara Kestrel, Health and Medical Expert · ✓ Data verified July 2026 · 8 min read

A bad first dental visit can shape how a child feels about the dentist for years, which is why the right children dentists in Toronto matter more than the closest clinic. The practices here have logged over 4,500 Google reviews between them, and every one sits at 4.8 stars or higher, a tight cluster that says more about consistent, gentle care than luck.

Short answer: The top-reviewed children's dentist in Toronto is SmileSquad (4.9 stars across 2,250 Google reviews), followed by Toothworks Bay Adelaide Dental (4.9, 841 reviews) and Urbanview Family Dental Clinic (4.8, 538 reviews). All the clinics on this page hold ratings of 4.8 or higher, so the real decision point is location and whether your child needs a pediatric specialist or a family practice with pediatric capability.
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How Toronto's Top Kids' Dentists Compare

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 SmileSquad 4.9 ★ 2,250 Dedicated pediatric specialist View ›
2 Toothworks Bay Adelaide Dental 4.9 ★ 841 Full-family practice with pediatric care View ›
3 Urbanview Family Dental Clinic 4.8 ★ 538 Downtown, flexible scheduling View ›
4 123 Dental 4.8 ★ 500 CDCP and insurance-friendly View ›
5 Bloorkids Dental 4.9 ★ 425 Pediatric specialist, Bloor West View ›
5 Best Children Dentists in Toronto (2026)

Our top picks, reviewed

SmileSquad logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

SmileSquad

4.92,250 Google reviews

SmileSquad is a dedicated pediatric dental and orthodontic practice with two Toronto locations, Bathurst + St. Clair and Leaside, built specifically for babies, kids and teens. The clinic offers full dental cleanings alongside laser tongue-tie releases, airway assessments, braces and Invisalign, and its space includes an indoor playground, iPad nook and prize machines designed to make visits feel routine rather than stressful. It holds the largest review base of any children's dentist on this list.

What people praise

  • By far the deepest review history on this page, over 2,200 ratings
  • Repeatedly praised for handling anxious children, including kids with autism spectrum disorder, with patience and no rushing
  • Offers specialized procedures like tongue-tie releases and airway assessments in-house
  • Parents describe a genuine long-term relationship building with the same dentists and staff

Worth knowing

  • Two locations means confirming which one fits your commute before booking
Reputation scorecardrank in Toronto
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume2,250 · 98th
Confidencevery high
Recency3 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown95% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The most-reviewed pediatric specialist in Toronto and our top pick for kids who need extra patience, whether that's dental anxiety or a specific procedure like a tongue-tie release. The volume behind its 4.9 rating is hard to match.

Website+1416-825-1818 Directions

1440 Bathurst St, Toronto, ON M5R 3J3

Toothworks Bay Adelaide Dental logo
#2🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Toothworks Bay Adelaide Dental

4.9841 Google reviews

Toothworks Bay Adelaide Dental is a general and family dental clinic in the Bay Adelaide Centre downtown, covering everything from routine cleanings to oral surgery, orthodontics and pediatric dentistry under one roof. Its downtown location puts it within easy reach of surrounding office towers, and it schedules around tight work and school timetables with extended weekday hours.

What people praise

  • Tied for the highest rating on this list at 4.9
  • Extended hours several weeknights until 8pm
  • Handles both routine and complex procedures like wisdom tooth extraction alongside pediatric visits
  • Reviewers describe reassuring, clearly explained care even for anxious first-time patients

Worth knowing

  • A general practice rather than a pediatric-only specialist, so ask specifically about staff experience with young children
Reputation scorecardrank in Toronto
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume841 · 93th
Confidencevery high
Recency6 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown95% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A strong choice if you want one dentist for the whole family rather than a separate pediatric-only clinic. The rating and volume both hold up well against the specialists on this list.

Website+1437-525-2608 Directions

333 Bay St. c20, Toronto, ON M5H 2R2

Urbanview Family Dental Clinic logo
#3🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Urbanview Family Dental Clinic

4.8538 Google reviews

Urbanview Family Dental Clinic operates in Toronto's Discovery District, offering general and cosmetic dentistry, periodontics, oral surgery and pediatric dental care through a partnership with several affiliated 'View' clinics across downtown Toronto. It runs early morning and extended evening and weekend hours, aimed at families fitting appointments around work and school.

What people praise

  • Reviewers specifically praise handling sensitive teeth and dental anxiety with patience
  • Predeterminations submitted ahead of visits so families know out-of-pocket costs in advance
  • Weekend hours available, useful for working parents
  • Named hygienists and dentists get repeat, specific praise across reviews

Worth knowing

  • Smaller review base than the top two names on this page
Reputation scorecardrank in Toronto
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume538 · 88th
Confidencehigh
Recency7 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown93% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A dependable downtown option with real flexibility on scheduling, and the upfront cost estimates are a genuine plus for parents budgeting ahead.

Website+1416-640-1013 Directions

Entrance of, 700 Bay St, Gerrard St W Level, Toronto, ON M5G 1Z6

123 Dental logo
#4🕑 Open 4 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

123 Dental

4.8500 Google reviews

123 Dental is a downtown Toronto clinic offering family, cosmetic, emergency and pediatric dentistry, and it explicitly accepts the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP), refugee insurance and student insurance plans alongside standard coverage. Led by Dr. Ali Tavakoli, it has built a loyal following among reviewers who describe Dr. Ali as especially good with children.

What people praise

  • Explicitly accepts CDCP, refugee insurance and student plans, useful for families navigating coverage
  • Multiple reviewers single out the lead dentist by name for being gentle and reassuring with kids
  • Some families have returned for years with the same dentist
  • Clear, friendly explanations before treatment, according to reviewers

Worth knowing

  • Limited weekday hours, opening later in the day most days
Reputation scorecardrank in Toronto
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume500 · 83th
Confidencehigh
Recency7 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown94% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Worth calling first if insurance coverage or the CDCP is a factor in your decision, since it is the only clinic here that spells that out clearly, and the reviews back up a genuinely kid-friendly approach.

Website+1416-977-0123 Directions

180 Dundas St W Ste 208, Toronto, ON M5G 1Z8

Bloorkids Dental logo
#5🕑 Open 6 days/wk

Bloorkids Dental

4.9425 Google reviews

Bloorkids Dental is a pediatric dental practice on Bloor Street West built entirely around young patients, with a waiting room stocked with toys, a TV mounted above the treatment chair and flavoured toothpaste options. Dr. Kelsey and the team handle everything from first visits to more involved procedures, and Saturday hours make it workable for families who can't do weekday appointments.

What people praise

  • Reviewers consistently describe children who were previously anxious becoming comfortable over repeat visits
  • Saturday hours available, a rarity among the clinics on this list
  • Waiting-room design and in-chair distractions get specific, repeated praise
  • Staff described as patient even during more complex procedures

Worth knowing

  • Smallest review base on this list, though still strongly rated
Reputation scorecardrank in Toronto
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume425 · 73th
Confidencehigh
Recency5 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown97% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A dedicated pediatric clinic with a smaller but consistently glowing review record, and the Saturday availability is a real practical advantage for busy families.

Website+1416-532-8760 Directions

622 Bloor St W 1st floor, Toronto, ON M6G 1K7

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Health information disclaimer: This directory is informational only and not medical advice. Rankings reflect publicly available Google ratings and review volume, not clinical outcomes. Verify any practitioner’s credentials and registration with the relevant medical board before booking.

How we score

Every number on this page comes from public Google data on the date shown, not opinion or payment. Rating is the clinic’s live Google star average. Review volume is how many patients have rated them, measured against other children’s dentists in Toronto. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.9 from thousands of reviews carries more weight than a 4.9 from a few dozen. Recency reflects how recently families are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

How much does a children’s dentist visit cost in Toronto? (2026)

None of the clinics on this page publish a fixed price list for pediatric visits, and costs vary widely depending on insurance coverage, the Canadian Dental Care Plan, and the specific procedure. What moves the price most is whether it’s a routine cleaning versus a specialist procedure like a tongue-tie release, and whether your family has private insurance, CDCP eligibility, or neither.

Serving all of Toronto

These children’s dentists cover a wide stretch of central Toronto, from Bathurst and St. Clair to the Bay Adelaide Centre downtown, the Discovery District, Dundas Street West and Bloor Street West. Searching for a children’s dentist near me? Every listing below shows a live phone number and directions so you can book the closest option quickly.

What to ask before you choose a children’s dentist

  • Does the dentist see young children regularly, or is pediatric care a small part of a general practice?
  • Do you accept the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) or my insurance plan?
  • How do you handle a child with dental anxiety or a sensory sensitivity?
  • What happens at a first visit, and how long should we expect to be there?
  • Do you offer evening or weekend appointments for school-age kids?
  • Will you provide a cost estimate before any procedure beyond a routine cleaning?

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these children’s dentists?

We started from every pediatric and family dentist in Toronto with a public Google presence, then ranked by rating, review volume, consistency, and recency. See How we score above.

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from the public Google data in the scorecard. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which adds a badge and top placement, but that never changes another business’s score or position on the underlying data.

How often is this updated?

The data carries a verified date (July 2026 on this page). We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.

What’s the difference between a pediatric dentist and a family dentist who sees kids?

A pediatric dentist, like SmileSquad or Bloorkids Dental here, specializes exclusively in children and often handles more specialized procedures. A family practice with pediatric capability, like Toothworks or Urbanview, can see the whole family under one roof. Both approaches show up well-reviewed on this list.

Does the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) cover children’s dental visits at these clinics?

123 Dental explicitly lists CDCP acceptance on its site. Confirm CDCP or insurance coverage directly with any clinic before booking, since acceptance and coverage details can change.

The bottom line

SmileSquad is the safe default given its size, specialization and the volume of parents backing up its 4.9 rating, while Bloorkids Dental is worth a look if you want a dedicated pediatric clinic on the west side of the city. Whichever you choose, ask directly about handling dental anxiety before the first visit.

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