WESTDALE VILLAGE, HAMILTON
The dentist Westdale grew up with.
Alderwood Dental has cared for Westdale families for generations. Patients arrive nervous, settle in, and stay for life.
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PATIENT WORDS
Arrived nervous. Stayed for life.
The strongest thing this practice owns is what its patients say about it. These are the kinds of words patients use about care here.
Highly rated by patients: local families consistently give five star feedback.
“When I first started going to Alderwood Dental, I had to be sedated… Even for cleaning… Fast forward a few years, I don’t even need sedation for a root canal! All of the dentists are kind and reassuring.”
“Been going here my whole life.”
“It was incredibly refreshing to be treated like a human, rather than something to be poked at. You shared what was being done and why.”
“Incredibly patient, gentle, and understanding, taking their time to explain everything to my son in a way he could understand.”
“Wonderful staff and doctors. They make you feel very comfortable and everyone is very knowledgeable. Super clean and all up to date equipment.”
OUR STORY
Since 1986, in four chapters
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Dr. Ellis opens the doors
Dr. Margaret Ellis opens Alderwood Dental on King Street in Westdale Village. One address, one phone number, and a simple promise: care for neighbours the way you would care for family.
THE TEAM
Led by Dr. Bennett and Dr. Torres
Meet the dentists who lead care today, and the dentist who carried the practice before them.
Dr. Laura Bennett
Dentist, practice lead
Dental degree from the University of Western Ontario, followed by a general practice residency. Known for calm visits and clear, unhurried explanations.
Patients praise her gentle, patient approach in their reviews
Dr. Michael Torres
Dentist, practice lead
Dental degree from the University of Toronto. Patients name Dr. Torres, along with hygienists Anna and Claire, when they write about laughing through a visit.
Patients praise his friendly, reassuring manner in their reviews
Dr. James Norwood
Dentist, carried the practice on
Dental degree from McGill University. Dr. Norwood carried this practice on from its founder and cared for Westdale families for more than twenty years.
Remembered by patients for decades of trusted, personal care
The people around them matter just as much. Familiar faces are part of the care here, so the hygienist who cleaned your teeth as a teenager may be the one who welcomes your children.
CARE AND SERVICES
Everything a family needs, under one roof
Family, cosmetic, and implant dentistry at the corner of King Street and Longwood, at the provincial fee guide.
Family dentistry
Care for every age, from a small child at a first checkup to grandparents who have been coming here for decades.
Cosmetic dentistry and veneers
Thoughtful improvements, including veneers, that refresh your smile and still leave it looking like you.
Implants, crowns and bridges
Strong and natural looking replacements for missing or damaged teeth, planned and explained up front.
Invisalign clear aligners
A way to move your teeth without the need for traditional braces, in the words of the practice itself.
Sedation for nervous patients
Extra help to relax, offered right here, for patients who need it. Read more on the Nervous Patients page.
Night guards and mouth guards
Custom guards that protect your teeth while you sleep or while you play the sports you love.
Your first visit, step by step
Call and tell us what you need
Call (905) 555 0163 and tell the front desk what brings you in, whether that is a checkup, tooth pain, care for your child, or nerves about visiting. That helps the team book the right kind of appointment.
Arrive and meet the team
You will be welcomed at 742 King Street West in Westdale Village. If you feel nervous, say so on arrival. The team will slow the pace and explain the visit before anything begins.
Exam, explanation, and plan
The dentist examines your teeth and talks through what was found, what matters now, and what can wait. You leave knowing the plan and the next step, in plain language.
About the provincial fee guide
This practice charges at the provincial fee guide. In plain terms, that guide is the shared fee reference used by dentists across Ontario, so the fees here follow that provincial reference rather than a premium set by the practice alone. Ask for an estimate before treatment begins and the team will talk it through.
If you have a dental emergency
Call the practice as soon as you can on (905) 555 0163 and tell us what is happening, where it hurts, and when it started. New patients and dental emergencies are welcome, and the team will do its best to help you be seen and to explain what to do until then.
Questions patients ask us
Do you welcome new patients?
Yes. New patients are welcome, and so are nervous ones. Call to book a first checkup and cleaning.
Can you help if I feel anxious?
Yes. Sedation is offered here for patients who need extra help to relax, and visits are explained step by step. The Nervous Patients page walks through the full path.
Do you care for children?
Yes. Family dentistry here covers every age, from a small child at a first checkup onward, and parents praise how patiently the team explains care to children.
Where are you and when are you open?
At 742 King Street West in Westdale Village, at the corner of King and Longwood. Hours and directions are on the Contact page, with Friday mornings and weekday hours each week.
NERVOUS PATIENTS
Nervous about the dentist?
You are in good company here, and you will not be rushed. Many of our patients arrived feeling exactly that way, including the patient quoted on the home page who once needed sedation for a simple cleaning.
Say it out loud
Tell us you feel nervous when you call. It changes how we plan your visit, and nobody here will judge you for it.
See everything first
Patients praise how this team explains what is being done and why, shares images of the work ahead, and lays out clear timelines before anything begins.
Agree how to pause
Before treatment starts, agree how you will signal that you need a break. Knowing you can pause at any point helps many anxious patients feel in control from the first minute.
Relax, with sedation if you need it
Sedation is offered here for patients who need extra help to relax. The team will explain what sedation involves, what it feels like, and whether it suits the care you need, before you decide.
Build confidence, visit by visit
For many patients, calm and explained visits do in time what sedation once did. One patient who once needed sedation even for a cleaning later wrote that they no longer needed it even for a root canal, because the dentists were kind and reassuring.
If nerves have kept you away for years, you are exactly who this page is for. Start with a call, tell us honestly how you feel, and let the first visit be only a conversation and a look at what care you need. Nothing has to happen before you understand it and agree to it.
CONTACT
At the corner of King and Longwood
In Westdale Village, a short walk from McMaster University, and easy to reach from anywhere in west Hamilton.
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Welcoming new patients, and nervous ones. Tell us what you need and how to reach you.
Alderwood Dental
742 King Street West
Hamilton
Phone: (905) 555 0163
Fax: 905 555 0164
Email: hello@alderwooddental.example
Hours
| MondayTODAY | 8:30 to 5 |
| TuesdayTODAY | 8:30 to 5 |
| WednesdayTODAY | 9 to 5 |
| ThursdayTODAY | 8:30 to 5 |
| FridayTODAY | 8:30 to 12 |
| SaturdayTODAY | Closed |
| SundayTODAY | Closed |
Dental emergency? Call the practice, tell us what is happening, and we will do our best to help.