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Your Trusted Yarmouth Dental Clinic for Comprehensive Care
SouthWest Dental is a comprehensive dental care provider dedicated to delivering personalized oral health solutions for families in Yarmouth and southwestern Nova Scotia. Our team of experienced professionals combines advanced dental technology with compassionate care to address preventive, restorative, and cosmetic needs. With specialists in oral surgery, periodontics, and sedation dentistry, we prioritize patient comfort through flexible scheduling, accessible facilities, and tailored treatment plans.Our commitment to ongoing education ensures patients receive evidence-based care aligned with evolving industry standards. By offering financing options and multilingual support, we strive to make high-quality dental services accessible to diverse communities while maintaining a focus on long-term oral health outcomes.
Services
Preventive Hygiene
Restorative Services
Cosmetic Dentistry
Periodontal Care
Dental Sedation
Oral Surgery
Children's Dentistry
SureSmile Aligners
Dental Implants
TMJ Treatment
Highlights and features
- We offer a full spectrum of dental services from preventive to surgical care
- Our team includes board-certified specialists with military and academic training
- We utilize advanced dental technology for precise diagnostics and treatments
- We provide personalized sedation options for anxious patients
- Our clinic offers multilingual support and accessible facilities
What people say
Experienced specialists
Comfortable environment
Personalized care
Advanced technology
Effective sedation options
Services
Preventive Hygiene
Regular oral examinations and professional cleanings help prevent dental issues through early detection and plaque removal. Our hygienists use advanced scaling and polishing techniques to maintain gum health. Patients receive personalized home care guidance to complement in-office treatments.
Restorative Services
We offer crowns, bridges, fillings, and dentures to restore damaged or missing teeth. Our minimally invasive approach preserves natural tooth structure while ensuring functional recovery. Customized treatment plans address individual bite alignment and aesthetic concerns.
Dental Sedation
Nitrous oxide, oral sedation, and IV options help anxious patients receive necessary care comfortably. An onsite anesthesiologist supports complex procedures requiring deeper sedation. Treatments are tailored to individual medical histories and procedure requirements.
Periodontal Care
Specialized gum disease therapy includes non-surgical scaling and surgical interventions. We address bone loss and tissue damage through regenerative procedures. Maintenance programs prevent recurrence while monitoring systemic health connections.
SureSmile Aligners
Custom clear aligners straighten teeth discreetly for adults and teens. Digital treatment planning ensures precise tooth movement tracking. Removable appliances allow normal eating and cleaning while achieving aesthetic improvements.
People
Dr. Jeanette Johnson
Oral Surgeon
Board-certified oral surgeon with military training in complex facial trauma and reconstructive procedures. Serves as Atlantic region oral surgeon for Canadian Forces while providing part-time care at SouthWest Dental.
Dr. Joel Powell
Oral Surgeon
Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists with dual MD and dental credentials. Specializes in complex oral surgery cases and maintains academic involvement through teaching and research initiatives.
Dr. Michel Comeau
General Dentist
Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry with advanced training in implantology and cosmetic dentistry. Former faculty member at The Dawson Academy, focusing on comprehensive restorative care.
Dr. Chris R. Cameron
Periodontist
Certified periodontist with research experience in surgical training methodologies. Active in professional organizations and recognized for teaching excellence at Dalhousie University's dental school.
Dr. Marise Gionet
General Dentist
Recent graduate with restorative excellence award, offering bilingual (French/English) dental care. Focuses on personalized treatment plans and patient comfort through compassionate communication and clinical precision.
Questions
What should I bring to my first dental appointment?
Bring ID, insurance cards, medication lists, and previous dental records. Arrive 15 minutes early for paperwork or complete digital forms beforehand.
Do you offer dental care for children?
Yes, we provide pediatric dentistry with specialists experienced in making children's visits comfortable and educational through age-appropriate care techniques.
What languages are supported at your clinic?
Our team speaks English, French, Hindi, and Punjabi. Let us know if you require assistance in another language for effective communication.
Are financing options available for dental treatments?
We offer financing through RBC and Fairstone for qualifying treatments, helping patients manage care costs with flexible payment arrangements.
What sedation methods do you provide?
We offer nitrous oxide, oral sedation, IV sedation, and general anesthesia through hospital partnerships for patients requiring complex procedures.
How do you accommodate anxious patients?
Our team provides personalized sedation plans, compassionate communication, and gradual treatment approaches to help nervous patients receive necessary care comfortably.
Reviews (6)
Jane Ozon
Nov 25, 2021
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What a wonderful experience visiting this office is. Everyone is so kind and informative. Every question I asked was answered to put my mind at ease. So happy to be a customer here.
Pat Pat
Sep 07, 2021
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I've always had a bad case of "white coat"syndrome but the good people of SWD put that to rest from the minute I walked in the door. Fantastic Staff, very professional and they care about people. Highly recommended to anyone.
Karen Walsh
Aug 07, 2021
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I made an appointment for a check up and was not expecting a $350 dollar check up. I was not given a choice or made aware of how expensive the check up would be. Then to add insult to injury the hygienist charged me an extra $35 for "patient instruction", a conversation I didn't initiate or require. Total rip off beginning to end. Won't be back.
Nancy Scott
Jul 09, 2020
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From the moment I contacted the clinic expressing urgent concern to the time I arrived to be treated ,The team at South West dental took care of me 100% with texts and calls throughout the day until a plan was put into place to see me. With Covid 19 being such a concern at this time the office was closed , However a plan was put into place to make it possible to be treated. The team gave me the impression of genuine care and concern. Very kind, compassionate, knowledgeable and professional team who go above and beyond to ensure you receive the very best care
I highly recommend South West Dental
I highly recommend South West Dental
Selena Atwell
Dec 19, 2019
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Very friendly staff and great hygienists and Dentists. So good i almost fell asleep while getting fillings. Very professional and my teeth look fantastic. They did an excellent job.
Matteas Marginson
Dec 11, 2019
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Very clean but very disappointed with there customer skills are very poor, the dark hair girl with short spiked hair called my wife crazy (girl at the desk) in the back with the dentist... very rude to even say at a job like that even when more costumers was there.... will never go there again, and if you have depression someone saying your crazy just is NOT RIGHT! Customers are always right! Took my whole family out of there (6 of us) id do the same... if the owners would like to get ahold of me they sure can 774-3054