A dentist near Oak Ridges
Oak Ridges sits at the north edge of Richmond Hill, right where Aurora begins. Cross Bloomington Road and you are already most of the way to our clinic on Wellington Street East.
The short answer
For Oak Ridges residents, Aurora Gateway Dental Care is north of the community at 676 Wellington Street East in Aurora. The simplest route is Bayview Avenue north across Bloomington Road to Wellington Street East. From the Yonge Street side, drive north into Aurora and turn east on Wellington. Plan on about 10 to 15 minutes, depending on traffic.
- Lake Wilcox and the Oak Ridges Community CentreFrom the east shore of the lake, make your way over to Bayview Avenue.
- Bayview Avenue at Bloomington RoadKeep going north; Bloomington Road marks the line between Richmond Hill and Aurora.
- Bayview Avenue at Wellington Street EastOur plaza is on Wellington Street East near this corner.
- 676 Wellington Street East, Unit 3Park out front and look for the blue DENTAL sign beside the juice bar and Pita Land.
Life in Oak Ridges is shaped by the moraine. Kettle lakes, wooded trails and quiet crescents make it a calm place to raise kids, but most daily trips still run along Yonge Street, Bayview Avenue or King Road. Aurora is the next town up, and our office is a straight run north for anyone who lives on the Bayview side.
Our dentists offer everyday care such as exams, cleanings and fillings, along with orthodontics, whitening, night guards and urgent visits. Families who speak Farsi, Tamil or Tagalog at home can ask for help in those languages as well as English.
Getting here from Oak Ridges
| By car | Bayview Avenue is usually the easiest choice: head north, cross Bloomington Road into Aurora, and continue up to Wellington Street East. If you live west of Lake Wilcox, closer to Yonge Street, you can drive north on Yonge through Aurora and turn right onto Wellington. In either case, allow about 10 to 15 minutes, depending on traffic. |
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| By transit | Viva Blue runs along Yonge Street with Oak Ridges stops at King Road, Regatta Avenue and Bloomington Road. Ride north into Aurora, then change at Wellington Street to YRT route 33 Wellington–Leslie or route 54 Bayview, which both travel east along Wellington. YRT routes run along Wellington Street East; check yrt.ca for current stops. Check yrt.ca for current times. |
| Parking | Free parking at the door |
| Good to know | If you live on the Yonge side, Bloomington Road east to Bayview can be a calmer way north than downtown Aurora at rush hour. |
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For Oak Ridges families
Plenty of Oak Ridges families spend weekends at the Oak Ridges Community Centre pools or on the trails around Bond Lake. A Saturday appointment between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. can fit around swim lessons and soccer. For teens, we can check bite and spacing during regular visits and talk about whether orthodontic treatment or clear aligners might help; your dentist will explain the options after an exam. Children who play contact sports may benefit from a mouthguard, and we are happy to talk you through the choices. Coverage through the CDCP for kids is accepted, and we bill insurance directly.
Places you may know nearby
- Lake Wilcox Park and the Oak Ridges Community Centre
- Bond Lake and the Oak Ridges Corridor trails
- Viva Blue stops on Yonge Street at King Road, Regatta Avenue and Bloomington Road
- Oak Ridges Moraine
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Questions from Oak Ridges
Is Oak Ridges part of Richmond Hill or Aurora?
Oak Ridges is a community within the City of Richmond Hill. Its northern edge meets Aurora at Bloomington Road. Our clinic is in Aurora, a few kilometres past that line.
What is the easiest way to drive from Lake Wilcox?
Most people take Bayview Avenue north across Bloomington Road and continue to Wellington Street East. The plaza is near the Bayview corner, with parking in front.
Can my teen get braces or aligners through your clinic?
We offer orthodontic treatment and clear aligners such as Invisalign. Whether either is a good fit depends on an exam and X-rays. Your dentist will explain the choices and how long treatment may take.
Can I take Viva from Oak Ridges?
Yes. Viva Blue runs north on Yonge Street from Oak Ridges into Aurora. At Wellington Street, switch to a YRT bus heading east, such as route 33 or route 54.
My child plays soccer in Oak Ridges. Should they wear a mouthguard?
We can talk about mouthguards at your child's next visit. A guard made to fit the teeth is one option; your dentist will explain what suits your child's age and sport.
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676 Wellington Street East, Unit 3
Aurora, ON L4G 0K3