A dentist near Richmond Hill
Central and south Richmond Hill have plenty going on, from Hillcrest Mall to the performing arts centre on Yonge Street. When you want a dental visit that fits a Saturday or a weekday evening, our Aurora clinic is a straight drive north.
The short answer
Aurora Gateway Dental Care is north of Richmond Hill at 676 Wellington Street East in Aurora. From 16th Avenue, Major Mackenzie Drive or Elgin Mills Road, drive north on Bayview Avenue to Wellington Street East. Highway 404 to the Wellington Street exit is another option. Allow about 20 to 30 minutes, depending on traffic.
- Bayview Avenue at 16th AvenueHead north on Bayview, crossing Major Mackenzie Drive and Elgin Mills Road.
- Bayview Avenue at Bloomington RoadThis is where Richmond Hill ends and Aurora begins. Keep going north.
- Bayview Avenue at Wellington Street EastOur plaza is on Wellington Street East, right by this corner.
- 676 Wellington Street East, Unit 3Park in front and look for the blue DENTAL sign between Pita Land and the juice bar.
If you are searching for a dentist in Richmond Hill, you will see that Richmond Hill dentistry offers plenty of choice close to home. So why would anyone drive to Aurora? For most people it comes down to timing and comfort. Our Saturday hours, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and our Tuesday and Thursday evenings until 7 p.m. suit people whose weekdays are full. Some patients also like that our team speaks Farsi, Tamil and Tagalog as well as English.
This page is for central and south Richmond Hill: the Yonge and Major Mackenzie area, Bayview and 16th Avenue, and the neighbourhoods around Elgin Mills Road. Oak Ridges, at the north end of the city, has its own page. Wherever you start, Bayview Avenue runs all the way up to our corner without a single turn.
Getting here from Richmond Hill
| By car | Bayview Avenue is the easy choice for most of Richmond Hill. Drive north, cross Bloomington Road into Aurora and continue to Wellington Street East. If you live east of Bayview or near the highway, take Highway 404 north from 16th Avenue, Major Mackenzie Drive or Elgin Mills Road, exit at Wellington Street and drive west about 3.5 km. Plan on about 20 to 30 minutes, depending on traffic. |
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| By transit | Viva Blue runs north along Yonge Street, with stops at 16th–Carrville, Major Mackenzie and Elgin Mills, and continues into Aurora. Get off at Wellington and transfer to a YRT bus heading east, such as route 33 or route 54. The GO Richmond Hill line does not stop in Aurora. 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 | On weekdays, Highway 404 northbound is often busy in the late afternoon. If you have an evening appointment, Bayview Avenue can be the steadier drive. |
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For Richmond Hill families
Richmond Hill households often include several generations under one roof. Parents may want routine cleanings, a teen may be thinking about clear aligners, and a grandparent may need a missing tooth replaced. We can talk through all of it. Dr. Kourosh Rahimi, whose training focuses on implant dentistry, can explain whether an implant is a good fit after an exam and 3D imaging. Dr. Bita Tahghighi has advanced training in cosmetic and aesthetic dentistry, if a chipped or stained front tooth bothers you. If someone in the family feels uneasy about dental visits, tell us when you book. We explain each step and can stop whenever they need a break. Sedation options are available for some treatments, and your dentist will talk through what suits you.
Places you may know nearby
- Hillcrest Mall, Yonge Street at Carrville Road
- Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts, 10268 Yonge Street
- Mackenzie Richmond Hill Hospital, 10 Trench Street
- Richmond Hill GO Station, 6 Newkirk Road
Popular with patients from Richmond Hill
Questions from Richmond Hill
There are Richmond Hill dentists close to me. Why come to Aurora?
You don't have to. Many people choose a clinic close to home, and that makes sense. Patients who come to us from Richmond Hill usually mention our Saturday and evening hours, the languages our team speaks, or simply that Aurora is on their way to work or family.
Is Bayview Avenue or Highway 404 better from Bayview and 16th?
Bayview Avenue is usually simplest, since it leads straight to our corner at Wellington Street East. Highway 404 can be quicker outside rush hour, but you will exit at Wellington and drive back west to Bayview.
Can I take Viva from Major Mackenzie?
Yes. Viva Blue runs north on Yonge Street from Major Mackenzie and Elgin Mills into Aurora. At the Wellington stop, switch to a YRT bus going east along Wellington Street. Check the YRT trip planner for current times.
I'm thinking about an implant. What happens at the first visit?
Your dentist examines the area, reviews your health history and takes the imaging needed to check the bone. You then hear your options, which may include an implant, a bridge or a partial denture, along with a written estimate. Nothing is booked until you decide.
What if my face swells up at night?
Call 289-475-5497 and follow the instructions on our line if we're closed. If swelling makes it hard to breathe or swallow, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department, such as Mackenzie Richmond Hill Hospital.
Treatments for Richmond Hill patients
- Children's Dentist near Richmond Hill
- Cosmetic Dentist near Richmond Hill
- Dental Implants near Richmond Hill
- Dentures near Richmond Hill
- Emergency Dentist near Richmond Hill
- Family Dentist near Richmond Hill
- Invisalign near Richmond Hill
- Braces and Orthodontics near Richmond Hill
- Teeth Whitening near Richmond Hill
- Veneers near Richmond Hill
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676 Wellington Street East, Unit 3
Aurora, ON L4G 0K3