Business Details
10 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Dartmouth Dental Care Provider
At Lake Loon Family Dentistry, we treat every patient as an individual, prioritizing compassionate care that aligns with how we would care for our own family. Our practice focuses on maintaining natural teeth through a conservative approach while respecting each patient's autonomy. We emphasize informed decision-making by providing comprehensive details about treatment options, including evidence-based materials and methodologies. Our team, led by Dr. Carol Simpson, combines extensive experience with ongoing education to deliver personalized dental solutions. We prioritize patient comfort, offering tailored care from routine exams to complex procedures like implants and dentures.Emergency services are available during and outside regular hours to address urgent needs. Our commitment extends beyond clinical excellence to creating a warm, understanding environment where patients feel valued. We accommodate busy schedules with early and post-lunch appointments and maintain transparency about potential delays. By focusing on long-term oral health and aesthetic outcomes, we aim to build lasting relationships with our patients. Our Dartmouth practice welcomes new patients seeking a dedicated dental home.
Services
Dental Exams
Tooth Extractions
Dental Implants
Dentures
Emergency Care
Details
- Year established: 2016
Highlights and features
- We provide individualized care focused on maintaining natural teeth.
- Our team combines 8 years of practice experience with ongoing education.
- Emergency services available during and outside regular office hours.
- We use evidence-based materials and treatment methodologies.
- Flexible appointment scheduling accommodates busy lifestyles.
Services
Dental Implants
Dental implants provide permanent tooth replacement solutions using titanium posts anchored in the jawbone. Our practice offers single-tooth implants, multiple-tooth replacements, and denture stabilization options. The procedure involves precise placement under anesthesia, followed by crown attachment for natural aesthetics and function.
Dentures
We provide full and partial dentures crafted for optimal comfort and functionality. Flexible partial dentures offer enhanced retention while complete dentures can be upgraded with implant support. Our solutions focus on natural appearance and improved speech/eating capabilities through customized fittings.
Emergency Care
Emergency dental services address sudden tooth pain, fractures, or extractions outside regular hours. Patients contact our office directly for after-hours assistance. We prioritize prompt pain relief and stabilization for unexpected oral health crises.
Dental Exams
Comprehensive oral exams include diagnostic imaging and health assessments to detect early dental issues. Our preventive approach emphasizes regular screenings for cavities, gum disease, and oral cancer. Patients receive personalized hygiene recommendations based on examination findings.
Tooth Extractions
We perform surgical extractions when preserving natural teeth isn't viable. The procedure involves local anesthesia and careful bone preservation techniques. Complex cases may require referral to specialist oral surgeons while maintaining continuity of care.
People
Dr. Carol Simpson
Dentist
Dr. Simpson graduated from Dalhousie University's dental program with multiple awards. With prior experience as a dental hygienist and assistant, she brings comprehensive clinical expertise. She established Lake Loon Family Dentistry in 2016 to provide personalized care near her Dartmouth home.
Alicia
Front Desk Administrator
Alicia has managed patient relations at Lake Loon Family Dentistry since 2015, ensuring smooth scheduling and administrative operations.
Meghan
Registered Dental Hygienist
Meghan joined the team in 2019, providing preventive care and periodontal treatments with a focus on patient education.
Chantel
Registered Dental Assistant
Chantel has supported dental procedures since 2023, bringing prior experience working with Dr. Simpson in previous practices since 2012.
Questions
What dental services do you offer?
We provide exams, extractions, implants, dentures, and emergency care. Our focus is on personalized treatment plans for preventive, restorative, and cosmetic needs.
Do you handle dental emergencies?
Yes, we offer emergency services during regular hours and after-hours by calling our office phone for urgent dental issues.
How do I schedule an appointment?
New patients can call 902-462-2000 to book initial consultations or request appointments through our website contact form.
Are dental implants painful?
Implant placement uses local anesthesia for comfort. Most patients report minimal post-operative discomfort managed with standard pain relief.
Do you accept new patients?
Yes, we welcome new patients of all ages to our Dartmouth dental practice for comprehensive oral healthcare services.