Water Street Dental Clinic
645 Water St E C1N 4H9 Summerside, PE, Canada

Bear with us as we prepare to welcome you back. Starting Friday May 22nd, we will be taking emergency patients. If this is an emergency, please call us @ 902-436-2737. Your oral care is our number one priority and we cant wait to see you. For a more routine appointment, we are still somewhat limited in the appointments we can take, please bear with us as we work hard to fit you into our schedule based on your level of need. We look forward to seeing you!

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Water Street Dental Clinic will be closed on Monday, August 3rd, 2020. Have a great day everyone!Water Street Dental Clinic will be closed on Monday, August 3rd, 2020. Have a great day everyone!

Happy Canada Day from all of us at Water Street Dental Clinic.

Phase 2 of the Renew PEI, Together plan will be implemented in May 22nd. Here is some great information as it relates to your dental care.

Public Service Announcement We hope everyone on PEI has been managing with their dental needs during these difficult times. Unfortunately, due to the Covid-19 p...andemic and the nature of dental treatment, dentists around the world have been very limited in what services we can safely provide to our patients. There has been a lot of uncertainty with the novel Sars CoV-2 and the health authorities and governing bodies have been trying to guide us all as best as they can. The government has released Renew PEI, Together, outlining guiding principles and phased approach to reopening businesses, services and public spaces. In it, phase 2 starts on May 22, and includes emergency dental treatment. Emergency dental treatment is the same procedures that are now in place at our two central emergency clinics. This includes only: dental trauma, pain or infection not controlled by medications, and uncontrolled bleeding. The main service that is provided at this point is tooth extraction. The only difference May 22 is that your dentist may be able to see you in their own office, rather than being referred to one of the two central clinics. It is now very difficult due to world shortages to get the proper protective equipment required to treat patients and every dentist may not have the proper supplies. As well, based on the number of emergencies to date handled by referrals, it may not make sense to open their office. Dental offices are like small hospitals with no government funding or assistance in getting any supplies. It will likely not be possible for all offices to open on May 22 for the limited number of patients who will require emergency care. In phase 3 starting June 12, emergency and urgent dental care will be permitted. At that time, with the increased number of permitted procedures, dentists will be able to provide more services and it may make sense to start re-opening their private offices. It has been very hard for us to only be able to help over the phone for the past few weeks, and hopefully all things will be back to normal and we can resume taking care of your oral health as we want to.

A Message to Our Patients from the Dental Association of PEI We know these are uncertain times for us all. We want you to know we are here to help alleviate all... your dental concerns. Yes, we are operating on an emergency only basis but we do want to hear from you should you have a dental question or issue. At present, the dentists of PEI are triaging all dental emergencies and only those experiencing trauma resulting in uncontrollable bleeding and extreme swelling and pain that can not be controlled with medication are being referred to one of two emergency dental clinics on PEI. For the most part, extractions are the only treatment offered at these clinics. The dentists of PEI are trying to do our part to limit the spread of the Covid 19 virus by eliminating the aerosols that could be created with the use of the high speed handpiece, i.e. drill. As well, we want to ensure you remain home unless absolutely necessary to venture out, thus we have cancelled all dental appointments. With all that being said, we want you to know we are here for you even if it requires facetiming or a phone call to discuss and help solve your dental issue. We really do want to hear from you! Dental offices on PEI have answering machines that are checked regularly and/or offer home phone numbers or email to contact your dentist. If you are new to the Island and do not yet have a dentist, any of our Island dentists will be happy to discuss your dental issue. If you have a dental issue, we do want to discuss it with you but we can offer some helpful tips: If you have an appliance for grinding your teeth, it is best to wear it in-order to prevent a broken tooth. If you find you are grinding and clenching your teeth more during this stressful time we have some helpful ideas to minimize jaw soreness: do not chew gum, eat a soft diet, use the magic bag or a hot water bottle to lay next to your jaw joint and brace your lower jaw if you yawn in-order to prevent over stretching the jaw. If you break a tooth and there is no discomfort other than a sharp edge, you can place orthodontic wax (which can be purchased at a drug store) or sugar-free chewing gum over the sharp edge. Remember to keep the tooth clean with brushing and flossing and chew on the other side. If you are experiencing tooth sensitivity, limit anything too hot or too cold near the tooth. You can try brushing with Sensodyne or a similar toothpaste for sensitive teeth. You can take some of the toothpaste on your finger and rub it on the affected tooth, making sure to rub it along the root of the tooth next to the gumline. Following the brushing or applying of the sensitive teeth toothpaste, do not rinse your mouth for 30 minutes as this will decrease the contact time of the toothpaste with your tooth. I know with Covid 19 our routines are not the same but please continue to brush three times a day and floss at least once per day. Please do not hesitate to reach out to your dentist. It is important that we keep dental emergencies out of the Emergency Room at your local hospital. Stay safe and remember that this is a temporary bump in the road. Staying apart now will have us together sooner. Take care and please reach out to us if you need us!

Happy Easter to all of us at Water Street Dental Clinic.

This is National Dental Hygienists Week. Although the practice is not open at this time, we would like to thank all of our hygienists for the important role they play in our patients oral health care.

The dentists of PEI are trying very hard to be available to treat their patients during this time. There are very restrictive guidelines to protect their health... and that of their staff as dental treatment is one of the most risky to perform. The equipment and procedures in your mouth generate a mist that is highly infective so special personal protective equipment is needed when performing any treatment. SO - your dentist will have to ask multiple questions prior to seeing you to determine the risk category you may be in. For some cases, your dental provider may not be able to see you in his office. In 98% of cases they will try and keep you comfortable with drugs. Be aware that a roughness on a tooth or a loose filling or cap does not qualify as a true emergency. You will have to be in a very painful situation that simply can not wait or else it will cause more problems. Please try to adjust to your situation and unless you are simply beside yourself = treatment may be delayed for quite some time. Hopefully we will all come out of this on the other end much less worse for wear.

To our patients and your families, We are here for you during this unprecedented time. Although were not attending patients at this practice, were still here for your emergency dental care needs. If you or your family has a dental emergency, please call our main number (902) 436-2737 and well either handle your concerns over the phone or refer you to a dental office convenient to your location. In the event of a serious injury or infection requiring immediate attention vis...it a hospital or call 9-1-1. You can also visit www.hellodent.com to find immediate emergency care options or to request a future appointment. We will be reaching out to reschedule your routine visits once normal operations resume. See more

To our patients and your families, Your oral care is our number one priority and if you or your family member has a dental emergency, we are here for you. Please call our main number immediately, so we can actively address your needs.... You can also visit www.hellodent.com to find immediate urgent care options or to request a future appointment. We keenly recognize our duty to minimize the spread of COVID-19 to protect the health and wellbeing of our patients, staff and the broader community; and with best in class protective measures in place, our practice presents a safe and low-risk environment for you. We will be reaching out to reschedule all of your routine visits once normal operations resume.

Update for Tuesday, March 17th, 2020 The practice will remain closed tomorrow, however we will have a dentist available for emergency procedures. If you are experiencing any dental pain and require urgent treatment, please contact the practice. There will be someone in the practice until noon to answer any calls.

Update to our patients: Although the practice will be closed tomorrow, we will have a dentist available for emergency procedures. If you are experiencing any dental pain and require urgent treatment, please contact the practice. There will be someone in the practice until noon to answer any calls.

Notice to our patients: At Water Street Dental, the well-being of our patients, team and community are important to us. Just like you, we are closely monitoring new developments regarding COVID-19 (novel coronavirus).... As such, we have decided to close on Monday, March 16th, 2020. We will contact you to reschedule your appointment for another time. For any of our patients that have travelled outside of the country 14 days prior to your appointment, please call our practice to reschedule. Any updates will be posted here!

In light of the advisories that have been put in place by the Province of PEI, if you have travelled outside of the country, including the USA, within 14 days of your appointment please contact our practice to reschedule your appointment.

Water Street Dental Clinic will be open today. Please call or message us if you are unable to make your appointment. Drive safe!Water Street Dental Clinic will be open today. Please call or message us if you are unable to make your appointment. Drive safe!

Happy holidays to all our patients and their families. Holiday hours: Christmas Eve - closed Christmas Day - closed... Boxing Day - closed Dec 27th - 8:30 to 3:00 Dec 30th - 8:30 to 4:00 New Years Eve - closed New Years Day - closed Back to regular hours on January 2nd, 2020.

Our entire team at Water Street Dental Clinic would like to wish you and your family a fun and safe Canada Day long weekend! Note: our practice will be closed on Monday, July 1st for Canada Day

Do you floss your teeth every day? Flossing is equally important to brushing make sure you are flossing on a regular basis!

Its finally the first day of summer! Contact us to make an appointment to achieve your brightest summer smile!

Did You Know: Individuals who drink 3 or more glasses of pop each day have a 62% more risk of tooth decay and tooth loss.

Happy Fathers Day!

Yay! Its finally the weekend. Hope you get to enjoy some time outside with family and friends.

Fun Fact: Did you know that cheese is amazing for your teeth? Cheese helps balance the acidity levels in your moth which means fewer pesky cavities!

Happy National Donut Day! Dont forget to brush and floss extra well after all the sugary treats you enjoy today!

Happy Retirement! Today Nicole retires after 12 years with our practice and 43 years in the dental industry. Best Wishes to you and know that you will be missed

Do you have sensitive teeth? Our dentists and hygienists at Water Street Dental Clinic are here to answer any questions you have about your oral health! Reach out to us today! www.wsdc.ca

Tooth Tip of the Day! Did you Know? Teeth are harder than bones and are the last part of the body to be broken down. Enamel is the hardest substance in the human body.... #OralHealthMonth

Tooth Tip of the Day! Treat flossing as important as brushing. Flossing not only removes food and debris from in between your teeth, but its actually an effective way to stimulate the gums, reduce plaque, and help reduce inflammation in the area. #Flossing #OralHealthMonth

April is National Oral Health Month. This month (and every month) - lets remember to cultivate healthy habits that go a long way in preserving the overall health of your teeth and gums. Book your appointment today! Visit our website for more information at www.wsdc.ca.