A Kitchener Dentist That Makes Kids Feel at Home
Checkups, cleanings and the small repairs that come up as children’s teeth grow in. We go at your child’s pace and show you both how to brush the tricky spots.
- Gentle, friendly checkups
- Cleanings by our hygienist
- Brushing help for kids and parents
- Direct billing to most plans, CDCP accepted
Request an appointment
Tell us what you need and when suits you. We’ll get back to you to confirm a time.
In pain or swollen? Please call us at 519-576-2170 so we can see you as soon as possible.
First visits that build good habits
We’ll let you know when to book your child’s first visit. We go over your child’s health history with you, then look at their teeth, gums and bite. If your child is comfortable, we may polish a few teeth.
Care that fits your life
Six reasons Kitchener families choose Sherwood Dental.
Same day appointments
Checkups, cleanings, fillings and small repairs, often on the day you call, when the schedule allows.
Root canal specialist
Dr. Joshua Ananthan is a board-certified specialist in endodontics, so complex root canals stay right here.
Direct billing and CDCP
We bill most insurance plans directly, so you usually only pay the part your plan doesn’t cover. CDCP patients welcome.
Evening hours
Open until 7 pm on Tuesdays and 6 pm on Thursdays, and from 8 am on Wednesdays.
Gentle with nervous patients
Tell us what worries you most. Nitrous oxide works quickly and wears off within minutes, and most adults can drive home.
Easy to reach
Parking in the Krug Street Plaza and a wheelchair accessible office.
Dr. Joshua Ananthan, endodontist
Root canal treatment at Sherwood Dental is provided by Dr. Joshua Ananthan, a board-certified specialist in endodontics. Saving teeth from the inside is the centre of his work.
An endodontist completes additional years of training after dental school, focused on diagnosing tooth pain and treating the inside of the tooth, including complex canals, retreatment and endodontic microsurgery.
Google review
What we look for as they grow
A schedule based on your child’s teeth.
Early signs of decay
We check for early soft spots before they turn into cavities.
How teeth come in
We watch how the teeth are coming in and how the jaws are growing.
Cleaning and coaching
Our hygienist cleans the spots small hands miss, then shows your child, and you, how to brush them.
Care from first teeth to teens
- Checkups and cleanings
- Tooth coloured fillings
- Small repairs as teeth grow
- Sports guards
- Brushing help at home
Most kids need a parent’s help with brushing for longer than you’d think. We’ll show you how.
Rated 4.9 by 90 patients on Google
“Not my first root canal, but my best one! So grateful Dr. Ananthan was able to save my tooth. Great skill. Great staff.”
“They are excellent at caring for my 81 yr old mom. Their professionalism and gentle caring and their willingness to help on short notice are traits i am very thankful for.”
“Everyone at Sherwood dental is very helpful and calm. Dr. Josh is a great dentist.”
In pain right now?
Severe pain, swelling, a broken or knocked out tooth, or bleeding that won’t stop: call us the same day. We offer same day appointments when the schedule allows, and urgent cases come first.
If swelling is spreading quickly or you have trouble breathing or swallowing, go to a hospital emergency department.
Before you call
When should my child first see a dentist?
Call us and we’ll let you know when to book your child’s first visit.
What happens at the first visit?
We go over health history, look at the teeth, gums and bite, and polish a few teeth if your child is comfortable.
How often should my child come in?
We’ll suggest a schedule based on your child’s teeth and how they’re doing with brushing at home.
My child is nervous. What can we do?
Tell us when you book. We go slowly and let your child get comfortable first.
Is my child’s care covered?
We bill most insurance plans directly and accept the CDCP, which covers eligible children.
When we’re open
| Monday | 9:00 am to 5:00 pm |
| Tuesday | 9:00 am to 7:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 8:00 am to 4:00 pm |
| Thursday | 9:00 am to 6:00 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
501 Krug St, Kitchener
Kitchener Dentist Sherwood Dental, 501 Krug St, Unit 113, Kitchener. We’re in the Krug Street Plaza behind Scotiabank, with our entrance facing Sherwood Avenue. Parking in the plaza and wheelchair accessible.
Give your child a great start
Call our front desk and book a visit for your child on Krug Street.