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A healthy and beautiful smile achieved close to home. Portrait Dental specializes in providing family and cosmetic dentistry in a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere. From root canals and wisdom tooth extractions to cosmetic dental procedures and emergency dentistry, our dentists can treat your whole family.

Our strong belief in community is what makes us different and we'll make sure you know it. We believe that everyone deserves a smile they can feel good showing off. It's a true reflection of your happiness. This is why our professionals offer general, emergency, and cosmetic dental procedures all in one convenient location.
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Dr. Kostantina Abate graduated from NYU College of Dentistry in New York City. Having been chosen into the Honours in Aesthetics program in her final year, she graduated with a clinical concentration in cosmetic dentistry. She is currently a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD), and is working towards her accreditation.
Research conducted by the Academy of General Dentistry concluded that nearly 40 million Americans delay dental treatments as a result of perpetual dental phobias. At Portrait Dental, located in Liberty Village, Downtown Toronto, we take pride in the comforting and relaxed setting in which our patients can relax and get the attention they require via our sedation dentistry Toronto services.
Please also bring any insurance information and/or cards that you will want to use for your first and future visits. It is recommended that you book a complete oral examination which includes a complete thorough cleaning and x-rays so the dentist can evaluate your current dental health and determine if there is any pressing treatment needed.
At Portrait Dental we believe you shouldn't have to wait to feel confident about your smile. We offer flexible payment plans so you can start your treatment and pay in affordable installments. There is not obligation or commitment. Just click Apply Online below to apply through paybright. The application takes less than one minute and you will get a response right away.
Once it has been submitted, our office will get back to you shortly to confirm your appointment. Please call our office at 416-534-6000 if you would like to change your appointment. If you are experiencing toothaches or oral pain we recommend using the following techniques, at-home, to alleviate pain until you can visit a dentist in Toronto.
Reviews (25)
Diana Fong
Diana Fong
Jan 02, 2022
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I have not been recently but an update from having been a patient a few years ago. Following a dental cleaning which was both uncomfortable and bloody (never had this happen at any other dental cleaning prior to and after that experience), 1 tooth fractured requiring me to come back for a root canal. Years later, I find out that I have to retreat the tooth with the root canal. My teeth have never been the same after that experience. My mother had a similar experience following a cleaning there, she developed a severe dental abscess and infection and was on antibiotics for an extended period of
Neda Mirjabari
Neda Mirjabari
Dec 27, 2021
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LOVE this practice. Staff is extremely kind, professional and accommodating. Dr. Costa is amazing and I would happily recommend her and this entire office to anyone! I usually dread dentist appointments, that changed when I became a patient here!
Natalie Belda Lake
Natalie Belda Lake
Nov 27, 2021
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Just started visiting Portrait Dental last month and the staff, assistants and dentist are very friendly, knowledgeable and professional. The office is very clean and bright, and the massage chairs and large tv's are a nice touch too :) Afterwork hours are a huge plus. It's nice to look forward to going to the dentist!
Updated 2021: I started taking my 5 year old daughter to Portrait Dental and the staff, hygienists and dentist were so amazing. They made my daughter feel very comfortable and special and even walked her through all the cleaning procedures.
Monserrat Videla
Monserrat Videla
Oct 29, 2021
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Modern, clean, friendly staff. I’ve been a patient of Dr. Costa for over 2 years and I will continue to visit even though I moved from Liberty Village.
All of the Hygienists are very thorough…and with 2 TV’s I don’t even mind being in the dentist chair anymore.
Ariana Alcantara
Ariana Alcantara
Aug 28, 2021
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Worst dentist clinic I have ever been to. when referred to Portrait dental I was assigned a dentist, she went on a leave and they assigned me a different dentist without my knowledge. Every time I'd come a different dentist would see me and give me different instructions, and would send me to doing different procedures. One dentist said I had a cavity on my wisdom teeth, the other dentist said no. The same dentist said I had another 2 cavities that needed to be treated, I booked the appointment for the two but she could only do one at the time and said she didn't have time to do the second one
Lucy Ainsworth
Lucy Ainsworth
Aug 21, 2021
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I never thought I would look forward to going to the dentist, but then I found this place! Peggy is the BEST and I love that they text me with appointment reminders. Clean, modern, TVs above the chairs - what more could you want?
Jessica Swiet
Jessica Swiet
Aug 18, 2021
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I’m so happy I found Portrait Dental. I’ve been terrified of the dentist my entire life, I avoided going for years. Their entire team put me at ease. They made me feel so comfortable and didn’t shame me for having cavities (like the last dentist I went to a few years ago) they were all so sweet and made sure I was ok every step of the way. Thank you Dr. Kosta, you’re amazing. Thank you to the entire team! (I’m sorry I didn’t catch everyone’s name)
Tara Bruley
Tara Bruley
May 26, 2021
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I had been avoiding the dentist for years and was really fearful of going due to previous negative experiences. From the moment I stepped into Portrait Dental, I was immediately comfortable. The front desk staff are friendly and helpful, and my hygienist, Peggy, is pretty much my favourite person. The first time I went she walked me through everything because of how nervous I was and explained as she went. I continue to see her and she is by far the best hygienist I’ve ever had. Dr Kerbel is funny and down to earth and also made me feel super comfortable when I had to get my first cavity filled
Elizabeth Little
Elizabeth Little
Mar 16, 2021
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From the Front Desk staff to the Hygienists and Dentists, everyone at Portrait Dental is kind and fantastic- they actually make going to the dentist enjoyable! I'd like to thank my Hygienist, Erin, and Dr. Costa for always being so gentle and thorough with my sensitive teeth and gums. Can't recommend this dental office enough!
Laura P.
Laura P.
Nov 10, 2020
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I would highly discourage anyone from considering Portrait Dental. I booked with them based on location and online reviews, but will not be back. Upon some followup research, I believe that the majority of positive online Google reviews are generated by the marketing management team at Dawson Dental.

I wanted a cleaning and a rebonding of my front tooth. I've had this done before, with the same time between dental visits, and it was done in one appointment, not a big deal. Under two hours - not a severe case. This place dragged my process out to three separate appointments, used up my entire
Emily Milne
Emily Milne
Sep 24, 2020
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I highly recommend coming here! I was referred by a friend and since it was my first time coming to the dentist in quite some time, I was VERY nervous. Literally every single person was so welcoming and kind and made the entire experience so great.
Dr. Mary was amazing and explained everything she was doing as she was going along, she is very professional! I had Brittany as my hygienist and she was just as lovely. You can tell she really cares about her profession, and giving people the absolute best dental care and advice possible! I also need to give a shout out to all the front desk staff who
Yolanda B.
Yolanda B.
Feb 04, 2019
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The Dentist is great, administrative staff on the other had is just awful! My first visit was great the place is clean, staff seemed nice. I quickly learned how DISORGANIZED the staff is. I've experienced multiple incidents that have me and my partner looking for a new Dentist.

They have a text messaging system that is just incredibly annoying. I received one text advising me I had been overcharged and requested that I update my address to be refunded. I thought it was odd to get a text versus a call with someone apologizing for their mistake. I promptly called and updated my address. A
Sweta S.
Sweta S.
Dec 11, 2018
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It was an amazing cleaning session.My hygienist Andrianna went an extra mile to take the photo of my back teeth which had some coffee stains before and after cleaning.I enjoyed it thoroughly.
Jon B.
Jon B.
Jul 11, 2018
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Really friendly and high quality service. Everyone was so nice. It made my visit very enjoyable. My hygienist was very good and thorough as well. 4 stars because the appointment took a lot longer than I was expecting.

Would recommend
Amy D.
Amy D.
Sep 19, 2017
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As a new patient to Portrait Dental, so far I have been very impressed. The customer service is fantastic and everything is explained very thoroughly and clearly. The entire staff is very knowledgeable, friendly and my initial teeth cleaning was one of the best I've ever had. I feel very appreciated as a patient here and would highly recommend.
Subo R.
Subo R.
Sep 19, 2017
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I'm gonna be honest, I originally opted to go to Portrait Dental originally because I received a promotion in the mail that included a 50$ gift card if I made an appointment with them.
I figured why not, considering they're located close to home and I also really like $50.

I didn't really know what to expect or whether it would be better or worse than my previous dental office but I was pleasantly surprised with my overall experience. The girls at the front desk were super friendly and were very helpful when it came to answering questions about what my insurance would and wouldn
Tiffany P.
Tiffany P.
Aug 18, 2017
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My recall appointment was very bad. Due to traffic, I knew I was going to be 10 minutes late, so I called in advance to let them know. When I arrived, the receptionist told me to wait for 10-15 minutes - OK, fine because I was late. But, I ended up waiting for 45 minutes!
I mean - I did call to let them know about the 10 minutes late. It's not like I would not show up for the appointment. Not sure why I had to wait that long while the time was supposed to be reserved for me.
I was more disappointed when the dentist literally took 5 minutes to finish the check-up. He didn't even review
Kellie W.
Kellie W.
Jun 22, 2017
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Best service I've ever had at a dental office. They do everything they can to make you feel comfortable and explain every step of the process so you always know what they're doing. They also give complimentary whitening with every cleaning appointment to top it off!
Ash K.
Ash K.
May 24, 2017
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Great service at Portrait Dental from start to finish. I hate going to the dentist in general but I don't mind visiting this very professional practice with a great welcoming staff and very capable hygienists and dentists. Brittney does a fantastic job with cleaning and causes very little pain. Highly recommend!
Stephanie P.
Stephanie P.
Apr 21, 2017
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I started going to Portrait dental about a year ago and this is probably the best dental office I've ever been to. Really knowledgable and patient staff. The hygienists take their time with you to explain everything that's going on, and Dr Kosta is absolutely amazing. Have never felt looked after with such care by a dental practice.

Also, the back room when you get your dental exam done is unbelievable - very cool decor and giant screen TV for entertainment and then to walk you through your x-rays!
Ray W.
Ray W.
Dec 04, 2015
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Great dental office. Friendly, efficient, modern, fast, on time, professional, I could go on and on. Recommend.
Mark S.
Mark S.
Oct 28, 2015
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Portrait is the nicest and most pleasant dental office I've been to in toronto, aside for the office being super clean the staff are on point from the front desk staff, to the hygienist Arieanne who was aside for being super nice, she cleaned my teeth better then they ever have been by anyone.

Dr. Gabay is a great dentist who does not sugar coat it, he tells you the facts and recommendations but it's up to you to make the call armed with the facts, that is exactly how I want my medical / dental info delivered. I am really happy with the treatment I've received from dr Gabay, and
Jenny W.
Jenny W.
Feb 04, 2015
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Gorgeous office and very flexible hours. The dentist I saw was competent and friendly, although any questions I had were snobbishly dismissed. Would liked to have had meaningful conversations, not just pushed through procedures without any discussions. Still, it was better than the hygienist, who kept dishing out insults about me, while doing a really unprofessional cleaning. Will definitely be finding a new place.
James W.
James W.
Mar 18, 2014
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I got an appointment for a consultation really quickly and they put together an entire treatment plan that we got pretty much all done in less than 3 months before my benefits ran out. They were always courteous and mindful of my needs. They even work after regular business hours to accommodate everyone's schedules! Would be cool if the dentist rooms were more warm welcoming toned than bright white/grey with some meditative music and to slow things down a bit at the start instead of getting into the chair and going. My own fault for not asking for more time to calm myself. I've had cleanings
Christine F.
Christine F.
Apr 02, 2013
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Every time I have gone to this dentist I've left so unhappy. On two different occasions.. I went in to follow up on work Dr. Gabay had done during my previous visit and he tells me there aren't any notes on my file of him doing specific work, therefore "he did not do it". Every time he makes sarcastic remarks and tries to make me seem crazy. So unprofessional! How can you forget to make proper notes on a patients file, charge them for it, then tell them you never did the work?? This place is such a joke. I will never go here again!