Kootenay Family Dental has been serving the Castlegar area for more than 40 years. Through our office near the heart of downtown Castlegar, we offer patients a combination of traditional service and modern dental treatments. Whether you need cosmetic dentistry, periodontic gum therapy or simply a checkup, we strive to give you a comfortable experience in a relaxed atmosphere.
Going to a dentist for the first time can be an intimidating experience, but it doesn't have to be. From the first phone call and throughout your dental visit, we go the extra mile to offer new patients a welcoming and comfortable experience. We use modern dental technologies to ensure our patients get the most effective, comfortable treatments available.
Going to a dentist for the first time can be an intimidating experience, but it doesn't have to be. From the first phone call and throughout your dental visit, we go the extra mile to offer new patients a welcoming and comfortable experience. We use modern dental technologies to ensure our patients get the most effective, comfortable treatments available.
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Kootenay Family Dental has been keeping local smiles looking great for more than 40 years. Whether you've been coming to our Castlegar dental centre for decades or are brand new to the clinic, we offer only the best in dentistry and customer service to all our patients.
Shortly after moving to Castlegar from Vancouver in 1976, Dr. Donald Ellis established his dental practice with the goal of providing quality, patient-centered dentistry services to Kootenay residents.Originally located at 1000 3rd Street, Dr. Ellis relocated his Castlegar dental office to its current location at 663 Columbia Avenue in 1981, where he expanded the clinic to serve more patients.
Shortly after moving to Castlegar from Vancouver in 1976, Dr. Donald Ellis established his dental practice with the goal of providing quality, patient-centered dentistry services to Kootenay residents.Originally located at 1000 3rd Street, Dr. Ellis relocated his Castlegar dental office to its current location at 663 Columbia Avenue in 1981, where he expanded the clinic to serve more patients.
Dr. Christopher J. Ciriello is a skilled and experienced dental practitioner who is passionate about providing his patients with the utmost care and comfort. Dr. Ciriello is also committed to building the best professional dental team you'll find in the Kootenays.
His path to excellence in dentistry began when Dr. Ciriello graduated in the top 1 percent of his class in the Bachelor of Medical Sciences program at Western University in London, Ontario.In 2007 he graduated from the Western University School of Dentistry with numerous awards, and then mentored with one of the North America's top lecturers in orthodontics and TMJ disorders.
His path to excellence in dentistry began when Dr. Ciriello graduated in the top 1 percent of his class in the Bachelor of Medical Sciences program at Western University in London, Ontario.In 2007 he graduated from the Western University School of Dentistry with numerous awards, and then mentored with one of the North America's top lecturers in orthodontics and TMJ disorders.
A crown, also called a cap, is a casing that surrounds the tooth surface, protecting tooth structure that cannot be restored by other means. After a root canal treatment, a broken tooth, or a deep cavity, a crown is often a necessary step in returning function and appearance to the tooth. Crowns can also be used for cosmetic purposes, as in covering a discoloured or misshapen tooth.
Dentures help a patient who has lost some or all of their teeth cope with the issues that come with teeth loss. With dentures, a patient will be able to speak and eat properly, and they prevent sunken lower facial features associated with the loss of teeth and gum tissue. Dentures help support a natural facial structure, and keep your smile bright.
If a cavity gets out of hand, a root canal operation can be the only way to save the tooth. Our team at Kootenay Family Dental does our best to ensure your comfort during a root canal operation. When a cavity progresses too far, it can begin to affect the root of a tooth - and eventually, the pulp (the inner nerves and blood vessels) can become infected.
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Janice Snowdon
May 31, 2021
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Anna Plowright
May 24, 2021
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My husband and I are new patients to the office.Staff are all very helpful ,professional and super friendly.Dr.Audette gives you all the options to help you make sound dental health decisions.
On one occasion an out of town worker came in without an appointment with an extremely painful tooth. Dr. Audette and his Team fit him in, between patients and solved his problem. It made me think about how happy I would have been to get such great service in that situation.
If your looking for a professional ,compassionate and knowledgeable Dental Team, look no further !!
On one occasion an out of town worker came in without an appointment with an extremely painful tooth. Dr. Audette and his Team fit him in, between patients and solved his problem. It made me think about how happy I would have been to get such great service in that situation.
If your looking for a professional ,compassionate and knowledgeable Dental Team, look no further !!
Di McMullin
May 18, 2021
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This is the best dentist office in the Kootenays. Their staff is super friendly, their dental assistants are top notch and are really great at training 🙂and the dentist is amazing!! So fast, yet thorough and his attitude is so pleasant, upbeat and he makes a trip to the dentist a pleasant one! I recommend this dental office to any and everyone! Especially if you are looking to put your children at ease! Friendly faces all around here❤️
Cy Michaud
May 12, 2021
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Sarah Martin
Apr 20, 2021
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Kootenay Family Dental has been our first choice for our family for many years! Every experience has been positive since my boys were small.
Today is a another example of why ... my 16 year old was referred to an out of town oral surgeon by Dr Audet @ KFD. That was all set up just fine but when he showed up at the wrong place for his wisdom tooth extraction and I had no way to contact the out of town office, the amazing Shana Johnstone was there to help! On a Sunday afternoon, she immediately responded to my SOS message and got us on the right track. Thank you, all, at KFD, for the personalized
Today is a another example of why ... my 16 year old was referred to an out of town oral surgeon by Dr Audet @ KFD. That was all set up just fine but when he showed up at the wrong place for his wisdom tooth extraction and I had no way to contact the out of town office, the amazing Shana Johnstone was there to help! On a Sunday afternoon, she immediately responded to my SOS message and got us on the right track. Thank you, all, at KFD, for the personalized
Melissa Esovoloff
Apr 16, 2021
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Kootenay Family Dental is amazing. To the front desk reception when you first walk in you will be greeted with a smile! Dr.Audet is so great , you won’t be disappointed! He knows his stuff and is so great with kids! The office is so clean, sterile and bright. I give Kootenay Family Dental 5 stars! Try it you’ll love it there!
Darren Erickson
Apr 03, 2021
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Trevor Stoyko
Mar 18, 2021
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I have always been one who’s been afraid of the dentist since I was a young child. I seen with my brothers have gone through and what I’ve gone through in the past. But the pain was too much on two teeth and I needed to get work done. I was looking for a dentist and I saw the sign that made me laugh. And as soon as I walk into the doors I felt safe I felt comfortable and I knew this was the right place and the right thing to do. The people at Kooteney family dental treated me with respect with care and explained everything to me. I have never had a better experience in my life. It was painless
Levi Turney
Oct 09, 2020
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By far the best dentist ive ever had. Was 12 years since the last place i had work done that scared me off of dental work, but came here and just had a rotten wisdom and back tooth pulled and had little to no pain during procedure. I hate needles and dr audette (i may have the name spelt wrong) did that very well with very little discomfort. I would highly recomend, and my wife and i will be taking our child here and getting any and all our work done here from now on.
Jenn Ahlfeld
Jun 25, 2019
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I recently switched over to Kootenay Family Dental after years of going to another dentist. I can honestly say, I wish I had switched over sooner. I have had 4 appointments in under 2 weeks due to issues. They have been very accommodating and the wait has never been more than 5 min. The staff is very personable and I was very pleased with the work they did on my teeth. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a new dentist.
