Dr. Allen is, without question, the TOP ORTHODONTIST in Toronto. He did braces for my brother and I 15 years ago. I remember every monthly appointment back then was always so pleasant and something that I looked forward to. Dr. Allen was always funny, kind and explained each and every procedure carefully.
He has a special kind of empathy that is lacking in a lot of dentists/Orthodontists these days who are in it solely for the money.
Today, I saw Dr. Allen as a bonding on the lingual wire came out after 15 years. He saw me on his first day back from vacation and he's the same Dr I remember him to be 15 years ago: kind, caring, and takes his time to explain everything. When he first saw me today, he remarked "your smile is gorgeous so whatever you're doing to preserve it, you're doing the right thing," to which I replied "this smile is great because of you." Although extremely busy, Dr. Allen took his time to re-cement my retainer.
There needs to be more Drs like him out there. I would not hesitate to recommend this doctor: for his incredible orthodontic skills and for being just a fabulous human being.
PS: his receptionist and assistant are extremely kind and pleasant.