Thick, yellow, or crumbling toenails? A Registered Chiropodist at our Don Mills clinic can assess the nail and discuss treatment. No referral needed — book online in under a minute.

Consider a Nail Assessment if You Notice:

• Thickened toenails

• Yellow, white, or brown discolouration

• Brittle or crumbling nail edges

• A nail lifting away from the nail bed

• A nail changing shape or thickness

• Recurring nail changes that have not improved

What Happens at Your Appointment

Your Chiropodist reviews your history and examines the affected nails and surrounding skin. Depending on what they find, care may include reducing nail thickness, discussing topical or ongoing management, and advice on footwear and nail care at home. Your Chiropodist explains the options and agrees on a plan with you before any treatment begins.

Why Are My Toenails Thick and Yellow?

Thick, yellow, or crumbling toenails are one of the most common reasons people book a nail assessment. The most frequent cause is a fungal nail infection, known medically as onychomycosis, but similar changes can also come from repeated pressure, footwear, or a past injury to the nail. Not every thick or discoloured nail is fungal — a Chiropodist can assess the nail to determine the likely cause and the appropriate toenail fungus treatment for your situation. Signs that point to a fungal cause include changes in one or two nails rather than all at once, thickening with crumbly debris under the nail, and a nail that lifts from the nail bed. Left unaddressed, a toe nail infection can gradually affect neighbouring nails and the surrounding skin.

Fungal Nail Treatment at Our North York Clinic

Depending on your assessment, nail fungus care may include testing to confirm the infection, professional thinning of the affected nail so topical treatments can reach the nail bed, topical antifungal plans, and footwear and hygiene guidance to reduce reinfection — including managing any accompanying athlete's foot, which is frequently the original source. Thickened nails related to age or a past injury are managed with regular professional foot care to keep them comfortable.

Our Registered Chiropodists

Steve Romero, Steve Stellatos, and Alex Krutow are Registered Chiropodists who provide nail and skin care. No referral is needed to see a Chiropodist in Ontario — book online through Jane App or by phone. Direct billing is available for most major insurers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will a fungal nail improve on its own? Fungal nail infections do not usually resolve without treatment and can gradually affect more nails. A Chiropodist can assess the nail early and discuss the options available to you.

Is fungal nail treatment covered by insurance? Many extended health benefit plans include coverage for chiropody services. We can provide documentation for your claim, and direct billing is available for most major insurers.

Do I need a referral to see a Chiropodist in Ontario? No referral is needed to see a Chiropodist in Ontario. You can book directly through our clinic.

Related reading: Why Are My Toenails Yellow? Causes and Treatment Options

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