At Orangeville Foot Care, we provide ingrown toenail treatments to help Orangeville residents improve comfort and mobility. Those who are suffering from an ingrown toenail know how uncomfortable and painful it can be. We understand that and do our best to help provide relief for those experiencing this condition.

We can conservatively and surgically treat ingrown toenails.

We can also temporarily remove the nail spike to reduce discomfort. If the ingrown toenail recurs, nail surgery may be considered as a longer-term treatment option.

We offer Onyfix treatment, a conservative approach for managing curved or ingrown toenails that aims to improve nail alignment over time.

If the ingrown toenail is infected, we may prescribe antibiotics.

Before considering surgery, we discuss all available options and provide guidance on proper nail care techniques.

If surgery is required, depending on each case, we may perform:

  • Partial nail avulsion (PNA) with or without phenol

  • Total nail avulsion (TNA) with or without phenol

  • Winograd Procedure

  • Phenol Toenail Treatment

Phenol is an acid used to treat the nail root (matrix) to help prevent regrowth on the affected side. It is often used for more severe or recurring ingrown toenails that do not respond to other treatments.

A study published in the medical journal Acta Dermato-Venereologica involved 172 people and found that 98.8 percent of those who received treatment with phenol cauterization had successful results.

Onyfix Treatment

The Onyfix nail correction system is designed to assist in the gentle correction of involuted or ingrown toenails. 

Our chiropodists can adapt the system to your nail. As the nail grows, it is gradually guided back toward a more natural shape.

Other Ingrown Toenail Treatments

After assessing your ingrown toenail, we can recommend and provide a range of treatment options suited to your specific needs.