General dentistry in South Edmonton

Six months suits most people, and it is a starting point rather than a rule. If you have been treated for gum disease the interval is usually shorter, because the bacteria come back faster once pockets have formed. We set it from what we measure.

Yes, unless you ask otherwise. All four of our dentists are general and family dentists and can look after almost everything on this page. Extractions are the exception: those are done by Dr. Osborne.

A first visit for a new patient takes about an hour and a half. A hygienist takes any x-rays you need and cleans your teeth, and the dentist joins near the end to go through what they found. The only paperwork is a medical history form. Bring your insurance card, or give the details when you book if you would like your coverage checked first. If you are nervous and would rather start with an exam only, tell us when you book.

Usually yes. Almost everything general dentistry deals with is cheaper, quicker and less invasive when it is caught early. Pain is a late sign, not an early one. That is the whole argument for a check-up you do not think you need.

Yes. We see children alongside the rest of the family. The first visit is deliberately short and uneventful, and coming before anything hurts is the point of it.