Routine Dental Check-ups for the Whole Family

We do our best to accommodate urgent dental issues — call our office directly and let us know you're dealing with a dental emergency so we can find you the earliest available appointment.

Yes — you can book directly with one of our dental hygienists for a cleaning without a separate dentist exam, though we'll always flag anything that needs a dentist's attention. Many of our patients prefer to see their regular dentist for checkups and come to us for cleanings because our office is calmer and the schedule is more accessible.

A filling repairs a small area of tooth damage or decay, while a crown covers the entire visible portion of a tooth — it's typically used when too much structure is lost for a filling to hold up, or after procedures like a root canal.

Modern composite fillings typically last 7 to 10 years with good oral hygiene, though this varies based on the size of the filling and daily wear. It also depends on how complicated the filling is, and where the filling is placed. Fillings along the gumline or fillings that go below the gumline may need to be completed with a different material (because composite is moisture sensitive) and these areas are harder for your toothbrush to reach. Larger fillings can mean there is less natural tooth structure available, which means the remaining tooth is more likely to break in the future. A longer term solution for a tooth that needs a very large filling is to place a crown, which is like a protective armored shell for a tooth.

Please bring your dental insurance information and a list of any medications you're currently taking.

We mostly use tooth-colored composite fillings, which blend naturally with your teeth and avoid the dark appearance of older metal amalgam fillings; however, in some cases it is actually better to use an amalgam filling, because they are not sensitive to moisture.

Yes, we're currently welcoming new patients at our Sidney, BC dental clinic. You can book online or call our office to get started.

Many patients benefit from a professional cleaning at least every six months, though many more people with gum disease, a higher risk of cavities, or simply a faster rate of tartar buildup may need visits every three to four months. Often as we age, our mouths become dryer, which leads to higher rate of cavities and tartat buildup. Our dental hygienists in Sidney can recommend a schedule based on your specific oral health.

The honest answer is that there really isn't a difference between the two. Our experienced hygienists ensure that you receive a thorough cleaning, whether the tartar is built up above the gumline or below. "Deep Cleaning" is a bit of a buzzword and sometimes refers to when the hygienist uses manual tools to scrape the tartar off the root surface of a tooth. Wherever the tartar is stuck, it is necessary to remove.

Yes, we accept CDCP and offer direct billing for eligible patients, so you won't need to pay upfront and claim it back yourself.