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At Dental Service Group, each patient will have a unique and individualized treatment plan. Prior to proceeding with treatment, fees and financial arrangements will be discussed with you. We have many convenient payment options available at Dental Service Group. Please contact our office for more information. If you require a payment plan, please visit for more information: https://www.dentalcard.ca
 

Knowledge Base

Welcome to our knowledge center. We’ve organized helpful information to guide you through every step of your dental care journey. Browse through the categories below to find answers to your questions.

Your initial visit will consist of a consultation explaining your diagnosis and treatment options. Please assist us by providing the following information at the time of your consultation:

  • Your referral slip if you have been referred
  • Any x-rays (if your dentist has taken x-rays, you may request that they forward them to our office. If there is not enough time, please pick them up and bring them to our office otherwise we will need to take new ones)
  • List of medications you are presently taking
  • Your Alberta Health Care card
  • Your dental insurance card or information

Please arrive a few minutes early to fill out paperwork. You can also fill out the paper in advance from home. You can find the required forms under patient forms.

IMPORTANT: All patients under the age of 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

If you are planning to have your future dental treatment under General Anesthetic or IV Sedation, a pre-operative physical examination is mandatory and will be given to you at time of consultation.

For all General Anesthetic and IV sedation appointments, you must make arrangements for a responsible adult to bring you to your appointment and take you home after treatment. You will not be allowed to drive yourself or go home alone in a taxi because you are legally impaired for 24 hours. It is strongly suggested you have a responsible adult stay with you for the first 24 hours. These instructions are important for your safety. If you do not have a ride home, we will have to cancel your appointment.

You must stop eating at midnight the night before your General Anesthetic or IV sedation appointment.

Some medications should be taken and some should not. Please contact our office as everybody’s preoperative medical has been reviewed by our anesthetist and we can guide you with this step.

You will meet our anesthetist on day of surgery. He will review your medical history with you and answer any questions you may have. You will then discuss your treatment with the dentist. Monitoring devices will be attached such as blood pressure cuff, EKG, and other devices for your safety. If at all possible, please wear loose comfortable clothing and stable footwear.

After you wake up, you will continue to be monitored closely by the anesthetist and our team of Registered Nurses, who will keep you comfortable. After a short period of time, the nurses will review discharge instructions with you and your ride and prepare you to go home. You may leave only after the anesthetist indicates it is safe.

In most cases, the recovery period lasts only a few days. Take painkillers as prescribed by your dentist. The following tips will help speed your recovery:

  • If you are bleeding, apply firm biting pressure to gauge pads placed over the extraction sites for 45 minutes at a time until bleeding has stopped.
  • While your mouth is numb, be careful not to bite the inside of your cheek or lip, or your tongue.
  • Do not lie flat. This may prolong bleeding. Prop up your head with pillows. Try using an ice pack on the outside of your cheek for the first 24 hours. Apply the ice pack in 20 minute intervals (20 minutes on, 20 minutes off).
  • Relax after surgery. Physical activity may increase bleeding.
  • Eat soft foods, such as gelatin, pudding, or a thin soup. Gradually add solid foods to your diet as healing progresses.
  • Do not use a straw for the first few days. Sucking on a straw can loosen the blood clot and delay healing.
  • After the first 48 hours, gently rinse your mouth with warm salt water several times a day to reduce swelling and relieve pain.
  • Do not smoke for at least 7 days after your surgery. The sucking motion can loosen the clot and delay healing. In addition, smoking decreases the blood supply and can bring germs and contaminants to the surgery area.
  • Avoid rubbing the area with your tongue or touching it with your fingers. Continue to brush your teeth and tongue carefully.
  • The Dentist will be calling you the evening after your surgery to ensure you have everything you need and that they are no post operative problems.

Dental Fillings involve removal of decayed or damaged tooth structure and replacement with a variety of possible materials.

  • Dental amalgam (silver filling) is a strong, durable and cost effective material used in areas of the mouth where esthetics is not a concern.
  • Composites (white fillings) are used in areas where the biting forces are lower and esthetics are paramount. Composites are more costly and less durable than amalgam.
  • Gold alloys are sometimes used in the back teeth because of their stability and durability and are considered by many dentists to be the best material for this area of the mouth.

Root Canal Root Canal Therapy is a process where the nerve and soft tissue inside the tooth is removed. The canal spaces are cleaned and then filled with a compound called gutta percha. A root canal is often a viable option for saving a tooth which would otherwise require removal.

Implants In many cases dental implants are the best alternative for missing teeth. Dental implants are designed to provide a foundation for replacement teeth.

The person who has lost teeth regains the ability to eat virtually anything and can smile with confidence, knowing that teeth appear natural and that facial contours will be preserved.

The implants themselves are tiny titanium posts that are placed into the jawbone where teeth are missing. The bone bonds with the titanium, creating a strong foundation for artificial teeth.

In addition, implants can help preserve facial structure, preventing the bone deterioration that occurs when teeth are missing. Dental implants are an integral part of our ability to restore aesthetics and function.

Sinus Lift Procedure The maxillary sinuses are behind your cheeks and on top of the upper teeth. Sinuses are like empty rooms that have nothing in them. Some of the roots of the natural upper teeth extend up into the maxillary sinuses. When these upper teeth are removed, there is often just a thin wall of bone separating the maxillary sinus and the mouth. Dental implants need bone to hold them in place. When the sinus wall is very thin, it is impossible to place dental implants in this bone.

There is a solution and it’s called a sinus graft or sinus lift graft. The dental implant surgeon enters the sinus from where the upper teeth used to be. The sinus membrane is then lifted upward and donor bone is inserted into the floor of the sinus. Keep in mind that the floor of the sinus is the roof of the upper jaw. After several months of healing, the bone becomes part of the patient’s jaw and dental implants can be inserted and stabilized in this new sinus bone.

The sinus graft makes it possible for many patients to have dental implants when years ago there was no other option other than wearing dentures.

If enough bone between the upper jaw ridge and the bottom of the sinus is available to stabilize the implant well, sinus augmentations and implant placement can sometimes be performed as a single procedure. If not enough bone is available, the Sinus Augmentation will have to be performed first, then the graft will have to mature for several months, depending upon the type of graft material used. Once the graft has matured, the implants can be placed.

Bone Grafting Bone grafting can repair implant sites with inadequate bone structure due to previous extractions, gum disease or injuries. The bone is either obtained from a tissue bank or your own bone is taken from another area of the jaw. Special membranes may be utilized that dissolve under the gum and protect the bone graft and encourage bone regeneration. This is called guided bone regeneration or guided tissue regeneration.

Crowns A dental crown is like a cap that covers the entire visible portion of the tooth, protecting its remaining structure and bringing back its original shape, size, and color.

There are a few reasons why you might need a porcelain crown. Severe tooth decay is the most common — in that case, a filling, inlay, or onlay just won’t be enough to stop the cavity. You may also need a crown to fix a tooth that’s been fractured or as the last step of a root canal or dental implant procedure.

Our porcelain crowns are custom designed to fit your mouth. We specialize in tooth-colored crowns that look just like your natural teeth.

Bridges Have you lost one or more teeth? You may be a great candidate for a dental bridge. A well-crafted porcelain bridge looks just like your natural teeth and restores your smile to its original health and function.

As the name suggests, this treatment “bridges” the gap left in your mouth by a missing tooth. With this procedure, the bridge is held in place by the healthy teeth adjacent to the gap in your smile.

Dental bridges are fixed in place and considered by many to be a better alternative to removable partial dentures. We’ll help you decide if this treatment is right for you.

 

We accept the following payment methods:

  • Cash
  • Debit
  • Credit Cards (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX)

Dental Service Group is a non-assignment office. This means payment in full is required at time of service. However, we are more than happy to help you with your insurance claims. We understand that dental insurance claims can be frustrating and confusing but we will gladly do our best to guide you with the direction of your claim form. As a courtesy, your claim forms will be completed by our staff so that you may submit them to your insurance provider.

Also, be aware that your insurance may not reimburse the entire balance of your bill. Regardless of your insurance coverage, you are fully responsible for all fees charged. To better estimate your treatment, an estimate of your treatment plan can be generated after your consultation appointment and submitted to your insurance company. Your insurance company will then let the policy holder know what coverage is available. Please do not hesitate to contact the office if you need assistance with reviewing their response.

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