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Exams & Cleanings in Red Deer County AB

woman at dental exam | Red Deer County ab At Gasoline Alley Dental, we offer different types of exams depending on what you need. Three of our most common exams are:

New Patient Exam
Emergency Exam
Recare Exam during your six-month preventive appointment

New Patient Exam

When you are seen for the first time at our general dentistry clinic, Dr. Wilson and our team will perform a new patient exam. This includes a thorough examination of your mouth, teeth, and gums with necessary diagnostic x-rays and photos. We will then discuss an individualized comprehensive treatment plan with you.

Emergency Exam in the T4E 0A5 Area

When a dental emergency arises, Dr. Wilson and our team will assess the area of concern by performing an Emergency Exam and taking any necessary x-rays and photos to make a diagnosis and come up with a treatment plan specific to your needs. They will discuss treatment options with you and take care of your dental needs as soon as possible. Sometimes an emergency requires an initial Emergency Exam appointment as well as another appointment to complete necessary treatment, and sometimes it can be taken care of in one visit; either way, you can be sure to receive the same level of genuine care and treatment here at Gasoline Alley Dental for your emergency dental needs.

Recare Exam

A recare exam is the routine exam that Dr. Wilson and our staff will perform at your check-up and cleaning appointment. Most often, your cleaning will be completed by one of our Hygienists who will assess and discuss the health and care of your gums and teeth and take necessary x-rays and photos. Dr. Wilson will then examine your mouth and gums and discuss treatment plan options with you if treatment is needed.

This exam is for patients who have been seen at our Dental Office previously and are already part of our patient family. Our friendly Receptionists will send out text and email reminders or give you a call when your recare exam is due, but that doesn’t mean you have to wait to hear from us! Call 403-343-8622 or click anytime to request an appointment for your routine recare exam.

Dental Hygiene Cleanings

At Gasoline Alley Dental, we have a great team of Hygienists and staff that look after the oral hygiene care and cleanings of our patients. We believe in preventative dentistry, so that means Multigenerational family sitting outside our hygiene department wants to see you frequently in order to help maintain healthy gums and teeth and avoid as many future dental issues as possible.

At your routine dental cleaning appointment, one of our staff members will perform a dental cleaning (scaling) by removing the plaque and tartar build-up on your teeth.

At your routine Recare Exam appointment, one of our staff members will perform your dental cleaning and take specific measurements of your gum heights to assess the health of your gums and teeth. Then they will discuss the recommended frequency of dental cleanings with you based on your individual oral health and measurements of your gums. Our staff member will demonstrate how to take care of your teeth and gums and answer any questions you have regarding the care and maintenance of your mouth. If you have a question, please ask, because at Gasoline Alley Dental we are passionate about patient education!

Ready to book a dental cleaning? Click to email or call your Central Alberta dentist at (403) 343-8622, to request an appointment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are dental x-rays safe and necessary?

This is another question that we are asked often. Yes, x-rays are safe, and yes, they are necessary. Most patients aren’t aware that the amount of radiation in 2 bitewing dental x-rays has been measured to be equal to the same amount of radiation that we are exposed to on an average day that naturally exists in the air, water, certain foods like bananas and brazil nuts, granite countertops, etc.

Gasoline Alley Dental's Commitment to you

Although we won’t take an unnecessary amount of x-rays, you can rest assured that the dental x-rays we do take at Gasoline Alley Dental are safe, our radiographic equipment is regularly inspected and maintained, and that we will always provide personal protection in the form of a lead apron for you to wear during an x-ray.

Why are x-rays necessary at Gasoline Alley Dental?

X-rays are necessary to detect dental issues that can’t be seen and diagnosed by the dentist during a visual exam alone. These issues can be as simple as decay below the gumline or under a previously placed crown or as complex as a supernumerary (extra tooth) or an impacted wisdom tooth. This information is vital in allowing Dr. Wilson to be able to make a proper diagnosis of existing dental issues.

How often should I see the dentist to have dental cleanings done?

At Gasoline Alley Dental, we have a strong belief in preventative dentistry; this means that we like to see our patients at least once a year for dental cleanings and a routine dental exam with x-rays. Sometimes after the initial exam and clean we recommend you come more frequently in order to get control of your dental hygiene issues. For prevention of future dental issues and maintenance of healthy gums and teeth, the Alberta Dental Association & College recommends visiting your dentist every six months.

Get your next dental cleaning at Gasoline Alley Dental in Red Deer County

We encourage all our patients to follow this standard of dental care by coming to see us twice a year for regular cleanings to keep their gums and teeth healthy and clean and to try to avoid future dental concerns. (Some patients who are managing gum disease may need to be seen more than twice a year for maintenance and cleanings depending on their individual treatment plans and dental needs.)

Contact us if you have a dental emergency

Of course, if you have any dental issues that arise before you are due for your six-month cleaning or yearly recare exam, please don’t hesitate to give us a call to book an appointment!

Meet Our Doctor:

Dr. Ian Wilson DDS

Ian grew up on Vancouver Island where he developed a love for all things outdoors. He continues to try get outdoors as often as he can. After graduating with a Bachelor of Science from the University of Western Ontario, and studying business and accounting through the University of Calgary, and S. A. I. T., Ian attended Dental School at the University of Melbourne. He started doing dentistry in Australia, then Saskatchewan, and has now been practicing dentistry in Alberta for four years and has decided to make Red ...

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