Whether you are one or one hundred years old, patients of all ages are welcome at Gasoline Alley Dental!

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Family Dentistry in Red Deer County AB

Families come in all shapes and sizes, and here at Gasoline Alley Dental in Red Deer, Dr. Wilson and our staff would like to extend a warm welcome to your family - whatever shape or size Group of teenagers smiling in a park l Family dentistry Red Deer County AB it may be.

We take pride in offering trustworthy dental care to all ages; from happy visits for toddlers to routine check-ups and cleanings for the rest of the family, we encourage all our patient families to make their oral health a priority.

Toddlers

One of the most common questions parents ask Dr. Wilson is “When should I bring my kids in for a check-up?” His answer is, “Any time you have a question or worry about your child's gums or teeth you can bring them in. And it's a good idea to bring them along to your dental visits as well, so they can become accustomed to the dental environment and watch you get dental care done. They begin to feel more comfortable in the clinic setting.”

We can start our tiny patients off with a no-charge happy visit. This appointment is a chance for 1- and 2-year-old kids to sit in the dental chair, meet the Dentist and our staff, have their teeth counted, explore the dental office a little bit, and just get comfortable with someone other than their parents looking in their mouth. We love happy visits!

Kids

Being parents ourselves, all of our staff members at Gasoline Alley Dental enjoy the vitality and energy our young patients bring in with them! We encourage routine check-ups and cleanings for kids of all ages where we demonstrate how to brush, floss, rinse, and take care of primary (baby) teeth in order to have a healthy mouth that is ready for adult teeth to come in.

Tweens and Teens

Middle-aged school children holding books and binders Continuing with routine oral check-ups and cleanings through the soon-to-be-teen and teenage years is vital as the primary teeth disappear and the adult teeth arrive. This transition can sometimes result in crowding and wisdom tooth issues, so Dr. Wilson and staff are pleased to offer orthodontic and wisdom tooth evaluations. If you want to know more about orthodontics or wisdom tooth extractions, just ask any of our friendly staff members at your next appointment!

We have sedation options available for our teenage and older patients wishing to utilize them as well. If you have questions about our options, please feel free to give us a call, 403-343-8622, or come in for a visit- we would love to discuss them with you in person.

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We welcome adults of all age ranges at Gasoline Alley Dental and continue encouraging routine check-ups, cleanings, and maintenance in order to keep teeth healthy and strong for as long as possible.

If you are looking for a family-friendly dental clinic in Red Deer, Central Alberta, or if you have a specific dental need, give us a call, (403) 343-8622, click to request an appointment, or stop in for a visit- we’d love to see you and your family!

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I bring my child in for their first dental check-up?

Dr. Wilson often hears the question from parents, "What age should our children begin seeing the dentist?" His answer is, “If you have any concerns about their gums or teeth we can see them at any age. But it can be useful for them to come with you to your appointments so they get accustomed to the clinic environment and what we do. And they can begin coming for regular check ups and cleans as early as 3 years old.”

What is the cost of my child's first visit at Gasoline Alley Dental?

If there is not a specific concern or treatment you desire for your child, we start our youngest patients off with a no-charge Happy Visit. This is a chance for one young kids to sit in the dental chair, meet Dr. Wilson and our staff, have their teeth counted, explore the dental office a little bit, and just get comfortable with someone other than their parents looking in their mouth. At Gasoline Alley Dental, we love Happy Visits, and we look forward to meeting your son or daughter!

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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