At Royal Oak Smiles in NW Calgary, we welcome new patients of all ages and offer a comfortable, judgment-free environment for your first dental visit. Our clinic is designed around your needs from the moment you arrive, making dental care accessible and convenient for families in Royal Oak, Rocky Ridge, Tuscany, Arbour Lake, Citadel, Scenic Acres, Nolan Hill, and nearby communities.
Who We Serve and Our Approach
We provide general, family, emergency, cosmetic, restorative, and sedation dentistry services to patients of every age, including children, adults, seniors, and urgent care visitors. Our team is committed to providing exceptional, compassionate care at every visit, always considering your comfort and your budget. We prioritize a judgment-free, welcoming environment where your comfort is our focus and your care is always personalized. We are proud to serve families, adults, children, seniors, new patients, and emergency dental patients in NW Calgary and surrounding areas.
How to Schedule Your First Appointment
When you are ready to schedule your first appointment, you can do so by calling 403-374-6161 or using our online booking system. Our clinic is open 7 days a week, with late evening and weekend appointments available for your family's convenience. Our clinic is located at 112 – 500 Royal Oak Smiles Drive NW, Calgary, AB T3G 0E8.
Before You Arrive: Preparing for Your Visit
Before your visit, you may complete a new patient medical and dental history form online, or fill it out when you arrive. This allows us to get to know your health background and tailor your care from day one.
What Happens During Your First Visit?
Your first dental appointment includes a comprehensive clinical exam where we check your teeth, gums, bite, and jaw joints, take digital X-rays as needed, and complete a periodontal (gum) assessment and oral cancer screening. We will work with you to create a personalized care plan based on our assessment and your individual needs. For routine check-ups and cleanings, our hygienist will remove plaque and tartar build-up, polish your teeth, and may apply fluoride if recommended. We use low-radiation digital X-rays to spot any issues between teeth or under the gumline that can't be seen in a visual exam. A typical family visit includes a full exam, teeth cleaning, and oral cancer screening as part of the regular checkup. Most first dental visits take about 45 minutes to an hour from start to finish.
A Gentle Start for Children
For children, our approach is extra gentle and designed to make their first visit brief, friendly, and comfortable, sometimes deferring a cleaning to a later visit to build trust and ease. Children's first appointments typically include a visual exam, behaviour assessment, and possible X-rays, with the focus on helping the child feel at ease. We advise parents to bring their child for their first dental exam by the first tooth or first birthday, whichever comes first.
Personalized Care for All Ages
Each visit is tailored to the unique needs of every family member, taking into account their stage of life. We will watch for age-related dental concerns in older adults and build positive dental habits for young children from the start.
Handling Emergencies and Flexible Options
We offer same-day emergency appointments and complimentary emergency phone assessments to help determine next steps for urgent dental concerns. You can expect supportive, efficient care if you face any urgent issue, and our doors are open seven days a week.
Transparent Fees and Insurance Support
We follow the recommended Alberta Dental Association fee guide for transparent and fair pricing. Direct billing to most major Alberta insurance providers is available, including support for CDCP and NIHB dental care programmes.
Your Path to Lifelong Dental Health
We look forward to welcoming you and helping you build lifelong dental health. Our focus is to help every patient, new or returning, feel heard, comfortable, and confident about their dental care in NW Calgary.