Sandstone Dental

Sandstone Dental: Family and Emergency Dentistry in Northwest Calgary

Sandstone Dental is a dental clinic located in the Sandstone Valley neighborhood of Northwest Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It welcomes new patients and presents itself as a reference center for family and emergency dentistry, with same-day emergency service. The clinic states that it has been serving the northwest area of the city for over twenty years.

The professional team consists of Dr. Nihar Shah, Dr. Scott Townsend, and Dr. Chris Lan, all general dentists. The clinic defines itself as a comprehensive center that covers general, restorative, and cosmetic dental needs without the need to refer to other specialists.

Dental Services

The care offering covers a broad spectrum of treatments. In the area of general and preventive dentistry, the clinic offers family dentistry, children's dentistry, dental hygiene, and teeth cleaning. In the restorative and prosthetic area, it performs dental implants, full and partial dentures, implant-supported dentures, crowns and bridges, implant-supported crowns and bridges, and root canal therapy. Cosmetic dentistry includes teeth whitening, porcelain veneers, and cosmetic tooth bonding. It also performs oral surgery, with tooth extractions and wisdom teeth extractions, as well as periodontal gum surgery.

For patients who require special anxiety management, the clinic offers sedation options: nitrous oxide (laughing gas), oral sedation, and IV sedation. It also treats sleep apnea syndrome and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain, associated with migraines. In orthodontics, it offers Invisalign.

Same-Day Dental Emergencies

Sandstone Dental handles same-day dental emergencies. The clinic emphasizes that, in emergency situations, time is a determining factor and that the sooner treatment is received, the better the outcome usually is. Patients can call to schedule a same-day appointment.

Patient Benefits

The clinic offers direct billing to dental insurance and follows the latest dental fee guide. It applies a 10% discount to people over 65 years of age. It does not require a prior referral and accepts new patients, including families. It has extended evening hours and early morning consultations. The team speaks several languages: English, French, Hindi, Mandarin, Punjabi, Tagalog, Arabic, and Ilocano.

The website mentions a new patient exam for $50 and the possibility of receiving a free Sonicare electric toothbrush or an Opalescence Go take-home teeth whitening kit when booking the new patient exam, x-rays, and cleaning. These conditions may be subject to restrictions.

Facilities and Environment

The clinic is located at 220, 66 Sandarac Drive NW, Calgary, Alberta, T3K 4L2, in the Sandstone Valley neighborhood. The premises are next to a Little Caesars Pizza and a Dairy Queen, and there is free on-site parking. The clinic offers a virtual tour of its facilities on its website.

Frequently Asked Questions About Implants and Emergencies

In its FAQ section, the clinic explains that dental implants are primarily used as a restorative solution to replace missing teeth and that they can be placed anywhere in the mouth. It recommends consulting beforehand with the dentist or oral surgeon to assess the patient's suitability. Regarding emergencies, it confirms that it offers same-day emergency care for cases such as broken teeth, bleeding, or knocked-out teeth.

Location and Contact

66 Sandarac Drive NW, #220 Calgary, Alberta T3K 4L2 · Phone: (403) 275 3131 · Hours: Monday to Friday: 7:30 am - 4:00 pm; Saturday and Sunday: closed