The Essentials

Where self-care meets health care. Keeping your teeth and gums healthy is an integral part of your overall health, full stop. The Essentials help you do just that. You'll receive a Comprehensive Dental Exam (performed by a Dentist), Cleanings (aka. scaling), X-Rays (to prevent serious issues before they start), Teeth Whitening, and a 3D Wellness Scan (to keep an eye on things like oral cancer). Each step is performed with the utmost care for your comfort, totally personalized, and always detailed. You'll leave with that super clean feeling, but also know that deep down your health is taken care of too. Keep up the clean routine at home with some free goods at our Swish Bar and we'll catch up in a few ✌️

FAQs

What's included in a Dental Exam?

As a full-service dental clinic (not a hygiene clinic), all dental exams are performed by a dentist. You'll receive thorough, comprehensive care and a detailed analysis. We also perform oral cancer screening and a 3D wellness scan of your mouth.

How often do I need to come in for a Dental Exam?

The recommended frequency for a dental exam depends on your personal care needs and overall health history. On average, your dentist may recommend a frequency of every 6, 9, or 12 months.

What’s included in a cleaning?

Cleaning is also known as scaling (you'll see this on your invoice). Our team takes the time to gently remove build-up around the teeth. The cost of cleaning is patient-dependent and charged based on "units" of time. Each "unit" of scaling is 15 minutes. Depending on the amount of build-up, you may require more or fewer units. Polishing and fluoride are also recommended during your cleaning appointment.

Feeling unsure? Ask us anything—we're all ears and here to help during your appointment.

  • Costs:
    • One Unit of Time = $77.21
    • Two Units of Time = $154.42
    • Three Units of Time = $231.63
    • Four Units of Time = $308.84
    • Half Unit of Time = $38.61
    • Polishing - $68.79 (optional)
    • Fluoride - $33.33 (optional)
How often do I need to come in for a Cleaning?

We recommended that patients come in for a minimum of twice per year for Cleanings.

I recently had X-Rays performed at my former dentist - do I need to pay for these again?

Nope! We can easily request to have information from your former dentist transferred over at no additional cost to you.

What's the difference between Bitewing X-rays, Periapical X-rays, & Panoramic X-rays? Why do I need them?

Bitewing X-rays, Peripical X-rays, and Panoramic X-rays each have a distinct function in monitoring oral health. Your dentist will determine the need for X-rays according to your specific health care needs.

Bitewings show the crowns of several upper and lower teeth simultaneously. It is commonly used for cavity detection between teeth, evaluation of bone health, and detection of calculus deposits. They are recommended annually or as deemed appropriate by a dental professional.

Periapicals (aka PAs) show the entire tooth crown, root, and surrounding bone. They are commonly used to detect changes in the bone and surrounding tissues, cysts, bone tumours, and abscesses. They are recommended every 2–3 years.

Panoramics (aka PANs) show many structures at once, including the teeth, bone around the teeth, the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), and other structures of the face. PANs should be done every 3–5 years.

If price is barrier for you to access additional services, we are also pleased to offer flexible, interest-free payment plans. This allows you to receive treatment and pay off your bill over an extended period of time at no additional cost. We also recommend checking out our Fresh 5 option.