New Patients

Occasionally treatment can be done the same day as the consultation. However, complex treatment plans or complicated medical histories will require evaluation and a second appointment for treatment. Please let the office know if you have a medical condition that may be a concern prior to surgery (i.e. diabetes, high blood pressure, artificial heart valves or joints, rheumatic fever, or blood disorders).

If you’ve had X-rays taken in the last six months, please have your dentist forward them to us. If there is not enough time to get them to us prior to your appointment, please make arrangements to pick them up and bring them with you to the appointment.

A parent or guardian must accompany all patients under the age of 18.

If you have any questions about what to expect on your first visit, don’t hesitate to contact us at our Vancouver or Coquitlam offices.

Scheduling

The doctors at BC Perio Dental Health and Implant Centre in Vancouver and Coquitlam are available all week to help you with your dental needs. We will make every attempt to schedule your appointment as promptly as possible.

Please allow approximately 45 minutes for your initial visit. If you have pain or an emergency situation, we will do our very best to see you that day.

Our hours of operation are Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm.

The entire staff at BC Perio Dental Health and Implant Centre take pride in assisting patients with their dental needs. To better support you with your investment in oral health, we have outlined our payment policy below.

Emergency/Single Visit Payments

For single-visit procedures, our policy is that payment is due in full at the time of service.

Multiple Visit Payments

We require that the payment is due in full at the time each step of the plan is complete. You will receive an estimate of cost before starting treatment.

We make any dental benefit plan that you are a part of simple for you. We will submit the necessary claim forms, receipts, and other information to your insurance company. Your insurance company will reimburse you directly for the portion of the payment to which you are entitled, as outlined in your insurance plan.

For your convenience, we accept cash, personal check, bank draft and Visa or MasterCard.

Here at BC Perio Dental Health & Implant Centre, we are dedicated to your recovery both in and out of the office.

After endodontic treatment your tooth and surrounding gum tissue may be tender for several days as a result of the previous condition of your tooth and the manipulation of the tooth and gums during the procedure. This tenderness is normal and is no cause for alarm.

Continue your regular dental hygiene regimen.

Do not chew food on the affected side of your mouth until your endodontic therapy is complete and your dentist has covered your tooth with a protective restoration.

Discomfort may be alleviated by taking ibuprofen (Advil), acetaminophen (Tylenol), or aspirin as directed. Drinking alcohol is not advised while taking any of these medications.

If swelling should develop or your discomfort cannot be controlled with medication, please contact the office immediately.

If you have any questions about your home care following treatment, don’t hesitate to contact us at our Vancouver or Coquitlam offices.