Introduction Brochure

giving you the smile you have always wanted...

Welcome

Welcome to our practice. We'd like to take this opportunity to introduce ourselves to you. Give you a chance to get to know us. Please take a few moments to browse through this brochure. It should answer your questions and provide you with what you need to know about your first visit to our office.

A Little Introduction...Please

Dr. Stanleigh is the fifth dentist in a line of dentists operating this practice since the late 1800's. We have provided Calgary with over 100 years of quality dental health care services. Today, Dr. Stanleigh and his staff of six serve a large and growing General Family practice with a special interest in Cosmetic dentistry, smile design and neuromuscular dentistry. We have patients of all ages, from all walks of life. We're especially proud that patients from twenty five different countries travel to Calgary for our dental care services.

What Can We Do For You?

With our experience and skills, we offer a complete range of dental services including:

General Dentistry

  • all aspects of preventive dentistry
  • tooth coloured fillings hardened with a laser
  • air abrasion/needle free fillings
  • periodontal therapy (soft tissue or 'gum' care)
  • advanced non-surgical periodontal therapy including laser assisted therapy, low intensity ultrasonic therapy, localized antimicrobial therapy (Arestin and Atridox), prescription and herbal oral rinses
  • endodontic microsurgery (root canals)
  • extractions, including removing wisdom teeth
  • sedation ("sleep") dentistry
  • caps,crowns,veneers often in non-metal materials for better aesthetics
  • fixed bridges
  • partial and complete dentures (including implant retained dentures)
  • Branemark implants from Nobel Biocare (the world's best implant system)
  • Straumann/ITI, 3i and Sterioss implants
  • full mouth rehabilitation
  • bad breath treatment
  • theatrical prosthetics
  • universal infection control precautions
  • children's dentistry

Cosmetic Dentistry

  • advanced smile design
  • digital smile consultations
  • 2 kinds of home whitening systems
  • in-office laser whitening
  • porcelain veneers
  • advanced composite/plastic veneers (no waiting)
  • crowns (including implant retained)
  • bridges (non-metal possible)
  • onlays (non-metal)
  • Branemark implants from Nobel Biocare (the world's best implant system)
  • Straumann/ITI, 3i and Sterioss implants
  • cosmetic shaping
  • gum lift and laser assisted tissue sculpting
  • full mouth rehabilitation
  • children's dentistry

Neuromuscular Dentistry

  • comprehensive muscle analysis
  • complete functional analysis
  • orthotic fabrication and fitting
  • team approach with other health professionals to achieve total wellness
  • referral for neuromuscular orthodontics where necessary
  • full mouth rehabilitation, if required

Other

We offer a full range of products to create and maintain a healthy oral environment.

"With advanced, modern dental techniques and technology, our ability to conserve teeth, change colour, maximize aesthetics and cosmetics, and design smiles allows us to truly give you the smile you have always wanted."

Your First Appointment

Please arrive 15 minutes early in order for you to meet us, fill out your medical and dental history information and any other information we may require.

Your first visit with us lasts about one hour. It is our opportunity to get to know you in general and your mouth specifically. We take a very thorough approach when looking at your mouth.

We examine your teeth, bones, supporting soft tissues, as well as how they interact with your face for your 'look'. We like to do this before you have your teeth cleaned professionally so we can determine the state of your dental health.

This comprehensive examination uses a combination of our eyes, ears, and the latest in diagnostic tools. Radiographs (x-rays) of your teeth will be taken. Of course, if you have had recent radiographs taken elsewhere, please let us know before your first appointment to avoid duplication and added cost. We also utilize an intraoral camera, and may take photographs as well.

Once we have completed the exam we take the time to discuss the answers to the following questions:
 
  • What needs to be done to get you healthy?
  • What should be done to keep you healthy (at home and professionally)?
  • What dentistry may need to be done in your future (to avoid surprises)?
  • What condition do you want your teeth to be in the next 10, 20, or more years?
  • What is possible to give you the smile you have always wanted?

Along with answering your questions, you'll have questions of your own. As we are providing dental health care for you, it is important that we address all of your concerns and options. We are here to answer all of your questions. We want to give you something to smile about.

You may also choose to extend this visit to include your first soft tissue care appointment which takes about one hour for most people.

What About the Kids?

Your children are important to us. A child's first dental experiences should be happy and positive. We recommend first dental visits before the age of 3.

These examinations are typically free until age 5 and radiographs are generally avoided until age 6, if possible.

We encourage children to ask questions, to learn about keeping their teeth and gums healthy for a lifetime, and to have fun.

As a special service to your family we set aside teacher's professional development days so your children don't have to miss school to see us for routine preventive dental care. In our office, a happy healthy smile is just the beginning.

Is That it?

Visits to the dental office are not enough. Good health and health care are a lifetime commitment. The most important thing about prevention is that a toothbrush alone is of little value. Research has proven that it does not matter how often you use your toothbrush or what you put on it. There is much more to consider for sustaining healthy gums and teeth.

Floss, good nutrition, judicious use of fluoride, plastic sealants and mechanical toothbrushes all work together to maintain optimum health. We offer our patients the Oral B/Braun 3-D and Rotadent toothbrushes at below retail prices because research has shown them to be substantially better than manual toothbrushes in cleaning your teeth. Now, that is something to smile about!

What If I'm on a Dental Plan?

60% of our patients have some sort of financial assistance with dental benefits (insurance) through their employer. If you are one of these people, you are very fortunate to have this assistance. However, the contract is between you, your employer and the benefits company.

Therefore, we do not accept assignment of benefits. Payment for your visits with us are your responsibility. Our responsibility is to help ensure you receive the maximum allowable benefit from your insurer. Although we cannot guarantee any estimated coverage, we do utilize electronic claims processing for fast reimbursement of our fees to you.

What Other Payment Options Are Available?

We have flexible payment options including accepting VISA, Mastercard, American Express, Interac/Debit cards, cheques and cash. Additionally, we have other financing options available so you can have your smile now...and pay for it later.

Our Promise

We believe that a healthy patient will have stress free dentistry. We believe that keeping your teeth for a lifetime is an achievable goal. We believe that we can help you make a difference in your life.

We believe that quality dental care is a choice. We care about our patients. Therefore, we have learned to ask you about what you want and what you need. We believe in providing only the longest lasting dentistry using the latest and finest techniques and technologies that modern dental medicine has to offer. We promise to listen to your choices and respect your decisions about your dental health care.

We look forward to the challenge of meeting and exceeding the expectations of you, your family and your friends.

We love what we do and we have fun doing it. We also love meeting new people. May your first visit with us be the beginning of a long relationship filled with trust, good health and humour as we strive to give you the smile you have always wanted.

Our motto is to have you leave out office feeling better about yourself than when you arrived.