Preventive & General Care

To find a dentist that accepts the Canadian Dental Care Plan near Leduc, confirm you have a CDCP member ID from Sun Life, look for a provider who bills the plan directly, phone to check they are taking new CDCP patients, and book your first exam.

A root canal removes infected or damaged tissue from inside a tooth, then cleans, fills, and seals it to save the tooth. Expect a numb, largely painless appointment, mild tenderness for a few days, and a tooth that keeps working normally.

Dentures in Leduc are removable or fixed replacements for missing teeth, and they come in three main types: full dentures replace a whole arch, partial dentures fill the gaps between remaining teeth, and implant-supported dentures anchor onto dental implants for a firmer, more stable fit.

A night guard for teeth grinding is a custom-fitted mouthpiece you wear while you sleep that cushions your teeth and eases the strain of clenching. It cannot stop grinding at its source, but it absorbs the force and protects worn enamel.

A dental crown procedure is a two-visit process where your dentist reshapes a damaged or weakened tooth, takes an impression, fits a temporary crown, and then bonds a custom permanent cap that restores the tooth's shape, strength, and normal function.

Gum disease treatment removes the bacteria and hardened plaque driving inflammation below your gum line. Early disease often needs a thorough professional cleaning, while deeper disease calls for a focused deep cleaning called scaling and root planing.

Gum recession is when the gum tissue around a tooth pulls back or wears away, exposing more of the tooth and eventually its root. It often shows up as teeth that look longer, a small notch near the gum line, or new sensitivity to hot and cold.

The Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) is a federal Government of Canada program, administered through Sun Life, that helps eligible Canadian residents who do not have private dental insurance get the dental care they need, based on their adjusted family net income.

Direct billing means your dental office submits the insurance claim for you, right at the time of your visit. Instead of paying the full amount up front and waiting for reimbursement, you only pay any portion your plan does not cover.

Yes, you can absolutely see a dentist without insurance, and you do not need a plan to book, get an exam, or start treatment. In Alberta, dental care is private, so you pay for the care you receive, and insurance simply helps cover part of that.