ABSOLUTELY AMAZING !!!…read more Hard to believe that I can sit here and type such a comment as the above when only a week ago I had my mouth opened up for a 5th wisdom tooth (that had somehow gone unmentioned by my dentist over the past 21 years). I can only assume that the dentist assumed no harm no foul if she is not complaining about it. HOW WOULD I HAVE KNOWN OTHERWISE ? Well, fortunately for me Dr Shawn Higashi took me on an emergency referral and scheduled me for extraction within a month of that first visit where he said many things but the one that sticks in my head "that is one mother of a tooth". I went into the surgery a little nervous because I was concerned about pain but felt COMPLETELY CONFIDENT IN DR HIGASHI I was right !!! Amazing care and attention Dr Higashi and his Staff were AAA+ I was educated prior to my surgery, and checked on 3 separate times via phone calls to my home (husband) in the hours and days following. I couldn't have dreamed of a more comfortable surgical experience. SERIOUSLY!!!! I doubt I will ever see them again because I haven't any need to, but if I ever see or hear of anyone having oral healthcare issues,.... YOU CAN BET I AM SENDING THEM TO THE NORTHLAND ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY CENTRE - Dr Shawn Higashi Thank you all sooooooo much for making such an unpleasant health issue a pleasurable experience. Sending a surprise your way (Thursday) when you are sure to have the most staff on so everyone knows YOU ARE ALL VALUED AND SINCERELY THANKED.

Rip off. charged $350 to look into my husband's mouth. It was just a consult. We know he needs a…read moretooth pulled - how about a quote? 2 minutes in the chair and a $350 bill? you have got to be kidding! About a year ago our son had all 4 wisdom teeth surgically removed by this doctor. Right after the surgery, my son still half groggy, I get informed that they ran out of wrap around cold compresses. They were sorry.... Well there we are trying to find a way to apply ice to my son's cheeks. This is BS. A fancy office, lousy service and to top it all off a ridiculous bill. We will be going to the BBB and file a report.

Consult on a Monday. it was determined that a tooth which had been giving me grief was super…read moreinflamed and there was bone loss showing in X-ray. The tooth had to go. Wednesday, surgery day, after paying up front for the procedure, Dr Bureau tells me he is not convinced the tooth should come out. If he truly had reservations, why wait till surgery day and not a day prior? I thought it weird to bring up. I repeated what was discussed Monday and he tells me that once the tooth is gone, he can't put it back in. Super condescending and I'm not a child. Sunday I hurt the extraction site and I call Dr Bureau as he's on call. Heres his answer after me telling him why I'm calling, "what do you want me to do about it?". wow! Why is this unprofessional unkind doctor even on call? Dont book your surgery at this cLinic.

I can't say enough about how great my experience at Dr. Steve Bureau's office was. I am 30 years…read moreold and finally gathered up the courage to get my wisdom teeth out after many years of my dentist recommending it. I was really nervous because my bottom wisdom teeth were impacted and close to the nerve, so I knew I'd likely need to go under general anesthesia. I am terrified of needle and all medical things really, so I didn't think I could go through with it! But when my wisdom teeth started to cause lots of discomfort (headaches mostly), I knew I had to get them removed. So I asked my dentist for a referral, and they sent me to Dr. Bureau for a consultation. The office is very comfortable, clean, and professional. The front desk staff is very friendly and approachable, and they are very helpful with health insurance questions and estimates! My consultation was informative and helped put my mind at ease. Dr. Bureau explained the procedure thoroughly, and I didn't feel rushed or silly for being nervous. They were very understanding. Nevertheless, when I went in for my surgery a few months later, I was still very anxious. I had done way too much googling beforehand and was stressing myself out. I was prescribed a couple 0.5mg Ativan to calm my nerves, which helped a lot (would highly recommend)!! The gal at the front desk was so sweet & understanding. She reassured me everything would be fine & had such a calming voice! She was very kind. When it was time to go in, I was ready!! They used a gas to put me to sleep initially, and then they inserted an IV when I was passed out. I am really glad they did it this way because IVs freak me out, lol! I took 3 inhales of the gas and was out like a light! When I woke up, it was all over, and much easier than I had worked up in my head! They gave me a tasty popsicle and a fancy ice pack headband, and I felt so brave! Haha! My husband had picked up my prescriptions from the pharmacy in the building while I was in surgery -- again, everything was so organized! The lovely people at the reception area gave me some more information and sent me home with everything I needed (gauze, syringe, information booklet, receipts for the insurance providers, etc.). Everyone was so helpful. After the procedure, I healing up very nicely! The first 2-3 days were the most swollen, but the fancy ice pack headband helped with that! Eat lots of soft food, like apple sauce & mashed potatoes, and follow all aftercare instructions, and you should be good! :)

They took me in for a same day appointment which was super important because I was in immense pain…read moreand had to get the tooth extracted ASAP. Dr. Darichuk was so nice and talked me through the complete procedure also helping to keep me calm which was great because I am 6 months pregnant, and I was scared. His assistant was very lovely and the front desk staff were also lovely.

Due to negligence on my part, and my morbid fear of dentists, a 30+ year old filling fell out about…read more18 months ago. Because there was no pain at the time, I let it go. About a month ago, that neglect finally caught up with me and forced me to see a dentist (a new one, but that's the subject of another review). I was told that there was too much gone and that it couldn't be saved, so I was referred to Face Forward. I should say that about 4 years ago, I had another molar removed by a general dentist and it did not go well. It took about 45 minutes and was not pleasant. So I went with more than a bit of apprehension. However, my apprehension was sadly misplaced. The room was set up not unlike a medical surgery, lots of hard surfaces easy to keep clean. The place has 3 or 4 of these with one having its own extremely competent assistant. The surgeon went from theatre to theatre doing his thing. After I was prepped and "profoundly frozen", the surgeon came in to do his thing. 6 minutes later it always all over. What a difference a specialist makes! I still can't believe it was finished that quickly. The only quibble I have is that they make you pay up front and then send the paperwork into the insurance company. As far as the facility and work is concerned, highly recommended.

Waited 45 minutes past appointment time with my SN son, finally got in to see the surgeon for our…read moreconsultation after explaining I have OTHER appointments today, and if I was 45 minutes late they would have charged me 250$, but they think it is fine to waste my time, causing us to miss another appointment (costing me 150$), only to find out they dont even make appt times for wisdom tooth extraction, they just pick the day. Horrendous "customer service." We will be taking our thousands of dollars for the procedure elsewhere.

Dr. H. Is amazing he did my daughters face which had to be…read morebroken in five places to make her chin and cheek bones to be where they should be. She looks so different and so beautiful and we are all so thankful for his amazing work.

Went there to have 4 wisdom teeth removed. Did a general and in half an hour was out of there. Very…read morelittle discomfort afterwards and minimal swelling. Highly recommended.

From the owner: At Mission Oral Surgery in Calgary, our dental surgeons offer services related to dental implants,…read morebone grafting, wisdom teeth, jaw surgery, impacted canines, trauma and more. Please visit our website or call for more information about our office. Our caring and attentive staff will be happy to assist you.

Dr. Kroetsch was very pleasant and professional. He explained everything clearly and answered all…read moremy questions and addressed my concerns. Highly recommend his services. Myles

I went into Ivory Dental wanting my tooth extracted because it hurt so bad and I was done with the…read morepain! The day of my appointment I walked in expecting to get the extraction done and Dr.Herget took an X-ray and told me I have lots of good tooth left and a root canal was an option to save my tooth. I was worried about the cost and wasn't sure. He gave me a week to figure things out and went back a week later for the root canal! Most intense procedure I've been through ever, the numbing wasn't taking but he ensured that it did! 2 weeks later I have 0 tooth pain and am SOOO happy I listened to him!! Two thumbs up! Will be going back for a crown ASAP! Thanks Dr.Herget for saving my smile

From the owner: At Ivory Dental, we give patients a reason to smile with our professional dental services at our…read moreclinic in Calgary. We offer general dentistry and emergency services for patients of all ages.

No antibiotics prescribed after wisdom teeth removal. One follow-up call. Called to say my son was…read morein lots of pain and he would be flying in two days. Was told to have him see a dentist in Ontario. Called the after hours help line for 3.5 hours till the call was put through. In the mean time got him an appointment to see a dentist. Finally spoke to the after hours oral surgeon from South Calgary Oral surgery who immediately called in antibiotics because my son was feeling the pain going down the left side of his neck. He also saw the dentist who was barely able to see inside his mouth because it was so swollen. The antibiotics worked but my son had other friends getting their wisdom teeth out at the same time and had no problems and were all prescribed antibiotics after surgery. Plus they all received daily follow-up phone calls and text messages. We never did receive another call from Foundation Oral Surgery. Once the bill was paid there was zero follow up care.

this is long overdue... I got my wisdom teeth out THREE YEARS A GO. half my tongue went numb and…read morenever came back. when i came back a week later to tell him my tongue went the oral surgeon at this office laughed in my face replying with "dont worry we will figure it out". I was so angry. they sent me for an MRI which i NEVER got the result back from and told me that the feeling will come back within two years. WELL ITS BEEN THREE. and im still angry. I will never be able to have feeling in half my tongue because of this oral surgeon. DO NOT go here i beg you. they suck. they will leave you will a numb tongue and then laugh in your face and then never send you your MRI results... and then GET THIS he retired.

As a new resident of Cochrane who needed some emergency dental work done, I'm sure glad I picked…read morethis clinic. They got me in right away and were able to fix my tooth. I have since been back for more dental work that has taken a number of visits and hours. Both Michelles who work the front end are friendly and helpful with booking appointments and helping you work with your insurance company. Dr. Darrag and Dr. Olsen and their assistants are professional and explain the procedures and work being done. Lise, the Dental Hygienist was a delight. She is very personable and friendly.

From the owner: Thank you for choosing Cochrane Dental Centre as your professional team. Our goal is to provide…read morequality and gentle dentistry in a safe and friendly environment. Dentistry has changed over the past two decades. Advancements in the industry include improved dental materials and the introduction of digital technology. We emphasize on preventative dentistry to make your dental experience more comfortable and a pleasant process. Cochrane Dental Centre is located on the ground floor, easily accessible from all driving directions. There is ample parking in the rear of our office building. We are a wheel chair accessible office. We provide mounted TV's in each operatory, so you can relax while having your dentistry completed as well as a children's play area to keep your children entertained. Our staff can help you interpret your insurance plan. We electronically submit your dental claim, which enables you to be reimbursed by your insurance in a very quick fashion. New patients welcome!

That's right, I'm going to review my dentist…read more First, some background: I like beer. I especially like beer out of a bottle. This past Saturday I was enjoying said beverage when I banged my false front tooth on the bottle and knocked it out (classy, I know). This is not the first time this has happened. For those of you who know me, this particular tooth was bonded with a fake at the budding age of 6 when a friends' little brother threw a step ladder at me, and, in 1999; in a coffee cup incident; it was knocked loose and rebonded again. I have been going to Harker Chan and Associates for about three years and I called Dr. Harker about correcting my sudden hillbilliness Sunday morning. He graciously answered even though I called a personal number and offered to come in early the next day to get me fixed. I was in and out of his office in a half hour. To say that this man is anything short of a perfectionist would be an understatement. He is quick, professional and knows his work. His portfolio of veneered teeth is impressive; I have seen few veneers that look so natural. Now I can't review the entire practice without also talking about Dr. Chan (Dr. Chan is my regular doctor there, who rocks ps, but Dr. Harker has worked on my false tooth before and is the cosmetic surgeon, hence my call to him). Dr. Chan is prompt, lively and professional. When I was slated to have my wisdom teeth removed; without sedation, Dr. Chan had me back at work in less than a day. This guy knows his dental surgery. These men have ground, filled, bonded, poked and prodded my teeth for three years and I'm always relaxed in their chair. Their staff is friendly, smart and all have a very gentile touch. I recommend either doctor to anyone looking for a new dentist. T.

I am a long-time ( 20 - 30 years) patient of Dr. Harker and he always makes me feel comfortable and…read moresafe. His motto is that he caters to cowards and I have always been a coward when it comes to dentist offices. I had some bad experiences when I was young. However, Dr. Harker works very hard to make you feel at ease and keeps everything that he does pain free. I have only good things to say about Dr. Harker and his office. Thanks Dr. Harker for keeping my teeth looking great. Marilyn N.