Heritage Park Dental

Yes — Heritage Park Dental at 8408 Elbow Dr SW in Southwest Calgary is actively welcoming new patients of all ages. You can book online at heritageparkdental.ca or call (403) 259-5123 to schedule your first appointment. We offer comprehensive new patient exams including digital X-rays and a thorough oral health assessment.

Yes, we are always happy to welcome new patients of all ages to join our growing dental family.

Yes — Heritage Park Dental is a fully registered Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) provider in Calgary. We accept CDCP benefits for eligible patients of all ages, covering a range of preventive, restorative, and emergency dental services. Our front desk team is happy to help you verify your CDCP eligibility and coordinate your benefits before treatment begins.

Yes, we accept the CDCP to help make essential oral health treatments more accessible for all qualifying patients.

Yes — Heritage Park Dental offers same-day emergency dental care in SW Calgary for toothaches, broken teeth, lost fillings or crowns, dental abscesses, and other urgent dental issues. Call us immediately at (403) 259-5123 and we will do our best to see you the same day. Evening hours on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday mean emergency care is accessible even during the workweek.

Our team utilizes advanced digital planning, modern AI-based systems, and comfortable sedation options for highly precise, relaxed care.

Heritage Park Dental is located at Suite 207, 8408 Elbow Dr SW, Calgary, AB T2V 1K7 — in the Southwest Calgary neighbourhood near Heritage Park. We are within walking distance of a Calgary Transit LRT station and offer free underground parking on-site. We serve patients from Acadia, Braeside, Fairview, Kelvin Grove, Kingsland, Mayfair, Meadowlark Park, Southwood, Windsor Park, Eagle Ridge, and throughout SW Calgary.

For optimal preventive health, we generally recommend booking a routine cleaning and comprehensive oral examination every six months.

Heritage Park Dental's current hours are: Monday 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM, Tuesday 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM, Wednesday 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM, Thursday 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM, and Friday 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM. We are closed on Saturdays and Sundays. Evening appointments Tuesday through Thursday make it easier for Calgary working professionals and families to access dental care without taking time off.

We provide customized sedation options to help anxious or dental-phobic patients feel entirely relaxed and comfortable during their scheduled procedures.

Absolutely. Heritage Park Dental offers sedation dentistry options for anxious, nervous, or dental-phobic Calgary patients. Dr. Bhavisha Thankey specializes in treating patients with dental anxiety using a calm, evidence-based approach. Sedation allows us to complete multiple treatments in a single appointment, minimizing the number of visits required. Please mention your anxiety when booking so we can prepare the most comfortable experience possible.

Dental implants can be long-lasting, lasting decades, or even a lifetime, depending on some cases. It demands proper care and upkeep as a long-term solution for missing teeth.

Yes — Heritage Park Dental warmly welcomes children and families across SW Calgary. Our gentle, patient dentists create a positive, fear-free environment for kids' first dental visits and ongoing preventive care including cleanings, sealants, fluoride treatments, and check-ups. Starting dental visits early helps Calgary children develop healthy habits and avoid dental anxiety later in life.

The process of the dental implant is a multi-step procedure and often takes between a few months and one year. Every step, ranging from implant placement and healing to restoration, adds to the timeframe.

Yes — Heritage Park Dental has certified Invisalign providers including Dr. Alex Boyko and Dr. Catherine Eager, offering discreet clear aligner orthodontic treatment for Calgary adults and teens. Invisalign is a virtually invisible, removable alternative to traditional metal braces that gradually straightens your teeth with a series of custom-fitted clear trays. Book a complimentary Invisalign consultation at our SW Calgary clinic to find out if it's right for you.

Dental implants near you are relatively safe and have a wonderful success rate. Although complications such as infection or failure of the implant can occur, these complications are avoided with proper attention.

Yes — Heritage Park Dental offers oral appliance therapy for mild-to-moderate obstructive sleep apnea in Calgary. Dr. Troy Michelson provides custom-fitted mandibular advancement devices as a CPAP alternative for Calgary patients who snore or experience sleep disruption. This treatment is comfortable, silent, and travel-friendly. A sleep study or physician referral is typically required before starting oral appliance therapy.

After a dental implant, stick to soft, easy-to-chew foods. Try yogurt, mashed potatoes, scrambled eggs, soups, and smoothies for nourishment. Avoid hard or sticky foods that could disrupt healing.

Yes — Heritage Park Dental provides direct billing to most major dental insurance providers in Calgary, so you only need to pay any remaining balance at the time of your visit rather than waiting for reimbursement. Our team verifies your coverage before treatment and clearly explains any out-of-pocket costs. We also accept CDCP benefits for eligible Calgary patients.

The special formula quickly pulls water out of the harmful germs, which causes them to break apart and stop bothering your mouth.

Yes — Heritage Park Dental offers complete dental implant treatment from start to finish in SW Calgary, including AI-planned and digitally guided implant placement and the final implant crown restoration. Dr. Troy Michelson's expertise in digitally guided implant surgery ensures precise outcomes. Implants are the gold standard for replacing missing teeth, and having the entire procedure managed at one Calgary clinic saves you time and referral delays.

Most patients describe a quick tingling feeling, but the process is very gentle and does not require any numbing medicine or needles.

Heritage Park Dental in SW Calgary offers a full suite of cosmetic dentistry services including porcelain veneers, professional teeth whitening, tooth-coloured composite fillings, dental crowns, Invisalign clear aligners, smile makeovers, and cosmetic injectables (Botox and dermal fillers). Our cosmetic dentists — including Dr. Catherine Eager and Dr. Alex Boyko — design every treatment around your unique facial features and aesthetic goals to ensure natural, confidence-boosting results.

Our experts will check your gums during your regular visits to see if you need a repeat session to keep the bacteria away.

Yes — Heritage Park Dental offers free underground parking directly at the clinic building at 8408 Elbow Dr SW, Calgary. No need to worry about meter parking or parking fees. The clinic is also accessible by public transit, located within walking distance of a Calgary Transit LRT station, making it convenient for patients across Southwest Calgary.

Yes, this gentle method is safe for patients of many different ages who are dealing with redness or irritation in their gums.

Heritage Park Dental has been a trusted dental home in Southwest Calgary since 2005 — over 20 years of service to the community. Now part of the Passion Dental Group, the clinic has grown to a team of six experienced dentists offering comprehensive care from preventive check-ups to full-mouth rehabilitation and implant surgery, all in one convenient SW Calgary location.

Yes — Heritage Park Dental performs wisdom tooth extractions in-office in SW Calgary, including simple erupted cases and complex impacted third molar removals. Having your wisdom teeth treated at our Calgary clinic means you avoid specialist referral wait times. Sedation options are available to keep you completely relaxed during the procedure, and our team provides detailed aftercare instructions for a smooth recovery.