Tsawwassen Commons Dental Centre

Yes, TCDC welcomes new patients of all ages including families with young children. You can book your first appointment online through the clinic's booking portal or by calling (604) 382-5059.

Following the recommendation of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, TCDC advises that children should have their first dental visit when their first tooth appears or by 12 months of age — whichever comes first. Early visits allow Dr. Chauhan to monitor development, provide parental guidance on home care, and establish a positive dental relationship from a young age.

Pediatric dental services at TCDC include early childhood consultations, nutritional and dietary counseling, behavior modification for habits like thumb sucking and prolonged pacifier use, oral hygiene instruction, orthodontic evaluations, mouthguards and bruxism appliances, fillings, extractions, and root canal treatments. Nitrous oxide sedation is also available for children who experience anxiety or need additional pain management during treatment.

Yes. Dr. Chauhan is formally certified in both nitrous oxide (laughing gas) conscious sedation and oral sedation, making TCDC one of the few clinics in South Delta equipped to treat anxious patients with clinical sedation options. Both approaches allow patients to remain conscious but deeply relaxed throughout their procedure.

TCDC offers sedation for a broad range of treatments including root canals, crowns and bridges, tooth extractions, pediatric dental treatment, fillings, and deep gum cleaning. If you are unsure whether your planned procedure qualifies, contact the clinic at (604) 382-5059 to discuss your options with Dr. Chauhan.

Yes. TCDC uses tooth-coloured composite fillings that are free of mercury. These fillings restore the tooth by filling the cavity and protecting it from further bacterial damage, and they are matched to the natural shade of your tooth so they blend in seamlessly.

TCDC provides professional teeth whitening in two formats: an in-office one-hour session performed at the clinic, and a take-home professional kit with custom trays that patients use on their own schedule. Both address staining from tea, coffee, smoking, aging, and medications. Dr. Chauhan can advise on which option is best suited to your goals and tooth sensitivity level.

Direct composite veneers are completed in a single appointment using dental bonding material applied and sculpted directly on the tooth — an efficient option for chipped or discoloured front teeth. Porcelain veneers require two appointments: the first to prepare the tooth and take impressions, and the second to bond the custom-made thin porcelain shell to the tooth. Both options at TCDC allow for a temporary mock-up so you can preview the result before it is finalized.

Invisalign is a removable clear aligner system that straightens teeth without metal brackets or wires. TCDC describes conventional braces as overwhelming in terms of eating, cleaning, and flossing — Invisalign aligners can be taken out for meals and oral hygiene, making the experience more comfortable and manageable. Dr. Chauhan assesses patient suitability during a consultation before recommending the treatment.

Candidacy for Invisalign depends on the nature and severity of your alignment concerns. Not every orthodontic case is suitable for clear aligners. The best way to find out is to book a consultation with Dr. Chauhan at TCDC, who will assess your teeth and bite and advise whether Invisalign is the right solution for your situation.

A dental implant is a titanium screw that is placed into the jawbone to replace the root of a missing tooth. Once it bonds with the surrounding bone — a process called osseointegration — it serves as a stable anchor for a crown, bridge, or denture. TCDC describes implants as the most ideal replacement for a missing tooth because they restore function, aesthetics, and help maintain healthy jawbone density over time.

Yes. TCDC offers implant-retained and implant-supported dentures for patients who need to replace a full arch of teeth. These options anchor the denture directly to implants placed in the jawbone, greatly improving stability, reducing movement during eating and speaking, and providing a more comfortable long-term solution compared to conventional removable dentures.

Root canal treatment at TCDC involves removing the infected or inflamed pulp tissue from inside the tooth — which the clinic identifies as the cause of severe toothache. The canals are then cleaned, shaped, and sealed to prevent re-infection. Dr. Chauhan performs root canal procedures using endodontic operating microscopes and high-tech rotary systems for greater precision and efficiency. Sedation is available for patients who are anxious about the procedure.

Yes. TCDC extracts troublesome wisdom teeth as part of its emergency dental services. If a wisdom tooth is causing pain, infection, or crowding, Dr. Chauhan can evaluate whether extraction is necessary. The procedure is performed with optional sedation and Dr. Chauhan brings more than 10 years of clinical experience to extraction cases.

Beyond professional cleanings and recall exams, TCDC's preventive services include patient education on brushing and flossing technique, dietary counseling to help reduce cavity-promoting foods, fluoride applications to strengthen tooth enamel, and dental sealants applied to the deep grooves and fissures of back teeth to protect against decay. These treatments are available for patients of all ages.

TCDC schedules professional cleanings and recall exams with digital X-rays on a 6-to-12-month cycle, depending on each patient's individual oral health needs and risk profile. Patients with a history of gum disease or higher cavity risk may be recommended more frequent visits, while those with consistently healthy mouths may qualify for annual check-ups.

Yes. TCDC provides dental crowns in metal, ceramic, or a combination of metal and ceramic. Crowns are used to protect and restore severely damaged or decayed teeth, to cover teeth following root canal treatment, and as a cosmetic solution for discoloured teeth that cannot be whitened. Dr. Chauhan consults with patients on material choice based on the location of the tooth and individual aesthetic preferences.

Dental sealants are a thin protective coating applied to the chewing surfaces of back teeth to seal the deep pits and grooves where cavities most commonly develop. They are quick to apply, pain-free, and particularly beneficial for children whose back teeth are most cavity-prone. Adults without existing decay or restorations in those teeth can also benefit. Sealants are part of TCDC's preventive dentistry programme.

TCDC is open Monday and Tuesday 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Wednesday and Thursday 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Saturday 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The clinic is closed on Sundays.

Yes. TCDC runs extended evening hours on Mondays and Tuesdays until 7:00 PM, making it easier for patients who work during the day to fit dental care into their schedule. The clinic is also open on Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

Appointments can be booked online through the clinic's booking portal at tsawwassen.myformsathome.com or by calling (604) 382-5059 during clinic hours. You can also reach the team by email at [email protected].

Tsawwassen Commons Dental Centre is located at Suite 2206 – 4949 Canoe Pass Way in Delta, BC V4M 0B2, inside the Tsawwassen Commons shopping centre. The shopping centre provides ample parking directly accessible to the clinic.