Tsawwassen Commons Dental Centre

Following the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry's recommendation, TCDC advises a child's first dental visit when their first tooth appears or by 12 months of age. Pediatric dental services at the clinic cover early childhood consultations with parental guidance, nutritional and dietary counseling, behavior modification for habits like thumb sucking and prolonged pacifier use, oral hygiene instruction, orthodontic evaluation, provision of mouthguards and bruxism appliances, fillings, extractions, and root canal treatments. Nitrous oxide sedation is available for children who experience anxiety or require additional pain management. The clinic's play area with video games and toys helps young patients feel at home.

TCDC offers cosmetic dental treatments with the added reassurance of temporary mock-ups, so patients can preview their results before any final work is delivered. Professional teeth whitening is available as a one-hour in-office session or a take-home professional kit, and targets stains from tea, coffee, smoking, aging, and medications. For chipped or discoloured front teeth, direct composite veneers can be completed in a single appointment using dental bonding, with shade customized to patient preference. Porcelain veneers — completed over two visits — are thin shells bonded to the front of teeth to correct chips, discolouration, gaps, and sizing concerns.

A dental bridge at TCDC replaces one or more missing teeth using the neighbouring natural teeth as anchors. The fabricated bridge is designed to match the appearance of natural teeth and restore normal chewing function in the gap left by missing teeth. The clinic also offers implant-supported bridges as a fixed option for patients who prefer not to rely on adjacent teeth for support. Bridges are included within the clinic's comprehensive restorative dentistry offering alongside crowns, fillings, dentures, and implants, and Dr. Chauhan will recommend the most appropriate option based on each patient's clinical situation.

The clinic describes a dental implant as a titanium screw that functions as a direct analogue for a missing tooth root. Once integrated with the jawbone, the implant can anchor a single crown for an individual missing tooth, support a fixed bridge spanning multiple missing teeth, or stabilize full dentures. TCDC positions implants as "the most ideal replacement of the missing tooth" — not only because they restore the smile's appearance and biting function, but because they help rebuild bone tissue in the jaw that would otherwise deteriorate following tooth loss. Dr. Chauhan provides implant consultations at the Delta clinic.

Tsawwassen Commons Dental Centre provides complete dentures, partial dentures, and implant-retained and implant-supported dentures for patients who have lost multiple or all of their natural teeth. Complete dentures replace a full arch of missing teeth, while partial dentures fill gaps when some natural teeth remain. For patients seeking greater stability, implant-retained and implant-supported dentures are anchored directly to implants placed in the jawbone, significantly reducing movement and improving comfort and chewing efficiency. The clinic offers consultation and clinical management for all denture types as part of its comprehensive restorative services.

TCDC handles dental emergencies including root canal treatment and tooth extractions. Root canal therapy involves the removal of infected pulp tissue from inside the tooth — the source of severe toothache — and Dr. Chauhan performs this procedure using endodontic operating microscopes and high-tech rotary systems for precision and efficiency. Extractions are performed for troublesome wisdom teeth and teeth that can no longer be saved through restorative treatment, with optional sedation available for patients who need it. Dr. Chauhan brings more than 10 years of clinical experience to emergency cases and works to relieve acute dental pain as quickly as possible.

TCDC offers Invisalign as a removable clear aligner system — an alternative to conventional metal braces for patients who qualify. The clinic notes that traditional braces can be "overwhelming in terms of eating, cleaning and flossing," while Invisalign aligners are removable, nearly invisible, and described as "an effective and comfortable way to straighten your teeth" without impacting your smile during treatment. Patients considering Invisalign are encouraged to book a consultation with Dr. Chauhan, who will assess their suitability and walk them through the process from start to finish.

Dr. Chauhan describes preventive dentistry as "the foundation on which the future dental care relies" — and at TCDC, that starts before your child's first tooth comes in and continues throughout life. Preventive services include patient education on correct brushing and flossing technique, professional cleanings paired with recall exams, and 6-to-12-month digital X-rays. The clinic also provides dietary counseling to help reduce cavity-promoting foods, fluoride applications to strengthen enamel, and dental sealants placed over the deep pits and fissures of back teeth where decay most commonly begins.

Tsawwassen Commons Dental Centre provides a full spectrum of restorative treatments to repair damaged teeth and replace missing ones. The clinic uses tooth-coloured, mercury-free composite fillings that restore decayed teeth while protecting them from further bacterial damage. Dental crowns — available in metal, ceramic, or a combination of both — cap and protect severely broken down teeth or teeth treated with root canals. For missing teeth, the clinic offers fixed bridges supported by neighbouring teeth, dental implants as what they describe as "the most ideal replacement of the missing tooth," and dentures in complete, partial, and implant-retained forms.

Root canal treatment at TCDC involves the careful removal of infected or inflamed pulp tissue from inside the tooth — which the clinic identifies as the cause of severe toothache — followed by thorough cleaning, shaping, and sealing of the root canals to prevent re-infection. Dr. Chauhan performs endodontic treatment using operating microscopes and high-tech rotary systems, which improve accuracy and reduce procedural time. Sedation is available for patients who are anxious about the procedure. Root canal therapy at TCDC allows patients to save a natural tooth that would otherwise require extraction.

Teeth whitening at Tsawwassen Commons Dental Centre is available in two professional formats. The in-office option delivers results in approximately one hour and is performed under controlled conditions at the Delta clinic. The take-home professional kit gives patients the flexibility to whiten at their own pace using custom trays and professional-grade whitening gel. Both options target common causes of tooth discolouration — including staining from tea, coffee, smoking, aging, and certain medications — and provide noticeably brighter results compared to over-the-counter alternatives. Dr. Chauhan can advise on which option best fits each patient's needs and sensitivity levels.

The clinic describes dental crowns as "artificial teeth that fit over the natural teeth" — custom-fabricated restorations that cap and protect damaged or structurally compromised teeth. At TCDC, crowns are offered in metal, ceramic, or a metal-ceramic combination depending on the location of the tooth and the patient's preferences. Crowns are used to protect teeth that have been severely broken down by decay, to restore teeth following root canal treatment, and as a cosmetic solution for badly discoloured teeth that are not suitable candidates for whitening. Dr. Chauhan consults with patients on material selection and expected outcomes prior to preparation.

When a tooth cannot be saved through restorative treatment, or when a wisdom tooth becomes problematic, tooth extraction at TCDC provides a safe and efficient solution. The clinic specifically addresses "troublesome wisdom teeth and teeth which cannot be saved with restorations" as indications for extraction. Dr. Chauhan performs extractions with optional sedation for patients who require it, drawing on over 10 years of clinical experience to make the procedure as comfortable as possible. Following extraction, the clinic can discuss tooth replacement options — including implants, bridges, and dentures — to restore function and appearance.

Tsawwassen Commons Dental Centre offers two types of dental veneers. Direct composite veneers are a single-appointment solution for discoloured, broken, or chipped front teeth, using tooth bonding material shaped and colour-matched by Dr. Chauhan in the chair. Porcelain veneers require two appointments — the first to prepare the tooth and take impressions, and the second to bond the finished thin porcelain shell permanently to the front surface of the tooth. Porcelain veneers are used to address chips, discolouration, uneven sizing, and gaps between teeth. Both options include the option to review a temporary mock-up before committing to the final result.

For patients who feel nervous or anxious about dental treatment, TCDC offers two forms of sedation: nitrous oxide conscious sedation (laughing gas) and oral sedation. Dr. Chauhan is formally certified in both, and the clinic explicitly lists the procedures for which sedation is available: root canals, crowns and bridges, tooth extractions, pediatric dental treatment, fillings, and deep gum cleaning. The goal, as stated on their website, is to allow patients to "maintain your oral health without any stress" — making dental care genuinely accessible even for those who have avoided it for years because of fear or anxiety.

Dental sealants are a preventive treatment offered at TCDC to protect the deep pits and fissures on the chewing surfaces of back teeth — the areas most vulnerable to cavity formation because of how difficult they are to clean with a toothbrush alone. A thin coating of sealant material is applied directly to the tooth surface, creating a physical barrier against bacteria and food debris. The procedure is quick, painless, and particularly beneficial for children, though adults without decay or existing fillings in those teeth can benefit as well. Sealants are part of TCDC's broader preventive care programme.

Professional fluoride applications at Tsawwassen Commons Dental Centre strengthen tooth enamel and help protect against decay. Unlike the fluoride found in toothpaste, clinical fluoride treatments are applied in higher concentrations that can remineralize weakened enamel and make teeth more resistant to the acids produced by bacteria. Fluoride treatment is a standard component of TCDC's preventive dentistry programme and is recommended at appropriate intervals based on each patient's individual decay risk. The treatment takes only a few minutes and is suitable for both children and adults.