Clear Dental Richmond
Patients often talk about kind, gentle care and clear explanations.
Can help with
- Check-up and cleaning
- Toothache or emergency
- Children
- Nervous about the dentist
- Implants
- Braces or Invisalign
- Root canal
- Takes the dental care plan
What patients say most
- Kind, gentle care · 32 reviews
- Explains things clearly · 15 reviews
- Nervous patients felt at ease · 12 reviews
What do you need?
Pick one to see what they offer, what patients say and what to ask.
Check-up and cleaning
Their website has a page about check-ups and cleanings.
Explains things clearly: 15 reviews. Kind, gentle care: 32 reviews.
- Are you taking new patients, and when is the first opening for a new-patient exam and cleaning?
- What will the exam, X-rays and cleaning cost, and what will my insurance or the dental care plan cover?
Toothache or emergency
Their website has a page about emergency care. Their Google profile says they offer emergency care.
Emergency visits: 5 reviews.
- Can you see me today? Say where it hurts, since when, and whether there is swelling or a fever.
- What will the emergency exam and X-ray cost before any treatment?
Children
Their website has a page about children’s dentistry.
Good visits for kids: 9 reviews.
- From what age do you see children, and can brothers and sisters be booked together?
- Do you bill my insurance or the dental care plan directly for my child?
Nervous about the dentist
Their website mentions sedation for nervous patients.
Nervous patients felt at ease: 12 reviews. Little or no pain: 12 reviews. Kind, gentle care: 32 reviews.
- Say you’re nervous when you book, and ask what helps: a longer appointment, breaks, numbing, laughing gas or sedation.
- If sedation is an option, what does it cost, and will I need someone to take me home?
Implants
Their website has a page about implants.
Not many reviews mention this yet.
- Is the consultation free, and does the quote include the implant, the abutment and the crown?
- Who places the implant here?
Braces or Invisalign
Their website has a page about braces or Invisalign.
Not many reviews mention this yet.
- Is the consultation free, and does the price include retainers and follow-up visits?
- Will an orthodontist or a general dentist be treating me?
Root canal
Their website has a page about root canals.
Root canals: 4 reviews. Little or no pain: 12 reviews.
- Is the root canal done here, or will I be referred to a specialist?
- Does the price include the crown the tooth may need afterwards?
Dental care plan (CDCP)
Their website says they take the plan: “Flexible payment options – Our dental clinic near you accepts CDCP plans, major credit cards, cash, and financing to make your dental care easy and affordable.”
Not many reviews mention this yet.
- Do you bill the Canadian Dental Care Plan directly for this treatment?
- Will anything cost more than the plan pays? Ask for the amount before treatment.
Cost and paying
- What’s the total, including the exam and X-rays?
- How much will my insurance or the dental care plan cover?
- Does anything cost more than the provincial fee guide?
They don’t post prices online. For a rough idea, see what patients across Canada said they paid.
Who you’ll see
The team listed on their website.
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Our goal is to maximize the amount of your care covered by your insurance benefits. However, it is important to understand that treatment recommendations made by Dr. Forsyth and Dr. Chang are based on an individual’s need, and not necessarily based on what insurance coverage is available.
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Before entering dental school, Dr. Chang actively contributed to the community. His commitment to animal welfare led him to volunteer with the Richmond Animal Protection Society. Additionally, he devoted his time to the palliative care unit at Richmond Hospital, providing support on a weekly basis.
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Throughout her professional journey, Dr. Bala has received several awards recognizing her clinical abilities, dedication, and professionalism, including:
What patients say
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Their FAQ
Answers from their website.
What types of dental issues require an emergency dentist?
Severe tooth pain, a broken or knocked-out tooth, an abscess, bleeding gums, and an accident-related injury, require the immediate service of an emergency dentist.
Can I visit Clear Dental without an appointment for an emergency?
Yes, Clear Dental will accept dental emergencies on a first come, first serve basis in order to get you in for urgent care as quickly as possible.
How quickly can I be seen during a dental emergency?
Dental emergencies are usually seen the same day, and typically within a couple of hours, based on the urgency of your dental issue, and availability in the office.
What treatments are provided during an emergency visit?
Emergency visits can include services for pain relief, tooth repair, extractions, treating infections, and temporary teeth solutions until we can complete the full authoritative actions.
Does dental insurance cover emergency dental services?
Many insurance plans will cover a portion of the emergency services, some entirely. Clear Dental will check on your coverage before beginning treatment.
What can I do to manage pain before my appointment?
You can take an over the counter pain medication, apply a cold compress, avoid hard foods, and rinse with warm salt water, until the time of your emergency appointment.
How does professional teeth whitening work at Clear Dental?
At Clear Dental, our professional whitening involves using safe and effective bleaching agents that break down stains to brighten your natural tooth color due to strong and reliable whitening agents.
Is teeth whitening safe for my teeth and gums?
Clear Dental applies clinically proven whitening materials which when administered by qualified dental staffs are safe in your teeth and gums.
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