Dental check-ups and cleanings help the team assess your teeth and gums, remove build-up, and discuss practical preventive care. Book a visit for routine care or if you have noticed sensitivity, bleeding gums, or another concern.
Your visit begins with a review of your health information and concerns. The dental team completes an examination and recommends cleaning or diagnostic images when clinically appropriate. You will receive a clear explanation of findings and the next recommended step.
At Aster Dental Centre, every check-up includes a full oral exam, digital X-rays (when due), an oral cancer screening, a gum health assessment, and a personalized hygiene review. Dr. Bhanushali reviews findings with you before the cleaning begins, so there are no surprises. The appointment typically runs 45 to 60 minutes for most adult patients.
Our intraoral cameras let you see exactly what the dentist sees on a chairside screen. When a small cavity or worn filling shows up, you can make an informed decision about timing rather than just taking our word for it. Most patients at our Edmonton clinic find this particularly useful when weighing insurance coverage against treatment urgency.
For most Edmonton adults with healthy gums and a low cavity history, the Canadian Dental Association recommends a professional cleaning every 6 months. Dr. Bhanushali, DDS, notes that patients with a history of gum disease, active smokers, or those with diabetes typically benefit from cleanings every 3 to 4 months to stay ahead of bacterial buildup below the gumline.
At Aster Dental Centre, we track each patient's risk profile and adjust the recall interval accordingly. Some patients in Tamarack and SE Edmonton have gone years between cleanings and arrive with heavy tartar buildup. In those cases, we may recommend a deep cleaning (scaling and root planing) rather than a standard prophylaxis, which takes two or more appointments.
A routine check-up and cleaning at Aster Dental Centre in Edmonton ranges from $180 to $380 CAD without insurance, depending on the time since your last visit and whether X-rays are included. Most major Canadian dental plans, including Manulife, Sun Life, Canada Life, Green Shield Canada, and Alberta Blue Cross, cover preventive care at 80% to 100%.
Aster Dental Centre is also a Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) provider for eligible patients, and a Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) provider for First Nations and Inuit patients. We direct-bill all major insurers, so the only amount you pay at checkout is any applicable copay. No claim forms to fill out.
Oral cancer screening is part of every exam at Aster Dental Centre. The dentist visually inspects the lips, tongue, cheeks, gums, and throat for unusual patches, sores, or lumps, and palpates the neck and jaw for abnormal lymph nodes. The screening takes about 2 to 3 minutes and is painless.
The Canadian Dental Association recommends annual oral cancer screenings for all adults. Early-stage oral cancer has a significantly higher treatment success rate than cases caught late. If any area looks unusual, we discuss next steps clearly, which may include a referral for biopsy or specialist consultation. We do not alarm patients unnecessarily, but we do not minimize findings either.
Aster Dental Centre is open 7 days a week at 1265 Aster Blvd and actively accepts new patients, including walk-ins when time permits. The best way to secure a specific time is to call (780) 540-9300 or book online. Same-day appointments are often available, particularly on weekday mornings.
The practice serves patients across SE Edmonton, including Tamarack, Crystallina Nera, Summerside, and nearby NW Edmonton communities. For patients who speak Hindi or Gujarati, Dr. Bhanushali conducts consultations in both languages. Many Edmonton families choose Aster Dental Centre specifically because they can communicate comfortably in their first language.
For most patients, Dr. Bhanushali recommends a check-up and cleaning every 6 months at Aster Dental Centre. Patients with gum disease, higher cavity risk, or medical conditions such as diabetes may need appointments every 3 to 4 months. At your first visit, the dentist will assess your individual risk profile and recommend the right interval for you.
Yes. Aster Dental Centre direct-bills Manulife, Sun Life, Canada Life, Green Shield Canada, Alberta Blue Cross, Pacific Blue Cross, Desjardins, Empire Life, Industrial Alliance, and most other major Canadian dental plans. You only pay any applicable copay at checkout. The practice is also a CDCP provider and an NIHB provider for eligible patients.
A regular cleaning (prophylaxis) removes plaque and tartar from tooth surfaces and slightly below the gumline. A deep cleaning, or scaling and root planing, treats active gum disease by cleaning the root surfaces below the gumline and smoothing them to discourage bacterial attachment. Deep cleaning at Aster Dental Centre is done in multiple appointments, usually one or two quadrants at a time, with local anaesthetic.
Yes. Aster Dental Centre is open on Saturday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and Sunday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at 1265 Aster Blvd, SE Edmonton. Same-day and next-day appointments are often available on weekends. Call (780) 540-9300 or book online to confirm availability.
A standard adult check-up and cleaning at Aster Dental Centre in Edmonton typically ranges from $180 to $380 CAD without insurance, depending on whether X-rays are included and the extent of buildup. The clinic will give you a clear estimate before starting any treatment. Payment plans and 0% financing are available for patients without coverage.
Yes. Aster Dental Centre is a child-friendly practice and welcomes patients of all ages, including children for their very first visit. The Canadian Dental Association recommends a child's first dental visit around the time of their first birthday or when the first tooth erupts. The team uses calm, child-appropriate explanations and gentle techniques to make the experience positive.
Contact Aster Dental Centre to discuss dental check-ups and cleanings in Edmonton. The team can answer booking questions and arrange the next suitable appointment.
For patient education about what dental check-ups and cleanings may involve, when it may be considered, and questions to ask, visit the matching Treatment Guide.
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