New Patient Cleaning & Checkup
Looking for a new dentist? We’ll help you get on track to better oral health with our new patient exam and cleaning!
Change the way you view your dental health!
As a patient at our office, you can expect to receive the highest level of care. Whether you’re happy with your current smile, or feel that it could use some work, we’d love the chance to become your partner in oral health.
- Ideal for patients afraid of the dentist!
- Modern equipment and facilities
- Highly personalized service
- Friendly, caring staff
During your first visit to our office, we’ll take the time to get to know you, beyond just your dental and medical history and your current concerns. If you have goals for your teeth, we can begin planning for those goals from your very first checkup.
In addition to a thorough consultation, your new Surrey dentist will conduct an exam to document your current dental health and check for any areas of concern. A cleaning is usually scheduled as your second visit, unless you and the dentist decide that there is other dental treatment that should be done first. At your cleaning our dental hygienist will remove tartar buildup, give you a fluoride treatment, and floss and polish your teeth. Your hygienist can also provide tips for proper brushing and flossing at home.
We promise to always put YOU first!
- We promise to show you what we see with imaging, educate you on your options, and empower you to make the best decisions for yourself
- We promise to not push unnecessary treatments on you
- We promise to respect your time and do everything we can to see you within a few minutes of your appointment
- We promise to be transparent about pricing and insurance coverage
- We promise to constantly invest time and money into continuing education and equipment to ensure the highest quality of care
- We promise to always be respectful, polite, and professional
- We promise to take our time with you on patient education and treatments, we don’t want you to feel rushed
- We promise to do everything we can to minimize pain and make you feel comfortable
- We promise to keep our office environment clean, friendly, and up to date with technology
- We promise to build a world class dental team. Many of our team members have been with us for over a decade!
We always charge BC Fee Guide and Direct Bill Major Insurance Companies
- Alberta Blue Cross
- Benefits Trust
- Canada Life Assurance Company
- Chamber of Commerce
- Claimsecure
- Co-operators
- D.A. Townley
- Desjardin Financial Security
- Empire Life Insurance Company
- Pacific First
- Quickcard
- RBC Insurance
- RWAM Insurance
- Standard Life Assurance Company
- Sun Life of Canada
- Teamster Insurance
- Waterfront Employers of BC
- Great West Life Assurance Company
- Green Shield Canada
- Industrial Alliance
- Manulife
- Maritime Life
- MEBS Multi Employer Benefit Service
- Pacific Blue Cross
- Equitable Life Insurance Company
- First Canadian Health (NIHB)
Meet Your Team
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Dr. Pavandeep Kooner General Dentist
Dr. Kooner, general dentist, is dedicated and passionate about dentistry, and about providing gentle and quality care. Born and raised in Surrey BC; after graduating from Queen Elizabeth Senior Secondary she completed a Bachelor of Science degree at UBC, and then attended Temple University in Philadelphia, PA., where she graduated with a degree in Dentistry and with an MBA.
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Dr. Mirna Cancar General Dentist
From 1985 to 1992 Dr. Cancar, general dentist, worked as an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Dentistry, in the area of Prosthodontics in Bosnia and Herzegovina. In 1994, after the war, Dr. Cancar, general dentist, immigrated to Canada, and became licensed to practice dentistry in Canada. She joined Green Apple Dental in 2009 and loves helping patients achieve a beautiful, healthy smile.
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Dr. Simrat Grewal General Dentist
Dr. Grewal, general dentist, believes in taking a preventative approach to dentistry. By identifying and treating problems as soon as they arise, most types of dental pain can be prevented.
Dr. Grewal, general dentist, understands that many patients are nervous to visit the dental office. However, by taking time to explain the steps of each procedure beforehand, much of the anxiety can be alleviated.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
During your first visit to our office, we’ll take the time to get to know you, beyond just your dental and medical history and your current concerns. If you have goals for your teeth, we can begin planning for those goals from your very first checkup.
In addition to a thorough consultation, your new Surrey dentist will conduct an exam to document your current dental health and check for any areas of concern. A cleaning is usually scheduled as your second visit, unless you and the dentist decide that there is other dental treatment that should be done first. At your cleaning our dental hygienist will remove tartar buildup, give you a fluoride treatment, and floss and polish your teeth. Your hygienist can also provide tips for proper brushing and flossing at home.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
At your first visit you will meet Dr. Cancar or Dr. Kooner (general dentists) and they will first ask you about your concerns and priorities. The dentist will review your medical history. If you are taking medications, please bring a list of the medications and dosages you are currently taking. After we get to know a little about you we will start with a head and neck exam, and then we’ll look inside your mouth. We’ll look for any suspicious bumps or lumps, and we will chart any existing dental work. If you have recent dental x-rays let us know when you book your first visit, and we will request them from your previous dentist. The dentist will determine which additional, if any, radiographs are needed. After viewing the radiographs, a treatment plan will be made with your concerns and priorities in mind.
The dental exam is critical to your ongoing oral health.
- Damaged, missing or decayed teeth
- Early signs of cavities
- Condition of your gums, such as periodontal pockets, inflammation or other signs of gum disease (which can lead to tooth and bone loss) to see how previous dental work such as root canals, fillings and crowns are holding up
- Early signs of mouth or throat cancer, such as white lesions or blocked salivary glands
- Other suspicious growths or cysts
- Position of your teeth (e.g., spacing, bite)
- Signs that you clench or grind your teeth (a treatable problem that can cause headache or sore jaw and can, if serious, lead to hearing loss and tooth loss)
- Signs of bleeding or inflammation on your tongue and on the roof or floor of your mouth
- The overall health and function of your temporomandibular joint (which joins the jaw to skull), checking for signs of disorders that can cause pain or tenderness
- The general condition of the bones in your face, jaw and around your mouth
The dental exam can catch problems early—before you see or feel them—when they are much easier and less expensive to treat.
Your dentist may explain what’s happening during the exam and give you a summary of the findings. If not, be sure to ask. As patient, you are a full partner in your oral health care.
Dr. Kooner and Dr. Cancar (general dentists) like to allow an hour for the first appointment. Each patient’s needs vary greatly and as such the time needed to create a treatment plan varies as well. For some patient’s it may not be ideal to start with a cleaning, so we prefer to book your cleaning after the exam is done.
X-rays are prescribed on a case-by-case basis. Dr. Kooner and Dr. Cancar (general dentists) prefer to review a patient’s dental history, and examine their mouth before deciding when and which x-rays are needed. Usually x-rays are prescribed once a year.
We recommend a dental exam and cleaning every 6 months. Some patients require more frequent cleanings. Improving your oral hygiene routine at home will aide in improving your oral health, and will require less time at your hygiene visits.
We will claim insurance directly when we can.
We do not offer treatment under general anesthetic; however we do offer conscious oral sedation to help you feel more relaxed during your dental treatment.
Although Dr. Cancar and Dr. Kooner (general dentists) prefer to have a full hour for the initial examination, they understand that this may not work for everyone. If you would like your cleaning on the first visit, and have been seeing a dentist on a regular basis, we can book you for a 30 minute limited exam. Please let our receptionist know, in advance, so that we can request your x-rays from any dental office you have recently visited.
Yes we can. Please let our receptionist know the name of any dental offices you have recently visited and we will contact them. We may need written authorization to transfer the x-rays to our office.