Frequently Asked Questions
Swish is a locally-owned, patient-centred dental practice.
Our mission was to take the pain, shame, confusion, and anxiety out of the dentist, increase access to vital oral health care, and deliver an exceptional patient experience from start to finish. Our first clinic, located in Calgary’s vibrant inner-city neighbourhood of Bridgeland, is led by Clinic Director, Dr. Zahi Shlah.
For the full story, click here to Meet Swish.
As a full-service dental clinic, Swish offers dental exams performed by a dentist (not a hygienist). We also provide a range of dental services, including:
- Thorough cleanings (aka. scaling)
- Bitewing X-Rays, Periapical X-Rays, and Panoramic X-Rays
- Fillings and anti-cavity treatments
- Crowns and bridges
- Root canals
- Extractions
- TMJ treatment
- Full-mouth restoration pathology
- Enamel shaping
- Dental bonding
- Cosmetic dentistry (such as Invisalign, cosmetic bonding, and Botox)
- Emergency dental treatments (such as broken, cracked, or chipped teeth, toothaches, and
All of our prices are set according to the Alberta Dental Association Fee Guide. For current fee guide pricing, please visit the ADA Website.
“The Essentials” is a comprehensive dental exam and cleaning, scaling, polishing, fluoride, x-rays, a 3D Wellness scan, an oral cancer screening, complimentary whitening, and a free Electric Toothbrush. The final price is variable depending on how many units of time are needed per service. For a full list of services and pricing, please visit the ADA Website.
Yes! We are able to provide convenient, direct billing for most major insurance providers.
Nope, and this is a big one for us. We want your at-home oral care routine to feel like a self-care routine. It’s a lot easier to keep up healthy habits with fun floss and a really nice toothbrush. There is no extra cost for the extras you receive.
We’ve saved you a spot and can’t wait to see you. To make sure that we’re prepped and ready for your arrival, we kindly ask that you confirm your appointment in advance.
Confirming is super simple - you’ll receive a reminder via email and text, and if we don’t hear back, our team will also give you a call. However, if we do not receive your confirmation 2 business days before your appointment date, your appointment will be offered to another patient on our waitlist.
We get it - life happens! If you need to reschedule or cancel your appointment, just let us know. You can reach us by…
Email, Call or Text as per your appointment's location here.
We ask that you notify the clinic a minimum of 2 business days before your scheduled appointment day. If you cancel less than 2 business days before your scheduled appointment day or do not show up for your appointment, this will result in a cancellation fee of $100/hr, charged to your card on file.
If price is a barrier for you to access dental care we recommend checking out our Fresh 5 service.
If finances are a barrier and your oral health concerns are mild to moderate, we may recommend the Fresh 5. The “Fresh 5” is a condensed service available at a flat-rate of $315. You’ll receive a dental exam and cleaning capped at two units (30 minutes) of scaling, up to four bitewing x-rays, a 3D Wellness scan, and complimentary whitening. If your oral health conditions are moderate to severe and you do need additional care, we’ll advise you on a treatment plan to get back on track.
For a full list of currently available positions, please visit our careers page. Don’t see a position available? We’re always looking for people who are passionate about delivering exceptional care. Send us an email at hello@swishoralcare.ca.
Not at all! We make switching seamless. Simply send us your former clinic and our team will take care of transferring your history over. There's no transfer fees or hidden charges.
Booking online is a breeze. No requests or referrals are needed. Click here to get started. Prefer to talk it over? Give us a call at 825-540-7183.
