Get the dental care you deserve in your golden years
From accessibility issues to fixed budgets, many seniors struggle to see their dentist as regularly as they’d like. And some dental practices in Lethbridge might not fully accommodate the unique needs of seniors.
You shouldn’t have to struggle to get good dental care in your golden years. That’s why we make senior dental care as easy and budget-friendly as possible.
Coaldale Dental services for seniors
- All denture services (including creating, relining, and adjusting)
- Extractions
- Implants
- Checkups & cleanings
- Crowns
- Bridges
Priority dental care for Coaldale & Lethbridge Seniors
Whether you’re not driving, or you’re dealing with a disability, simply getting around town can feel like a chore.
That’s why we’ve worked to make our dental office accessible for people of all ages and abilities, including:
- Full wheelchair accessibility
- Abundant handicapped parking stalls
- Coaldale Handi-Ride accessibility
But you don’t need to visit our office to see our commitment to accessibility.
Request An Appointment
Coaldale senior facility dental care
Mobility shouldn’t be a barrier to your dental care needs as a senior. We offer facility visits for diagnostic appointments, check-ups, and cleanings at two facilities in Coaldale, including:
- Coaldale Health Centre Continuing Care Facility
- Green Acres Foundation - Sunny South Lodge
For services that need to be done in the office, we help you coordinate appointments through Handi-Ride.
For wheelchair users who cannot transfer
If you are unable to transfer from your wheelchair, that’s not a problem at all. We work with mobility challenges, and we happily work around your needs.
Though your wheelchair might not be made for you to receive dental work, our team will serve you and perform your dental procedures from the comfort of your chair.
Engraved dentures for easy identification
Losing dentures in facilities or hospitals happens often, and it can be a major hassle to get them back. As a courtesy, we engrave your name on your dentures when we create them.
This small but thoughtful detail ensures that your dentures are easily identifiable, helping to prevent them from being lost forever. Our goal is to provide peace of mind and convenience, making sure that you always have your dentures when you need them.
How do I know if I'm insured?
Every resident in Alberta who is 65 years old or older is eligible for coverage through the Alberta Dental Service Corporation (ASDC).
Dental insurance for seniors
We work with a variety of insurers to make the lives of our patients easier.
That includes plans that are:
- Employer-provided
- Inherited through retirement
- Privately paid
We also work with some government-funded plans.
Your eligibility for the Dental Assistance for Seniors Plan (DASP)
The DASP is a provincially-sponsored plan for seniors in Alberta.
Offered by the Alberta Dental Service Corporation (ADSC) the DASP provides eligible seniors up to $5,000 in coverage every 5 years. This covers up to 100% of select procedures at a 10% discount.
Note: The ADSC is facilitated by Alberta Blue Cross as of June 3, 2024.
To see if you’re eligible for DASP, visit seniors-housing.alberta.ca.
To apply for the ADSC, visit Senior Financial Assistance (via the Government of Alberta) or print this form, fill it out, and then send it to the address provided.
Unsure whether you’re eligible? Contact Coaldale Dental.
We can check your eligibility through your Alberta health care number online.
What about the Canadian Federal Dental Plan (CDCP)
We are not a CDCP-participating office at this time. We find our senior patients are well-served by the DASP, and we continue to recommend it to all our senior clients.
Sunny South Lodge
To make dental care convenient for seniors at the Sunny South Lodge, we visit the facility seasonally (four times per year) to perform checkups, cleanings, denture checks, and denture cleanings.
We make site visits to Sunny South Lodge!
For denture relines, and any other service that can be done out of the office, we can schedule a visit to see you at the lodge. However, for services that need to be done in the office, we help you coordinate appointments through Handi-Ride.
Are you helping a senior member of your family?
Stepping up to care for your parents, and grandparents is commendable!
To help you make an appointment for your family member at Sunny South Lodge, please fill out the form here.
Once we have this information, we will connect with you to discuss appointment details and cost.