Convenient Access from Chinook Park
Ultima Dental Wellness is about 5 minutes from Chinook Park, on the far side of Elbow Drive in neighboring Kingsland. Many people in this settled southwest Calgary community want a dentist near Chinook Park who can manage the bigger jobs, such as replacing missing teeth or rebuilding worn ones, as well as routine checkups. Our three dentists handle implants, extractions and dentures in-house, so a full plan rarely means a referral across the city.
From Chinook Park itself, the City park at 91 Colleen Cres SW, take Clarke Road SW to Churchill Drive SW and drive south to Heritage Drive. Turn east on Heritage Drive, north on Macleod Trail S, then left onto 71 Avenue SW to reach 506 71 Ave SW #202, between Macleod Trail and 4A St SW. The trip is about 3.0 km, roughly 5 minutes, with free parking at the end. You can also view the office on Google Maps to save the route.
The park is one of the City's pesticide-free parks, managed that way since 2001, with two playgrounds set in open green space. Our closest neighboring pages are Kelvin Grove, directly north across 75 Avenue SW, and Kingsland, east across Elbow Drive. Haysboro sits south of Heritage Drive, and Eagle Ridge lies to the west.
A Steady Dental Home for Chinook Park Families
Chinook Park was established in 1959 and is bounded by 75 Avenue SW to the north, Elbow Drive to the east, Heritage Drive to the south and 14 Street W to the west. More than eight in ten homes are single-detached houses, nearly all built before 1981, and most are owner-occupied. The population skews noticeably older than Calgary as a whole, with a larger share of residents aged 65 and up.
Families with younger children are part of the picture too. Chinook Park is served by Chinook Park School, a K–6 dual-track school with French Immersion, and by Henry Wise Wood High School, though both buildings stand just north of 75 Avenue SW in Kelvin Grove. Grandparents, parents and kids can all be seen at the same office.
Ultima began more than thirty years ago as a solo family practice and is now a new generation of family dentists led by Dr. Richard Krim. That long view suits patients who expect to keep their natural teeth, and their dentist, for decades.
Keeping Teeth Strong for the Long Run in Chinook Park
Older mouths face their own set of problems. Fillings placed long ago wear out, gums recede, and a tooth lost to decay or fracture lets its neighbors drift and the bone beneath slowly shrink. Replacing a missing tooth promptly protects the rest of the bite and makes later treatment simpler.
Implant care here covers both stages: the dentists place the implant and restore it in-house. Planning uses CBCT 3D imaging to measure bone volume and map nerve canals and sinuses, and digital surgical guides carry that plan into the procedure. Patients in Chinook Park who are missing several teeth can also choose full or partial dentures, or bridges supported by implants.
When a tooth has to come out and a denture will replace it, immediate dentures can be placed the same day the teeth are extracted. That way you are never without teeth while the permanent denture is being made. Digital scanning helps the final denture fit more comfortably from the start, with fewer adjustments.
Saving a natural tooth is still the first goal. Root canal therapy can rescue a tooth with an infected nerve, and a crown can protect one weakened by a large old filling. Extraction is recommended only when the evidence clearly shows a tooth cannot be restored predictably.
Scheduling is straightforward for retirees and working parents alike. Monday hours run from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Thursday opens at 7:00 AM, and Tuesday and Wednesday appointments are available until 6:00 PM. Friday runs from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Restorative Treatments From a Dentist Near Chinook Park
Implant Dentistry
An implant replaces both the root and the crown and keeps stimulating the jawbone, which helps preserve it. The same team plans, places and restores each implant, so there is no gap in communication between offices.
Restorative Dentistry
Worn and damaged teeth are rebuilt with the smallest restoration that will last. Dentures, full or partial, are custom-fitted with careful bite registration and refined until they feel right.
Tooth Extractions
Removal is never the first choice, and a tooth that can be saved will be. When extraction is the healthiest option, it is planned with advanced imaging and done gently, with careful local anesthesia.
Sedation Dentistry
Longer restorative visits are easier with help. Nitrous oxide relaxes you within minutes through a small nasal mask, and oral conscious sedation suits patients with more significant anxiety or lengthy procedures.
Family & Preventative Dentistry
Routine exams include an oral cancer screening, gum pocket measurements and a review of older fillings and crowns. Chinook Park patients of every age can keep one chart and one team.
Meet Your Calgary Dental Team
With a special interest in implants and orthodontics, Dr. Richard Krim brings a prevention-minded general practice shaped by his rural Northern Alberta upbringing and his 2001 University of Alberta dental degree. Dr. Samantha Kowalko earned her degree at the University of Saskatchewan in 2018, spent two years practicing in Regina, and takes on Spartan races in her spare time.
Insurance, CDCP & Financing
Patients covered by the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) are welcome, and the team helps eligible patients understand their benefits and any out-of-pocket costs. Private, employee and government plans are billed directly, and a pre-treatment estimate is available before implant or denture work. Financing through iFinance and payment plans arranged with the Treatment Coordinator can spread larger costs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Ultima Dental Wellness from Chinook Park, and how do I get there?
The drive is about 3.0 km from the park on Colleen Cres SW, roughly 5 minutes. Take Churchill Drive SW south to Heritage Drive, go east to Macleod Trail S, then north and left onto 71 Avenue SW. If you want a dentist near Chinook Park with free parking and a short trip, that is the whole route.
Can your office help me apply for the Canadian Dental Care Plan?
Yes. Our team can walk you through the CDCP application process and answer questions along the way. Once you are enrolled, staff explain what your coverage includes and any out-of-pocket costs before treatment. The CDCP is not free dental care, so knowing your share in advance helps you plan.
Can missing teeth affect the rest of my bite?
Yes. When a tooth is lost, the teeth beside it begin to shift, the opposing tooth drifts toward the gap, and chewing force spreads unevenly. The bone under the empty space also shrinks over time. Replacing the tooth with an implant, a bridge or a denture protects the surrounding teeth and the jaw.
What are my options for replacing several missing teeth?
There are three main paths: partial dentures, full dentures, or bridges anchored to implants. Partial dentures attach to your remaining teeth, full dentures replace an entire arch, and implant-supported bridges stay fixed while stimulating the bone. Your dentist recommends the best fit after looking at your bone health, remaining teeth and goals.
Will I be numb before a tooth extraction?
Yes. A topical anesthetic goes on first, the local anesthetic is given slowly and thoroughly, and your dentist checks that the area is numb before starting. You are told what to expect at each step. If you feel anxious, nitrous oxide or oral conscious sedation can be added for a calmer visit.
Schedule Your Visit from Chinook Park
Whether you need a checkup or a plan to replace missing teeth, a dentist near Chinook Park is about 5 minutes away. Call 587-741-7757 to book; new patients can begin with our $50 New Patient Exam, a full oral health exam with treatment recommendations. The Areas We Serve page lists every community we welcome, and our Dentist Calgary, AB homepage has more about the practice.