Convenient Access from Palliser
Between hockey practices, soccer games and the school run, Palliser families need dental care that is easy to reach. Ultima Dental Wellness is about 9 minutes away by car, in the Kingsland community of southwest Calgary, and our three dentists cover everything from sports injuries to routine cleanings. If you want a dentist near Palliser who also sees the rest of the family, the drive along Southland Drive is a simple one.
Pull out of the Southland Leisure Centre parking lot and turn left onto Southland Drive SW, heading east across the south end of the community. At Macleod Trail S, turn left and travel north until 71 Avenue SW, then make one more left. The office is at 506 71 Ave SW #202, about 150 m in from Macleod Trail and just south of Glenmore Trail. Expect roughly 5.6 km, or about 9 minutes, with free parking at the end.
Families in Pump Hill, across 19 Street SW, and Bayview, north of 90 Avenue SW, are close neighbors with their own short routes to the office.
Built Around Busy, Active Palliser Households
Palliser was established in 1967 and takes its name from John Palliser, an early explorer and geographer of western Canada. Until 1991 it also included what is now Pump Hill. Today the community runs from 90 Avenue SW to Southland Drive and from 19 Street SW to 24 Street SW, with neighboring Braeside and Oakridge beyond its edges.
Housing here is varied. Single-family and semi-detached homes sit alongside a large share of condominiums and apartments, and many residents rent. That mix brings together households with very different dental needs and schedules.
Nellie McClung School on Palliser Drive teaches Kindergarten to Grade 6, and John Ware School and St. Benedict School sit just east on 19 Street SW. With that many children nearby, plus a City leisure center on the doorstep, sports and school schedules shape a lot of family calendars. Tuesday and Wednesday appointments run until 6:00 PM, which helps on busy weeks.
New patients without a regular dentist can begin with the $50 New Patient Exam, which is for new patients only and includes a full oral health exam plus treatment recommendations. It is a straightforward way to find out where your teeth stand before a season starts, and you decide what happens next.
Sports, Rinks and Protecting Teeth in Palliser
Southland Leisure Centre, owned and operated by the City, opened in 1983 with a wave pool, water slides, a diving tank, a climbing wall and two ice rinks. Behind it, Tom Brook Athletic Park has a lit regulation soccer field and a softball diamond.
Contact and high-impact sports are hard on teeth. Our dentists recommend custom athletic mouthguards for patients who play them, and they look for cracked teeth and large fillings at risk of fracture during routine exams. Catching those weak spots early is the best way to prevent a broken tooth in the middle of a season.
When something does go wrong, a quick call matters. The office reserves time in the daily schedule for emergencies and makes every effort to see emergency patients the same day. Depending on the injury, that visit may include imaging, stabilizing a loosened tooth, or starting a root canal to relieve pain.
Adults in Palliser are not immune either. A front tooth chipped on the climbing wall or a softball can often be repaired with cosmetic tooth bonding, a conservative treatment that adds tooth-colored resin rather than removing healthy enamel.
A few steps on the way to the office help. For bleeding, press gently but firmly with clean gauze or cloth, and use a cold compress on the outside of the face for swelling. Rinse a broken tooth area with warm water and avoid chewing on that side until you have been seen.
Everyday and Urgent Care from Your Dentist Near Palliser
Emergency Dentistry
Knocked-out teeth, cracked molars, swelling and lost crowns all warrant a call. Local anesthesia is given thoroughly before treatment, and the team explains each step as it happens.
Family & Preventative Dentistry
Kindergarten students, teens and parents with packed weeks can all book with the same office. Each exam reviews the gums, the bite and any older restorations.
Root Canal Therapy
A hard hit can damage the nerve inside a tooth even when the outside looks fine. Root canal therapy removes the infected tissue and seals the canals, saving a tooth that might otherwise be lost.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Once the damage is repaired, some patients want to refine the look of their smile. Digital smile previews let you review shade and shape on screen first.
Regular professional cleanings round out the plan. Hygiene visits here can include EMS Guided Biofilm Therapy, and each one gives the team a regular chance to spot problems before they turn into emergencies.
Meet Your Calgary Dental Team
Dr. Samantha Kowalko understands active patients firsthand: she skis, hikes, scuba dives and runs Spartan races. She earned her DDS at the University of Saskatchewan in 2018. Dr. Richard Krim, a University of Alberta graduate, leads the team that has grown from a solo family practice founded more than thirty years ago.
Insurance, CDCP & Financing
Unexpected dental work is easier to manage when billing is simple. The office bills private, employee and government insurance directly and accepts the Canadian Dental Care Plan. For larger treatment, payment plans can be set up ahead of time with our Treatment Coordinator.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Ultima Dental Wellness from Palliser, and how do I get there?
Starting at Southland Leisure Centre, it is about 5.6 km to our office, roughly 9 minutes by car. Head east on Southland Drive SW, then north on Macleod Trail S to 71 Avenue SW. It is a straightforward route to a dentist near Palliser, and parking is free.
Does my child need a custom mouthguard for hockey or soccer?
For contact and high-impact sports, the dentists recommend a custom athletic mouthguard. It is one of the practical steps they suggest to prevent broken or knocked-out teeth. Mention the sports your child plays at the next checkup so the dentist can factor them into a prevention plan.
Will my mouth be numbed before emergency treatment?
Yes, local anesthesia is given thoroughly before any examination or treatment begins. Getting you comfortable is the first priority in every emergency visit, and the team explains what is being done and why before each step. Patients who arrive anxious can also ask about nitrous oxide or oral conscious sedation.
What payment methods does your office accept?
The office accepts cash, Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Interac Direct Payment. Insurance is billed directly, so you only pay the portion your plan does not cover at the time of service. Financing through iFinance is also available for patients who would like to spread out the cost of larger treatment.
What should I do if a crown or filling falls out?
Call the office and keep the crown if you have it. Temporary dental cement from most pharmacies can protect the exposed tooth until your appointment, and avoid chewing on that side. Lost restorations are treated as emergencies, and the team can often recement a crown or place a temporary restoration at the visit.
Schedule Your Visit from Palliser
Whether it is a sports injury or a long-overdue checkup, we would be glad to see you. To book with a dentist near Palliser, call 587-741-7757, browse nearby communities on our Areas We Serve page, or visit our Dentist Calgary, AB homepage.