Affordable Dentist in Calgary: 2026 Alberta Dental Fee Guide Prices
Compare common dental fees before you book. Our general dentistry fees follow the 2026 Alberta Dental Fee Guide; clinic-priced packages are identified separately. Explore treatment costs, what is included, and your insurance, CDCP and payment options.
What the Alberta Dental Fee Guide Is, and Why We Follow It
The Alberta Dental Association publishes an annual guide of suggested fees for dental procedures. Dentists set their own charges and are not required to follow the guide. Its public abbreviated edition lists selected common procedures, not every treatment or a complete quote for your care.
Macleod Trail Dental follows the 2026 Alberta Dental Fee Guide for our general dentistry fees. Your insurance reimbursement depends on your individual plan, including its limits, deductible and benefit schedule. We can help request an estimate of coverage before treatment.
Before treatment, we provide a written estimate separating the recommended services and any lab charges. For larger treatment plans, we can request a predetermination from your insurer; it is an estimate of benefits, not a guarantee of payment. We direct bill most insurance plans and participating benefit programs, and explain the estimated amount you are responsible for.
Without dental insurance, start with an assessment and an itemized plan. Your dentist can explain treatment alternatives and whether care can safely be phased over time. Our team can discuss available payment arrangements before you decide.
For coverage details, see our CDCP patient guide and the Government of Canada's co-payment and additional-charge information.
Insurance, CDCP & Payment Options
Alberta Fee Guide Pricing
Our general dentistry fees follow the 2026 Alberta Dental Fee Guide, and we publish the common ones on this page.
Direct Billing
We bill most insurance plans directly, plus the Alberta Child Health Benefit, AISH, Veterans Affairs Canada and NIHB, so you pay only your portion.
CDCP Support
We accept eligible CDCP patients and bill the plan directly. Income-based co-payments are 0%, 40% or 60% of CDCP-established fees. Fee differences and non-covered services may cost extra, even with a 0% co-payment.
Treatment Phasing
Urgent needs first, then the rest in stages, with in-house payment plans arranged before treatment begins.
Financing Options
Affirm financing may be available on approved credit. Eligible plans may offer 0% APR; rates, terms and treatment eligibility vary. Review the financing terms before accepting a plan.
Family-Friendly Care
A seniors discount, free cosmetic consultations, and a free first orientation visit for young children.
Dental Fee Examples & Clinic Packages
All amounts below are in Canadian dollars, before insurance or program coverage. The notes distinguish selected 2026 Alberta Dental Fee Guide examples from clinic-published fees and packages. These are planning examples, not a complete quote or a maximum treatment price. Lab charges and other required services may be additional. Your written estimate identifies the recommended services, inclusions and extra charges before treatment.
Source for the labelled fee-guide examples: Alberta Dental Association — 2026 Abbreviated Fee Guide (PDF). Clinic packages are not bundled prices from that guide.
| Treatment | 2026 price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| New patient exam, adult | $143.85 | Fee-guide example: complete adult examination (01103). X-rays and other services are additional when needed. |
| New patient exam, child | $89.80 to $122.35 | Fee-guide examples: primary teeth $89.80 (01101); mixed primary and permanent teeth $122.35 (01102). A free orientation is separate from a complete examination; confirm what is planned. |
| Recall (checkup) exam | $81.05 | Fee-guide example: recall examination (01202). Specific and emergency examination examples also cost $81.05; your dentist confirms the appropriate service. |
| Checkup and cleaning, adult | $381.65 to $468.90 | Fee-guide planning example: $81.05 recall exam, 3–4 scaling units at $87.25 each, and half a polishing unit (7.5 minutes) at $38.85. X-rays, fluoride and other care are extra when needed. Not a fixed package. |
| X-rays | $37.60 to $111.40 | Fee-guide examples: one periapical image $37.60, four bitewings $110.10, panoramic image $111.40. The type and number needed determine the total; this is not a CBCT price. |
| Tooth-coloured filling | $173.95 to $336.55 | Selected fee-guide examples. The tooth, number of surfaces and required treatment determine the fee; larger restorations may cost more. |
| Porcelain-fused-to-metal crown | $1,072.55 + lab fee | Fee-guide example: porcelain fused to metal (27211), plus lab charges. All-ceramic and implant crowns require their own estimate. Build-up, root canal and other preparatory care are additional when needed. |
| Porcelain veneer, per tooth | $1,051.90 + lab fee | Clinic-published professional-fee example, plus variable lab charges. With a $399 lab fee, the illustrative total is $1,450.90 per tooth. Confirm your written estimate. |
| Root canal | $795.45 to $1,354.65 | Uncomplicated fee-guide examples: one canal $795.45; two $1,158.35; three $1,354.65. Canal count and complexity—not tooth name alone—determine the fee. More canals, retreatment and the final restoration may cost extra. |
| Three-unit bridge | $2,915.60 + lab fee | Fee-guide example for a three-unit porcelain-fused-to-metal bridge replacing one tooth, plus lab charges. Material, design and preparatory treatment can change the estimate. |
| Tooth extraction | $174.55 to $314.75 | Fee-guide examples for an erupted tooth: uncomplicated $174.55; surgical $314.75. Impacted wisdom teeth and other required services are quoted separately after assessment. |
| Implant placement package | $2,200 | Clinic package: professional fee, implant, abutment and associated lab fees included. Final crown and initial CBCT are additional; grafting or sinus lift is extra when required. Additional imaging after the initial CBCT during implant treatment is included. |
| Invisalign | $3,500 or $5,500 | Clinic packages: $3,500 limited or $5,500 full treatment, confirmed at the free consultation. The written estimate includes aligners, progress visits and retainers. |
| Professional teeth whitening | From $395 | Clinic starting-price example. In-office Zoom and take-home options have different estimates; confirm which option and supplies the quoted fee includes, and any offer conditions, before booking. |
| Custom night guard | About $650 | Clinic approximate fee, not a fixed quote. Appliance selection and your treatment needs are confirmed at consultation. |
| Custom sports mouthguard | From $250 | Clinic starting price for a custom sports mouthguard. Confirm the recommended design and complete estimate before proceeding. |
| Nitrous oxide (laughing gas) sedation | $106.60 | Fee-guide example (92412): two time units. The applicable fee depends on duration and is additional to the dental treatment fee. |
Want the detail behind a price? See our guides to Invisalign, dental implants, veneers, crowns, root canals, wisdom teeth removal and teeth cleaning, or call 403-253-1248 and we will walk you through it. Prices updated October 2026.
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New Patients
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dental Fees in Calgary
The Alberta Dental Association publishes an annual guide of suggested procedure fees. Dentists set their own charges. Macleod Trail Dental follows the 2026 guide for general dentistry and identifies clinic-priced packages separately. Insurance reimbursement depends on your individual plan; following the guide does not guarantee coverage.
A recall examination is $81.05 and a complete adult examination is $143.85. An illustrative returning-adult checkup and cleaning is $381.65–$468.90: a recall exam, 3–4 scaling units and half a polishing unit. X-rays, fluoride and other services are additional when needed. Your treatment needs determine the actual total, which we explain in a written estimate.
Yes. We direct bill most insurance plans and programs including CDCP, Alberta Child Health Benefit, AISH, Veterans Affairs Canada and NIHB, subject to eligibility and program rules. Your portion depends on the approved benefits, limits and any non-covered charges. A predetermination estimates benefits but does not guarantee payment.
Start with an assessment and an itemized plan. We can discuss treatment alternatives, safe phasing, available in-house payment arrangements and financing on approved credit. You may qualify for CDCP if you meet its eligibility rules. CDCP co-payments are 0%, 40% or 60% of its established fees based on adjusted family net income; fee differences and non-covered care may still cost extra, even with a 0% co-payment.
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