Dr. Kearl is now a certified provider of injectable facial aesthetic therapeutics and is specially trained in the safe and effective use of this medicine.  Botox® / Dysport® therapies have proven to be among the best non-surgical forms of facial rejuvenation and are capable of producing amazing improvements in your appearance. This therapy can also help with clenching / grinding of the teeth, headaches, migraine and TMJ issues.

What is all the fuss about white fillings?  The benefit of white fillings is that they are more natural looking, and when you smile or laugh, people cannot see them, as they can be matched to the colour of your teeth.  Dental white fillings are strong, durable, and designed to match your natural tooth structure. The composite resins used for white fillings are quite resilient and can withstand bacterial attacks and cavities.  The cost of the procedure will vary, depending on the location of the cavity, and the extent of the tooth decay.  Our dental team will notify you of costs before providing treatment.

We are excited to be offering this new innovation in dental fillings. A laser in used to remove the decay within a tooth and prepare the surrounding enamel. Laser fillings do not require local anesthetic, however, can cause cold sensitivity during the procedure.

**laser fillings are not available for every patient/situation. Please call the office or talk to your dentist to see if laser fillings are right for you

Routine cleanings are essential in the maintenance of good oral health.  To begin your appointment, one of our expert hygienists will do a physical exam of your entire mouth, before proceeding to clean your teeth of plaque and tartar.  Book your cleaning today to keep your teeth and gums in excellent condition.

We treat patients of all ages, and believe in starting kids young in developing healthy dental habits.  It is important to instill these habits early, so they do not neglect them later.  Our staff is experienced in dealing with kids, and will help make your visit fly by!

We offer ceramic crowns made right here with our in-house Cerec machine!

*Gold crowns are also available but are not made in-house as our Cerec machine is ceramic not gold.

Each of our teeth contains a long, thin strand of dental pulp (which provides the tooth with nutrients and nerves) that extends down to the tooth’s root. If the pulp becomes infected or damaged the tooth’s nerves die and, often, without treatment, the tooth dies as well. Root canals are designed to save such damaged teeth. During the procedure, a gap is drilled into the tooth, diseased pulp is re-shaped or removed, and a filling is placed on the tooth. Eventually, because the tooth can be fragile, we will recommend getting a crown to cover the tooth.

Missing a tooth? A permanent dental implant might be right for you. A metal implant is inserted into the jawbone and a temporary crown is placed on top. After a 2-3 months, to give your implant time to heal, you will come back to have the permanent crown attached.

We are able to provide oral conscious sedation dentistry that keeps the patient calm and relaxed during their appointment.  Patients who feel stress about having dental work done, as well as those who need multiple procedures performed in one visit can benefit from conscious sedation.

*If you would prefer to be fully sedated, no problem, we are happy to refer you to a specialist in Vernon, Kamloops, or Kelowna.

We are now providing Nitrous Oxide as another form on sedation to our patients. Nitrous Oxide allows you remain awake during the appointment providing you with comfort and relaxation.

One of the main reasons that nitrous oxide sedation is preferred for dental procedures is the lack of side effects. There are also many benefits to this type of sedation dentistry:

Anxiety reduction
Ability to perform more procedures in less time (fewer appointments necessary)
Pain reduction
Procedures seem to go quicker
We saved the best for last — NO NEEDLES!

We are happy to inform you that both of our Dentists are able to extract wisdom teeth here in office. However, if they are more invasive and/or the patient needs to be fully sedated, then we will refer to a specialist in Kamloops, Vernon or Kelowna.

Dental x-rays are important to detect hidden dental decay, dental abnormalities, and complete accurate treatment plans. With our new digital x-ray machine, we have instant access to these images.

Crooked teeth? Don’t like the look of metal braces? No problem! We offer SureSmile as an option to help you get the beautiful, straight smile that you’ve always wanted!

Whether you play contact sports or grind your teeth at night, a guard may be just what you need to protect your teeth. At Salmon Arm Dental we create custom fit guards for whatever your needs may be.

Want a brighter smile? We offer teeth whitening! Impressions are taken of your teeth and a custom whitening tray is sent home with you so you can achieve a brighter and whiter smile.

We are proud to offer wheelchair accessible dentistry. Please inform us prior to your appointment if you will be needing one of our wheelchair accessible operatories.