Repair · Protect · Replace
Restorative dentistry in downtown Calgary
A damaged, weakened, painful, or missing tooth can have more than one treatment path. Start with an assessment of the tooth, surrounding tissues, symptoms, available records, reasonable options, and whether any part of care requires a referral.
- Your dentist
- Dr. Michael Wu, General Dentist
- Hours
- Open from 7 AM on weekdays
- Insurance
- Direct billing, most plans
- Fees
- Explained before treatment begins
Pain, swelling, injury, something broken, or a lost filling or crown?
Pain, swelling, injury, or a broken tooth? Call (403) 313-3000 and view Emergency Dentistry.
Repair or protect a tooth after assessment
The page does not select a material or treatment before examination.
Dental Fillings
Start with an examination of the tooth and the extent of the concern. A filling is recommended only when the findings show that a direct restoration is appropriate.
Dental Crowns
Review why a weakened or damaged tooth may need coverage, what alternatives may exist, and which material and workflow fit the clinical situation.
Compare replacement paths for the missing-tooth space
Both routes begin with an assessment of the space and what surrounds it.
Dental Bridges
A bridge assessment considers the missing-tooth space, neighbouring teeth, support, cleaning, maintenance, and reasonable alternatives.
Dental Implants
An implant assessment considers the missing-tooth space, oral health, available records, alternatives, care roles, stages, and fees. The team will explain whether implant treatment is suitable and whether a referral is needed.
Call about pain, swelling, or a broken tooth
Symptoms do not identify the cause on their own. Call (403) 313-3000 during clinic hours for current urgent availability. An examination may lead to treatment, a temporary or stabilising step, further records, monitoring, or a referral. If symptoms feel life-threatening, call 911.
The assessment identifies the appropriate next step
Four things are established before treatment is recommended:
The current condition
Review the concern, symptoms, relevant history, examination findings, and records that are clinically useful.
Reasonable options
Discuss repair, protection, replacement, monitoring, removal, or referral where those paths are relevant to the findings.
Care roles and sequence
Confirm who provides each stage, where it takes place, whether a referral is needed, and how follow-up is coordinated.
Expected fees
Ask what is included in the estimate and what could change it before treatment proceeds.
Is removal part of the discussion?
Tooth Extractions covers the preserve-or-remove assessment when retaining the tooth may not be appropriate.
Tooth ExtractionsAsk for the treatment estimate before care proceeds.
Fees depend on the examination findings, the care recommended, and the treatment you choose. Materials, records, laboratory work, treatment stages, and referred care may affect the estimate.
We can help submit eligible claims or estimates. Your plan determines coverage and whether the insurer pays the clinic directly.
Confirm the care roles before treatment.
Dr. Michael Wu is a general dentist. He begins with assessment and coordinated treatment planning. If your case requires care outside the clinic's scope, the team will explain the referral.
About Dr. Michael WuPatients
Over the past few months I've had to complete multiple dental procedures with Dr. Wu, each time the team has gotten me in quick for the emergency procedure and the work and professionalism has been exceptional. The quality of work has been great! Cannot thank them enough!
Jordan I had a filling done at Dental at the Bow. Great job. Friendly, professional staff. They were able to accommodate me on short notice. Thank you very much!
Maynard Campbell Absolutely phenomenal dental office! Everyone is so friendly, accommodating, and knowledgeable about their work. I’ve been to many dental offices that care very little about their patients, but Dental at the Bow is certainly not one of them. Very glad I decided to start coming here.
Evan Poulson
Commonly Asked Questions
If your question is not answered here, call the clinic and the team will answer it.
How do I know whether I need a filling or a crown?
An examination is needed. The extent and location of the damage, remaining tooth structure, symptoms, bite, and other findings may affect the recommendation.
Should I choose a bridge or a dental implant?
The comparison depends on the missing-tooth space, neighbouring teeth, gums, bone, bite, maintenance needs, care stages, provider roles, and fees. Start with an assessment.
Does tooth pain mean I need a root canal?
Not necessarily. Tooth pain has several possible causes. Call the clinic for current urgent availability and an examination of the cause.
Are all restorative procedures completed at Dental at the Bow?
The page does not make that promise. Dr. Wu is a general dentist. If care is needed outside the clinic's scope, the team will explain the referral and how the stages connect.
Will insurance cover restorative care?
Your plan determines coverage, limits, exclusions, and direct payment. The clinic can help submit eligible claims or estimates. Ask for an estimate before treatment.
Start with the condition of the tooth.
Request an assessment and the clinic will contact you to confirm availability. For pain, swelling, injury, or a broken tooth, call during clinic hours for current urgent availability.
