Business Details
46 Years
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Emergency
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Your Family Dentist in Cranbrook, BC
Victoria Avenue Dental has been serving Cranbrook families for over four decades. Founded by Dr. Craig Spowart, our practice transitioned seamlessly to Dr. Brett Bevans in 2016 while maintaining its commitment to conservative, patient-focused care. Our team prioritizes education and personalized treatment, using advanced technology like intraoral scanners to minimize radiation exposure. We create a welcoming environment with child-friendly amenities and offer sedation options including nitrous oxide. Our community involvement includes supporting local schools and hosting patient prize draws. With digital integration and a focus on preventive care, we help patients achieve lifelong oral health. 
Services
Dental Implants
Family Dentistry
Invisalign
Root Canal Therapy
Teeth Whitening
Composite Fillings
Orthodontics
Sedation Dentistry
Preventive Care
Restorative Dentistry
Details
- Year established: 1980
Highlights and features
- We've served Cranbrook families since 1980 with experienced dental care
- Our office features child-friendly amenities and arcade games
- We use intraoral scanners to reduce radiation exposure
- Offering nitrous oxide and oral sedation options for anxious patients
- Active community supporters sponsoring local schools and events
What people say
Best dentist and staff ever
Gave my teenage son confidence
Amazing and funny staff
Dental emergency handled promptly
Professional and kind treatment
Services
Dental Implants
Dental implants provide permanent tooth replacement solutions that look and function like natural teeth. Our practice offers comprehensive implant services including placement and restoration. Patients benefit from improved chewing ability, speech clarity, and facial structure preservation while avoiding the discomfort of removable dentures.
Invisalign
Invisalign treatment straightens teeth using virtually invisible aligners that can be removed for eating and cleaning. This orthodontic solution addresses mild to moderate alignment issues while maintaining aesthetic appearance. Patients enjoy the convenience of fewer office visits compared to traditional braces.
Sedation Dentistry
We offer multiple sedation options including nitrous oxide and oral sedation to help anxious patients receive necessary dental care. These methods promote relaxation while maintaining patient responsiveness during procedures. Our team ensures safe administration tailored to individual needs and treatment complexity.
Preventive Care
Our preventive program includes regular exams, cleanings, and patient education to maintain optimal oral health. We emphasize early detection of potential issues through digital X-rays and oral cancer screenings. Personalized home care guidance helps patients maintain healthy smiles between visits.
Family Dentistry
We provide comprehensive dental care for patients from toddlers to seniors in a welcoming environment. Services include pediatric exams, orthodontic evaluations, and restorative treatments tailored to different life stages. Our approach focuses on building long-term relationships with families through consistent, compassionate care.
People
Dr. Craig Spowart
Founder
Dr. Spowart established Victoria Avenue Dental over 40 years ago, building a practice focused on conservative dentistry and community relationships. He practiced for 13+ years before retiring, leaving a legacy of patient-centered care.
Dr. Brett Bevans
Dentist
Dr. Bevans has led Victoria Avenue Dental since 2016, continuing its tradition of excellence while implementing modern dental technology. He emphasizes patient education and comfort-focused care for families in Cranbrook and surrounding areas.
Questions
What dental services do you offer for children?
We provide pediatric exams, preventive care, sports guards, and orthodontic evaluations starting from age 2-3. Our team uses child-friendly techniques and offers arcade games to create positive dental experiences.
Do you handle dental emergencies?
Yes, we prioritize emergency cases and typically accommodate same-day appointments for urgent dental issues like severe pain or broken teeth.
What sedation options are available?
We offer nitrous oxide for all ages and oral sedation for adults to help manage dental anxiety during procedures.
Are you accepting new patients?
Yes, we welcome new patients of all ages and offer comprehensive family dental care services.
What technology do you use?
Our practice features intraoral scanners for reduced radiation exposure and digital X-rays for accurate diagnostics.
How can I schedule an appointment?
Call us at (250) 489-4771 or use our online appointment request form to schedule your visit.
Reviews (5)
Cheryl Salmon
May 11, 2021
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Need a better dentist who knows what is suppose to be done. Or the dentist should know when a task is not something he can do and let another dentist who is knowledgeable and can perform the needed task. Over 6… weeks ago I had some old fillings replaced at this dentist office. I was burnt badly during the process of this and it took along time for my mouth to heal. Ever since this procedure was done I live in day to day pain. I have nerve damage now and will be under going a root canal. I cannot believe in this day and age that this could happen. And I am sure this is not the end of it
Mike Hagen
Feb 25, 2021
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Very friendly staff, I have a bit of a dentist phobia from a lot of dental work as a kid. The staff completely understands that and make the visit as comfortable as possible, had two cavities filled today in and out within two hours.
Shannon Tang
Aug 15, 2019
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I was a little worried about my filling appointment but Dallas and Dr. Bevans were amazing and made me feel totally at ease! Great service and care for their patients.
Celeste Leeanne
Apr 06, 2019
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I finally got my front teeth done after procrastinating. Not only do they look amazing but the Day after I have only minimal gum irritation, sensitivity and discomfort. So minimal that it’s not even worth… mentioning! That is the mark of a good dentist is that the next day you wouldn’t know you had work done. Well except for the fact that they look so much better!!!
Katie Nickel
Dec 17, 2018
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Amazing staff! They have been great with my toddler! I recently had them remove all my wisdom teeth in one shot. Their team called to check up on me and made sure I had what I needed during my recovery.
