Open today

Raise your hand, we stop. Always.

Direct billing & CDCP accepted

FernwoodGentle Dentistry

Fernwood Village · Victoria, BC

Dentistry for people who'd rather not.

No lectures, no surprises, no rushing. You set the pace, you choose your comforts, and you can stop anything with a raised hand.

  • 4.9 from 312 Google reviews
  • Direct billing & CDCP accepted
Raise a handand we stop
60 minfirst visits,
never rushed

Drag to spin

  • A stop signal you choose
  • Laughing gas & oral sedation
  • Fees posted online
  • Evenings Tue & Thu
  • Step-free access

The comfort menu

Order your visit like a meal.

Pick anything that would help. It's all included, and we'll have it ready before you sit down.

Choose your comforts

0 comforts picked

Book with these

Breathe with us

Your first visit, minute by minute.

Scroll slowly. Breathe with the circle. Nothing here happens without you knowing first.

  1. 00:00

    You arrive. Nobody rushes you.

    Tea, a warm blanket and a quiet room. Your forms are already done online, so there's no clipboard.

  2. 00:05

    A tour before the chair.

    See the room, meet the people, hold the tools if you like. Ask anything.

  3. 00:10

    We talk first, chair upright.

    Your story, your worries and your stop signal. We write it on your chart so everyone knows.

  4. 00:20

    A look, not a lecture.

    A gentle exam with a small mirror. What we see goes up on the ceiling screen so you see it too.

  5. 00:35

    X-rays, only if you say yes.

    We explain why, which ones and what they cost. "Not today" is a perfectly good answer.

  6. 00:45

    A plan with prices, no pressure.

    A written plan with fees and an insurance estimate. Take it home and think about it.

  7. 01:00

    You leave having agreed to everything.

    Nothing happened that you didn't say yes to. That's the whole idea.

Treatments & fees

Everything, gently.

Every fee is posted. Every treatment comes with the comfort menu.

All treatments
01Cleanings & check-upsfrom $289
A relaxed patient smiling during a check-up

Hour-long hygiene visits, never squeezed into thirty minutes. We go slowly, use warm water and a gentle ultrasonic scaler instead of scraping, and we never lecture you about flossing.

How we make it gentle
02Sedation dentistryfrom $95
A woman with headphones on, eyes closed, relaxing

If the thought of the chair makes your heart race, sedation can take the edge off. Dr. Bedi is certified in nitrous oxide and oral conscious sedation, and every sedated visit has a dedicated assistant watching your comfort.

How we make it gentle
03Fillings & crownsfrom $165
A dentist gently examining a patient's teeth with a mirror

White fillings that match your teeth, and crowns that protect a cracked or heavily filled tooth. We numb slowly with a warmed anaesthetic and test before we start, so you never feel the work.

How we make it gentle
04Root canal therapyfrom $890
A dentist reviewing dental x-rays on a light box

A root canal removes the inflamed pulp inside a tooth, the part that's causing the pain, and seals it. With modern numbing it feels a lot like a filling. Most people leave in less pain than they arrived with.

How we make it gentle
05Teeth whiteningfrom $395
Close-up of a natural, bright smile

Whitening can make teeth sensitive. We use a lower-strength gel over a little more time, with a desensitizer built in, so you get a natural, brighter smile without the sharp twinges.

How we make it gentle
06Clear alignersFree consult
A woman placing a clear aligner on her teeth

Clear, removable aligners move teeth a little at a time. A 3D scan replaces the goopy impressions, and you'll see a preview of your new smile before you decide anything.

How we make it gentle
07Dental implantsFree consult
A dentist talking with a patient in a bright treatment room

An implant is a small titanium post that replaces a missing root, topped with a crown that looks and works like your own tooth. Dr. Bedi plans each one with a 3D scan and places it under sedation if you prefer.

How we make it gentle
08Emergency dentistryfrom $129
A calm, sunlit dental treatment room

We keep appointments free every day for people in pain. Call before noon and we'll almost always see you the same day, and we'll get you comfortable first, then talk about fixing it.

How we make it gentle
09Kids' dentistryfrom $165
A young boy having a gentle check-up

A good first visit can shape a lifetime. We go at your child's pace: a ride in the chair, counting teeth with a mirror, and a sticker at the end. If it takes three visits to get comfortable, that's fine.

How we make it gentle

What patients say

“I actually fell asleep.”

We hear that more than you'd think.

Read the reviews
  • 4.9★Google rating from 312 reviews
  • 58%of new patients hadn't seen a dentist in 5+ years
  • 0lectures about flossing (on record)
  • 15 minfree meet & greet, no chair

I hadn't been in eleven years. Nobody made me feel bad about it, not once. Dr. Marsh walked me through everything and let me hold the mirror.

Jess T. · Fernwood

The weighted blanket and headphones sound like gimmicks until you're in the chair. I raised my hand twice and they stopped instantly, both times.

Marcus L. · Oak Bay

My son used to cry in the car on the way to the dentist. Now he asks when he can go back to “the tooth spaceship”.

Priya S. · Saanich

The people

Small team, soft voices.

Meet everyone
  • Dr. Elena Marsh in a white coat, seated in a treatment room
    Dr. Elena MarshFounder · General dentist
  • Dr. Arjun Bedi smiling in the clinic
    Dr. Arjun BediSedation & implants
  • Sam Whitford in blue scrubs, smiling
    Sam Whitford, RDHDental hygienist
  • Noor Haddad at the front desk
    Noor HaddadComfort coordinator

Paying for it

We bill your insurance directly. You pay only your share.

We accept the Canadian Dental Care Plan, BC Healthy Kids and almost every private plan. Not covered? Ask about payment plans.

  • Pacific Blue Cross
  • Sun Life
  • Manulife
  • Canada Life
  • Green Shield
  • CDCP
  • BC Healthy Kids
Fees & insurance

Find us

In the heart of Fernwood Village.

Suite 2, 1286 Gladstone Avenue, across the square from the Belfry Theatre. Street parking on Gladstone and Fernwood Road, bike racks by the door, and the #22 bus stops at the corner.

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Monday8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Tuesday8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Wednesday8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Thursday8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Friday8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Saturday9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
SundayClosed

Fernwood Gentle Dentistry

Ready when you are.
Not a minute before.

Or call (250) 555-0143 · Direct billing · CDCP accepted · Evening hours Tue & Thu

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