Repair Your Smile

Restoring Smiles Since 2001

Repair Your Smile

The integrity and appearance of your smile are an integral part of your overall confidence and well-being. At Sage Dental, we offer an array of services to bring back the charm to your smile, transforming your life for the better.

Understanding the Importance of a Healthy Smile

A healthy smile is more than just aesthetics. It contributes to your self-esteem, communication, and overall health. Unattended oral issues can lead to severe complications, like heart disease, diabetes, and stroke.

Common Problems that Affect Your Smile

Oral health problems are unfortunately widespread. Let's look into some of the common issues.

Tooth Decay

Also known as cavities, tooth decay is caused by a buildup of bacteria, leading to holes in your teeth.

Gum Disease

Chronic infection of the gums can cause them to recede, leading to tooth loss if left untreated.

Tooth Loss

This can be a result of decay, gum disease, or injury.

Discolouration

Smoking, consuming certain drinks and foods, and poor dental hygiene can lead to tooth discolouration.

Techniques to Repair Your Smile

We offer a variety of dental solutions to repair your smile.

Dental Implants

A permanent solution for tooth loss, dental implants replace your tooth from root to crown.

Veneers

Thin layers of porcelain are placed on the front surface of your teeth to improve their aesthetic appearance.

Teeth Whitening

Safe and effective method to whiten your teeth, brightening your smile.

Invisalign

An invisible alternative to braces, perfect for correcting misalignments.

Root Canals

Root canals, though often misunderstood as a complex or painful procedure, are straightforward and common in dental care. Typically, root canals are needed when inflammation or infection strikes the roots of a tooth.

Gum Grafting

At Sage Dental, we use gum grafting to reduce further recession and bone loss, cover exposed roots, and improve the aesthetic appeal of your smile.

Cosmetic Botox

Cosmetic Botox treatments are available to help enhance your appearance and confidence. Botox injections can reduce facial wrinkles and lines, giving your skin a smoother, more youthful look. They can also help alleviate chronic pain from conditions like TMJ disorders.

Patients Also Ask Us

What is the first step to repairing my smile at Sage Dental?

The first step is to schedule a consultation with one of our dental professionals. They will perform a thorough examination and discuss the best treatment options for your specific needs

How long do dental implants, veneers, or teeth whitening treatments take?

The duration of the treatment varies. Dental implants usually require several appointments over a few months, veneers require two visits, and teeth whitening can often be completed in one appointment.

Is teeth whitening safe?

Yes, when performed by a dental professional, teeth whitening is safe and effective.

What if I have a fear of dental procedures?

It's perfectly normal to feel anxious about dental procedures. At Sage Dental, we provide a relaxing environment and use techniques like sedation dentistry to ensure you are comfortable.

Can Invisalign fix severe teeth misalignment?

In many cases, yes. Invisalign can treat mild to moderate dental misalignments, such as overcrowding, gaps, and certain bite irregularities. Severe cases may require traditional braces or surgery.

Aftercare: Maintaining Your New Smile

Maintenance is as crucial as the repair itself. Regular brushing, flossing, and dental check-ups are paramount to ensure the longevity of your treatments.

When to Consult a Professional

Seek professional help at the earliest signs of discomfort or irregularities, preventing further complications.

The Cost of Repairing Your Smile

The cost of smile restoration varies based on individual needs and the complexity of treatments. Rest assured, at Sage Dental, we provide high-quality services at fair prices.

Is Repair Your Smile covered by insurance?

Coverage for dental treatments depends on your specific insurance plan. We recommend you to verify with your provider beforehand.

Overall, it's never too late to repair your smile. At Sage Dental, we're committed to providing top-notch dental care, ensuring every patient leaves our office with a healthier and brighter smile.

For more details, reach out to us today! Let us guide you on the path to a radiant and healthy smile.

Serving Langley Since 2001

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At Sage Dental Implant & Smile Centre, your comfort and appearance are our top priority. To ensure we provide uncompromising quality of dental care in Langley, we use the highest quality materials and the latest innovations in the dental industry. We look forward to meeting you and building a great relationship with you!

We are a passionate team that is committed to improving our patients overall health and well-being.

To serve with: Compassion, Integrity & Humility

To foster a welcoming and respectful environment for both our team and patients

To empower and educate through evidence- based techniques and digital technology

OUR DENTISTS

Meet Our Langley Dentists

Dentist

Dr. Shafiq Kara

Dr. Shafiq Kara is well known for his work in maintaining and creating healthy functional smiles for patients of all ages. Dr. Kara graduated as the valedictorian from the University of Western Ontario Faculty of Dentistry in 2004. Since then, he has spent countless hours travelling across the world to learn from the best cosmetic, restorative and specialist dentists, serving Langley and lower mainland families. He has been the team dentist of the Vancouver Giants since 2017 and founded the original Mothers day Smile Makeover. Outside of dentistry, he enjoys skiing, golfing, and traveling with his family.

Dentist

Dr. Aarman Rahim

Dr. Aarman Rahim was born and raised in the Tri – Cities. Dr. Rahim received his Doctor of Dental Medicine from the University of Sydney. Previously, he studied at Simon Fraser University where he obtained his Bachelor of Science in Health Science and a Certificate in Liberal Arts. Dr. Rahim is dedicated to educating and providing his patients with the latest evidence-based treatment, in an efficient and comfortable setting. He is highly proficient, and detail orientated which has led to comfortable and satisfied patient experiences. When not in the clinic, Dr. Rahim enjoys spending his time outdoors hiking the beautiful terrain British Columbia has to offer as well as making music.

Dentist

Dr. Miriam Berlin

Dr. Miriam Berlin received her Doctor of Dental Surgery from New York University. She graduated with a concentration in aesthetic dentistry and was inducted into Omnicron Kappa Upsilon, an exclusive national dental honor society for being in the top 7% of her graduating class. Previously, she studied at University of British Columbia where she obtained her Bachelor of Science in Biology. Dr. Berlin is passionate about providing exceptional patient care that is not only functional but aesthetic as well. She is personable, empathetic, detail oriented and gentle and has built long lasting relationships with many of her patients. She is devoted to improving herself by taking continuing education courses in all aspects of the field. She is an active member of American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Spear Education, Canadian Dental Association, American Dental Association, and British Columbia Dental Association. She speaks English, Russian, and Hebrew. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, as well as biking, skiing, and exploring beautiful British Columbia.

Dentist

Dr. Rabia Gill

Dr. Rabia Gill earned her DMD at University of British Columbia after first completing her BDS at Manipal University in India. She is a registered dentist with the Canadian Dental Association and BC Dental Association. She is excited to join the team at Sage Dental and North Langley Dental. Apart from multiple CE courses taken over the years, she is currently pursuing graduation from world renowned Kois Centre in Seattle to further her skills. She is also a certified provider of Invisalign and Botox. She aspires to make all dentistry from simple fillings and cleanings to endodontics and orthodontics to be more predictable and comfortable for her patients. In the life left over, she loves traveling with her husband and her 10 year old son. She loves movies, shows and all the latest pop culture. She tinkers around with digital animation and buys way too many art books. She is the slowest runner in her run club but she hopes to run a half marathon one day!

No Longer Practicing

Dr. Maria Tugbang

Dr. Maria Tugbang was one of the leading cosmetic dentists in Langley. She received her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the university of British Columbia. Dr. Tugbang practiced in White Rock, BC prior to purchasing Sage Dental in 2001. In 2008 Dr. Tugbang brought Dr. Shafiq Kara into the practice. They continued their partnership until March of 2021 when Dr. Tugbang retired from dentistry.

Dr. Shafiq Kara

Dentist

Dr. Aarman Rahim

Dentist

Dr. Miriam Berlin

Dentist

Dr. Rabia Gill

Dentist

Dr. Maria Tugbang

No Longer Practicing

HIGHLY RATED CLINIC

Patient Reviews

Lee Ann Martin

01:07 04 Apr 24

I came upon this office as they took over my regular dentist office. I was nervous about losing my dentist of 20 plus years but I had nothing to be worried about. They have been amazing and I am not the easiest patient. I had a major dental issue and was sent to their main office which is just a block away. I have been beyond pleasantly surprised at the quality of the work and the ease of using them. I would highly recommend. Today I had my regular dental cleaning there as they were still finishing up my implants. It was a breeze and I do not like cleanings at all as my teeth are sensitive. I would highly recommend this office

E T (Corveric)

02:15 13 Mar 24

2-1/2 hours here today. I can't say it was fun, but very informative. All the staff are most caring and helpful.Great dental office.Next time I go, I think I get a free dessert.

Kayla Shelly

01:27 02 Mar 24

dr. Rahim & Caitlyn were both so incredibly friendly! I felt like they listed to all of my concerns and met me with multiple solutions to best fit what I was looking for. I left with no questions or doubts and I am totally confident that I am in good hands here. Super happy that I made the switch over to sage dental!

totothebunny333

19:13 23 Feb 24

I was a patient of Sage Dental about 4-5 years ago. I stopped going after a horrendous experience with Dr. Maria Tugbang. Firstly, her punctuality was almost always an issue as she was consistently 20-30 minutes behind schedule and I would be sitting in the dentist chair wasting my time until she finally showed up. She would also seem to choose unnecessary and expensive treatments, like regular follow up appointments with herself after hygienist cleanings, so I would have to pay a fee for the cleaning and another fee for seeing her.The worst experience was when I was considering getting veneers. Dr. Tugbang initially recommended that I get some orthodontic work to correct the relapse that had occurred since I had braces, which made sense. But then during a visit, she changed her tune and asked me how much the orthodontist was going to charge me. I told her $1500. And then she said, "rather than giving $1500 to the orthodontist, why don't you give me the money instead and rather than moving the tooth back into it's correct position with braces, I'll just grind away most of the tooth and put a cap on it to make it look like it's in the right position"?!Now, I'm not a dentist, but intuitively that does not sound like a good idea. It does however sound like a very self-interested and greedy move by a so-called health care professional who wants to make some extra money by recommending a procedure that honestly sounds harmful. She was also contradicting her own previous advice. I told her that her suggestion was not what she recommended last time, and she suddenly became incredibly rude and defensive in her reply, so much so that the hygienists present were noticeably alarmed and were actively trying to perform damage control.I was visibly angry and the receptionist told me there was no charge for the visit and suggested that perhaps I would consider seeing Dr. Kara instead, (who apparently had just purchased the clinic from Dr Tugbang). I declined.Anyway, I realize that "Dr." Tugbang has retired from dentistry, (good riddance), and will thankfully no longer be offering quack advice for her own financial gain. I sincerely hope Dr. Kara is a more scrupulous professional going forward. I just had to get this off my chest by writing this review, and will most likely delete it later so it doesn't affect the ratings for the new owner of Sage.

Michael Kowalski

01:25 16 Feb 24

Visited Dr Rahim for a second opinion on my highly rated provider. They took my fears (anxiety) and concerns (spiralling) very seriously. They took their time and did not rush and were gentle which as someone with previous childhood trauma means the world who as a grown man would cry and shake at the dentist. After this experience I decided to fully change to their clinic. During a cleaning it was the same experience. I'm quite pleased with their facilities as well; they have headphones to help with the noise and their office is tidy and has state of the art technology to show you the issue in depth. Dr. Rahim always goes into detail about what causes the issue, how it can be treated through different methods and whether it's a concern or not. I appreciate his explanations.

Lynn Rowe

16:25 08 Feb 24

Had my first visit yesterday, and right afterwards called a friend to say "I'M IN LOVE with my new dental centre!" Everyone was very kind and welcoming, very thorough and honest and open, and also reassuring that yes, I do have options to get that nice smile I've been after for so many years! I FELT HEARD! :) :) :)

Janet Lewis

01:17 02 Feb 24

Excellent service. Thorough exams and X-rays, scaling and polish with dentist, dental technician and hygienist. Payment easy and thoughtfully explained by administration. Thank you All.

Bernadeth Yu-Alvarez

03:02 27 Jan 24

I went there today for my annual check up and as always, staff were friendly and made me feel at home. Dr Kara is always jolly, kind, and accommodating. He explains things well and answers any questions I may have. I'm extremely satisfied with my implant, the service, and care that I've received from Dr. Kara and the staff team. I highly recommend their service!

Stephanie Laversin

01:09 12 Jan 24

Achieving my goals of saving my teeth from my severe clenching and grinding. This is the result of the exceptional knowledge, skills, patience and perseverance of Dr Kara. So blessed to have such a high caliber and talented dentist !!

Darlene Angers

16:49 16 Dec 23

I was so happy to find Dr Kara after having his expert services 13 years ago. I am confident knowing I'm in the best care with Dr Kara & his support staff who are very considerate & knowledgeable of explaining procedures & expectations. Thank you for your expert care & I'm looking forward to completion of my new smile!

Kathleen McMillan

01:04 13 Dec 23

The drs, hygienists and assistants at Sage dental are so kind and considerate. The work is always excellent as well.

allison young

06:24 30 Nov 23

Staff and office is lovely! I am a new patient here and have only been in twice but I have left happy each time. I appreciate how thorough and honest they are about what is best for my teeth! I’d recommend them to anyone

carolyn gibbs

00:10 11 Oct 23

This is an amazing dentist and dental hygienist. I have been going there for many years. Professional, clean and very modern practice. I would highly recommend my dentist and dental hygienist to anyone.

colleen mcquade

03:55 23 Sep 23

I have been a patient of Sage Dental for about 5 years now, and have had a lot of dental work done by them,including implants.I had gone to Sage Dental with a badly fitting bridge,that was very uncomfortable to say the least. Dr Kara was able to give me implants and I can’t thank him enough. His staff are true professionals and amazing. I appreciate everything about this dentist,and especially the painless,sedation therapy I had for my extractions. I am convinced that Dr Kara is the best of the best at his job,and his staff are very professional and friendly too.I strongly recommend Sage for all dental work.

julie mcclenahan

00:23 22 Aug 23

I have very high anxiety and panic. They always make my visit calm and relaxing. Bonus, just got my crown done in one visit, no temp crown needed! Sage Dental Rocks!!

brad wilson

01:27 25 Jul 23

First time here at Sage Dental. The office is very modern and has the latest technology in Dental Equipment. All the staff were very friendly and informative which made me feel welcome. I have a difficult case needing many tooth extractions and was very stressed and worried when I arrived. When I left their office I was relaxed and relieved about my situation. Dr. Shafia Kara was extremely informative. He took the time to explain every issue in detail and answered all my questions. I am so glad I came to Sage Dental. I would highly recommend them for your dental needs.

Tyler Trowbridge

01:25 30 May 23

After getting options from multiple different dentists, I ultimately went with Dr. Kara at Sage Dental and I couldn’t be happier! My Invisalign treatment went as planned and with no surprises. I enjoy going to Sage Dental and find that the dental assistant Taeya was comforting and very supportive along my 2 year Invisalign journey. I was recommended to Sage Dental by a friend and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to my friends and family! 5 stars!

Cassandra Dieno

02:22 28 Apr 23

With previous bad experiences at other Dentists and high anxiety going to Dental Offices. My first visit to Sage was absolutely amazing. I felt relaxed, well cared for and every step and process was well explained to me. From the front of house staff, the hygienists and the Doctors. Everyone I dealt with was so kind and understanding of my fears.I will be back again

RTC Container Sales

20:47 20 Apr 23

Always available, love the way the office communicates with text messages. Flexible is the most important to me and they always try to fit my son in for adjustments on his braces when its urgent.Stuff and front desk super nice. They try their best always.Thank youAneta

Rich Wang

02:00 03 Apr 23

I've been with Sage for over 10 years now and highly recommend them for any of your dental needs. They've taken great care of me from fillings, cleanings, adult Invisalign and toothy emergencies. I trust them for the best advice and care. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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