by Dr Priya Naik (dentist) | Nov 7, 2017 | Dental Implants
When a tooth is knocked out, the other teeth change their positions in an attempt to fill the gap. This leads to crooked teeth, facial deformation, chronic pain, and eventually bone loss in the jaw. This is why lost teeth should be replaced as soon as possible. If you...
by Dr Priya Naik (dentist) | Oct 19, 2017 | Children's Week
Children’s Week is celebrated annually in Australia during the fourth week of October. The week focuses the attention of the wider community on children and their needs. As part of our support of Children’s Week, Bendigo Smiles Dentist is spreading the word about the...
by Dr Priya Naik (dentist) | Oct 10, 2017 | Cosmetic Dentistry Treatments
Cosmetic dentistry is that dentistry that improves the appearance of a person’s teeth, gums, and smile. Cosmetic dentistry procedures differ from general dentistry or restorative dentistry procedures in that they are elective rather than necessary. Cosmetic...
by Dr Priya Naik (dentist) | Sep 25, 2017 | Dental Visit Tips
Being prepared is the first step to getting the most out of your visit to Bendigo Smiles. It doesn’t matter if your visit is for a regular checkup, teeth-cleaning, or a more complicated procedure – planning always pays off! Here are five things you should always do...
by Dr Priya Naik (dentist) | Sep 14, 2017 | Dental Crowns Care and Maintenance
When you get a crown, you may hear your Bendigo Smiles dentist call it a “permanent” crown. This leads some patients to believe that once they have a crown it will stay in their mouth forever. But that is rarely true. In fact, a “permanent” crown is called that to...