Do you sometimes feel nervous about your dental appointment? We understand that not everyone enjoys a trip to the dentist. For some patients, it can be a scary and anxious experience.At Dendy Village Dental we pride ourselves on customer service. Our staff including dentists, nurses and receptionists are all very compassionate, caring and friendly. We…
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Children's dentistry
Child Dental Benefit Schedule (CDBS) At Dendy Village Dental in Brighton we welcome inquiries about the Government’s Child Dental Benefit Schedule (or CDBS). This is a relatively new initiative providing assistance for basic dental care to promote healthy smiles in children.Your child may be able to access up to $1,000 of dental services over a…
read moreRoot canal treatment
Root canal treatment (Endodontics) A root canal filling allows you to keep a tooth that has ‘died’, rather than getting it extracted. There is a nerve inside every tooth and sometimes this nerve dies. It can be caused by bacteria reaching the nerve via a large decay or crack, a heavy knock to the tooth or…
read moreGum disease (Periodontitis)
Gum disease (Periodontitis) Gum disease (as known as periodontal disease) is the inflammation and infection of the gum and the supporting structures of the teeth. It is a major cause of tooth loss in our population, and is caused by bacteria in the form of plaque.Smoking is one of the major risk factors of gum…
read moreFillings (dental restorations)
Fillings (dental restorations) Fillings, also known as dental restoration, are used to restore teeth and treat dental decay especially in the molars (back teeth). Wear and tear is inevitable in back teeth as these teeth do most of the heavy chewing of food, however regular cleaning, check-ups and a healthy diet can help with the…
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