A complete range of dental services means one clinic handling prevention, fillings, root canals, crowns, implants, smile design, orthodontics, and paediatric care. Smile Gallery in Arera Colony offers all these in-house under Dr. Saurabh Shrivastava (DCI: A-04860).
Medically reviewed by Dr. Saurabh Shrivastava, BDS MDS Prosthodontist (DCI: A-04860). Last updated: May 2026.
A complete range of dental services means a single clinic that can handle preventive care, restorative procedures, prosthodontics, orthodontics, and surgical treatments under one roof — and that is exactly what patients from MP Nagar and the wider Bhopal area find at Smile Gallery Dental Wellness Centre, Arera Colony, led by Dr. Saurabh Shrivastava, BDS MDS Prosthodontist (DCI: A-04860), Certified Digital Smile Designer with 15+ years of clinical experience. Reliable dental treatment across the full spectrum is the foundation of patient trust; even root canal treatment, when needed, has a 95% success rate over 10 years with modern technique.
Preventive Care — The Foundation
Preventive dentistry is the simplest and most effective form of dental care. Professional teeth cleaning every six months, dietary counselling, fluoride application, and pit-and-fissure sealants for children stop most cavities before they ever start. Patients who attend regularly typically need fewer fillings, fewer crowns, and almost never need extractions. Routine check-ups also help catch early signs of gum disease, oral cancer, and bite problems while they are still simple to treat.
Restorative and Endodontic Treatments
When decay or trauma damages a tooth, restorative treatment brings it back to full function. This includes tooth-coloured composite fillings, inlays and onlays for larger cavities, and root canal treatment when the pulp is involved. Single-sitting root canal treatment is offered for suitable cases. Dental crowns made from zirconia or layered ceramic are used when the remaining tooth structure cannot support a filling alone.
According to Dr. Saurabh Shrivastava, MDS Prosthodontist: "A single clinic handling preventive, restorative, prosthodontic, and orthodontic care under one roof eliminates the referral loop that causes patients to lose three to six months between diagnosis and treatment — time during which a manageable filling can quietly become a root canal."
Prosthodontics and Implants
For missing teeth, options include traditional fixed bridges, removable partial dentures, and dental implants. Smile Gallery’s prosthodontic team plans implant cases digitally so the final crown position is decided before the implant is placed — a workflow that improves both function and appearance. Full-mouth rehabilitation combines crowns, bridges, and implants when extensive reconstruction is needed after years of wear, decay, or trauma.
"The patients who stay healthiest are not the ones with the best genes — they are the ones who keep showing up every six months. Continuity of care catches what no amount of brushing can."
Dr. Saurabh Shrivastava · BDS, MDS Prosthodontist, DCI A-04860
Cosmetic and Smile Design
Smile design is the planned approach to changing the appearance of teeth in a way that respects facial proportions and bite function. Treatments include teeth whitening, dental veneers and laminates, gum contouring, and orthodontic alignment. As a Certified Digital Smile Designer, Dr. Saurabh uses photographs and digital previews so patients see the planned result before any irreversible work begins.
- Persistent pain when chewing — pain that lasts more than a day after eating often signals a crack, deep cavity, or pulp involvement that a cleaning alone will not resolve.
- A tooth that feels loose — adult teeth should not move. Looseness suggests bone loss from advanced gum disease or trauma, requiring periodontal assessment.
- Visible dark spots between teeth — interproximal cavities caught early need small fillings; left alone, they grow into the nerve and require root canal treatment.
- Gums that bleed every time you brush — occasional bleeding can follow hard brushing, but daily bleeding points to gingivitis or early periodontitis that needs scaling and follow-up.
- A gap where a tooth used to be — missing teeth cause adjacent teeth to drift and the opposing tooth to over-erupt. Replacement options include implants, bridges, or removable prosthetics.
- Jaw clicking or pain on opening — TMJ symptoms benefit from early assessment before they progress to chronic pain or restricted mouth opening.
Orthodontics and Paediatric Dentistry
Orthodontic care for children, teenagers, and adults is led by Dr. Kirti Shrivastava, BDS MDS PhD Prosthodontist (DCI: A-01281), Professor at Peoples Dental College Bhopal. Treatment options include conventional metal braces, ceramic braces, and clear aligners. For children, the clinic provides preventive paediatric care, fluoride treatment, sealants, and habit-correction therapy.
Oral Surgery and Specialised Care
Routine extractions, wisdom tooth removal, gum treatment, and TMJ assessment are all available in-house. Diode laser-assisted procedures help with gum recontouring and selected soft-tissue work, often reducing the need for sutures and shortening healing time. Patients are guided through every step with photographs, X-rays, and clear written aftercare.
According to Dr. Saurabh Shrivastava, MDS Prosthodontist: "Digital implant planning lets us decide the final crown position before the implant is placed, so the prosthetic outcome drives the surgical plan rather than the other way around — this single change reduced our implant revision rate to under 2 percent over the last five years."
The clinical case and outcome are from Dr. Saurabh Shrivastava's practice.
Rajesh walked in on a Saturday morning in January, straight from his kirana store near Habibganj. He was 48, ran a small grocery business, and had not seen a dentist in 6 years.
"I need everything fixed," he said, pulling his cheek to one side to show a gap where a lower molar had been. "This one broke and fell out two years ago. The other side hurts when I eat."
The clinical picture was layered. An OPG X-ray showed the missing lower left first molar, a fractured upper right premolar with a periapical lesion, generalised moderate calculus, 3 interproximal cavities, and early bone loss around the lower anteriors. His dental services needs spanned preventive, restorative, endodontic, and prosthodontic care — exactly the kind of case where a single clinic handling everything saves months of cross-referrals.
I laid out the plan in plain language. Phase one: full-mouth scaling to clear the calculus and settle the gums. Phase two: root canal on the fractured premolar, followed by a zirconia crown. Phase three: 3 composite fillings. Phase four: a single implant in the lower left molar site once the bone was assessed with a CBCT scan.
"How many visits?" he asked, already calculating the time away from his shop.
"Scaling today. Root canal next week — single sitting if the anatomy allows. Fillings the week after. The implant needs 3 to 4 months for the bone to integrate before we place the crown. Total active visits — about 6 to 7, spread over 4 months."
We started the scaling that morning. The ultrasonic scaler took 40 minutes — heavy deposits on the lingual surfaces of the lower anteriors, typical of someone who brushes only the front faces. Rajesh tolerated it well. I sent him home with a soft brush, interdental picks, and a chlorhexidine rinse for 7 days.
The root canal was completed in a single sitting the following Saturday — 50 minutes. The canals were straightforward, the periapical lesion small enough to resolve with proper obturation. A temporary crown was placed the same day.
Over the next 3 weeks, I placed the composite fillings and took a CBCT scan of the implant site. Bone volume was adequate — no grafting needed. The implant was placed in March, and by July the osseointegration was confirmed. The final zirconia crown on the premolar and the implant crown on the lower molar were delivered on the same visit.
"I should have come 6 years ago," Rajesh said, running his tongue over the new crown. "I thought I needed to go to 3 different doctors. I did not know one clinic could do all of this."
He returns every 6 months now. At his last check-up there was no calculus, no new cavities, and the implant was clinically stable with healthy peri-implant tissue.
BDS, MDS Prosthodontist · DCI A-04860 · Smile Gallery, Bhopal
| Follow-up | 12 months after implant placement |
| Root canal | Premolar asymptomatic, periapical lesion resolved |
| Fillings | 3 composites intact, no secondary decay |
| Implant | Clinically stable, healthy peri-implant tissue |
| Gum health | No calculus at 6-month and 12-month check-ups |
| Ongoing care | 6-monthly scaling + annual check-up |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a complete range of dental services include?
It covers prevention (cleaning, sealants), restoration (fillings, crowns, root canals), prosthodontics (implants, bridges, dentures), cosmetic work (veneers, whitening, smile design), orthodontics, paediatric care, and oral surgery.
Are these treatments available at Smile Gallery in Bhopal?
Yes. Smile Gallery Dental Wellness Centre, located at E4-205, 10 Number Market, Arera Colony, Bhopal, offers all listed services in-house with specialists for each category.
How long does general dental treatment take?
A routine cleaning takes 30 to 45 minutes. Single-visit fillings take about 30 minutes per tooth. Implant cases are spread across three to six months depending on bone health.
What should I expect after a dental procedure?
Most patients return to normal activity the same day. Specific aftercare instructions are provided in writing based on the exact procedure performed.
How do I book an appointment at Smile Gallery, Arera Colony?
Call +91 9200700750 to book a consultation or routine check-up. Patients from MP Nagar, Habibganj, and Shahpura regularly visit the clinic.
Ready for a consultation?
Visit Smile Gallery Dental Wellness Centre, E-4/205, Main Rd 3, near Flower Market, E-4, Arera Colony, Bhopal.
Open Monday to Saturday 10am–2pm and 5–9pm.
