Regular checkups catch small problems while they are still small and simple to fix. A visit usually includes a full examination, a professional clean to remove plaque and tartar, and advice on keeping your teeth and gums healthy at home.
Who it helps
- Everyone, every six months or as your doctor advises
- Bleeding gums, bad breath or new sensitivity
- Cavities that need a tooth-coloured filling
- Anyone who hasn't seen a dentist in a while
What happens
- Examination of teeth, gums, bite and soft tissues
- X-rays only if the doctor needs a closer look
- Scaling and polishing to remove plaque and tartar
- A clear plan for any treatment, explained before anything starts
- Time and visits
- A checkup and clean usually takes 30 to 45 minutes. Fillings are normally done in a single visit.
- Aftercare
- Brush twice a day, clean between your teeth daily, and come back for your next checkup on time.
Does scaling damage the teeth?
No. Scaling removes hardened deposits from the tooth surface without removing enamel. Teeth can feel a little sensitive for a day or two afterwards, which settles on its own.
Which filling material will I get?
Most fillings today are tooth-coloured composite, so they blend in with your natural teeth. The doctor will suggest the best material for the size and position of the cavity.
Cosmetic dentistry improves how your smile looks: the shape, colour, size and line of your teeth. Treatment is planned around your face and your goals, so the result looks like you on a good day rather than a set of new teeth.
Who it helps
- Chipped, worn or uneven teeth
- Stains that whitening cannot lift
- Small gaps between front teeth
- Anyone preparing for a wedding or big event
What happens
- Smile consultation: what you like, what you want to change
- Photos and impressions or scans to plan the new smile
- Preparation of the teeth, if veneers or crowns are needed
- Fitting, final adjustments and a check of your bite
- Time and visits
- Simple bonding can be finished in one visit. Veneers usually take two to three visits over one to two weeks.
- Aftercare
- Avoid biting very hard things with your front teeth, and keep up regular cleaning so the edges stay healthy.
Will veneers look natural?
Well-made veneers are matched to the shade and shape of your other teeth and to your face, so most people cannot tell they are there.
Are cosmetic treatments reversible?
Some, like whitening and bonding, need little or no change to the tooth. Veneers usually need a thin layer of enamel removed, so they are a long-term choice. The doctor will explain this before you decide.
Professional whitening lifts stains from tea, coffee, smoking and age. It is supervised by the dentist, so the gel strength is right for your teeth and your gums are protected during treatment.
Who it helps
- Yellowing or dull teeth
- Stains from tea, coffee or tobacco
- Brightening before a wedding or event
- People with healthy teeth and gums
What happens
- Check-up and clean so the gel reaches a clean surface
- Your starting shade is recorded
- Gums are protected and the whitening gel is applied
- Shade check and aftercare advice
- Time and visits
- In-clinic whitening is usually one visit of about an hour. Take-home kits work gradually over one to two weeks.
- Aftercare
- For 48 hours avoid strongly coloured food and drink such as tea, coffee, turmeric curries and cola. Mild sensitivity is common and short-lived.
Does whitening damage enamel?
Whitening done under a dentist's supervision is considered safe for enamel. Some people feel temporary sensitivity, which usually fades within a few days.
Will my fillings and crowns whiten too?
No. Whitening only works on natural teeth, so existing fillings, crowns or veneers keep their colour. The doctor will tell you if anything may need changing afterwards to match.
An implant is a small titanium post placed in the jawbone where a tooth is missing. Once it has joined with the bone, a crown is fixed on top, giving you a tooth that looks, feels and chews like a natural one without touching the teeth next to it.
Who it helps
- One or more missing teeth
- Loose or uncomfortable dentures
- People who would rather not grind down healthy teeth for a bridge
- Adults with healthy gums and enough jawbone
What happens
- Consultation and X-rays or a 3D scan to check the bone
- Implant placed under local anaesthesia
- Healing while the implant fuses with the bone
- Abutment and custom crown fitted
- Time and visits
- Placing an implant is usually a short procedure. Healing before the final crown generally takes about three to six months.
- Aftercare
- Soft food and gentle cleaning for the first few days. After that, brush and floss around the implant like a natural tooth and keep your regular checkups.
Is implant surgery painful?
The area is numbed, so most people feel pressure rather than pain during the procedure. Some soreness or swelling for a few days afterwards is normal and is managed with simple medicines.
How long do implants last?
With good home care and regular checkups, implants can last for many years, often decades. The crown on top may need replacing at some point due to normal wear.
Braces and clear aligners straighten crowded, gapped or crooked teeth and correct the bite. We offer metal and ceramic braces as well as clear aligners, and the doctor will help you choose what suits your teeth and your routine.
Who it helps
- Crowded, crooked or gapped teeth
- Overbite, underbite or crossbite
- Teens and adults (it's never too late)
- Teeth that moved after earlier braces
What happens
- Consultation, photos and scans or impressions
- A treatment plan showing how your teeth will move
- Braces fitted, or your first set of aligners given
- Regular reviews, then retainers to hold the result
- Time and visits
- Most cases take somewhere between 6 and 24 months depending on the complexity. Aligners are usually changed every one to two weeks.
- Aftercare
- Wear aligners 20 to 22 hours a day. With braces, avoid hard and sticky food. Wear your retainer as advised once treatment ends.
Aligners or braces: which is better for me?
Both work well. Aligners are nearly invisible and removable; braces stay in place and can handle more complex movements. The right choice depends on your teeth, so it's best decided at a consultation.
Do I need to wear a retainer afterwards?
Yes. Teeth tend to drift back after treatment, so a retainer is what keeps your new smile in place.
When the soft inner part of a tooth (the pulp) becomes infected or inflamed, a root canal removes it, cleans and seals the canals, and saves the tooth. It relieves the pain and lets you keep your natural tooth instead of losing it.
Who it helps
- Severe or lingering toothache
- Sensitivity to hot or cold that doesn't go away
- Swelling or a pimple on the gum near a tooth
- A tooth that has darkened after an injury
What happens
- X-ray and diagnosis
- Tooth numbed with local anaesthesia
- Infected pulp removed and canals cleaned and shaped
- Canals filled and sealed, then the tooth restored, often with a crown
- Time and visits
- Many root canals can be finished in one visit; infected or complex teeth may need two.
- Aftercare
- Avoid chewing hard food on the tooth until the final filling or crown is in. Mild tenderness for a few days is normal.
Is a root canal painful?
With modern anaesthesia it usually feels similar to having a filling. Most people say the toothache before treatment was far worse than the treatment itself.
Do I need a crown after a root canal?
Back teeth usually do, because a root-treated tooth can become brittle. A crown protects it from cracking. The doctor will advise for your tooth.
Children's teeth need care suited to their age and a calm, friendly visit so they grow up unafraid of the dentist. We focus on prevention, explain things in a way children understand, and keep parents involved throughout.
Who it helps
- A child's first dental visit
- Cavities in milk teeth
- Fluoride and sealants to prevent decay
- Checking bite and spacing as adult teeth arrive
What happens
- A short, relaxed introduction to the chair and instruments
- Gentle examination and cleaning
- Preventive care such as fluoride or sealants if needed
- Advice for parents on brushing, diet and habits
- Time and visits
- Most children's visits take 20 to 40 minutes. We keep them short and positive.
- Aftercare
- Brush twice a day with a rice-sized smear of fluoride toothpaste for under-3s and a pea-sized amount after that. Limit sugary snacks between meals.
When should my child first see a dentist?
Ideally by their first birthday, or within six months of the first tooth appearing.
Do milk teeth really need fillings?
Yes. Milk teeth hold space for adult teeth and help with chewing and speech. A decayed milk tooth can cause pain and infection if left untreated.
Gum disease is one of the most common reasons adults lose teeth, and it often starts without pain. Treatment removes the bacteria and tartar below the gum line so the gums can heal and hold the teeth firmly again.
Who it helps
- Gums that bleed when brushing
- Bad breath that keeps coming back
- Receding gums or teeth that look longer
- Loose teeth or gaps that are getting bigger
What happens
- Gum examination and measurement of gum pockets
- Deep cleaning (scaling and root planing) below the gum line
- Review of healing after a few weeks
- Maintenance cleans to keep the disease under control
- Time and visits
- Deep cleaning may be split over one or two visits. Healing is reviewed after about four to six weeks.
- Aftercare
- Daily cleaning between the teeth is the most important habit. Stopping smoking makes a big difference to gum healing.
Is bleeding when brushing normal?
No. Healthy gums don't bleed. Bleeding is usually an early sign of gum inflammation, which is easiest to treat when caught early.
Can gum disease be cured?
Early gum disease (gingivitis) can be reversed with cleaning and good home care. More advanced disease can be controlled so it stops getting worse, with regular maintenance.
A crown is a cap that covers and protects a damaged tooth. A bridge replaces a missing tooth by anchoring a false tooth to the teeth on either side. Both are made to match the shade and shape of your natural teeth.
Who it helps
- Cracked, broken or heavily filled teeth
- Teeth after root canal treatment
- Replacing one or two missing teeth
- Improving the look of misshapen teeth
What happens
- Examination and choice of material (such as zirconia or metal-ceramic)
- Tooth shaped and an impression or scan taken
- Temporary crown while the final one is made, where needed
- Final crown or bridge fitted and the bite adjusted
- Time and visits
- Usually two visits. Some crowns can be completed sooner; the doctor will tell you what applies to you.
- Aftercare
- Clean around crowns like natural teeth. Under a bridge, use floss threaders or interdental brushes to clean beneath the false tooth.
How long does a crown last?
With good care, crowns commonly last many years. Grinding your teeth or biting very hard objects can shorten that.
Bridge or implant: which should I choose?
An implant replaces a tooth without involving the neighbouring teeth; a bridge needs them to be shaped to hold it. Your bone, gums and the condition of nearby teeth all affect the choice.
Our doctor is an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon, so surgical care such as wisdom tooth removal and difficult extractions is handled in the clinic by a specialist, with careful planning and attention to comfort.
Who it helps
- Painful, swollen or impacted wisdom teeth
- Teeth that cannot be saved
- Broken teeth below the gum line
- Minor surgical procedures of the mouth and jaw
What happens
- Examination and X-ray to plan the procedure
- Area numbed with local anaesthesia
- Tooth removed as gently as possible
- Written aftercare instructions and a follow-up if needed
- Time and visits
- A simple extraction takes minutes; a surgical wisdom tooth removal may take longer. Most people are back to normal routine within a few days.
- Aftercare
- Bite on the gauze as advised, avoid spitting, smoking and drinking through a straw for the first 24 hours, and stick to soft, cool food at first.
Do all wisdom teeth need removing?
No. Wisdom teeth that are healthy and fully through the gum can often stay. Removal is advised when they cause pain, infection, decay or damage to nearby teeth.
How much swelling should I expect?
Some swelling is normal for two to three days after a surgical extraction. Cold packs on the cheek in the first day help, and the doctor will advise on medicines.
If dental visits make you anxious, you're not alone. We take time to explain each step, agree a signal so you can pause at any moment, and discuss sedation options with you where they are suitable.
Who it helps
- Dental anxiety or fear
- A strong gag reflex
- Longer or more involved procedures
- Patients who have had a bad experience before
What happens
- A conversation about what worries you
- Medical history check to choose a safe option
- Treatment with your chosen level of comfort support
- Recovery time in the clinic before you leave
- Time and visits
- Allow a little extra time at your visit. If you are sedated, you may need someone to take you home.
- Aftercare
- Follow the specific instructions you are given. With some sedation options you shouldn't drive or work for the rest of the day.
Will I be asleep?
Usually not. Most dental sedation keeps you relaxed and drowsy but able to respond. The doctor will explain what to expect for the option you choose.
Is sedation safe?
It is used routinely in dentistry. Your medical history is reviewed first so the right option is chosen for you.
Severe toothache, a broken tooth or a swollen face needs attention quickly. Call or WhatsApp us and we'll do our best to see you the same day and get you out of pain.
Who it helps
- Severe or throbbing toothache
- A broken, chipped or knocked-out tooth
- Swelling of the face or gums
- A lost filling or crown
What happens
- Call or WhatsApp +91 86194 33298
- Quick assessment and X-ray if needed
- Treatment to relieve pain and control infection
- A plan for any follow-up treatment
- Time and visits
- The first emergency visit focuses on relieving pain. Any further treatment can be planned for a later visit.
- Aftercare
- If a tooth is knocked out, hold it by the crown (not the root), keep it in milk, and come in as quickly as possible.
What counts as a dental emergency?
Severe pain, swelling, bleeding that won't stop, or a knocked-out or badly broken tooth. If you're unsure, call us and we'll help you decide.
What if my face is very swollen or I have a fever?
Facial swelling with fever, or swelling that affects breathing or swallowing, needs urgent care. Call us right away, and go to a hospital emergency department if it is getting worse quickly.