Questions patients actually ask

Because honest dental pricing depends on your specific case — a 'root canal price' varies with the tooth, and an 'implant price' with your bone. Publishing one number would mislead more than inform. What we promise instead: a written, itemised quote after your examination, before any treatment starts, with options at different budgets.

Consultation policy and any applicable charges are confirmed when you book — call or WhatsApp us and we'll tell you exactly what to expect. The online smile analysis is always free.

Ask us about staged payment plans at your consultation — for multi-implant treatments we can usually structure payments across the stages of treatment.

It depends mainly on material — metal, PFM and zirconia sit at different price points. After examining your tooth we'll quote each suitable option in writing so you can decide with full information.

Bring your policy details to your visit — we'll provide the itemised bills and documentation your insurer needs for reimbursement claims where your policy covers dental treatment.

No — with proper local anesthesia the procedure feels similar to a long filling appointment. The severe pain associated with root canals is the untreated infection; treatment is what ends it.

The extraction itself is done fully numbed. Expect swelling and soreness for 2–4 days afterwards, well controlled with ice packs and prescribed pain relief.

Slowly and on your terms. Tell us when you book — anxious patients get longer, unhurried appointments, everything explained before it happens, an agreed stop signal, and nothing done without your go-ahead. Many of our most loyal patients arrived terrified.

Anesthesia is tested before we begin — treatment starts only when you're properly numb, not when the clock says so. Procedures are unhurried, and comfort options are discussed openly for anxious patients.

Monday to Saturday, 10:00–13:30 and 16:30–20:30, and Sundays by appointment. Evening slots are the most popular with working professionals — book a day or two ahead.

Often yes — especially for pain and urgent problems, which we prioritise. Call or WhatsApp in the morning and we'll do our best to fit you in the same day.

The PNTC Building on Times of India Press Road has visitor parking — appointments don't start with a parking hunt.

A WhatsApp message or quick call is all it takes — we'd genuinely rather reschedule you than have you skip care. A day's notice helps us offer your slot to someone in pain.

With good oral hygiene and regular check-ups, an implant can last decades — often a lifetime. The crown on top may need replacement after 10–15 years of normal wear.

Aligners win on looks and convenience but demand discipline — they only work if worn 20–22 hours a day. Braces work around the clock without willpower and handle complex movements better. Dr. Vernica will tell you plainly which is right for your teeth, not just which is more expensive.

No — this is a persistent myth. Professional scaling removes hardened deposits sitting on the enamel; it doesn't cut into it. What actually damages teeth is the tartar staying where it is.

For back teeth we strongly advise against it — a root-canal-treated tooth becomes brittle, and a crown protects your investment. Some front teeth can manage with a filling; we'll tell you honestly which camp yours is in.

Bleeding gums are the classic first sign of gingivitis. At this stage it's fully reversible — but it's also your cue to get checked, because the progression to bone damage is silent and painless.

Around their first birthday, or within six months of the first tooth appearing. Early visits are short and friendly — the goal is familiarity, and catching bottle-related decay early.

Yes — milk teeth hold space for permanent teeth and infections in them can damage the adult tooth developing underneath. Small, early fillings save children from bigger procedures later.

Slowly, and on their terms. First visits can be just a meet-and-greet. We use tell-show-do, parents stay present, and nothing is forced. Most anxious children come around within a visit or two.

Yes — we regularly book back-to-back family slots, especially on Saturdays. One trip, everyone's check-up done.

Send your reports, X-rays or photos on WhatsApp. You'll get a remote evaluation, a written treatment plan with costs, and a realistic visit-length estimate — before you book any flights.

Depends on the treatment: whitening and crowns fit inside a week; implants usually need either one 7–10 day visit plus a short return, or careful single-trip planning. Your remote evaluation maps this precisely.

Reviews that can happen over photos and video calls, do — and your complete records travel with you so any local dentist can see exactly what was done.