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Choosing a dentist is easier when your questions are answered first. This dental treatment FAQ for Chennai patients is written by the MDS specialists at Aligning Dentistry, Alwarpet, in plain language. If your question is not here, we will gladly answer it.
These are the questions patients ask us most: what a treatment involves, whether it hurts, how long it takes and what it costs. Answers are grouped by topic, so you can go straight to Invisalign, implants, root canals, children’s dentistry or booking details.
Knowing what happens at each step takes away much of the fear.
When you understand your options, including what is not recommended, you choose with confidence.
Clear expectations on timeline, comfort and cost avoid unpleasant surprises later.
Patients who understand aftercare tend to follow it, which supports long-term oral health.
Specialist-led care: consultations are led by MDS-qualified doctors.
Advanced technology: digital scanning and imaging, including the iTero Lumina scanner, support precise planning.
Personalized planning: your plan is built around your history and goals.
Patient comfort: calm, private rooms and unhurried explanations.
Modern methods: tools chosen for precision, not show.
Long-term focus: we aim for oral health that lasts.
Dr. N. Subash Chandar, MDS: Co-Founder and Director. Orthodontist and certified Invisalign specialist, trained at PGIMER, Chandigarh, known for clear, patient explanations.
Dr. Venkata Seetha Lakshmi, MDS: Founder. Prosthodontist (Prosthodontics and Maxillofacial Prostheses), leading restorative and multi-concern cases with a calm, reassuring approach.
No honest dentist can quote an accurate price without examining you. Cost depends on the treatment, its complexity, your existing dental condition, the materials used and the number of visits needed.
A consultation gives you a clear plan and estimate [confirm: written estimate offered]. Ask our team about flexible payment options.
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Previous dental records, X-rays or reports, and a list of any regular medications.
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Both can work. It depends on your bone health, neighbouring teeth and long-term goals. We explain the pros and limits of each.
Most people benefit from a check-up about every six months. Your dentist may suggest a different interval.
Often gum inflammation from plaque build-up. It is common but worth examining, as early treatment is simpler.
It depends on your case. Costs are explained after assessment, and payment options can be discussed.
Established sterilization protocols are followed, and our team welcomes questions about them.
Mild to moderate cases typically take 6 to 18 months. Your specialist gives a clearer estimate after a digital scan.
Crowding, spacing, overbite, underbite, crossbite and open bite, depending on severity.
It depends on your case. Aligners are removable and discreet. Braces are fixed and suit some complex cases. Your orthodontist will advise.
Yes. Orthodontic treatment is designed for patients of all ages.
Around the first tooth, or by the first birthday at the latest.
Professional whitening is generally safe after a dental check-up. Temporary sensitivity can occur, and crowns or fillings do not whiten.
With modern techniques and local anaesthesia, most patients find it no more uncomfortable than a filling.
Severe toothache, lingering hot or cold sensitivity, swelling or a darkening tooth. Only an examination can confirm it.
550/136 Hallmark Towers, 1st Floor, above Wangs Kitchen, TTK Road, Alwarpet, Chennai 600018.
Use the website form, call +91 9150042699 or +91 7200224777, or message us on WhatsApp.
Previous dental records, X-rays or reports, and a list of any regular medications.
[Add opening hours]
Both can work. It depends on your bone health, neighbouring teeth and long-term goals. We explain the pros and limits of each.
Most people benefit from a check-up about every six months. Your dentist may suggest a different interval.
Often gum inflammation from plaque build-up. It is common but worth examining, as early treatment is simpler.
It depends on your case. Costs are explained after assessment, and payment options can be discussed.
Established sterilization protocols are followed, and our team welcomes questions about them.
Mild to moderate cases typically take 6 to 18 months. Your specialist gives a clearer estimate after a digital scan.
Crowding, spacing, overbite, underbite, crossbite and open bite, depending on severity.
It depends on your case. Aligners are removable and discreet. Braces are fixed and suit some complex cases. Your orthodontist will advise.
Yes. Orthodontic treatment is designed for patients of all ages.
Around the first tooth, or by the first birthday at the latest.
Professional whitening is generally safe after a dental check-up. Temporary sensitivity can occur, and crowns or fillings do not whiten.
With modern techniques and local anaesthesia, most patients find it no more uncomfortable than a filling.
Severe toothache, lingering hot or cold sensitivity, swelling or a darkening tooth. Only an examination can confirm it.
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