What each treatment involves, who it suits, and the questions patients ask most.
Comprehensive Diagnosis & Treatment Planning
Diagnostic · South Extension, New Delhi
Your first visit. The dentist checks your teeth, gums, bite and jaw joints, and takes digital X-rays where they are needed. We show you what we find on screen and give you a written plan with the options, the order of treatment and the charges — before anything begins.
The dentist takes your medical and dental history, examines every tooth, your gums, your bite and your jaw joints, and takes digital X-rays where they are needed. The findings are then explained to you on screen and you are given a written treatment plan with the options, the sequence of treatment and the charges before anything is started.
Not always. X-rays are taken only where they will change the diagnosis, for example to see decay between the teeth, the bone level around the roots, or an infection at the root tip, none of which are visible on examination alone. Your dentist will assess what is required and explain why before any image is taken.
Yes. You are given a written plan listing the recommended treatment, the alternatives, the number of visits typically involved and the charges for each item, so you can consider it before agreeing. Urgent treatment is separated from work that can be phased over time.
A small handheld camera captures thousands of images of your teeth and gums to build a 3D digital model in minutes. It replaces putty impression trays, so nothing is packed into your mouth. The file goes straight to the laboratory for crowns, aligners or implants.
No. The scanner is a small camera that is passed over the teeth without any pressure and without any material being placed in the mouth. Most patients find it far more comfortable than a conventional putty impression, and you can pause to swallow or rest at any point.
A single arch usually takes only a few minutes, and scanning the upper teeth, the lower teeth and the bite typically takes a little longer. There is no setting time, so the appointment is generally shorter than one using conventional impression trays.
An intra-oral scanner uses visible light and an optical camera, not X-rays, so it involves no radiation exposure and can be repeated as often as your treatment requires. It is a different technology from a dental X-ray or a CBCT scan, which are used when the bone and roots need to be seen.
Comfort is planned, not hoped for. Effective local anaesthesia, an unhurried injection technique and support for anxious patients mean most treatment — including fillings, root canals and implant surgery — is done comfortably. You leave with a pain-relief plan explained.
Most dental treatment, including fillings, root canals, extractions and implant surgery, is carried out under local anaesthesia, and in most cases the tooth is completely numb, so you feel pressure and movement but not pain. Numbness is tested before treatment begins, and an agreed hand signal stops the procedure at any time so more anaesthetic can be given if you feel anything.
A topical numbing gel is applied to the gum first and left long enough to take effect, so the surface is already numb before the needle touches it. Most of the sting people remember comes from anaesthetic being delivered too fast, so it is injected slowly with a fine needle. Most patients report only mild pressure.
Tell the clinic when you book. The first visit can be a conversation, an examination and a plan, with no treatment on the day. Dr. Unnati Gupta is trained in dental hypnotics for the management of anxious patients, and treatment can be broken into shorter appointments, paced slowly, and started with something simple to rebuild confidence. Where anxiety is severe, sedation options can be discussed.
A filling repairs a tooth damaged by decay, a chip or a small crack. The tooth is numbed, the decay removed, and the space rebuilt with tooth-coloured composite that is bonded, shaped and polished. Most fillings take one visit. Treated early, a small cavity stays a small filling.
The tooth is numbed with local anaesthetic in most cases, so you should feel pressure and vibration rather than pain. You may feel the sting of the anaesthetic itself for a moment. Very shallow cavities can sometimes be filled without anaesthetic, and your dentist will assess and discuss this with you first.
A single straightforward filling is typically completed in one appointment. Deeper cavities, larger restorations or several teeth treated together take longer, and your dentist will tell you what to expect before treatment begins.
Composite is hardened with a curing light during the appointment, so it is set immediately. Wait until the numbness has fully worn off before eating, so that you do not bite your cheek, lip or tongue, and chew on the other side for the rest of the day if the tooth feels tender.
A root canal saves a tooth whose nerve has become infected or inflamed. The infected tissue is removed, the canals are cleaned, disinfected and sealed, and the tooth is capped with a crown so it does not fracture. It is done under local anaesthesia and relieves the pain the infection was causing.
The procedure normally causes no more discomfort than a filling would. Root canal treatment has a bad reputation, but it is undeserved; it is the infection that is painful, because it inflames tissue that is full of nerves. Root canal treatment actually relieves that pain.
After numbing the area, a small opening is made in the tooth to reach the pulp chamber and canals. The diseased tissue is removed and the chamber and canals are disinfected to the root end. They are then filled with an inert, biocompatible material and sealed with adhesive cement, and the access hole receives a temporary filling.
Your tooth may feel sensitive for a few days, but any discomfort can usually be relieved with the pain medication your dentist advises. You will be asked to avoid chewing on that tooth until it receives its permanent filling and crown.
An implant is a titanium post placed into the jawbone to replace the root of a missing tooth. Once it fuses with the bone, a crown or bridge is fixed to it. It restores biting and chewing without cutting down the healthy teeth on either side. We suggest implants only when the natural tooth cannot be saved.
The procedure is done under local anaesthesia and you are on medication for 5-7 days afterwards, so there is little or no discomfort or pain. Most patients compare it to having a tooth removed, and return to normal routine the next day.
A surgically well-placed and well-restored implant that is kept clean by the patient, with a six-monthly visit to the dentist, can last a lifetime. Gum health and regular maintenance matter far more to implant longevity than age.
A single implant can take around 30 minutes to place. Multiple implants take longer depending on the number being placed. The implant then heals and integrates with the bone before the final crown or bridge is fitted.
A crown is a cap that protects a tooth which is heavily decayed, cracked or root-treated. Zirconia crowns are metal-free, strong and translucent, milled by CAD/CAM to match your own teeth. A bridge uses the same method to replace a missing tooth using the teeth on either side.
Crowns, veneers and bridges can be made of various metals, high strength ceramics, or a combination of both. Different types suit different people, different areas of the mouth and different aesthetic demands. The quality and appearance of your crown depends far more on the skill and artistry of how it is made than on the material name alone.
This depends on your clinical needs. A good quality restoration takes a couple of weeks to be manufactured, so you will need at least two appointments about a week apart, and you wear a temporary crown or bridge in the meantime.
The area is numbed with local anaesthetic and the tooth is prepared so the restoration can fit over it. An impression is taken of the prepared tooth and the opposing teeth to record your bite, and is sent to the laboratory. You wear a temporary crown while it is made. At the next visit it is tried in, checked for fit, bite and appearance, and then cemented permanently.
A veneer is a thin porcelain shell bonded to the front of a tooth to change its shade, shape or position. Veneers correct chips, gaps, worn edges and stubborn discolouration. A small amount of enamel is usually removed first, so it is a permanent decision — we talk it through carefully.
Well-made ceramic is translucent, so it reflects light in much the same way as natural enamel instead of looking flat and opaque. Shade, shape and proportion are planned against your own face, and the ceramist layers the shade rather than using a single block colour, so a veneer typically reads as a tooth rather than as a covering.
Usually a thin layer of enamel from the front of the tooth, often a fraction of a millimetre, guided by the approved design. Some cases can be treated with very minimal or no-preparation veneers. Your dentist will assess your enamel and tell you what your teeth actually need.
Where enamel has been prepared, no. That enamel does not grow back, and the tooth will need a veneer or a crown from then on. This is why the alternatives, including whitening, bonding and orthodontic alignment, are discussed before any preparation is done.
Digital Smile Design is a planning tool, not a treatment. From a few photographs and videos, the proposed shape and position of the teeth are simulated on your own face, so you can see and approve the plan before anything is done. The laboratory then reproduces what you approved.
The simulation itself is quick. All it requires is a few photographs, and within minutes you can see the proposed smile on your own face. The full treatment that follows depends on which procedures your smile needs.
Yes. The design is yours to approve. You can personalise the smile by suggesting changes, and anything that is functionally possible will be incorporated before treatment starts.
No. DSD is a planning and communication protocol. It is used to plan veneers, crowns, bonding, whitening, gum contouring, orthodontics or implants, so that the treatment you receive works towards an outcome you have already seen and approved.
Braces move teeth into position with gentle, continuous pressure, correcting crowding, gaps and the bite. Straight teeth are easier to clean, so they tend to stay healthier for longer. Options include metal, self-ligating, tooth-coloured ceramic and lingual braces fitted behind the teeth.
Age is no bar for orthodontic treatment. About 25% of orthodontic patients today are adults. Many adults are correcting problems that were never treated when they were children, and can now experience the satisfaction of a well-aligned smile.
Orthodontic treatment can be started at any age, however the American Association of Orthodontists recommends that all children get a check-up with an orthodontic specialist no later than age 7. An orthodontist can spot subtle problems with jaw growth and emerging teeth while some baby teeth are still present, and early treatment may avoid more serious complications later.
Orthodontics is not only for pretty teeth. A good healthy bite helps eliminate other health problems in later years, and it helps save teeth from excessive wear.
Clear aligners are removable, near-transparent trays made from a digital scan. Worn 20 to 22 hours a day and changed every week or two, they move teeth gradually. They suit mild to moderate crowding or spacing. Severe cases still do better with fixed braces, and we will tell you which you need.
For mild to moderate crowding, spacing and relapse after earlier braces, aligners can achieve a comparable result in most cases, provided they are worn for the prescribed hours each day. For severe crowding, large bite discrepancies or movements that need more control, fixed braces remain more predictable. Your orthodontist will assess your teeth, bite and X-rays and tell you which is appropriate.
Typically 20 to 22 hours a day. They are removed only to eat, to drink anything other than water, and to clean your teeth. Aligners do not move teeth while they are out of the mouth, so wear time is not a suggestion – it is what determines whether the treatment works to plan.
The trays are thin and near-transparent, and most people will not notice them in normal conversation. If small tooth-coloured attachments are bonded to a few teeth to help the trays grip, these may be visible at close range, and they are removed when treatment is complete.
Bring your child by their first birthday, or about six months after the first tooth appears. Early visits build confidence and catch problems while they are small. Care includes fluoride and sealants, treatment of decay in milk teeth, habit counselling and an early check on how the adult teeth are coming through.
By the first birthday, or about six months after the first tooth appears, whichever is earlier. The first appointment is a gentle look at the teeth and jaws and a conversation with the parent about brushing, feeding and snacking. Coming this early makes the clinic a familiar place before there is ever a problem to treat.
Because decay in a milk tooth can still reach the nerve and cause pain, infection and swelling, and because milk teeth hold the space for the permanent teeth developing beneath them. If a milk tooth is lost too early, the neighbouring teeth drift into the gap and the adult tooth may not have room to come through, which often leads to crowding and orthodontic treatment later.
Anxious children are seen by Dr. Unnati Gupta, our paediatric dental specialist, who is trained in dental hypnotics for managing anxious patients. Appointments are paced so the child is told what will happen before it happens, nothing is done by surprise, and short positive visits are used to build confidence before any treatment is attempted.
Gum disease is the most common cause of adult tooth loss, and it is usually painless until it is advanced. Early stages are treated with deep cleaning. Advanced cases may need pocket reduction, bone regeneration or a graft over an exposed root. Treated in time, it stops further bone loss.
If you have recently started flossing, it is common for gums to bleed for a week or two. However, if your gums bleed regularly when you brush, consult your dentist: bleeding gums are an early sign of gingivitis, the early phase of periodontal disease. Also make sure you are not brushing so hard that you cause the bleeding; a soft bristle brush is best.
Gums that are red, swollen and tender and bleed very easily. Continual bad breath and a bad taste in the mouth are another sign. A more severe symptom is gums that have pulled away from the teeth, causing permanent teeth to become loose and to move when you bite.
Gingivitis is chronic inflammation of the gum tissue caused by poor oral hygiene. It is not typically painful, so a person may not know they have it. Regular check-ups can catch gingivitis early and treat it. Left untreated, it can progress to periodontal disease and significant problems.
Wisdom teeth are the molars at the very back. They are removed when they are impacted, decayed, repeatedly infected, or damaging the tooth in front. Upper ones usually come out under local anaesthesia; lower ones can be more involved and occasionally need sedation.
Orthognathic surgery is a surgical procedure that corrects a malocclusion of the jaw when the discrepancy is greater than what could be corrected with orthodontics alone. There are a variety of orthognathic procedures: upper jaw surgery, lower jaw surgery, double jaw surgery, splints and wires.
No. A wisdom tooth that has erupted fully, is in a good position, bites correctly against the opposing tooth and can be cleaned properly does not need to be removed. Removal is advised where the tooth is impacted, decayed, repeatedly infected, or is damaging the tooth in front of it.
Most patients go home the same day. Swelling and jaw stiffness peak around day two and settle over the following few days. It is advised to avoid alcohol, hot baths and exercise for one to two weeks to limit bruising, bleeding and swelling.
Dr. Unnati is extremely polite and listens to your concerns with great patience. Her compassionate approach and professionalism make every consultation comforting. I truly appreciate her dedication and highly recommend her for the excellent care she provides.
SShweta SrivastavaGeneral Dentistry
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Dr. Unnati has been my dentist since childhood, and every visit has been a great experience. From minor treatments to major procedures, the care I’ve received at the clinic has always been excellent. I’m truly happy to have been coming here.
RRupal SoniFamily Dentistry
★★★★★
I had a great experience with Dr. Unnati, she has been extremely patient with my queries and she made sure I was comfortable for all my procedures, be it my RCT or my tooth extraction. I highly recommend to everyone as I always feel well taken care of.
KKaran OberoiRoot Canal Treatment
★★★★★
Recently got my braces done from Dr. Saurabh and Dr. Karan. The treatment took one year but the process was very smooth and comfortable. We are very happy and the results are amazing. Highly recommend!!!!
TTanisha KiranBraces
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Highly recommend Dr. Saurabh Gupta, I am amazed how smooth and pain free my treatment was. I needed root canal treatment and dental implants but was scared of the pain. Dr. explained the procedure and made me very comfortable. Thank you so much.
VVibha RastogiDental Implants
★★★★★
Tooth root canal and tooth capping job is very well done by Dr. Unnati. She is very expertised in her job and always keeps the patient at ease. My tooth is settled very well and post the work done, I have no problem as such.
Qualified, ethical, safety-first dentistry — held to professional standards.
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Common questions
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Yes. Please arrive 10-15 minutes early to fill out patient registration forms.
Make it routine rather than a battle. Children copy what they see, so brush your own teeth alongside them.
Brush for them until they can do it well themselves, usually around age seven, and supervise after that. Two minutes, twice a day, with a fluoride toothpaste.
Getting your children to brush starts with taking them to the dentist at an early age. All children should be seen by their first birthday or 6 months after the eruption of the first tooth.
Because most dental problems do not hurt until they are advanced.
Decay usually causes no pain until it reaches the nerve. Early gum disease is painless. A dentist can spot both years before you would notice them.
Caught early, a cavity is a small filling. Left alone, the same tooth may need a root canal and a crown. A check-up every six months is the cheapest dentistry you will ever have.
Anything and everything that you can eat with your natural teeth can be eaten with implant supported teeth.
A surgically well placed and restored implant is taken care of and kept clean by the patient with a six monthly visit to the dentist can last a life time.
