Also called: dental surgeon
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A dentist treats teeth, gums and the mouth: cavities, toothache, gum disease, injuries and missing teeth, and helps prevent problems with regular check-ups and cleaning. Dentists in India hold a BDS degree; specialists such as orthodontists (braces) and endodontists (root canals) also hold an MDS.
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What a dentist treats
- Toothache, cavities and fillings
- Root canal treatment
- Bleeding, swollen or receding gums
- Cleaning (scaling) and polishing
- Extractions, including wisdom teeth
- Crooked teeth, with braces or aligners
- Missing teeth: bridges, dentures and implants
- Sensitive teeth and mouth ulcers
Good reasons to book a visit
- Toothache, or sensitivity to hot and cold
- Gums that bleed when you brush
- Bad breath that does not go away
- A broken, chipped or loose tooth
- Swelling of the gum or face
- A white or red patch, or an ulcer in the mouth that has not healed in two weeks, especially if you use tobacco
Get emergency help instead if you notice
- Facial swelling spreading towards the eye or neck, or difficulty swallowing or breathing
- Bleeding after an extraction that does not stop with firm pressure on gauze
- A knocked-out adult tooth: hold it by the crown, keep it in milk, and see a dentist straight away
What to bring to your visit
- Previous dental X-rays, such as an OPG
- A list of your medicines, especially blood thinners and diabetes medicines
- Any allergies, for example to local anaesthetic or penicillin
- Tell the dentist if you are pregnant
How booking works on Doctserve
Booking is free for patients; you pay the consultation fee at the chamber. Each doctor’s profile shows whether they also offer online consultations, which happen over a WhatsApp call.
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Choose a doctor
Open a verified doctor’s profile to see their chambers, days, timings and fee.
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Book a slot
Sign in, pick a chamber, date and time, and get a serial number. The doctor confirms the booking.
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Follow the live queue
On the day, see who is being seen and roughly how long you will wait, and get an alert when the doctor arrives and when it is your turn.
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Keep the prescription
Your prescription and reports stay in your health record, and your doctor can send the prescription to a pharmacy.
Frequently asked questions
How often should I see a dentist?
A check-up every six months is common advice. Your dentist may suggest a different interval based on the health of your teeth and gums.
Is a root canal painful?
It is done under local anaesthesia, so most people feel pressure rather than pain. Some soreness for a few days afterwards is common.
What should I do if a tooth is knocked out?
Pick it up by the crown, not the root, and don’t scrub it. Keep it in milk and see a dentist as quickly as you can: the sooner, the better the chance of saving it.
Why does my dentist ask about my medicines?
Some medicines change how dental treatment is planned, especially blood thinners, diabetes medicines and certain bone medicines. Tell your dentist about everything you take.
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This page is general health information, not medical advice. For advice about your own health, consult a doctor.