THE CLINIC
What thirty years of patients has taught us
Thirty years of dental practice teaches more than procedures. It teaches patience, trust, restraint, family decision-making, and the quiet value of continuity.
THE WAITING ROOM
Notes on dentistry, written without hurry.
Occasional long-form pieces on treatment planning, recovery, what to expect, and the questions patients ask us most often.
LIVING WITH YOUR TEETH
Looking after dental work as it ages
Fillings, crowns, bridges, implants, dentures, and root canal treated teeth all need maintenance. Dental work lasts longer when it is checked before it fails.
THE CLINIC
Treatment plans explained in plain terms
A patient should understand what is being treated, why it matters, what can wait, and what the alternatives are before agreeing to dental care.
LIVING WITH YOUR TEETH
Dentures today: what has changed, and what to expect
Dentures are not what many patients remember from older generations. Modern dentures can restore appearance and function, but they need proper fitting, adjustment, and care.
LIVING WITH YOUR TEETH
Dry mouth, medication, and oral health later in life
Dry mouth is common in older patients, especially with certain medicines. It can affect decay risk, denture comfort, eating, speech, and gum health.
LIVING WITH YOUR TEETH
Caring for teeth and gums across a lifetime
Dental needs change with age. The right care in childhood, adulthood, and later life can keep problems smaller and treatment simpler.
CHILDREN'S DENTISTRY
Milk teeth matter more than people think
Milk teeth do fall out, but they are not disposable. They help children eat, speak, smile, and guide adult teeth into place.
FOR NRI PATIENTS
When treatment needs a second trip, and how we plan for it
Some dental treatment can fit into one India visit. Some should not be rushed. A second trip is sometimes the safer and more honest plan.
FOR NRI PATIENTS
Aftercare across borders: staying in touch once home
For NRI patients, dental care does not end at the airport. Good aftercare means knowing what to watch for, when to update the clinic, and how to maintain treatment once home.
FOR NRI PATIENTS
The video consultation: what it can settle before you travel
A video consultation can help NRI patients ask better questions before flying in, but it has clear limits until the mouth is examined in person.
FOR NRI PATIENTS
Sending your X-rays and records ahead of a visit
For NRI patients and travelling families, sending dental records before arriving in Mohali can make the first appointment clearer and more useful.
COSMETIC DENTISTRY
Why we plan cosmetic work slowly
Cosmetic dental work changes the face, the bite, and the way a person sees themselves. That is why careful planning matters more than speed.
COSMETIC DENTISTRY
Planning a smile around a wedding or a date that matters
Smile planning before a wedding or important date works best when it begins early, leaves buffer time, and avoids rushed decisions close to the event.
COSMETIC DENTISTRY
Bonding: the quiet fix for small imperfections
Dental bonding can repair small chips, gaps, worn edges, and shape concerns without the commitment of more aggressive cosmetic treatment.
CHILDREN'S DENTISTRY
A child's first dental visit, when, and what to expect
A child's first dental visit should be calm, simple, and early. It is less about treatment and more about prevention, comfort, and trust.
COSMETIC DENTISTRY
Teeth whitening: what is realistic, and what is not
Whitening can brighten natural teeth, but it has limits. It does not change crowns, veneers, fillings, or every type of stain.
COSMETIC DENTISTRY
A smile, planned around your face and not a template
Good cosmetic dentistry does not copy a standard smile. It studies the face, lips, bite, age, personality, and existing teeth before changing anything.
TREATMENTS EXPLAINED
Scaling and polishing: what a cleaning does, and how often
Scaling removes tartar that brushing cannot remove. Polishing smooths stains and roughness. Together, they protect gums when used at the right interval.
TREATMENTS EXPLAINED
Extraction: when keeping a tooth is not the kinder choice
The first instinct in good dentistry is usually to save a tooth. But sometimes removing a tooth is the safer, kinder, and more honest choice.
CHILDREN'S DENTISTRY
Sport, accidents, and protecting a child's teeth
Childhood dental injuries happen quickly. This guide explains prevention, mouthguards, chipped teeth, knocked teeth, and when to call a dentist.
TREATMENTS EXPLAINED
The day of an implant: what actually happens
Implant day is often less dramatic than patients imagine. The appointment is planned around diagnosis, local anaesthesia, careful placement, and clear aftercare.
FOR NRI PATIENTS
Why an implant is sometimes planned across two visits
Some implant treatments can be completed within one visit window. Others need two trips because bone, gums, healing, and final restoration cannot be rushed safely.
TREATMENTS EXPLAINED
Crowns and bridges: when a tooth needs more than a filling
A filling repairs a smaller loss of tooth structure. A crown or bridge is considered when a tooth needs strength, coverage, or replacement beyond what a filling can safely provide.
CHILDREN'S DENTISTRY
Helping an anxious child feel safe in the chair
A frightened child needs patience before persuasion. This guide explains how parents and dentists can make dental visits feel safer.
CHILDREN'S DENTISTRY
Sealants and fluoride: preventive care for young teeth
Sealants and fluoride are quiet preventive tools. They help protect children's teeth before cavities become treatment problems.
CHILDREN'S DENTISTRY
Why we test children with ice cream
At Dr Nanda's Dental Clinic, even a small moment like ice cream can help a child feel safe, speak honestly, and show how a tooth is reacting.
CHILDREN'S DENTISTRY
Thumb-sucking, dummies, and what to worry about
Thumb-sucking and dummies are common in young children. The concern is not the habit itself, but how long and how strongly it continues.
THE CLINIC
The case for a second opinion
A second opinion is not a sign of mistrust. In dentistry, it can be the careful step before treatment that permanently changes a tooth.
ORAL HEALTH
Why a dry mouth is worth taking seriously
Saliva protects teeth more than most people realise. A persistently dry mouth can increase cavities, bad breath, soreness, and eating difficulty.
THE CLINIC
Why this clinic was kept small on purpose
Dr Nanda's Dental Clinic has stayed personal by design. The choice to remain small protects attention, continuity, and the kind of care patients return to for decades.
ORAL HEALTH
The food and drink that quietly wear teeth down
Teeth are not worn down only by sweets. Acidic drinks, frequent snacking, reflux, and slow sipping can all affect enamel over time.
LIVING WITH YOUR TEETH
Gum disease: the slow problem worth catching early
Gum disease often progresses quietly. Bleeding, bad breath, gum recession, and loose teeth can be signs that the support around the teeth needs attention.
FOR NRI PATIENTS
Planning dental treatment around a visa window
A fixed visit to India can work for dental care, but only if the treatment plan respects diagnosis, healing, lab time, and what cannot be rushed.
ORAL HEALTH
Brushing, the small corrections that matter most
Most people brush every day. Fewer brush in the way that actually protects the gumline. These small corrections make the biggest difference.
FOR NRI PATIENTS
What we tell every NRI patient before they fly in
NRI dental treatment works best when the planning starts before the flight. Records, time, expectations, and aftercare all matter.
TREATMENTS EXPLAINED
Dental implants: what they are, and who they suit
A dental implant replaces a missing tooth root, not just a visible tooth. It can be a strong option for many patients, but only after careful assessment.
ORAL HEALTH
Mouthwash: useful, optional, or a substitute for nothing
Mouthwash can help in selected situations, but it is not a replacement for brushing, cleaning between teeth, or dental treatment.
COSMETIC DENTISTRY
Veneers: what they can do, and what they cannot
Veneers can improve colour, shape, and small imperfections. They cannot replace diagnosis, healthy gums, or careful planning around the whole face.
ORAL HEALTH
A knocked-out tooth: the steps that decide the outcome
A knocked-out adult tooth is a dental emergency. The first few minutes can change the outcome, especially if the tooth is handled and stored correctly.
TREATMENTS EXPLAINED
What a root canal actually involves, start to finish
Root canal treatment has a worse reputation than the procedure usually deserves. Here is what actually happens, why it is done, and what comes after.
ORAL HEALTH
The lump, ulcer, or patch that has not healed in two weeks
Most mouth ulcers settle on their own. A sore, lump, or patch that does not heal deserves a proper dental check, without panic and without delay.
ORAL HEALTH
What your toothpaste does, and what it does not
Toothpaste helps protect teeth, but it cannot fix every problem. This guide explains fluoride, sensitivity, whitening claims, and what to choose.
ORAL HEALTH
Floss, interdental brushes, water flossers: what actually works
Brushing alone does not clean between teeth. This guide explains floss, interdental brushes, and water flossers in plain terms.
ORAL HEALTH
The case for doing less to your teeth
Good dentistry is not always about doing more. Often, the best care is early prevention, careful monitoring, and treating only what truly needs treatment.
ORAL HEALTH
When jaw pain is dental, and when it is not
Jaw pain can come from teeth, gums, the jaw joint, clenching, sinuses, or other medical causes. This guide explains what to notice and when to be seen.
ORAL HEALTH
Bleeding gums: what your mouth is telling you
Bleeding gums are common, but they are not something to ignore. A calm guide to what they may mean, what to correct at home, and when to see a dentist.
ORAL HEALTH
A cracked or chipped tooth: what to do in the first hour
A chipped or cracked tooth can be unsettling. Here is what to do first, what to avoid, and when it needs urgent dental attention.
ORAL HEALTH
When a toothache can wait, and when it can't
A toothache is almost always information. A plain guide to telling everyday tooth pain from the kind that needs to be seen today — and what to do safely while you decide.
ORAL HEALTH
When sensitivity is normal, and when it is a warning
Short sensitivity can be harmless. Lingering or worsening sensitivity may need attention. Here is how to tell the difference.