can i see a specialist for just a consultation without treatment

Yes, and many people should. Plenty of patients come in wanting an answer, not a procedure: "Does this wisdom tooth really need to come out?", "Is my child's bite something to worry about yet?", or "Is an implant worth it, or will a bridge do?" Paying for a clear opinion and then going home to think is a perfectly good use of a visit.

How it usually works with us

1. You start with one of the founders. Dr Avinash or Dr Rashmi Bamane examines you, takes an X-ray if it is needed, and works out whether a specialist opinion would actually add something.
2. The specialist is brought in where it helps. Our MDS specialists are visiting consultants who see patients at Kharadi by prior appointment, so the specialist consultation may be on a separate day.
3. You get the plan and the alternatives. That includes the cheaper option and the option of waiting, if those are reasonable.
4. Then you decide. Not in the chair, but afterwards, sitting up, in your own time, with the plan written down. Nobody at our clinic is paid on what you spend.

What it costs

Our current published fee is ₹500 for a booked consultation and ₹1,500 for an MDS specialist consultation. If an X-ray is needed, our published fee for an RVG (a digital X-ray of one or two teeth) is ₹500. Some cases need a larger scan such as an OPG (a full-mouth X-ray) or a CBCT (a 3D scan); if one is advised, we will tell you where it is done and what it costs before you go. You can see the published fees on our online store, and the final cost of any treatment is confirmed only after examination.

When a consultation-only visit makes the most sense

• You have been quoted a large plan elsewhere and want to understand it before you commit.
• You are weighing two very different options, for example saving a tooth with a root canal against removing it and replacing it.
• You need to plan around work, travel or family, and want to know how many visits and how much time off are involved.
• A problem is not urgent yet, and you want to know how fast it is likely to change.

Getting the most out of it

Bring any old X-rays, scan reports and treatment plans, and a list of the medicines you take. Write your questions down beforehand; nerves make people forget. Arrive 15 minutes before your slot. And it is fine to say at the start, "I'm here for an opinion today, not treatment." A good dentist will simply answer you. If you are unsure afterwards, it is fine to ask for the plan to be explained again on another day, before you commit to anything.

Book through our online booking page, or read about the specialities on our MDS departments page.