Dentist in Palavakkam
Palavakkam has changed a great deal — old fishing-village lanes on the sea side, new apartments on the ECR side, and families of every generation living in both. Our clinic in Vettuvankeni is a straight ten-minute drive south, about four and a half kilometres, and we treat a good number of Palavakkam households across all of those generations: a child's first filling, a parent's crown, a grandparent's new set of dentures. Dr. Priya Dharshini, MDS (Prosthodontics) heads the practice.
- Palavakkam Beach
- ECR (East Coast Road)
- Palavakkam bus stop
- Kottivakkam signal
- Neelankarai Beach
A Straight Drive South Along the Coast Road
There is essentially one turn to remember. From the Palavakkam bus stop, join ECR heading south past Neelankarai, then turn into Teachers Colony in Vettuvankeni — we are on the second floor of Velu's Tectum. It is around ten minutes outside peak hours, and the service road keeps things simple even when the main carriageway is busy. Buses and share autos on the ECR route drop you close by.
Treatments We See Most From Palavakkam
The treatments Palavakkam families ask us about most often, across every age group.
Root Canal Treatment
Modern, largely painless root canals — often in a single sitting — that save a tooth instead of removing it.
Gum Care & Deep Cleaning
Treatment for bleeding gums, bad breath and loosening teeth, which are far more common than people admit.
Crowns & Bridges
Strong, natural-looking caps for cracked, root-treated or heavily filled teeth.
Dentures & Geriatric Care
Comfortable complete and partial dentures, plus unhurried care for older patients.
One Clinic For Three Generations
Families rarely need the same thing at the same time. The children need sealants, the parents need a crown or aligners, and the grandparents need a denture that finally fits. Running between clinics for all of that is exhausting, so we deliberately kept the practice broad — general, cosmetic, orthodontic and prosthetic work under one roof, with one set of records and one team that knows your family's history.
Don't Wait For The Pain To Get Worse
The most common thing we hear in the chair is that the tooth had been niggling for months. Toothache is unusual among body pains in that it often settles on its own for a while — the nerve quietens down — and people take that as a sign it has healed. Usually it has not; the decay has just gone deeper. A tooth caught at the sensitivity stage typically needs a filling. The same tooth six months later often needs a root canal and a crown. If something has been bothering you on and off, it is worth ten minutes down the road to find out which stage you are at.
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Dr. Priya Dharshini, MDS (Prosthodontics)
Prosthodontist & Founder, Dr. Priya's Dentistry — 16+ years caring for families across ECR Chennai. Read Dr. Priya's full profile →
Palavakkam Patients — Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get to your clinic from Palavakkam?
Do you have parking?
What are your timings, and are you open on Sunday?
Do you see emergency cases?
Is a root canal painful?
My gums bleed when I brush. Is that serious?
Do you make dentures for elderly patients?
Can the whole family be seen on the same visit?
Find Us From Palavakkam
Head south on ECR from the Palavakkam bus stop to Teachers Colony, Vettuvankeni. The map below takes you straight to the door.
Route from Palavakkam: ECR south through Neelankarai → Teachers Colony, Vettuvankeni
Distance: About 4.5 km | Travel time: 10 minutes by car
Timings: Mon–Sat 9:00 am – 10:00 pm | Sun 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Phone: +91 81244 95090 | Get driving directions →