Dentist for Thiruvanmiyur

Thiruvanmiyur is not short of dental clinics — around the Marundeeswarar Temple, along LB Road and near the bus depot there are plenty. Patients still make the eight-kilometre drive down ECR to us, and it is nearly always for one reason: they want the work done by a prosthodontist. Dr. Priya Dharshini, MDS (Prosthodontics) has spent sixteen years on exactly the cases general practice finds hardest — missing teeth, failing crowns, worn bites and full-mouth reconstruction.

  • Marundeeswarar Temple
  • Thiruvanmiyur Bus Depot
  • Thiruvanmiyur MRTS station
  • LB Road
  • Kalakshetra Colony
Dr. Priya's Dentistry operatory room serving ECR Chennai
Distance from Thiruvanmiyur About 8 km
Travel time 20 minutes by car
Clinic timings Mon–Sat 9am–10pm
Parking Available on site
Inside Dr. Priya's Dentistry, a short drive from Thiruvanmiyur
01 Getting Here

Twenty Minutes South Along ECR

From the Thiruvanmiyur bus depot or the MRTS station, join ECR where the coast road begins and continue south through Kottivakkam, Palavakkam and Neelankarai. Turn into Teachers Colony in Vettuvankeni; we are on the second floor of Velu's Tectum. It is generally fifteen to twenty minutes, and it is the pleasant direction of travel — you are heading away from the city, not into it. ECR buses stop nearby and there is parking at the building.

About 8 km — roughly 20 minutes by car
Traffic runs away from the city
ECR bus routes stop close by
Parking at the clinic building
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Treatments We See Most From Thiruvanmiyur

The cases that bring Thiruvanmiyur patients down the coast road.

Dental care for families from Thiruvanmiyur, ECR Chennai
02 Why Patients Travel

A Second Opinion Worth Having

A fair number of the Thiruvanmiyur patients we meet arrive holding a treatment plan from somewhere else, unsure whether four implants are really necessary or whether a tooth marked for extraction can be saved. We are happy to look. Bring your X-rays and the plan; you will get a straight assessment of what we would do and why, including the parts of the other plan we agree with. There is no obligation to switch clinics, and we will say so if the plan in your hand is a good one.

MDS prosthodontist, 16+ years in practice
Second opinions on outside treatment plans
Digital scanning instead of guesswork
Written, itemised estimates
Meet Dr. Priya

When a General Dentist Isn’t Quite Enough

Most dental problems sit well within the scope of a good general dentist, and it would be silly to suggest otherwise. The line tends to get crossed in a few specific situations: replacing several teeth at once, matching a single front crown to the natural tooth beside it, restoring a bite worn down over decades, or salvaging implant and crown work that has already failed once. Those need prosthodontic training, and getting them right the first time costs considerably less — in money and in teeth — than correcting them later.

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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 →

Thiruvanmiyur Patients — Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to reach you from Thiruvanmiyur?
About 8 km and usually fifteen to twenty minutes. Take ECR south through Kottivakkam, Palavakkam and Neelankarai, then turn into Teachers Colony, Vettuvankeni.
Why should I travel when there are dentists nearer to me?
For routine cleanings and fillings, you may not need to. Patients generally come to us for implants, crowns and full-mouth work, where a prosthodontist's specialisation makes a real difference to the result.
Is there parking, or should I come by public transport?
Both work. There is parking at the building, and ECR bus routes from Thiruvanmiyur stop close by.
What are your clinic timings?
Monday to Saturday 9 am to 10 pm, Sunday 10 am to 2 pm. Given the drive, it is worth booking a slot rather than arriving unannounced.
Can I book an appointment online?
Yes. Request a time through the booking form on our contact page and we will call back to confirm before you make the trip.
Will you review a treatment plan I was given elsewhere?
Yes. Bring your X-rays, scans and the written plan. We will tell you plainly what we agree with and what we would approach differently, with no pressure to move your treatment to us.
Can a tooth another clinic wants to extract be saved?
Sometimes, and sometimes not — it depends how much sound tooth structure and bone support remains. It is worth asking before an extraction, because replacing a tooth is always more involved than keeping one.
Do you treat children and teenagers too?
Yes. We handle children's dentistry and orthodontics, so a family making the trip can be seen together rather than in separate visits.

Find Us From Thiruvanmiyur

From Thiruvanmiyur bus depot, ECR south to Teachers Colony, Vettuvankeni. Open the map below for live directions.

Address: 2nd Floor, Velu's Tectum, Teachers Colony, Vettuvankeni, ECR, Chennai – 600115
Route from Thiruvanmiyur: ECR south through Kottivakkam & Palavakkam → Teachers Colony, Vettuvankeni
Distance: About 8 km  |  Travel time: 20 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 →

Get a Prosthodontist’s Opinion

Book a consultation or a second opinion at our ECR clinic. Call +91 81244 95090 or request an appointment online.