Kalra Dental Clinic, Defence Colony

My overall experience was not pleasant and was unsatisfactory to say the least

Sequence of events-

first appointment: dr told me about the treatment plan and the cost (which was almost double as compared to other clinics I visited for consultation) but I wanted the best treatment so I trusted him and decided to go ahead and pay 56k for 2 crowns and veneer

He assured me that he will ensure that I will be satisfied with the treatment and will ensure multiple trials of the crowns till I am happy with the end product.Then he prepared the teeth and took the measurements

Next appointment: the crowns came in and he mounted them ,After the trial I noticed the front two crowns were not aligned and had noticeable size mismatch and bottom tooth was touching the back side of the upper teeth while biting -when I told him about this he said it looks natural and they will eventually adjust in my mouth (issue still persists),the third veneer was awfully misaligned ,it’s shape was not good and was looking weird - I immediately informed him that im not happy with it but he pressurised me to at least let him cement it so he can trim it but after cementing he knew I wouldn’t have any other choice but to adjust with them but my mother was with me and she made sure he doesn’t cement it and so he started trimming it without cementing it and after trimming for a long time without seeing any positive result and also there was a black mark on the tooth due to excessive trimming and Thank god he was not able to cement it otherwise I would have been stuck with that awful veneer forever Afterwards he himself realised that the veneer was trimmed beyond repair ***** *** ******** ** ** **** *** ***** *******he agreed to change the veneer but I was also not happy with the front two teeth because of the reasons mentioned above but after going back and forth about it he said they will adjust and he cemented the two teeth because otherwise he knew I would want adjustments to be done.I wanted to avoid the hostile environment so I let him cement the crowns

2nd appointment:veneer came and I didn’t like the shape but the alignment was better than the previous one, I asked for trimming but he told me that it will damage the teeth so he cemented the teeth and I came back home **** ** ******* ********* and had to face a lot arguments which could have been avoided and he could have been more understanding of the fact that I was not satisfied

After a few weeks of treatment, I noticed the front 2 crowns started developing a gap which didn’t look aesthetic(this was supposed to be an aesthetic treatment)but I didn’t want to go back and again visit the doctor because I knew he wouldn’t do anything about it and give excuses which he eventually did when I visited him yesterday

Yesterday appointment:I noticed a considerable discolouration on the veneer and it was Beyond a point that I could Ignore it so I decided to visit him .

I told him about my problems rather than understanding my problem he told me that there was no issue and told me this was because of the discolouration of the tooth under it so I asked him y did he put the veneer then because this was bound to happen ,he then cleaned the area around my teeth (no cover was provided for my shirt and he spilled the polishing liquid on my shirt another eg inconsiderate behaviour )and I saw no difference when I came back home ,the discolouration is still present

I was not happy and had a distressing experience.

I just wanted to share my experience and want him to reflect on his attitude towards his patients.

What a wonderful person and a doctor! Seriously what a nice, sincere, committed and a proficient Doctor, Dr Manav Kalra is. He's the nicest dentist I've met who cares and makes a sincere effort for his patient. He has a good and hygienic clinic with proper equipment.

Previously I couldn't write a review so I'm mentioning my experience collectively here today as I happened to visit him more than once and let me tell you every single I've been to him, he's interacted with me so very nicely, addressed all the issues, very nicely and sincerely answered all my questions and addressed my worries, not for once did he try to avoid or ignore any question or issue, not for once did he let me feel uncomfortable, as if queries increase there is general tendency of other people to avoid or not care to go beyond a point but he is there to help and guide you right.

He did the procedures properly and with such a ease using proper equipment that I despite being of a sensitive nature felt easy to go through it, which might have been tricky or tough for him at times as he has to maintain precision and do it properly but he managed it well. He has all the required equipment with him.

Recently there was a tough situation where I don't think other Doctors would have managed to provide a solution to the problem I faced where I needed timely help for a Dental problem but surprisingly Dr Manav still managed to provide a solution which was very unexpected and it helped me which shows what a true Doctor he is. He's the person with solution, if you've got a problem just talk to him, one he will talk very nicely & humbly and he will give you a solution. One he will resolve your dental problems and rest after talking to him you'll feel relieved and good.

He's of such a good nature that whenever I talk to him I feel I'm talking to my Elder Brother. Always smiling and with a positive vibe he helps you a lot more! Well this is the kind of Doctors we need and are best who care enough. He steps up to help you, you just visit him and you'll see it yourself and you'd want to go meet him again!

Amidst the lockdown, the last thing you will expect is a terrible toothache. In such a distressing time, Dr Sanjeev Kalra has been a god sent for me!

His guidance and umpteen patience on healing this left lower premolar tooth of mine has been commendable. Since I have been neglecting this troublesome tooth for quite some time and with the declaration of lockdown, my pain became unbearable. There was a point when I begged Dr Sanjeev to take out my tooth. Again his calm and composed demeanour got the better of me. He made me understand the science and reason behind not taking out the tooth. I still remember what he said ‘Taking out a tooth means killing a life’ - kind of stayed with me only because of the his sheer dedication and commitment towards making me understand things and giving the right treatment. I recovered, gaining some knowledge of root canal and filling.

Then came Mr. Manav Kalra. I visited him to get a cap on the affected tooth. He took measurement and explained me the kinds of cap available. What is incredible about him is all these technical dental issues was explained by him in a very lucid manner. Not just this he very kindly discussed some other red flags that might cause concern in the coming times, suggesting ways to combat them with timely and correct treatment. Also, he managed to motivate me to take care of my tooth more proactively.

To summarise my experience, my visit to Kalra Dental clinic taught me to include dental hygiene as part of my lifestyle. Thank you so much doctors for all your efforts :)

How does one even begin. I've been a patient at the Kalra Dental Clinic for the better portion of five years now. Excluding the one visit to Sanjiv (senior doctor at the clinic) for a root canal treatment, I am, or at least was up until 9 months ago, a patient of Dr. Manav Kalra.

It genuinely pains me to leave a scathing review for a medical professional, and to leave a honest and negative review for a Dentist who is a neighbor and my former student (health and fitness) ** *** ******* ** ***** ********** *** ********** ************ ***** ** **** ******

Long story short, turns out, I had carried an abscess the size of a Green Pea atop my right canine for longer than 8 months. This abscess was discovered by my new dentist in the South of India, *** *** ******* **** ** ******* *** ****** ** **** ******** *** ******* *** ***** **** ****** *** *** He was alarmed that my immunity had fought against this abscess for as long as it had, and that I risked letting the infection spread to the rest of my face, even affecting the sight in my right eye (worst-case scenario when un-checked).

I had met with Manav two times over the course of six months, where, he very "diligently" cleaned my teeth, and helped me arrive at a place where I would feel good about the "quality of my smile". I remember so well, that he even prodded at the abscess, only to ask me what that might be?! What else might a medical professional of ten plus years of experience do other than ask the patient about the development in his mouth, right?!!!! Because us patients, we know best don't we?!!!

Now I ask you, the general community out there, that how is it that with BINOCULARS pointed directly into my mouth, *** * ********* ***** ** *** ********* **** ** * ********* ***** ****** **********

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Two visits for dental cleaning, and not once was I alerted or let alone made to sit for a few extra minutes for any examination of the gum area.

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So, my request to future patients who might consider paying Manav a visit for any cosmetic treatment ****** **** ** ****** *** ********* *** *** ****** *********** is that you do your due diligence, and refrain from getting swayed by the fancy clinic in the fancier residential area code.

I was referred to Dr. Manav Kalra by some friends in Defence Colony as I looked to correct some historic wrongs of poor dental hygiene.

The clinic was easy to find. The staff was pleasant and prompt. The waiting room was clean and comfortable. The instructions were useful and clear.

Dr. Manav was kind, ************* and gracious. He was also able to pre-empt any questions I had and was very clear with his work. His work on my teeth was really nice and helped amend up the trouble I'd put them through. HIs technical and social skills were also fantastic and I would definitely recommend him for any of my friends and family.

1) Go to him even if you don't think it's the right budget for you. The medical and technical and scientific parts of it were really good so commerce is the only reason why you may not go. Consider it like buying the right laptop or bed or chair you sit on and use for a bulk of the day. ***** ***** ******* **** *** * ********* ******* **** Go to him to also learn how a should be run with competence and conscience both. I certainly did learn a lot more than just getting my teeth fixed.

Thanks Dr. Manav :)

The short version for those who prefer it:

Dr Manav Kalra is personable, truly has the patient’s best interest in mind, and is extremely meticulous and careful in his work. A comment I didn’t think I would have thought to give before my treatment with him: he is also not quick to give extensive treatments, and recommended to me a simpler treatment than I thought I would have needed, or other doctors would have gladly given for financial gain. I strongly recommend him as a cosmetic dentist because he is not only professional and scientific in measurements etc, but also has style 👌

Now for those who would like details:

I came to Dr Kalra thinking that I needed braces. As an actress, I was looking to align my teeth for cosmetic reasons, and friends had recommended Invisalign. Upon my request Dr Kalra explained to me in detail how the process works and knowing of my limited time in Delhi, he was able to schedule a consultation at my convenience.

To my surprise and initial dismay, after looking at my teeth he did not recommend that I get braces. He suggested that a simpler alternative of aligning my two front teeth by shortening one of them slightly (and safely!), as well as a mild teeth whitening program would be sufficient in my case, and urged me to try it out before going into a longer, more troublesome, financially more demanding process of getting Invisalign for probably minimally different results. I was so set on getting braces for “perfect” teeth that I was not convinced, so, reasonably, he suggested I also get second opinions before deciding, but I was grateful that he put my individual need as a patient over his personal gain (getting braces would have definitely made his clinic more money). I decided to go with Dr Kalra’s suggestion, as he explained that i could still go for braces if I was not happy with these initial results. It made sense to me so I went for it.

He was meticulous in shortening ans shaping one of my front teeth, and allowed time for me to get used to a certain length and if not satisfied, to come back and get more trimmed, which I ended up doing. Because this is such a permanent procedure, I was quite nervous, but Dr Kalra gave me all the necessary details so I could make informed decisions for myself, and he gave guidance and space as needed, so I felt very comfortable throughout. He also went through the trouble to take a (very professional) picture of my teeth to satisfy my mother’s dispute of what she saw my teeth length to be, and assured her with more scientific measurements than us subjectively looking at it.

Lastly, when I got the whitening trays, he taught me how to take them off and do everything I was supposed to do at home myself, “teaching me how to fish, rather than just giving me fish”. I don’t know how the saying goes exactly. ** *** ***** ** ** ** ********* ******* the clinic is clean and tastefully designed, and you will enjoy (imagine enjoying a dentist experience!) your visit, while getting professional health care.

4 fillings, 3 root canals and 1 implant.. this was the immediate treatment required on my teeth when I first visited Dr. Manav Kalra. Being somebody who has a phobia of going to a dentist.. I was put at ease and made comfortable providing the indepth knowledge of the various procedures to be done. Explaining how important n simple it is to take care of your teeths.

Highly professional doctor as well as the team who made sure that the patient is comfortable during and after the treatment.

Thanks to Dr. Manav who makes sure now that his patients get regular check up done to save them from future troubles.

I recently had the pleasure of visiting Dr. Sanjeev Kalra for a root canal procedure, and I must say that it was the best experience I've had with this type of procedure. As someone who has had multiple root canals before, I can confidently say that Dr. Kalra is an expert in his field

From the moment I walked into his office, I was impressed with the professional and welcoming environment. Dr. Kalra explained the procedure and answered all of my questions with patience and clarity. He made sure that I was comfortable throughout the entire process, which was greatly appreciated.

During the procedure itself, I was amazed at how smoothly everything went. There was literally “no pain”, which was surprising and a welcome relief compared to my previous experiences. His staff was professional and responsive, which made me feel even more at ease.

If you're in need of any dental work, especially a root canal, I highly recommend Dr. Kalra. You won't be disappointed!

I went to Dr. Manav Kalra in an emergency during the COVID-19 lockdown. The night before, I got in touch with him, sent him pictures of my condition and he was super kind enough to see me the next morning. He made sure I wouldn’t get issues with the cops if they stopped me on my way.

I didn’t have to wait, went straight in. He analysed my condition, apologised that if the situation had been normal, he would’ve given me a permanent solution since the labs were all shut. But he made sure he gave me a make-shift, which I’m pretty confident will last me long enough till my next appointment once the virus is in control. And he was so quick but steady, I got done in 20 minutes, fully satisfied and confident all over again! He’s super friendly and warm! Plus he made sure to take extra precautionary measures because of the virus. I got out of his clinic, happy and satisfied. I’m so glad I found him at the right time! :D

Had to undergo a particularly difficult Molar extraction which was due to a goofup done by a different dentist entirely. Dr. Manav took the wheel and managed to get the tooth out. It wasn’t an easy procedure. But he made me extremely comfortable. Made sure he explained exactly what he was doing step by step. Took out time to make me feel at ease and explained everything with great clarity. I went through the process with minimum pain and discomfort. I was pleasantly surprised since proper medical etiquettes are severely lacking in our country. He also made himself available to contact anytime I wished which was a great comfort to someone like me who had never gotten a tooth removed before. I would highly highly recommend Dr.Kalra to anyone seeking treatment.