Dr. Shailaja Karthick Prasad
BDS, MFDS RCS
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Dr. Shailaja K Prasad is a very experienced dentist who has worked internationally. She excelled academically receiving her dental degree from Nagpur University in 1999 following which she gained clinical experience in Mumbai and Bangalore before heading to the UK.In London she worked and received training in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial surgery at Guy’s Hospital, King’s College Hospital and Queen Mary’s Hospital all affiliated to the National Health Services in England. She was awarded the MFDS RCS (Eng) (Membership of the Faculty of Dental surgery, The Royal College of Surgeons of England) in 2005.Dr.Prasad has successfully completed the 300-hour MaxiCourse® of the AAID (American Academy of Implant Dentistry) and is a member of good standing of the aforementioned academy. She has undertaken specialist training in treating patients with temporomandibular pain and in treating patients with a worn dentition needing rehabilitation, from the Dawson Academy, USA. She is proficient in taking care of the medically compromised patient, the paediatric patient, procedures involving cosmetic dentistry, dental implants, endodontics, crown and bridge and oral surgery including wisdom tooth removal, minor oral surgical procedures, and full mouth rehabilitation.She personally believes in tooth conservation and therefore practices minimally invasive dentistry with a strong focus on a hygienic and ethical dental practice.
Patient Stories for Dr. Shailaja Karthick Prasad
Dr. Shailaja Karthick Prasad is extremely friendly and makes patients feel very relaxed. She is gentle and reassuring* **** ********** *********. Her clinic is well equipped with the latest instruments, *** * ******** *** *** ** *** **** ******** ** *** *****
Dr. Shailaja Karthick Prasad is very ************* *** empathetic. She is skillful, patient, and diligent in her care. The clinic is very clean, and the staff is courteous and efficient.
Dr. Shailaja Karthick Prasad is a very skilled and thorough professional. She is gentle and makes anxious patients feel at ease. The clinic is clean, well-organized, and staffed by empathetic people. The wait time was minimal, and the overall experience exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend her.
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Hi, Iam Sumana.I was suffering from severe jaw pain, continuous clicking sounds, clenching, ear pain, and a sharp pricking sensation in my ear. The pain was so intense that I couldn’t even eat soft foods like papaya.
Initially, I consulted a dentist and even got tests done. Another dentist told me it could be a wisdom tooth issue, but nothing was improving.
Fortunately, I was recommended to Dr. Shailaja Prasad, a TMJ specialist. After a detailed assessment, she explained that my jaw had shifted from the disc, which was causing all these problems. Hearing the diagnosis was scary—I was worried it might require surgery.
But Dr. Shailaja reassured me that the treatment would be minimally invasive. She designed a custom-made TMJ splint for me. Initially, I wore it throughout the day, and gradually my pain, clenching, and jaw discomfort reduced. I also started sleeping much better.
What really impressed me was that Dr. Shailaja didn’t look at my problem only from a dental perspective. She evaluated my condition from all angles and, to be on the safer side, she also recommended consultations with an ENT specialist, a physiotherapist, and a neurologist. This holistic approach gave me a lot of confidence, knowing that every possible cause was being addressed.
She also shared simple yet effective pain-relief tips, like using hot and cold water packs on the painful areas. I had weekly follow-ups where she patiently listened to all my concerns and made necessary adjustments to the treatment. Her team is extremely friendly, supportive, and always ready to help.
Now, I only wear the stabilization splint at night, and my pain has reduced drastically—from 9.5 to about 3 on the pain scale.
I am truly grateful to Dr. Shailaja Prasad and her team for their care and dedication. If you are struggling with TMJ issues, jaw pain, ear pain, clenching, or any other dental concerns, I would strongly recommend visiting Dr. Shailaja Prasad’s Dental Clinic.
Thank you.”
Visited For Root Canal Treatment (RCT)
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After my first visit to a dentist, recommended by my family, almost twenty years ago, I stayed away from dentists until recently. That dentist fixed a few small problems, but in the process created new problems that I had to live with for many years! But this year when I noticed large cavities in my teeth that I could no longer ignore, I reluctantly went to the same dentist. This time the advice was that I needed to have three root canals!!! I was given a prescription for a week’s course of antibiotics to take prior to the first session, which I was told was absolutely necessary.
But this time I was older and wiser. I was reluctant to take antibiotics that would destroy my intestinal flora and I wasn’t conviced that I really needed three root canals. I decided to take a second opinion and looked up dentists in Bangalore on the internet. It took me less than an hour to zero in on Dr. Shailaja’s clinic. It was her write up on Practo that impressed me. Though a few people recommended other dentists known to them I decided to trust my own judgement and go to her without any references.
From the very first I knew I was in expert hands. She listened patiently to me, advised me clearly about the different options I had and the pros and cons of each, so I could make an informed choice. I needed to have only one root canal; the other two cavities she treated with simple fillings! She did not ask me to take any antibiotics prior to the root canal, all the treatments were painless, and though she prescribed a pain killer for me to take after the root canal treatment, I didn’t even need to take it because the pain was negligible! The cost of the treatment and the tooth crown was significantly lower than the price quoted by the other dentist. What was even better was that she attempted to correct the problem that I had been living with for years – an improper bite – by making a working model of my teeth and studying it. She advised me of my options – orthodontics to correct my bite or wearing an occlusal splint at night to ease the problem and prevent further damage to my teeth. I learnt that she is one of few dentists who is able to make such an occlusal splint.
I am so thankful I trusted my own judgement and went to Dr. Shailaja. It feels like I have got all my teeth back. The new crowns fit so snugly that there are no gaps between teeth for food to collect, which was my major complaint. One of the other things I loved about her clinic was that I never needed to wait in the waiting room because my appointments always began exactly on time! I highly highly recommend Dr. Shailaja to anyone who is afraid to go to a dentist.
I recommend Dr. Shailaja Karthick Prasad. The consultation was good and I felt confident in her care.
Dr. Shailaja Karthick Prasad provided good care with clear explanations about the treatment and procedures. The staff were cooperative, and the clinic had a pleasant ambience.
Dr. Shailaja Karthick Prasad is very competent and listens carefully to her patients. *** ****** ************ *********** *********** which I really appreciated.
I highly recommend Dr. Shailaja Karthick Prasad for her care.
I highly recommend Dr. Shailaja Karthick Prasad for her care.
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