Question 1

Where does Dr. Nikunj Patel practice?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Nikunj Patel practices at Shreeji Dental & Orthodontic Clinic - Sama.

Question 2

Why do patients visit Dr. Nikunj Patel?

Accepted Answer

Patients frequently visit Dr. Nikunj Patel for Dental Implant Fixing, Presurgical Orthodontics, Presurgical Orthodontics. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 3

What does Dr. Nikunj Patel specialises in ?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Nikunj Patel specialises as Orthodontist.

Question 4

How many years of experience does Dr. Nikunj Patel have?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Nikunj Patel has an overall experience of 20 years. View where has Dr. Nikunj Patel practiced in the past.

Question 5

Who is Dr. Nikunj Patel?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Nikunj Patel is a Dentist in Vadodara with 20 years of experience, practising at Shreeji Dental & Orthodontic Clinic. Memberships include Indian Dental Association and Indian Orthodontic Society. Areas of focus include Dental Implant Fixing, Presurgical Orthodontics and Complete/Partial Dentures Fixing. Recommended by 91% of 33 patients on Practo.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 6

Who is an orthodontist?

Accepted Answer

An orthodontist is a dentist who deals with prevention, diagnosis and correction  of malpositioned teeth and jaws. They help in correction of improper bite, and malocclusion.

Question 7

Which treatments are given by an orthodontist?

Accepted Answer

An orthodontist gives treatments for correction of malocclusion, underbite, crossbite, overbite, spacing, crowding of teeth. He uses many appliances for correction like
- braces
- aligners
- space maintainers
- palatal expander, headgear
- jaw repositioning appliances
He also performs jaw surgery to fix severe malocclusion.

Question 8

What is the education qualification required to become an orthodontist?

Accepted Answer

An orthodontist completes a postgraduate course of 3 years in orthodontics after completion of basic undergraduation in general dentistry (4 yrs).

Question 9

Can an orthodontist perform surgery on my teeth?

Accepted Answer

Yes, an orthodontist can perform surgery on your teeth. He can perform jaw surgery to fix severe malocclusion.

Question 10

What is the difference between a dentist and orthodontist?

Accepted Answer

An orthodontist has more experience and knowledge regarding treatment of malocclusion, alignment of teeth, and corrective appliancesthan a general dentist. An orthodontist completes a postgraduate course of 3 years in orthodontics after completion of general dentistry, whereas a dentist only deals with tooth caries, gum diseases, and simple root canals.

Dr. Nikunj Patel

Patient Stories for Dr. Nikunj Patel

Pick a time slot

Top Doctor Specialities In Vadodara