I moved countries several times during the two and a half years that I wore braces and found myself without a regular orthodontist, so while I was in India on holiday it made sense to finish the treatment and have them removed.
Having dental treatment can be a stressful experience for many, and I admit that even at age 33, I still hold an extreme phobia of dentists! The anxiety was made worse being in another country and having no one to recommend (or warn against!) various clinics and dentists. It’s not like getting a bad haircut which can just grow back: these are my teeth for life! However a wire had come loose and I needed treatment fast, so I did all that I could do: search the internet for an orthodontist who was local to the area in Mumbai in which I was staying, and hope for the best!
I made an appointment at Fort Dental Clinic, and was pretty dubious about the clinic as I entered a fairly run-down building. Going up a dilapidated stairwell, I was just about to turn around when I opened the door and discovered an absolute first rate modern dental clinic.
I was extremely impressed by the level of professionalism, cleanliness as well as the friendly and honest service I received. Not once did they try and ‘upsell’ me by recommending further or unnecessary treatment. Dr Arun Nayak kept me informed of all my options and let me decide what was best for me. He accurately estimated the time it would take to do the work, and scheduled appointments for me around my existing holiday plans. Most importantly I felt that he sincerely cared about me as a patient and the quality of the orthodontic treatment he gave me above all else, and in India this is indeed a rare thing! Dr Ahilya Nayak cleaned and polished my teeth meticulously and repaired a tooth and filling that I broke whilst in India. The treatment received, both orthodontic and dental, was nothing short of outstanding and was done at a very reasonable price.
Fort Dental Clinic exceeded my expectations and did a magnificent job. I would go as far to say that the care that I received there would be comparable (and perhaps even better!) than what I would have had back home in New Zealand. As a result of my experiences I would not hesitate in recommending their services to others, both locals and tourists, and if I find myself back in Mumbai in the future I would definitely go back!
Becky Thompson
Auckland, NEW ZEALAND