An orthodontist is a dentist with additional specialized training in straightening teeth and correcting bite problems using braces, aligners, and other appliances.
At PlanDental in Mahim West, Dr. Hrishikesh Naik and Dr. Nisha Naik hold an MDS in Prosthodontics and Implantology — not orthodontics. Both doctors provide the initial evaluation and ongoing dental health monitoring; fitting and adjusting braces or aligners is coordinated with an orthodontist. Read more about the clinic.
Patients usually see an orthodontist for: crowded or crooked teeth gaps between teeth bite correction children's orthodontic evaluation
An orthodontist has additional specialized training beyond a general dental degree, focused specifically on straightening teeth and correcting bites with braces or aligners. PlanDental's own doctors are prosthodontists, not orthodontists — so while the clinic provides the initial evaluation and ongoing dental health monitoring during treatment, the bracket or aligner fitting and adjustment itself is coordinated with an orthodontist.
Orthodontics is its own dental specialty, separate from prosthodontics, requiring dedicated postgraduate training in diagnosing bite and alignment problems and planning how braces or aligners move teeth over time. Because this is a distinct qualification, PlanDental takes an honest approach: the clinic's own doctors handle the parts of orthodontic care that fall within general and prosthodontic dentistry — evaluation, records, and monitoring gum and tooth health throughout treatment — while the specialized bracket or aligner work is coordinated with a qualified orthodontist.
Send a photo of your smile and your concerns on WhatsApp — PlanDental can start the evaluation and coordinate an orthodontist referral.
PlanDental's doctors do not fit or adjust braces or aligners themselves — this is coordinated with an orthodontist.
The specific system recommended (metal, ceramic, self-ligating, lingual, or aligners) is decided by the treating orthodontist after assessment.
Active gum disease is generally addressed first, before orthodontic treatment begins.
Evaluation and monitoring here; bracket/aligner work coordinated with an orthodontist.
Underlying gum issues addressed before treatment begins.
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No — PlanDental's doctors hold an MDS in Prosthodontics and Implantology. Orthodontic treatment is coordinated with a qualified orthodontist, while evaluation and monitoring happen at PlanDental.
Yes — the initial evaluation, records, and gum health check happen at PlanDental before coordinating the orthodontic referral.
This is recommended by the treating orthodontist after assessing your bite, crowding, and priorities — see Braces Treatment for a comparison of the options.
Yes — the age-7 evaluation and growth monitoring happen at PlanDental, with orthodontist coordination where bracket-based treatment is the right next step. See Braces for Kids.
No — PlanDental coordinates the referral as part of your care, rather than leaving you to search for one independently.
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Disclaimer: Information provided on this page is for educational purposes only. Individual treatment plans and outcomes vary based on clinical evaluation by a qualified dentist or orthodontist.