Cosmetic treatments provided in-house at PlanDental
"Cosmetic dentist" describes a practice focus on improving how teeth look — whitening, veneers, bonding, and smile design — built on the same restorative skills used for everyday dental work, not a separate postgraduate specialty.
At PlanDental in Mahim West, cosmetic treatments are provided directly by Dr. Hrishikesh Naik and Dr. Nisha Naik, drawing on their restorative and prosthodontic training. Read more about the clinic.
Patients usually book this for: teeth whiteningveneerschipped or gapped teetha full smile makeover
Same-day and urgent dental appointments are accommodated where the day's schedule allows.
Cosmetic treatments
In-house
Formal specialty?
Not a separate MDS
Built on
Restorative & prosthodontic training
Options
6+ treatments available
01 Quick Answer
Cosmetic Dentist in Mahim — Quick Answer
Unlike prosthodontics, orthodontics, or periodontics, "cosmetic dentistry" isn't a separate postgraduate MDS qualification in India — it's a practice focus on treatments that improve appearance, built on general and restorative dental skills. At PlanDental, cosmetic treatments including whitening, veneers, bonding, and smile design are provided directly by both doctors, drawing on their restorative and prosthodontic training.
02 What Cosmetic Dentistry Covers
What "Cosmetic Dentist" Actually Means
Being upfront about this matters: a "cosmetic dentist" title doesn't come from a specific postgraduate degree the way "prosthodontist" or "orthodontist" does. It describes dentists who focus on appearance-driven treatments — whitening discolored teeth, reshaping or covering damaged teeth with veneers or bonding, closing gaps, and planning an overall smile design. These treatments draw directly on restorative dentistry skills, which is why prosthodontists like PlanDental's own doctors are well-positioned to provide them.
There's no hidden credential being implied here — cosmetic dentistry is a practice focus, and PlanDental's doctors bring their restorative training to it directly.
03 Who This Is For
Common Reasons Patients Book Cosmetic Treatment
Cosmetic dentistry covers
Discolored or yellowed teeth
Chipped, worn, or unevenly shaped teeth
Small gaps between teeth
Wanting an overall smile redesign
Worth checking first
Active decay or gum disease — addressed before cosmetic work
Whether a conservative option (bonding) fits before a bigger one (veneers)
Underlying dental health issues are addressed first — cosmetic work goes on top of a healthy foundation, not instead of one.
Frequently Asked Questions About Cosmetic Dentistry at PlanDental
Is "cosmetic dentist" a real qualification?
Not as a separate postgraduate degree — cosmetic dentistry is a practice focus on appearance-driven treatments, built on general and restorative dental training.
Are the doctors at PlanDental qualified to do cosmetic work?
Yes — cosmetic treatments like whitening, veneers, and bonding draw directly on restorative and prosthodontic skills, which both doctors hold via their MDS.
Do I need healthy teeth and gums before cosmetic treatment?
Active decay or gum disease is generally addressed first, since cosmetic work is meant to build on a healthy foundation.
What's the difference between veneers and bonding?
Bonding is a more conservative, same-visit repair using tooth-colored material; veneers are thin custom coverings requiring more preparation. See Veneers and Dental Bonding for details.
Can I combine multiple cosmetic treatments?
Yes — see Smile Makeover for how multiple treatments are planned together.
Page last updated 20 September 2026. Information on this page describes cosmetic dentistry available at PlanDental, Mahim.
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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.
