Endodontist & lead dentist
Dr. Chaitanya K
BDS, MDS (Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics)
Dr. Chaitanya K is the lead dentist at Tooth District, Koramangala. She holds a BDS, in which she was the university gold medalist in Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, and an MDS in that same speciality. Nine years of clinical experience, across root canals and the restorative work that rebuilds a tooth rather than replacing it.
Conservative dentistry and endodontics is three postgraduate years spent on one question: how to keep a natural tooth rather than replace it. Endodontics is the half of it people have heard of, and it is the training behind every root canal done at Tooth District, and the reason most of them finish in a single appointment rather than spread across three. The other half is restorative: inlays and onlays, veneers, bleaching, closing gaps between front teeth, and rebuilding a bite that has worn down. Same speciality, same tooth, the other end of it.
- Qualifications
- BDSMDS in Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics
- Distinction
- University gold medalist in Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, BDS
- Experience
- 9 years in clinical practice
- Consults in
- English, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil
5.0 from 60 Google reviews
Clinical focus
What she treats most
Conservative dentistry and endodontics, which is saving and rebuilding natural teeth, is the speciality. Tooth District is a general practice, so most of what walks through the door is ordinary dentistry, but this is the work the training was for.
- Root canal treatment
- Single-visit endodontics
- Endodontic retreatment
- Inlays and onlays
- Veneers and esthetic rehabilitation
- Teeth whitening and internal bleaching
- Closing gaps between front teeth
- Crowns and bridges
Root Canal Treatment
A root canal saves a tooth whose nerve has been infected, instead of pulling it. Done under magnification with rotary instruments, most are finished in a single appointment.
Dental Implants
An implant replaces a missing tooth from the root up, a titanium post in the jawbone carrying a crown. It is the only replacement that does not rely on the teeth beside it.
Wisdom Tooth Removal
A wisdom tooth that keeps getting infected, pushes into the tooth in front, or cannot be cleaned properly needs to come out. We X-ray first and tell you exactly which kind of removal yours is.
Patient stories
Patients on being treated by Dr. Chaitanya
Unedited, from the clinic's Google Business Profile. Rated a perfect 5.0 across 60 reviews.
“Dr Chaitanya and the surgeon were absolute gems. They saw my apprehensions and were kind enough to pace the whole procedure to my comfort, explaining each step patiently. The whole thing was over in about 20 minutes.”
“After a thorough examination she advised that a root canal would be the best treatment. I was pleasantly surprised by how smooth and virtually painless the entire procedure was. The discomfort is completely gone now.”
“Had my tooth cleaning and polishing done at Tooth District. I had a wonderful experience. Dr. Chaitanya was so patient, calm and professional and guided me on my oral health. 100% recommend this place.”
“Got scaling and polishing done and everything was handled very professionally. The doctor was friendly, explained things well, and gave some helpful advice on preventive care for my other teeth too. Good music too btw.”
“I visited for my four and a half year old kid's dental treatment. She had a swelling on her face and now it's completely gone. Dr Chaitanya suggested a root canal treatment which we did followed by a cap. The pediatric specialist was also gentle. Would definitely recommend to all.”
“I visited Tooth District yesterday for teeth whitening. The clinic is neat and well maintained. Dr Chaitanya explained thoroughly about what to expect. She was gentle and I am happy with the results.”
“I got my upper wisdom tooth removed by Dr. Chaitanya, who runs Tooth District clinic near my house. The procedure was painless and everything got done in less than 5 minutes. I didn't have any discomfort after the procedure and will recommend this place for all procedures.”
“Today I got my root canal done here. It was painless and I was at ease in no time. Dr Chaitanya explained everything and made sure I was comfortable during the procedure.”
“My front tooth was broken and got it filled here today. It looks exactly like the rest of my teeth and I am super happy with the results! Thank you Tooth District and Doctor Chaitanya.”
“I recently got my root canal done here. I didn't have pain during the procedure. It was done in a single sitting so it was super convenient.”
“The clinic is super clean and hygienic. Dr Chaitanya is truly amazing! She explains all procedures in detail and makes sure we are comfortable before starting any procedure. I would highly recommend.”
“Today I had been to Tooth District for my teeth cleaning. Dr Chaitanya did it painlessly, explaining each step she was about to do. She did suggest tips to maintain oral hygiene. I had a wonderful experience. I recommend her to all.”
Questions
About the specialist
What is an endodontist, and why does it matter?
An endodontist is a dentist who has completed a postgraduate specialisation in the inside of the tooth: the pulp, the nerve and the root canal system. It is three additional years spent on one thing: saving teeth that would otherwise be extracted. Most root canals in India are done by general dentists. Having one done by a specialist mainly changes how likely it is that every canal was found and cleaned, which is what decides whether the tooth is still there in fifteen years.
Does Dr. Chaitanya treat patients personally?
Yes. She is the lead dentist at Tooth District and carries out the treatment herself, including every root canal. Patients are not assigned to whichever clinician has a free chair.
What does the gold medal mean?
She was ranked first in the university in Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics during her BDS, and was awarded the gold medal for it. She then went on to take her MDS in that same speciality. It is an academic distinction rather than a clinical qualification, since the qualification is the MDS, but it is a fair indication of how she approached the subject long before she specialised in it.
Does she treat anything other than root canals?
A great deal else, and most of it is the same speciality. Conservative dentistry and endodontics is one postgraduate subject, and root canal treatment is only the half of it patients have heard of. The other half is everything that rebuilds a natural tooth instead of replacing it: inlays and onlays, veneers, bleaching including internal bleaching of a single dark tooth, closing gaps between front teeth, and full esthetic rehabilitation of a worn or broken bite. Beyond that, Tooth District is a general and multispecialty practice, so cleanings, fillings, crowns, implants, extractions and children’s dentistry are all part of the work. Where a case genuinely needs a different specialist, we say so.
What languages does she speak?
English, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam and Tamil, all five of them herself. A diagnosis explained through a third person loses the part that matters, which is the follow-up question the patient would have asked if they had the words for it.
How many years has she been practising?
9 years of clinical practice, with root canal treatment and tooth preservation as the core of it throughout.
Book with Dr. Chaitanya K
Call or message the clinic and describe what is happening. You will get an honest answer about whether it needs treating now, and what it would involve.
When we are open
- Mon – Tue
- 9:30 AM – 1 PM, 4 PM – 8 PM
- Wed
- Closed
- Thu – Sun
- 9:30 AM – 1 PM, 4 PM – 8 PM
Dental emergencies seen outside these hours by appointment.