Can a dentist help me online?

Yes. A dentist can look at your teeth and gums on video and in photos, review X-rays, advise on pain relief and tell you how urgently you need clinic treatment.

What should I do for a toothache tonight?

Rinse with warm salt water and take a painkiller you normally tolerate. Avoid placing aspirin on the gum. If there is facial swelling or fever, seek care urgently.

Why do my gums bleed when I brush?

Bleeding gums are most often due to gum inflammation from plaque. Better brushing and flossing and a professional cleaning usually help; a dentist can check for other causes.

Can I get a second opinion on a root canal or implant plan?

Yes. Share your X-rays and treatment plan, and the dentist will explain whether it is needed and what the alternatives are.

Is dental treatment safe during pregnancy?

Routine dental care and urgent treatment are generally safe in pregnancy, especially in the second trimester. Tell your dentist you are pregnant.

Can patients outside India consult?

Yes. Slot times are shown in your local time zone.

Consult Dental Surgeons Online - Oral Health

Online dental consultation

Not every dental problem needs an immediate clinic visit. At VRA Health you can consult a dentist online about toothache, bleeding gums, mouth ulcers, sensitivity, or a treatment plan you have been given – and find out what needs urgent attention and what can wait.

Our dentist

Your consultation is with a qualified dental surgeon:

Dr. Venkatesh – MDS Public Health Dentistry, RJIHS Raichur

Conditions we help with

Toothache and tooth sensitivity
Bleeding, swollen or receding gums
Mouth ulcers and white or red patches in the mouth
Bad breath
Wisdom tooth pain
Children's teeth, teething and cavity prevention
Second opinions on advised root canal, extraction, braces or implants
Dental care during pregnancy and for people with diabetes

What an online consultation can and cannot do

It can: look at your teeth and gums on camera and in photos, review dental X-rays, advise on pain relief and medicines, tell you how urgent the problem is, and explain treatment options.

It cannot: perform fillings, cleaning, root canal treatment or extractions; you will need a dental clinic for these.

How to prepare

Clear photos of the affected teeth or gums, taken with a phone torch
Any dental X-ray (IOPA or OPG) reports or images
Your treatment plan or estimate if you want a second opinion
A list of your medicines

Second opinions and patients outside India

Many families use VRA Health for a second opinion before a major decision, or to consult a dentist they trust from abroad. You can share reports, scans and discharge summaries before the call, and the doctor will go through them with you in plain language. Medicines prescribed by a doctor in India may need a prescription from a local doctor before a pharmacy outside India will dispense them.

When to go to a hospital instead

Online consultations are not for emergencies. Go to a hospital or emergency dentist at once for facial swelling spreading towards the eye or neck, difficulty swallowing or breathing, high fever with a tooth infection, bleeding after an extraction that does not stop with pressure, or a jaw injury. If a permanent tooth is knocked out, keep it in milk and see a dentist within an hour. In India call 108 (ambulance) or go to the nearest hospital; abroad, call your local emergency number.

How booking works

Choose a doctor below and pick a slot. Slot times are shown in your own time zone.
The doctor confirms the request, and you pay securely online. The fee is shown on the doctor's profile before you book; patients outside India see it in their own currency.
Join the video call at the booked time from the VRA Health app or your browser.
Download your digital prescription and advice after the consultation.

You can also book on WhatsApp: send "Hi" and follow the steps.

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