Dr.Sethu Rajan's Dental & Maxillofacial Centre

Dr.Sethu Rajan's Dental & Maxillofacial Centre Discover the best-kept secret in dental care. Experience world-class treatment with cutting-edge technology under one roof.

With over 16 years of excellence, our clinic offers immediate dental implants - fixed teeth in 72 hours, single teeth in a day.

26/08/2026

What if you’re not hiding your smile… but your bite? 🦷

A smile that feels uncomfortable isn’t always just a confidence issue.

Sometimes, the underlying problem can involve crowding, bite imbalance, jaw development, or the way your teeth come together while chewing.

And when the bite isn’t functioning properly, the concern may go beyond aesthetics. Uneven tooth wear, difficulty maintaining oral hygiene, and functional discomfort can develop over time.

That’s why a proper smile assessment shouldn’t stop at asking, “Are my teeth straight?”

We also need to understand:

✔️ How your teeth meet
✔️ How your bite functions
✔️ How your jaws are positioned
✔️ Whether your teeth are wearing unevenly
✔️ Whether your smile is supported by a healthy functional foundation

As an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon, the focus is not simply on creating a straighter smile—but on understanding the relationship between your teeth, jaws, bite, and overall oral function.

Because a healthy smile isn’t just about how it looks. It’s also about how it works.

If you find yourself hiding your smile in photos or avoiding smiling openly, don’t simply assume it’s a confidence issue.

Find out what’s actually causing it.

📞 Book your consultation: 93618 45488

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An OPG is more than “just an X-ray.” It gives your orthodontist a broader view of what’s happening **beyond what you can...
24/08/2026

An OPG is more than “just an X-ray.” It gives your orthodontist a broader view of what’s happening **beyond what you can see in the mirror**.

Before recommending braces or aligners, an OPG can help assess the position of teeth, roots, developing or unerupted teeth, jaw structures, and the overall dental condition.

But an important point: **an OPG alone does not decide your treatment.**

It is considered alongside your clinical examination, digital intraoral scan, bite analysis, photographs, and treatment goals. Together, these records help create a treatment plan that is specific to your smile.

That’s why we believe you shouldn’t choose braces or aligners based only on how your teeth look.

**First understand. Then decide.**

With Dr. Sethurajan’s **Smile & Bite Assessment**, you get a comprehensive evaluation designed to help you understand:
✔ Whether orthodontic treatment is actually needed
✔ What may be causing your alignment or bite concern
✔ Which treatment options may suit your case
✔ How your treatment can be planned

**Assessment Value: ₹9,000**
**Special Offer: ₹999**

📞 **9361845488**
📩 DM us to book your Smile & Bite Assessment.



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21/08/2026

A simple consultation today can prevent more complex treatment later.
For just ₹999, your child receives:
✔ Specialist Orthodontic Consultation
✔ OPG X-Ray
✔ Digital Smile Scan
✔ Bite Assessment
✔ Smile Preview
Limited-time consultation offer.
Message us on WhatsApp to reserve an appointment.

“Should I get braces or clear aligners?”That’s not always the first question you should be asking.The first question is:...
19/08/2026

“Should I get braces or clear aligners?”

That’s not always the first question you should be asking.

The first question is: “What does my smile actually need?”

Choosing aligners simply because they’re invisible—or braces because someone you know had them—can mean choosing a treatment before understanding the problem.

A proper orthodontic assessment looks at your:

✔ Tooth alignment
✔ Bite relationship
✔ Jaw development
✔ Oral health
✔ Treatment goals

And sometimes, the right answer may even be “not yet.” If immediate correction isn’t necessary, monitoring can be the better decision.

Because good orthodontic treatment isn’t about choosing the most popular option. It’s about choosing the right option for your specific smile and bite.

Before you commit to braces or aligners, get the clarity you need.

Smile & Bite Assessment with Dr. Sethurajan
₹9,000 value → ₹999

📞 9361845488
📩 DM us to book your assessment.



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17/08/2026

Braces or aligners? The answer isn’t the same for everyone. 🦷

A lot of patients choose orthodontic treatment based on what looks better on Instagram or what a friend is wearing. But the right choice depends on much more than appearance.

The decision between braces and clear aligners can depend on:

• The complexity of your case
• Your bite and tooth movements required
• How consistently you can follow the treatment
• Your lifestyle and aesthetic preferences
• Your age and ability to maintain compliance

Aligners may offer better aesthetics and comfort for many patients, while braces can provide excellent control and may be more predictable for patients who may struggle with wearing aligners consistently.

There is no universally “better” option. There is only the option that is better suited to your teeth and treatment goals.

That’s why orthodontic treatment should begin with a proper smile and bite evaluation, not a product choice.

📞 Book your Smile & Bite Consultation
Let’s assess your teeth, bite and treatment needs before deciding between braces and aligners.

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A digital smile scan is not just about getting a 3D image of your teeth. It gives us a more detailed starting point for ...
16/08/2026

A digital smile scan is not just about getting a 3D image of your teeth. It gives us a more detailed starting point for understanding your alignment, bite, and treatment needs.

Before recommending braces, a digital intraoral scan can help us:

✔ Create a detailed 3D record of your teeth and bite
✔ Assess your current alignment and starting position
✔ Support more personalized treatment planning
✔ Track changes throughout your orthodontic journey
✔ Help visualize the potential direction of your smile transformation, where clinically suitable

But the scan is **only one part of the diagnosis**.

Your clinical examination, bite assessment, X-rays, photographs, and treatment goals all need to be considered together before deciding whether braces—or another treatment option—is right for you.

That’s why we believe orthodontic treatment should begin with **a clear understanding of your smile, not assumptions.**

If you’re considering braces or aligners, start with a proper assessment and understand your options before committing to treatment.

📍 **Dr. Sethurajan Dental & Maxillofacial & Implant Center, Chennai**
📩 DM us to know more.
📞 **9361845488**



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11/08/2026

🎙️ UNFILTERED with Dr. Sethurajan | Episode 8

“Sir, what case stays in your mind even today?”

Some cases stay with you long after the surgery is over.

One of them was a 3-month-old baby with Pierre Robin Syndrome.

The baby had a large tongue, a small/receded lower jaw, and a cleft palate—making breathing extremely difficult.

The parents told us that while sleeping, the baby would sometimes turn blue.

They couldn’t comfortably lay the baby down or even put the baby in a cradle. At night, they had to keep the baby on their shoulder until the baby fell asleep.

They had already consulted several doctors before coming to us.

We performed a procedure called lip-tongue adhesion, with the aim of improving the baby’s airway and making breathing and positioning easier.

And the outcome was deeply rewarding.

The baby was finally able to sleep normally and lie comfortably in a cradle.

But the story didn’t end there.

When the child turned 2 years old, the family came back to meet me—with an invitation.

That moment was emotional.

Because as surgeons, we perform procedures every day. But sometimes, a particular patient becomes more than just a case.

You remember the parents’ fear.

You remember the uncertainty.

And most importantly—you remember seeing that child doing well years later.

Some surgeries stay in your hands.
Some stay in your heart.

This is one of those cases I’ll remember for a very long time.

🎙️ Unfiltered with Dr. Sethurajan
Real questions. Real experiences. Real stories from a surgeon’s journey.

Have a question you’d like to ask Dr. Sethurajan? Drop it in the comments.

📍 Dr. S. B. Sethurajan
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon | Craniofacial & Reconstructive Surgery | Implantologist

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If you think orthodontic treatment is only about getting straighter teeth, think again.Crowding, gaps, crooked teeth, bi...
04/08/2026

If you think orthodontic treatment is only about getting straighter teeth, think again.

Crowding, gaps, crooked teeth, bite problems, or jaw discomfort can affect much more than your smile. They can influence how easily you clean your teeth, how your bite functions, and how pressure is distributed across your teeth.

The important part is not waiting until the problem starts affecting your daily life.

An orthodontic evaluation can help identify:
✔ Whether your teeth are difficult to clean because of crowding
✔ Whether your bite is putting uneven pressure on certain teeth
✔ Whether gaps or shifting teeth need attention
✔ Whether jaw discomfort may be associated with your bite
✔ Whether early correction could make treatment simpler

And remember—evaluation doesn’t automatically mean braces.

It means understanding what’s happening with your teeth and bite, and knowing what options are available before a manageable issue becomes more complicated.

Your smile is not just about how it looks. It’s also about how it functions.

📩 DM us to know more.
📞 Call us: 9361845488



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01/08/2026

🎙️ UNFILTERED with Dr. Sethurajan | Episode 6

“Sir, why do other dentists come and learn from you?”

Being a surgeon isn’t only about treating patients. It’s also about continuously learning, teaching, sharing experience, and contributing to the next generation of clinicians.

Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to teach and mentor dental professionals, share clinical experience, and discuss complex cases and surgical techniques with colleagues and clinicians from different parts of India and abroad.

Because in healthcare, knowledge becomes more valuable when it is shared.

For me, teaching isn’t about telling someone what to do.

It’s about explaining why a particular diagnosis, treatment plan, surgical approach, or clinical decision makes sense—and helping another clinician develop that way of thinking.

From Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and dental implants to facial trauma, complex surgical cases, and treatment planning, every case can teach us something.

And when experienced clinicians learn from one another, patients ultimately benefit.

A surgeon’s impact isn’t limited to the patients they treat. It can also extend to the doctors they teach.

Have a question you’ve always wanted to ask an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon? Drop it in the comments—it could be featured in the next episode of Unfiltered with Dr. Sethurajan.

📍 Dr. S. B. Sethurajan
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon | Implantologist | Surgical Educator

📞 Book your consultation: 93618 45488

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Have you ever wondered why two patients with the same dental problem can have completely different results?The answer of...
31/07/2026

Have you ever wondered why two patients with the same dental problem can have completely different results?

The answer often isn’t the procedure—it’s the treatment planning.

Whether it’s dental implants, orthodontics, full-mouth rehabilitation, or oral surgery, successful treatment begins with understanding the complete picture, not just the symptoms.

A comprehensive treatment plan includes:
✔ Accurate diagnosis of the underlying problem
✔ Digital imaging and detailed clinical evaluation
✔ Assessment of your bite, bone, and oral health
✔ A personalized approach based on your needs—not a one-size-fits-all solution
✔ Planning that prioritizes long-term function as well as aesthetics

Rushing into treatment without proper planning can lead to avoidable complications, compromised results, or additional procedures in the future.

At our practice, we believe that precision starts before the first procedure. Every recommendation is made with one goal in mind: achieving results that are functional, predictable, and built to last.

Because great dentistry isn’t just about treating today’s problem—it’s about protecting your smile for years to come.

📞 Book your consultation today: 9361845488



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1/3, Welcome Colony, Near Konica Lab(india Atm), Thirumangalam, Ann Nagar West, Ext
Chennai
600101

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Monday 9:30am - 9pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 9pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 9pm
Thursday 9:30am - 9pm
Friday 9:30am - 9pm
Saturday 9:30am - 9pm
Sunday 10am - 1pm

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