Sakti Dental & Orthodontic Clinic is a multi-speciality dental clinic at H-118, Kamarajar Salai, Anbunagar, Palayamkottai, Tirunelveli 627011, Tamil Nadu, operating since 2008 under Clinical Director Dr. Shiva Sankar (BDS, MDS Orthodontics). Six specialist dentists cover orthodontics, oral and maxillofacial surgery, endodontics, periodontics and cosmetic dentistry. Core treatments: metal and ceramic braces, clear aligners, single and multiple dental implants, root canal treatment, crowns and bridges, complete and partial dentures, smile makeover, veneers, teeth whitening, scaling, flap surgery and paediatric dentistry. Open Monday to Saturday, 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM; closed Sunday. Emergency dental care available. EMI payment plans offered. Phone 0462-2534585 / +91 82207 04585.
About Sakti Dental & Orthodontic Clinic, Tirunelveli
Sakti Dental & Orthodontic Clinic is a multi-speciality dental centre at H-118, Kamarajar Salai, Anbunagar, Palayamkottai, Tirunelveli. Running for more than 17 years, the clinic is led by Dr. Shiva Sankar, BDS, MDS (Orthodontics), and supported by a panel of six specialist dentists — so a patient who walks in for a routine cleaning and turns out to need implant surgery or gum treatment is treated in the same building, by the specialist for that discipline, without a referral to another city.
The practice covers general, preventive, cosmetic, surgical and paediatric dentistry, with a particular depth in orthodontics — braces, clip treatment and clear aligners for both children and adults. Patients travel to the clinic from across Tirunelveli district, including Palayamkottai, Melapalayam, Vannarpettai, Perumalpuram, Tirunelveli Town and the surrounding taluks.
Treatments Offered
- Orthodontics — metal braces, ceramic (tooth-coloured) braces, clip treatment for children, adult orthodontics
- Clear Aligners — removable, near-invisible alignment for working adults and students
- Dental Implants — single tooth, multiple tooth and full-arch fixed replacement
- Root Canal Treatment (RCT) — single-sitting and multi-sitting endodontic therapy to save infected natural teeth
- Crowns & Bridges — zirconia, metal-ceramic and full-metal restorations
- Dentures — complete and partial removable dentures
- Cosmetic Dentistry — smile makeover, veneers, composite bonding, professional teeth whitening
- Dental Fillings — composite and glass ionomer restorations for decayed or chipped teeth
- Gum Care — scaling and polishing, deep cleaning, flap surgery for advanced gum disease
- Kids Dentistry — child check-ups, fluoride application, milk-tooth fillings, early habit correction
- Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery — impacted wisdom tooth removal and minor oral surgical procedures
- Emergency Dental Care — same-day attention for severe toothache, swelling and dental trauma
Specialist Panel
- Dr. Shiva Sankar, BDS, MDS — Clinical Director & Orthodontist
- Dr. Anbumani, BDS, MDS — Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
- Dr. J.R. Lokesh, BDS, MDS — Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
- Dr. Prakash Athiban, BDS, MDS — Root Canal (Endodontic) Specialist
- Dr. J.P. Mohanraj, BDS, MDS — Gum Care (Periodontic) Specialist
- Dr. Divya, BDS — Cosmetic Dental Specialist
Why Patients Choose This Clinic
- Specialist-led, not generalist-led. Braces are planned by an MDS orthodontist, root canals by an endodontist, gum surgery by a periodontist — each case handled by the person trained for it.
- 17+ years in the same locality. Long-running practice in Palayamkottai with follow-up records, which matters for multi-year treatments like braces and implants.
- Long working hours. 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, six days a week, so appointments fit around office and college schedules.
- Cost planning up front. Treatment estimates are explained before starting, with EMI and minimum-down-payment options on higher-value work such as implants, full-mouth rehabilitation and orthodontics.
- Preventive focus. Routine check-ups and professional cleaning are encouraged rather than upsold, with the clinic running dental camps and awareness lectures in and around Tirunelveli.
Visiting the Clinic
The clinic is on Kamarajar Salai in Anbunagar, Palayamkottai — a short drive from Tirunelveli Junction railway station and the Palayamkottai bus stand, with parking on site. Timings: Monday to Saturday, 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM. Sunday closed. Appointments can be booked by landline on 0462-2534585 or on WhatsApp at +91 82207 04585. Walk-ins are accepted, but a prior appointment is recommended for orthodontic consultations and implant planning, since those need a longer chair slot.
First visit tip: carry any previous X-rays, prescriptions or treatment records. If the visit is for braces or aligners, expect a photographic and X-ray record to be taken on the first day so the treatment plan and cost can be given in writing.