Dr. Ravinder Vurakaranam

My 8-year-old daughter had severe dental anxiety after a traumatic fall damaged her front teeth. Dr. Vurakaranam created a 'space adventure' narrative throughout her restorative surgery, using child-friendly language and allowing her to hold a 'moon rock' during the procedure. She now asks when she can visit her 'space dentist' again.

At 78, I needed full mouth rehabilitation but was concerned about my heart condition. Dr. Vurakaranam coordinated with my cardiologist to develop a phased treatment plan under monitored anesthesia. The custom-designed dentures feel completely natural, and I've rediscovered my love for apples and steak.

Our family of four all required different dental surgeries within months. Dr. Vurakaranam treated my son's impacted wisdom teeth, my daughter's corrective jaw surgery, my root canal, and my husband's dental implants. His ability to manage our entire family's diverse needs with personalized care was extraordinary.

As a professional athlete, I suffered a complex dental injury during a championship match that required immediate attention. Dr. Vurakaranam performed emergency microsurgery to save my teeth and crafted athletic mouthguards that actually improve my breathing during competition. I returned to play within weeks.

As a professional flutist, my career was jeopardized by a rare temporomandibular joint disorder that caused chronic pain and limited jaw movement. Dr. Vurakaranam performed a minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery with such precision that not only was my pain eliminated, but my embouchure improved. I'm now playing better than ever at 42.