SL_PROFILE_Advanced Dentistry_0525_Layout 1 6 / 11 / 25 5 : 41 PM Page 1 Dr . Batra’s interest in dentistry stems back to an incident that occurred while she was growing up in India . Her father , a surgeon , lost several teeth in an accident . As dental specialists went about the work of restoring his smile , she saw how dramatically dentistry could change someone’s demeanor and , in turn , their life as a whole . “ Until then I wanted to become a physician , ” she recalls . “ I didn’t realize how important a smile was to someone’s life . After I saw the amazing things my father’s dentists did for him , I knew this is what I wanted to do to help people . ” Dr . Batra specializes in aspects of dentistry that not only fix teeth but also help patients feel whole again . Dental implants are a good example . Given her more than two decades of experience in dental implants , in most cases she can extract teeth and place implants the same day , and provide patients with temporary teeth until the implant site has healed . In other words , patients will not leave the office without teeth . She also has a particular interest in periodontal disease , which can wreak havoc on a person’s oral health , as well as their overall health . That’s why she has invested the time and energy needed to become an expert in minimally invasive pro - cedures she considers kinder , gentler , and more effective alternatives to treating the disease with cut - and - sew surgery : LANAP , or Laser - Assisted New Attachment Proce - dure , designed to save natural teeth ; and LAPIP , or Laser - Assisted Peri - Implantitis Dr . Pallavi Procedure , designed to save dental implants . Batra “ These laser - based procedures are much less painful and expensive than the traditional surgeries , ” she adds . “ You’re saving time and Where Expert money , but you’re also saving your teeth . ” The practice is also a Platinum Provider of Invisalign , which uses clear aligners to create beautiful , healthier smiles . Invisalign not only straightens patients ’ teeth but also improves quality of life and Dentistry Meets prevents conditions such as periodontal disease from taking root . Dr . Batra recalls one patient , a blind woman in her 70s , whose misaligned teeth cut her lips and tongue when she talked . After completing Invisalign therapy , the patient “ couldn’t be happier ” with the result . Genuine Care Advanced Dentistry of Philadelphia specializes in treating anxious patients . Dr . Batra recalls one recent patient who came to see her for sig - nificant dental work — including six root canals — needed for medical Known for its next - level clinical expertise , clearance prior to a lengthy hospital stay . Anxiety had kept the patient innovative technology , and relaxed setting , from seeing a dentist for more than 30 years , but Dr . Batra and her staff went to great lengths to prioritize his care and comfort . At the end of his Advanced Dentistry of Philadelphia , a treatment , the patient gave her a hug and cried tears of relief . No matter the individual , Dr . Batra and her fellow clinicians listen Batra Dental Group practice , treats every carefully to each patient , discuss all their options , and then personalize patient like a member of a growing family . every treatment plan . They do so with the assistance of advanced technology such as 3D imaging , iTero scanners , and digital impressions , by BILL DONAHUE | photos by ALISON DUNLAP all designed to make treatment more precise and limit the amount of time patients spend in the dental chair . As for the future of Batra Dental Group , Dr . Batra and Ash have plans here’s a certain kind of magic that happens inside Advanced to add more offices to serve their growing patient population . Dentistry of Philadelphia , located in a bustling part of the city , “ We want to deliver the highest level of care , so we would consider right on the edge of Mount Airy . Even the most anxious patients growing as long as we don’t compromise that , ” Dr . Batra adds . “ We become relaxed by the warmth and charm of a space that feels T have patients from all over who say , ‘ I wish you had an office closer to more like a home’s family room than an office , courtesy of the team led my home . ’ When you hear that , it motivates you to give them another ! by Ash and Pallavi Batra , D.M.D . good practice closer to where they live . ” “ Ash and I have built this beautiful dream together , ” Dr . Batra says of the practice . “ He is the CEO of Batra Dental Group , and he’s very Advanced Dentistry of Philadelphia humble . He’s a cheerful person who likes to mix up with people , and D 7501 Stenton Ave . , Philadelphia , PA 19150 that’s one of the reasons why the office has such a great atmosphere . Patients become his friends and are treated like family members . ” ( 215 ) 549 - 4411 | philafamilydentist.com Advanced Dentistry of Philadelphia , which is one of five offices under the umbrella of Batra Dental Group , provides the full spectrum of Visit www.batradental.group for more information about general and cosmetic dentistry , from routine cleanings to full - mouth Batra Dental Group , including its four other locations in rehabilitations . The clinical team includes Dr . Batra as well as several Philadelphia and Delaware County . associate dentists , all of whom work closely together . SUBURBANLIFEMAGAZINE.COM VOLUME 16 ISSUE 7 18 |