Why Choose Us as Your Dentist of Choice

Google 5 Star Rating

We focus on 3 aspects that has made a big difference to our patients. The ‘Dental Experience’. From start to the end! Coupled with our focus on ‘being gentle and caring’ and giving ‘Value’ to our patients as what they see it. Our track record shows we are onto something meaningful.

If these three aspects are important to you, we welcome you to our Dental Clinic. While we do not want to over promise, we hope we can meet or go beyond your expectations to deserve yet another 5 Star rating from you.

You First then Your Teeth

For us, You are a Person! A real person with feelings and concerns. We do not jump to treating your tooth complaint straight away. We like to focus on you first and ‘know you’ and ‘understand you’, then and only then do we start to look at your dental problem.

We like to build long lasting relationships that are built on trust and ‘knowing you’ and NOT just a set a dental records. Our patients have been coming to us since 1984 not because we have their dental records BUT because we have their interest at heart. If you choose us, we like to build that special relationship with you too.

Dental Psychologist

Everyone has a certain level of fear visiting the Dentist. You probably are no different. Dental Anxiety, as it is commonly referred to is a serious Dental condition. And sadly, most common reason being a traumatic experience in the past. Dr. Muruga, our Dentist has a Masters in Psychology and is very good at addressing your dental anxiety and fears.

If Fear or Dental Anxiety is keeping you from visiting the dentist, do give us a chance to help you. We take a Psychological approach and deal with your fears first and often treatment is deferred until your Fears are reduced to a comfortable level.

The Dentist

Dr. Muruga Dentist

Dr. Muruga is an Orthodontic Dentist and a Dental Psychologist apart from being a Dental GP. He has over 35 years of experience having graduated from the globally famous Manipal University, India in 1980. Dr. Muruga is best known for his charming personality and chair side charisma. He is very approachable and easy to talk to either in person or even a quick consult over the phone. Dr. M as he is popularly known is a man who wears many hats and he brings all his experiences from his various fields to serve the best treatment options for you.

With his Masters in Psychology, his approach is very much applying Psychology and Dentistry together for a unique experience. He listens to you and takes time to understand and get to know the ‘real’ you before prescribing any form of treatment. His unorthodox yet conservative approach is very endearing to his patients as they know he has got their best interest at heart. In an era of commercialization and profiteering, he is one dentist who is popular because he always proposes affordable treatment options. He has many a time turned down options of costly dental treatment; advising the patient against it due to his motto - ‘value for money’ to the patient.

He is a Dentist close to you once you are listed as a patient. Access via WhatsApp or a quick call for a quick consultation is a norm in the way he interacts with his patients.

To know Dr. Muruga is to love Dr. Muruga as he has this fatherly, older polished gentleman aura that you would want to unburden your anxieties. Don’t forget he is a Psychologist, a life-coach and Dentist all rolled into one to help you navigate your dental situation. He has developed a reputation for giving some quality tips and advice while you are on the Dental Chair.

It is not surprising then that he is particularly good with dental anxiety patients, helping them to identify and taking baby steps to overcome their fear of dental treatment. Kids love him because he has his way of connecting with them when he demonstrates how playful dental stuff can be.

A vegan, yoga practitioner and spiritual aspirant you can expect to have very interesting conversations with our Dr. M and most people are impressed with his youthful looks despite being in his 60s

What our patients say about us

Dental Treatments

Tropicana Dental Surgery – Dental Treatment With A Smile

A smile is the most significant asset in your face. Making it the best is one of the best investments you can make, says one of the most popular dentists in Petaling Jaya, Dr. Muruga of Tropicana Dental Surgery.

Cosmetic dentistry, notably a smile makeover design, is becoming more popular among individuals from all walks of life. Today, everyone desires a beautiful, brighter, and whiter smile to be Successful. Have you ever seen a popular actor or celebrity with a bad Smile? Everything from a mismatched set of teeth to a misaligned jaw shape can now be rectified. Make sure to include a smile makeover to your wish list now.

Clear Aligners and Orthodontic Braces

Clear Aligners are the popular choice of correcting your teeth. They do have limitations and are more expensive. The advantages are there are no metal brackets and you can take them out when you like. Aligners too have a shorter duration of treatment. If you qualify for clear aligners it is a good option. Please call for an appointment for a free consultation and quote as treatment plans vary a lot with every individual patient. If your condition is not so serious, your cost maybe lower!

Estimate price : RM 4500 to RM 12000 depending on complexity and case considerations

Braces or Orthodontic treatment is still a popular treatment of choice for patients who want to straighten their teeth to have a better smile and even look better. Tropicana Dental offers both cosmetic orthodontic brackets as well as metal braces for both teenagers as well as for adult orthodontic patients. If you think you may need braces feel free to call and make an no obligation, free consultation appointment.

The added advantage of doing Braces is you get to build your self-confidence with your improved Smile. Most if not all patients experience a major positive change in their Life even while undergoing the Braces treatment as their Smile begins to improve.

Estimate Price: RM 4,000 to RM 9,000 - depending on complexicity and case considerations

Implants 

Missing teeth can now be replaced by implants. Implants have become a popular option in replacing lost teeth because dentures are not an option. Although it is a relatively higher investment, implants are worth it because of the value it adds in the long term. We offer the latest range of implant options and various budget options depending on your choice of implants.  

Implants are the latest options for trouble free replacement. With the latest technology and materials, Implants are a good investment as they have a long term viability. However, you need to do it with an experienced and specialist in the field. At Tropicana Dental we have experienced Oral Surgeons experienced to work with you on your Implant options.

Estimate Price: RM 8,000 to RM 12,000

Crowns 

Crowns are a good option for badly broken down teeth that need to be secured and avoid further damage due to the ravages of chewing. Crowns are also done for front teeth that are badly discolored and have unsightly fillings.  We offer many material options ranging from porcelain to metal to pure Porcelain Empress or Zirconia crowns for that extra cosmetic natural look without the ugly metal lining seen near the gum line.

Crowns done well and professionally last almost a life time and is good investment in terms of cost.

Estimate Price: RM 1,500 to RM 2,500

Veneers

Veneers as the name suggests is a 'facing'  or an outer layer of porcelain that is crafted and bonded to the surface of the front teeth. Veneers are done to reshape ugly front teeth or mask yellowish or discoloured teeth to give the smooth and super white pearly smile. For an instant cosmetic solution, Veneers are the better option.

Estimate Price: RM 2,000 to RM 4, 000

Our Special Dental Treatment:

 Dental Braces Treatment in Petaling Jaya is still popular. This is a gold standard treatment of choice for people who wish to straighten their teeth to improve their smile and enhance their appearance. At Tropicana Dental we offer aesthetic orthodontic brackets as well as metal braces for both teens as well as for adult orthodontic patients. If you are not sure if need braces, feel free to contact and book a no-obligation, free consultation appointment now. ( add button if possible)

 The extra benefit of getting Dental Braces Treatment Kuala Lumpur is not just increasing your self-confidence. Most patients report a substantial positive change in their lives even while undergoing orthodontic treatment  / Dental Braces treatment as their Smile starts to improve.

Porcelain Crowns Petaling Jaya or Porcelain Crowns Kuala Lumpur Treatment:

 A dental crown is a tooth-shaped cap put on an individual’s damaged or rotting tooth or on top of a dental implant to replace a lost tooth. A dental bridge is an artificial tooth used to bridge a gap between teeth.

 Our team here at Tropicana Dental Clinic has the expertise and infrastructure to give you dental services that match your budget. To guarantee that a dental crown will properly cover the tooth, we must first reduce the size of the tooth. After the tooth has been reduced in size, we take an impression of it so that the crown may be produced specifically for the patient's tooth.

 We utilize this impression to create the customized crown at the dental lab, which is made of a super expensive material that is suited for the shape of the crown of your tooth. Until then, a temporary crown is placed over the freshly prepared tooth to prevent it from being damaged further. We remove the temporary crown and replace it with the permanent crown when the permanent crown has been placed.