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Bala Dental Surgery

Updated 2026-08-23 · 2,041 reviewed · 290 listed · Scored from 25 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.2(25) 45 low data composite score See reviews on Google
Cosmetic DentistryEmergency Dental CareGeneral Dentistry
Bala Dental Surgery
Services
Cosmetic Dentistry, Emergency Dental Care, General Dentistry
Reviews
25

What recent reviews say

Dr Bala has a loyal base who praise his skill, pain-free work, and detailed explanations; regulars since the 1990s return willingly. New or price-conscious patients report unexpected charges and outdated facilities, leaving a split verdict.

Based on limited recent reviews, so treat this as low-confidence.

Praised for
  • Doctor Bala's skill and experience (40+ years)
  • pain-free treatment
  • thorough explanation and patient education
  • professional staff
  • good value for regulars
Watch-outs
  • high prices or unexplained charges
  • outdated equipment
  • inconsistent service quality
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Best for: patients seeking experienced hands who prioritize pain management and detailed explanation
Think twice if: prices may be higher than advertised; ask for an itemized estimate before treatment begins

Pros

  • 40+ years of dentistry experience with Dr Bala
  • two dentists on staff (Dr Bala and Dr Kuna)
  • pain-free treatment and real-time patient education

Worth knowing

  • Dr Bala has 40+ years experience and reports over 15,000 procedures
  • Dr Kuna (his wife) assists and offers second opinions
  • one patient reports painless extraction with no sensation felt
  • Dr Bala adjusts dentures without extra charge for some patients
  • one long-term patient has visited since 1996 and continues to travel from Shah Alam for treatment

What reviews say by service

General Dentistry
regulars praise painless extractions and thorough examinations; price complaints centre on unexpected charges
Cosmetic Dentistry
denture adjustment praised as complimentary or low-cost
Emergency Dental Care
limited evidence; one review mentions extraction but no wider emergency-specific feedback

How it compares

  • Rated 3.2 against a 4.84 average across the 155 cosmetic dentistry businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 22% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 32
Review volume 61
Review recency 29
Review sentiment 52
Profile completeness 50
Verification 0

Rating breakdown

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FAQs

Should I ask about costs before treatment?
Yes. One long-time review advises getting a simple opinion and confirming price comfort before treatment begins. Recent complaints cite unexpected charges.
Is treatment actually painless?
Several regulars report painless or nearly painless experiences, particularly with extractions. Dr Bala asks for feedback during treatment to manage pain.

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Last updated 2026-08-23