Maatul Dental Clinic

Maatul Dental Clinic is up on the 2nd Floor of Thakur Arcade, right at 137/138. It’s directly opposite the railway station in Virar West, so we hear the trains coming and going all day long. Getting to the second floor is a bit of a climb if you don’t use the lift. While the arcade is usually full of people rushing around, once you step into the clinic, it feels a lot more settled. We have the dental chairs set up near the windows, and you can look out at the station platforms while you’re sitting there. Watching the crowds is a good distraction from the sound of the drill. Handling the billing and appointments happens at a small desk near the door. The floor is that white tile that shows every bit of dust, so we’re always sweeping up. We keep a cupboard full of dental supplies like gauze and those little mirrors, and there's a small sink for the patients. Most of our patients are people living in Virar West who stop by on their way to or from the station. The waiting area has a TV, but we usually keep the volume low or just have the news on. Our focus is mainly on getting through the day’s appointments without too much fuss. Sometimes the station announcements are so loud we can hear them inside, which lets us know if the trains are running late. It’s a practical space.