Assured Dental Care is a dental clinic in Andheri West, Mumbai, where dental bonding is used to repair chipped teeth, close small gaps and improve the shape or colour of a tooth with a tooth-coloured resin called composite. The resin is placed on the tooth, shaped by hand and set with a light, usually in one visit. Little or no healthy tooth needs to be removed, so bonding is one of the gentlest ways to change how a tooth looks.
Your care is led by Dr. Shreya Shah, Chief Dentist, who first checks the tooth, the gum and your bite and explains whether bonding will hold up in your mouth. If you are looking for a dentist in Andheri West for a chipped or gapped tooth, the first step is an examination and a talk about what you want, followed by a clear explanation of the options and the limits of bonding.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Shreya Shah, Chief Dentist. Last reviewed 9 October 2026. Registered with the Maharashtra State Dental Council (registration A 30472, 2015). Dr. Shah is also the treating dentist at this clinic.
Dental bonding at Assured Dental Care in Andheri West, Mumbai repairs chipped teeth, closes small gaps and reshapes teeth with tooth-coloured resin shaped by hand and set with a light. Dr. Shreya Shah examines the tooth first. Bonding is often done in one visit and does not last for ever.
Examination and a talk about what you want start at your first visit, subject to availability.
Bonding is built on the tooth, so little or no healthy enamel needs to be removed.
Many bonding repairs are finished in a single visit, and can be repaired or polished later.
Dental bonding uses composite, a tooth-coloured resin. The tooth surface is prepared, the resin is placed in layers and shaped by hand to match the tooth, and each layer is hardened with a blue light. The result is polished to look like natural enamel.1
Bonding can repair a chipped or worn edge, close a small gap, make a short tooth a little longer, change the shape of a tooth and cover a stained area. It is a good choice when the change is small and the tooth is healthy. For larger changes or heavy biting forces, a veneer or a crown may last better.3
Composite is not as strong as natural enamel, and it can chip, stain or wear over time, so it needs repair or replacement at some point. It is the same type of material used in tooth-coloured fillings, and the care is similar. Fillings and bonding both depend on a clean, dry tooth surface and a good seal.2
Bonding changes a tooth with little or no shaping, and it suits small changes on healthy teeth.
Dr. Shreya Shah decides this only after an examination and a talk about what you want. These are the general patterns.
If gums are inflamed, gum treatment usually comes first. If stains are widespread, teeth whitening may be enough. If many teeth need work, a smile design plan can bring the options together.
Bonding suits small changes on healthy teeth, and an examination shows whether it suits yours.
The right choice depends on how much you want to change and how strong the result needs to be. Dr. Shah explains each option.
A chipped or worn edge is rebuilt with composite. It is quick and conservative, and it can be repaired or polished later.
Usually 1 visitSmall gaps are closed and tooth shape is changed by adding composite to the sides of teeth. It suits small changes and healthy teeth.
Usually 1 visitVeneers, crowns, aligners and whitening can suit larger or different changes. We explain them so that you can compare.
After discussion| Compare | Bonding | Porcelain veneer | Crown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tooth removed | Little or none | A thin layer | More, all round the tooth |
| Typical visits | One | Two | Two |
| Strength | Lower, can chip | Higher | Highest |
| Staining | Stains more over time | Resists stains | Resists stains |
| Repair | Often easy | Replace the veneer | Replace the crown |
Bonding is the gentlest option for small changes, and we explain when a stronger option is wiser.
Bonding is often done in one visit. A larger change takes longer. Your plan may differ.1
The look of bonding depends on the skill of the shaping and polishing, so each step is done carefully.
Dr. Shah examines the tooth, the gum and your bite, and takes an X-ray if it is needed. Decay or gum disease is treated first.
You say what you would like to change. We talk about what bonding can and cannot do for the tooth, and what upkeep it needs.
The colour of the composite is matched to your tooth in natural light, using a shade guide.
The tooth surface is roughened lightly and treated with a gel so that the resin bonds. Anaesthetic is used only if it is needed.
The resin is applied in thin layers, and each layer is hardened with a blue light.
The resin is shaped by hand to match the form of the tooth and the teeth beside it, and the bite is checked.
The surface is polished smooth, so that it looks natural and resists staining and plaque.
You are shown how to look after the bonding. A review visit checks the bite and the edges, and polishing or repair can be done later.
Cost depends on your evaluation. Dental bonding is planned for each person, so no single figure fits everyone.
Two people can need very different work. After the examination and a talk about what you want, Dr. Shreya Shah explains the stages, and the cost of each stage is discussed before you decide to go ahead.
Call 08806796696 or message us on WhatsApp. If you have trouble breathing or swallowing, or swelling is spreading to your eye or neck, go to a hospital emergency department. For a broken tooth or other urgent problem, see dental emergency treatment.
Small repairs to bonding are quick and simple when we see them early.
Bonding is a good choice for small changes, and we say honestly when a stronger option would last longer.
Your first visit is an examination and a talk about what you want. For a simple repair, bonding can sometimes be done at the same visit, subject to availability.
Bring any earlier photographs or records, and tell us about grinding, nail biting, allergies and the medicines you take. If a tooth has broken and has a sharp edge or is painful, call us first so that we can arrange the earliest visit.
Call 08806796696 to book.
Little tooth removedLimits explainedReferral when needed
Dr. Shah explains what she finds in plain language and what each choice involves, and you decide at your own pace. If you are anxious about dental treatment, tell us at the start and we will go at a pace that suits you. We would rather you ask every question before treatment than leave with doubts, so please bring a list.
Bonding changes a tooth with little or no shaping, so it is considered first for small changes.
You are told how long bonding is likely to last and what upkeep it needs, so that there are no surprises.
Veneers, crowns, whitening and aligners are explained side by side, so that you choose with the facts.
If a case needs training beyond what is available, Dr. Shah says so and arranges coordinated care with a suitably trained clinician.
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“Hi....it was a very good experience Doctor and staff is very professional and very attentive Thankful for easy process and excellent care”
“Lovely experience. Made my dental appointment so comfortable I forgot it was my first time .”
“Dr. Shreya is really friendly and welcoming, she keeps helps you stay comfortable throughout the procedures”
“I had a very good experience at this dental clinic, did the cleaning. The dentist was professional, and explained clearly, the staff were friendly and helpful , and the clinic was clean and well- maintained.”
Assured Dental Care is a dental clinic in Andheri West, Mumbai, next to Lallubhai Park in Parsi Colony. You can book a dental bonding evaluation with Dr. Shreya Shah by phone or WhatsApp. The map shows the exact location of the clinic. If your problem is urgent, please call before you travel so that we can arrange the earliest visit available. Please bring any earlier reports.
Straight answers to what patients ask before they book. If your question is not here, call or message us.
Dental bonding is planned for each person, so the cost is given only after your evaluation. It depends on how many teeth are treated, how much material is needed, how much shaping and polishing the result needs, any treatment needed first and any later repair or touch-up. After the examination, Dr. Shreya Shah explains the plan and the cost of each stage before you decide.
Dental bonding uses a tooth-coloured resin, called composite, that is shaped on the tooth and set with a light. It can repair chips, close small gaps, change the shape of a tooth and cover mild stains. It is often done in one visit, and little or no tooth needs to be removed.
Bonding often needs no anaesthetic, because little or no drilling is involved. If a tooth is sensitive or some preparation is needed, we can numb it. Tell us if you feel discomfort and we will adjust what we are doing.
Bonding does not last for ever. Composite can chip, wear or stain over time, and it will need repair, polishing or replacement at some point. How long it lasts depends on where it is, your bite and your habits, such as nail biting or chewing hard objects. We cannot promise a number of years.
Bonding is built directly on the tooth in one visit and needs little or no shaping, but it is less strong and stains more. A porcelain veneer is made in a laboratory, is stronger and stain-resistant, and usually needs a thin layer of enamel to be removed. We explain which suits your teeth.
Whitening gel does not change the colour of composite. If you want your natural teeth lightened, this is usually done first, and the bonding is matched to the lighter shade afterwards.
Brush twice a day, clean between your teeth, and attend regular check-ups and cleaning, where bonding can be polished. Avoid biting your nails or hard objects, and cut down on staining food and drink, tea, coffee, red wine and tobacco.
Bonding may not suit large gaps, teeth under heavy biting forces, heavy grinding that has not been managed, or untreated decay and gum disease. We tell you honestly if a veneer, a crown or aligners would suit you better.
If you have a chipped tooth, a small gap or a tooth whose shape bothers you, an examination shows whether bonding will suit it. If you have been quoted for bonding or veneers elsewhere, we are happy to give a second opinion. Call or message us during clinic hours and we will confirm a time with you.
Monday to Saturday, 10:00 AM to 7:30 PM.
Read this if you want a stronger, stain-resistant option and accept some shaping.
Read this if your main concern is the colour of healthy natural teeth.
Bonding uses the same material as tooth-coloured fillings.
See all dental treatments at Assured Dental Care, or read about our general dentist in Andheri West.
Written and reviewed by: Dr. Shreya Shah, Chief Dentist, Maharashtra State Dental Council registration A 30472. Last reviewed 9 October 2026. Dr. Shah is also the clinic’s treating dentist, and this page describes treatment that Assured Dental Care provides.
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This page is general information for patients. It is not a diagnosis or a substitute for an examination by a dentist. Treatment, timelines and outcomes vary from person to person.
