Assured Dental Care is a dental clinic in Andheri West, Mumbai, where problems that call for tooth or jaw surgery are examined, explained and, when the clinic is the right place, treated. Oral and maxillofacial surgery is the branch of care that deals with surgery of the mouth, jaws and face. An oral and maxillofacial surgeon is a clinician trained in it, usually working in a hospital. This page explains what the work covers, what can be done at a dental clinic, and when you would be referred.
Your care is led by Dr. Shreya Shah, Chief Dentist, who does not describe herself as an oral and maxillofacial surgeon. She carries out extractions and wisdom tooth removal at the clinic when they are suitable, and when a problem needs a hospital or a surgeon, she says so, explains why and coordinates what follows. The first step is an examination and an X-ray.
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.
Oral and maxillofacial surgical care covers surgery of the teeth, jaws and face. At Assured Dental Care in Andheri West, Mumbai, Dr. Shreya Shah, Chief Dentist, removes teeth, including some difficult ones, under local anaesthesia, and refers problems such as jaw cysts, injuries or deep impacted teeth to a surgeon. She examines first and explains the choice.
Examination and an X-ray start at your first visit, subject to availability.
You are told what can be done at the clinic and what needs a surgeon, with reasons.
Records are shared and your follow-up care is planned with you.
Oral and maxillofacial surgery deals with conditions of the mouth, jaws, face and neck that need an operation. Common examples are removal of teeth that are deeply buried, cysts and swellings in the jaw, injuries to the face and jaw, and surgery to correct the position of the jaws. An oral and maxillofacial surgeon is trained for this work, and the route to the title and its registration differ between countries.1
Not every operation in the mouth needs a hospital surgeon. A tooth that is broken or firmly rooted, or a wisdom tooth that has partly come through, can often be removed at a dental clinic under local anaesthetic after an X-ray.2 Our surgical tooth extraction and impacted tooth removal pages describe how this is done at the clinic, and this page is about deciding where a problem should be handled.
Care continues after the operation. We explain the healing after extraction, the gap that remains and the options for replacing a tooth, including dental implants, and we review the area at a follow-up visit.
Surgical care means care that involves an operation, and the right place for it depends on the problem.
Dr. Shreya Shah decides only after an examination and an X-ray. These are the general patterns.
Teeth that are removed can be replaced, so see dental implants to compare choices. If you have sudden swelling or pain, see dental emergency treatment for what to do the same day.
Simple surgical care stays here, and deeper or wider problems are referred, as the X-ray shows.
Dr. Shah explains each route, including doing nothing for now, and which she advises.
A suitable extraction or minor surgical procedure is carried out by Dr. Shah under local anaesthesia, with stitches if needed and written aftercare.
Usually one visit and a reviewA deep tooth, a jaw swelling or an injury is referred with your X-rays and notes, and you return to us for the dental care that follows.
Planned with the surgeonSome teeth and lesions with no symptoms are kept under review with X-rays and checks, rather than operated on straight away.
Reviewed at set intervals| Compare | At this clinic | With a surgeon | Watch and review |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suits | Straightforward removal | Deep, wide or complex problems | No symptoms, low risk |
| Anaesthesia | Local | Local or general | None |
| Where | Dental clinic | Hospital or surgical centre | Dental clinic |
| Main risk | Soreness, dry socket | Hospital stay, longer recovery | Problem grows unseen |
The right route is the one that deals with the problem with the least risk, and we explain why.
This describes the decision process, not the operation, which is described on our extraction pages.2
The decision comes from the examination and the X-ray, and you are told how it was reached.
Dr. Shah asks about the pain or swelling, how long it has been there and any earlier treatment.
She looks at the teeth, the gums, the cheeks, the tongue and the jaw joint, and feels the neck for any lumps.
An X-ray shows the position of the tooth, its roots and nearby structures. A 3D scan is advised only if a plain X-ray leaves questions.
Medicines such as blood thinners, diabetes, heart conditions and allergies are noted, because they affect surgery.
She rates how difficult the work looks, which structures lie close to it and how much of the tooth can be reached, so that the plan matches the real position of the tooth.
You hear whether the work can be done here, would be safer with a surgeon, or can be watched, and what the risks are.
If it is done here, the area is numbed and the procedure begins. If referral is chosen, a letter and your X-rays go ahead of you.
A review checks healing, and the replacement of any missing tooth is planned with you.
Cost depends on your evaluation. Surgical problems vary widely, so no single figure fits everyone.
Two people with a painful tooth can need very different operations. After the examination and X-ray, Dr. Shreya Shah explains the stages, including any referral, 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 other urgent problems, call us first, and see dental emergency treatment.
Most healing goes smoothly, and the warning signs above are the reasons to call early.
We carry out the procedures we can do safely and refer the rest rather than risk harm.
Your first visit is an examination, an X-ray and a decision about where the work should be done.
Bring earlier X-rays, scans and reports, and a list of your medicines. Tell us if you take blood thinners or have diabetes, heart disease or allergies. If you have swelling, fever or severe pain, call us first so that we can arrange the earliest visit.
Call 08806796696 to book.
Clear about the limitsGentle, unhurried careReferral coordinated
Dr. Shah explains what she finds in plain language, and you decide at your own pace. Many people feel nervous before any kind of mouth surgery, so we welcome questions and go at a pace that suits you. We would rather you ask everything before the procedure than carry doubts into it. Tell us at the start what worries you most, and we will explain each step before it happens, so that nothing during the procedure comes as a surprise.
You are told what can be done at the clinic and what needs a surgeon, with reasons.
The X-ray, the risks and the aftercare are explained before you agree to anything.
Medicines and conditions are recorded before any procedure.
Your records are shared and the dental care that follows is planned with you.
These are patient reviews of the clinic and Dr. Shah, copied word for word from the clinic’s Google Business Profile. They describe the experience of visiting the clinic and are not evidence of how any treatment will turn out for you.
“Most relaxing dental clinic I have ever been to,and I have been to a few.what I liked the most of Dr Shreya gave me 3treament options and I was explained pros and cons of everything.”
“Dr. Shreya is really friendly and welcoming, she keeps helps you stay comfortable throughout the procedures”
“Outstanding service from start to finish. The staff is warm and courteous, and Dr Shreya is honest, skilled, and efficient.”
“I am staying 45 minutes away from Dr.Shreya’s clinic but thn also I preferred to go at her only …she is very good doctor”
“Hi....it was a very good experience Doctor and staff is very professional and very attentive Thankful for easy process and excellent care”
Assured Dental Care is a dental clinic in Andheri West, Mumbai, next to Lallubhai Park in Parsi Colony. You can ask about tooth surgery or a referral 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.
Surgical care is planned for each person, so the cost is given only after your evaluation. It depends on the tooth or problem, how deep or difficult it is, the imaging needed, the type of anaesthesia, whether a referral is advised, the number of visits and any medicines or follow-up. After the examination, Dr. Shreya Shah explains the plan and the cost of each stage before you decide.
An oral and maxillofacial surgeon is a clinician trained in surgery of the mouth, jaws, face and neck. The work includes difficult tooth removal, jaw cysts, facial injuries and jaw surgery. How the title is earned and registered differs from country to country.<sup><a href="#adtp-ref1" aria-label="Reference 1">1</a></sup>
No. Dr. Shreya Shah is the Chief Dentist at Assured Dental Care and does not describe herself as an oral and maxillofacial surgeon. She carries out tooth extractions and wisdom tooth removal at the clinic when they are suitable, and refers problems that need hospital-level surgery.
Many extractions, including some that need a small cut in the gum, can be handled at the clinic after an X-ray. Problems such as jaw swellings, cysts, facial injuries, teeth lying very close to a nerve or needing general anaesthesia are the kind that are usually referred. Dr. Shah explains where your problem falls.
Most tooth removal at a dental clinic is done with local anaesthetic, which numbs the area while you stay awake. General anaesthesia is a hospital matter, and if it is advised for your case, the referral explains how it is arranged.
A mouth ulcer that has not healed within three weeks, a lump, or a white or red patch that does not go away should be checked promptly.<sup><a href="#adtp-ref4" aria-label="Reference 4">4</a></sup> Please call us for an examination, and we will advise on the next step.
Yes. Bring the X-rays, scans and reports. Dr. Shah reviews them with you, explains what she sees in plain language and says whether the plan could be carried out here or elsewhere.
If you have a tooth that needs to come out, a wisdom tooth that is troubling you, a swelling in the mouth or a plan from a surgeon you would like explained, an examination and X-ray show the way forward. 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 for how a difficult tooth is removed at the clinic.
Read this if a tooth is stuck under the gum or against another tooth.
Read this for when wisdom teeth are removed and what recovery involves.
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.
On the review date, Dr. Shah read the whole page and checked each clinical statement, timeline and warning sign against the sources listed below. The page is next reviewed within six months, and sooner if a source or the clinic’s process changes. To report an error, call or message the clinic using the details above.
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.
