Assured Dental Care is a dental clinic in Andheri West, Mumbai, where root canal problems are assessed carefully and treated at the clinic when that is the right place for the tooth. Endodontics is the part of dentistry that deals with the inside of the tooth, the pulp and the root canals. An endodontist is a dentist with extra training in this area. This page explains what endodontic care involves, which cases a general dentist can treat, which need an endodontist, and how we help you decide.
Your care is led by Dr. Shreya Shah, Chief Dentist, who provides root canal treatment at the clinic herself and does not describe herself as an endodontist. If a tooth needs the skills or equipment of an endodontist, she says so, explains why and arranges coordinated care. If you have a toothache or have been told you need a root canal, 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.
Endodontic care at Assured Dental Care in Andheri West, Mumbai deals with infected or inflamed teeth, mainly through root canal treatment. Dr. Shreya Shah, Chief Dentist, treats straightforward cases herself and refers complex ones, such as failed earlier root canals, to an endodontist. She examines the tooth and X-ray first and explains the choice.
Examination and an X-ray start at your first visit, subject to availability.
You are told whether your tooth can be treated here or needs an endodontist, and why.
If you are referred, records are shared and the crown or filling afterwards is planned with you.
Endodontic care is the treatment of the inside of a tooth. Inside every tooth is a soft core called the pulp, which runs down thin channels called root canals. When the pulp is inflamed or infected, it usually does not heal by itself, and the usual treatment is root canal treatment, which removes the pulp, cleans the canals and seals them.2
An endodontist is a dentist who has taken extra training in this field. Endodontists often treat the more difficult cases, such as teeth that have already had a root canal, teeth with narrow or unusual canals, and teeth that need surgery at the root tip. Whether a dentist holds a recognised specialty depends on training and registration with the dental authority in each country.1
Many root canals are straightforward and are done well by a general dentist. Our root canal treatment page describes how the treatment is done here, and this page is about the decision: who should treat which tooth. After a root canal, the tooth is usually protected with a filling or a crown, and if a tooth cannot be saved, tooth extraction and replacement are discussed.
Endodontic care means care for the inside of a tooth, and the right clinician depends on how complex the tooth is.
Dr. Shreya Shah decides this only after an examination and an X-ray. These are the general patterns.
If the tooth cannot be saved, see dental implants to compare replacements. If you have severe pain or swelling, see dental emergency treatment for what to do the same day.
Simple root canals are treated here, and complex ones are referred, and the X-ray helps decide which yours is.
Dr. Shah explains every route for your tooth, including extraction and doing nothing, and which she advises.
A tooth with typical anatomy and a first-time infection is treated by Dr. Shah under local anaesthesia, usually over two or more visits, and then restored.
Usually 2 or more visitsA tooth with a failed earlier root canal, blocked canals, a broken instrument or a possible need for root-tip surgery is referred, with your records and a plan for the final restoration.
Planned with the endodontistA tooth that cannot be saved is removed and replaced, or the gap is left. This avoids further root canal attempts but needs its own plan.
Planned per tooth| Compare | Treat here | Refer to an endodontist | Extract |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suits | Typical anatomy, first treatment | Complex or repeat cases | Tooth that cannot be restored |
| Keeps your tooth | Yes | Yes | No |
| Visits | Two or more | Depends on the case | One, then healing |
| Who restores the tooth | This clinic | This clinic, after referral | Not applicable |
| Main risk | Infection can return | Added visit or wait | Gap to replace |
The right route is the one that gives your tooth the strongest chance, and we explain why.
This is the decision process, not the treatment itself, which is described on our root canal page.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, how long it has lasted, what triggers it and any earlier treatment on the tooth.
She examines the tooth, taps it, tests it with cold and looks at the gum, to find which tooth is the source of the problem.
An X-ray shows the roots, the shape of the canals, any earlier root filling and any infection at the root tip. A 3D scan is advised only if a simple X-ray leaves questions.
She rates how difficult the tooth looks, for example the number and shape of the canals, previous treatment and how much tooth is left.
You are told whether the tooth can be treated here, would be better with an endodontist, or may be better removed, and why. You hear the chances and the risks.
If the tooth is treated here, root canal treatment starts. If a referral is chosen, she writes to the endodontist and shares your X-rays and notes.
If you are in pain or have an infection while waiting, we relieve it and place a temporary filling so that the tooth is comfortable.
After root canal treatment, we restore the tooth with a filling or crown and review it later with an X-ray.
Cost depends on your evaluation. Root canal care is planned for each tooth, so no single figure fits everyone.
Two painful teeth can need very different care. 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.
A root-treated tooth is protected by its final restoration, so please return for it.
We treat the teeth we can treat well, and refer the rest rather than risk the tooth.
Your first visit is an examination, an X-ray and a decision about who should treat your tooth.
Bring any earlier X-rays and reports, especially from an earlier root canal, and a list of the medicines you take. Tell us about allergies, diabetes and heart conditions. If you have swelling, fever or severe pain, call us first so that we can arrange the earliest visit.
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Dr. Shah explains what she finds in plain language, 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, and tell us what worries you most.
You are told whether your tooth can be treated here or needs an endodontist, and the reasons.
Dr. Shah checks whether a tooth can be kept before an extraction is advised.
You are shown the roots and the canals and told what they mean for the treatment.
If you are referred, your records are shared and the final restoration 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.
“I was so nervous to get my root canal treatment done,but dr shah made the whole experience smooth”
“Dr. Shreya has such a warm and positive energy that instantly puts you at ease. She made me feel comfortable throughout all my sittings. I had a root canal done, and she patiently explained every step of the procedure, which really helped reduce my anxiety. Each sitting was smooth and well-managed. I’m very happy with my experience and would highly recommend her.”
“Me and my family have been visiting Dr Shreya for a few years now. She makes us feel very comfortable and at ease. She is always accommodating us on urgent basis when required. Would recommend her.”
“Lovely experience. Made my dental appointment so comfortable I forgot it was my first time .”
Assured Dental Care is a dental clinic in Andheri West, Mumbai, next to Lallubhai Park in Parsi Colony. You can ask about a root canal or an endodontist 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.
Root canal care is planned for each tooth, so the cost is given only after your evaluation. It depends on which tooth it is, how many canals it has, how complex they are, whether the tooth has been treated before, the imaging needed, the number of visits, whether a referral is needed and the filling or crown that follows. After the examination, Dr. Shreya Shah explains the plan and the cost of each stage before you decide.
An endodontist is a dentist who has had extra training in the inside of the tooth, the pulp and root canals, and who spends much of their time on root canal treatment, repeat treatment and related surgery. Whether a dentist holds a recognised specialty depends on training and registration with the dental authority in each country.
Dr. Shreya Shah is the Chief Dentist at Assured Dental Care, and she provides root canal treatment at the clinic. She does not describe herself as an endodontist. When a tooth needs the skills or equipment of an endodontist, she says so and arranges coordinated care.
An endodontist is often advised when a tooth has already had a root canal that has failed, when the canals are blocked, very narrow or unusually shaped, when an instrument has broken inside the tooth, when the root tip may need surgery, or after complicated injury to a tooth. A first root canal in a tooth with a typical shape can often be done by a general dentist.
Only if that is the right route for the tooth. Dr. Shah assesses the tooth first, explains how difficult it looks and why, and gives you the choice. If referral is advised, she helps with the records and coordinates what comes next, including the crown or filling at the end.
It can add a visit or a wait for an appointment. If the tooth is painful or infected, we help with the pain and infection first so that you are comfortable while the referral is arranged.
The tooth is numbed with local anaesthetic, so you should not feel sharp pain. Some pressure is normal, and soreness for a few days afterwards is common. Tell us during treatment if you feel pain and we will pause and numb the area again.
Yes. If another clinic has advised a root canal, an extraction or a re-treatment, bring the X-rays. Dr. Shah examines the tooth and explains what she finds, including whether she would treat it herself or refer it.
If you have a toothache, have been told you need a root canal or have a tooth that has been treated before and is hurting again, an examination and X-ray show who should treat it. If you have a plan from another clinic, 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 for how a root canal is done at the clinic, step by step.
Read this for how a root-treated tooth is usually protected.
Read this if a tooth cannot be saved and you want to compare replacements.
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.
