Assured Dental Care is a dental clinic in Andheri West, Mumbai, where children are examined gently and parents are told plainly what is needed. A pediatric dentist is a dentist with extra training in the teeth and development of children, including those who are very young, anxious or have medical needs. This page explains what that work involves, what your child can have at a general clinic, and when we would suggest a pediatric dentist.
Your child's care is led by Dr. Shreya Shah, Chief Dentist, who does not describe herself as a pediatric dentist. She looks after check-ups and everyday dental care for children at the clinic, and when a child needs more than that, she says so, explains why and helps arrange it. The first step is a gentle examination, with you beside your child.
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.
A pediatric dentist is a dentist with extra training in children's teeth. At Assured Dental Care in Andheri West, Mumbai, Dr. Shreya Shah, Chief Dentist, provides check-ups and everyday dental care for children, and refers a child who is very young, very anxious or needs hospital care. She examines gently first and explains the choice to the parent.
A gentle examination can often be arranged at your first visit, subject to availability.
You are told what your child can have here and when a pediatric dentist is a better fit.
Records are shared and care afterwards is planned with you.
A pediatric dentist, also written paediatric dentist, is a dentist who has trained further in the care of babies, children and teenagers. The work includes checking how teeth and jaws are developing, preventing decay, treating baby teeth and the adult teeth as they come through, caring for injuries, and helping children who are nervous or who have medical needs. Whether a dentist holds a recognised specialty depends on training and registration with the dental authority in each country.1
Children are not small adults. Baby teeth have thinner enamel and decay can spread faster, and a child's cooperation changes with age. Most healthy children do well with regular check-ups, good brushing and sensible food and drink advice.2 Our pediatric dentistry page describes the care given at the clinic, and this page is about deciding who should treat your child.
Prevention is a large part of children's care. We explain fluoride, sealants for new back teeth and, if a baby tooth is lost early, space maintainers. If you are worried about feeding or speech, see tongue-tie.
Children's dental care is about prevention, gentle treatment and an honest view of who should provide it.
Dr. Shreya Shah decides only after meeting your child. These are the general patterns.
If a baby tooth has been lost or taken out early, see space maintainers. If your child has a sudden toothache or injury, see dental emergency treatment for what to do the same day.
Everyday care stays here, and care that needs extra training or hospital support is referred.
Dr. Shah explains every route, including watching a problem for now, and which she advises.
Check-ups, cleaning, prevention and simple fillings are carried out by Dr. Shah, with you beside your child and the pace set by the child.
Short, gentle visitsA very young, anxious or medically complex child is referred, with records, and returns to us for everyday care afterwards.
Planned with the pediatric dentistA child who needs treatment under sedation or general anaesthesia is referred to a hospital team that can provide it safely.
Arranged by referral| Compare | At this clinic | Pediatric dentist | Hospital care |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suits | Routine and simple care | Young, anxious or complex cases | Extensive treatment, anaesthesia |
| Parent present | Yes | Usually | Until the procedure |
| Anaesthesia | Local if needed | Local, sometimes sedation | Sedation or general |
| Main drawback | Not for every child | Extra visit or wait | Hospital arrangements |
The right place is the one where your child can be treated safely and calmly, and we explain why.
This describes the decision process, not any one treatment, which is described on our pediatric dentistry page.2
The decision comes from the examination and from how your child copes, and you are told how it was reached.
Dr. Shah asks about your child's health, any pain, brushing, feeding and earlier dental visits.
She greets the child first, shows the chair and the mirror, and lets them look, touch and ask questions.
She counts the teeth, checks for decay, looks at the gums and watches how the teeth and bite are developing.
An X-ray is taken only when it will change the plan, and it is explained to you first, including why it is needed, what it shows and how little radiation is involved.
She notes how well your child manages the visit, how long they can sit and whether they are worried, which guides whether treatment can be done here.
You hear what is needed, what can wait, what can be done here and whether referral is better, and why.
Needed care begins at a pace your child can manage, or the referral is arranged with the records.
A check-up interval is set, and you receive advice on brushing and food at home.
Cost depends on your child's evaluation. Children's needs vary, so no single figure fits everyone.
Two children of the same age can need very different care. After the examination, Dr. Shreya Shah explains the stages, including any referral, and the cost of each stage is discussed with you before you decide to go ahead.
Call 08806796696 or message us on WhatsApp. If your child has trouble breathing or swallowing, or swelling is spreading to the eye or neck, go to a hospital emergency department. For other urgent problems, call us first, and see dental emergency treatment.
Regular, calm visits and good habits at home matter most for children's teeth.
We treat what a child can safely manage here and refer the rest.
The first visit is a gentle look, a talk with you and a plan.
Tell your child it is a visit to count teeth and keep them strong, and avoid saying anything about pain. Bring earlier dental records, a list of any medicines and tell us about allergies or health conditions. If your child has swelling, fever or severe pain, call us first so that we can arrange the earliest visit.
Call 08806796696 to book.
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Dr. Shah speaks to children in simple words, shows each step before doing it and lets the pace follow the child. Parents are told plainly what is needed and what can wait. If your child is nervous, tell us beforehand and we will plan a shorter, quieter first visit. We would rather your child leave feeling relaxed and willing to come back than get everything done in one go, so please tell us what upsets your child and what helps.
Each instrument is shown and explained, and the pace follows your child.
You hear what is needed, what can wait and why, in plain language.
Brushing, food and drink advice and preventive care come before drilling.
If a pediatric dentist is the better fit, records are shared and care afterwards 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.
“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.”
“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.”
“I have been going to Dr Shreya since the past 7years for my dental treatment and that speaks volumes.I don’t mind travelling a little extra just to get treated by her.She is the most genuine dentist around.”
“I do all my treatments with Dr.Shreya, I’m always very happy with the outcome after every session such as teeth whitening, Invisalign etc would recommend her to anyone seeking exceptional dental care… She is not only highly skilled but also takes the time to explain each procedure and ensure I’m comfortable throughout the process.”
Assured Dental Care is a dental clinic in Andheri West, Mumbai, next to Lallubhai Park in Parsi Colony. You can ask about your child's teeth or a pediatric dentist 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.
A child's care is planned for each child, so the cost is given only after the examination. It depends on the child's age, how well they cope with treatment, the number of teeth involved, any preventive care such as fluoride or sealants, imaging, the number of visits and whether a referral is needed. After the examination, Dr. Shreya Shah explains the plan and the cost of each stage to you as the parent or carer.
A pediatric dentist, also spelt paediatric dentist, is a dentist with extra training in the teeth, gums and development of babies, children and teenagers, including children with medical or behavioural needs. Whether a dentist holds a recognised specialty depends on training and registration with the dental authority in each 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 a pediatric dentist. She provides check-ups and everyday dental care for children at the clinic, and she refers children who need care beyond a general dentist's scope.
Referral is often advised for a very young child who cannot cooperate with treatment, a child with a medical condition or a disability that affects dental care, extensive decay needing many teeth treated at once, a tooth injury needing careful planning, or a child who needs sedation or general anaesthesia in a hospital.
Dental advice is to take a child to the dentist when the first tooth appears and to keep going regularly.<sup><a href="#adtp-ref2" aria-label="Reference 2">2</a></sup> Early visits are mostly about getting used to the clinic and getting advice on brushing and food.
Speak calmly and positively about the visit and avoid words such as hurt or needle. Tell us beforehand what worries your child. We go slowly, show each instrument and let the child watch, and we do only what the child can manage on the day.
Yes. Bring any X-rays and the written plan. Dr. Shah examines your child, explains what she finds in plain language and tells you whether she would treat the child here or refer.
If your child has a first tooth, a toothache, a broken tooth or a plan from another clinic you would like explained, a gentle examination shows what is needed, and you can ask us anything about habits, brushing or food. 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 the children's care given at the clinic.
Read this for how fluoride helps to protect children's teeth.
Read this for how sealants protect new back teeth.
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.
