Assured Dental Care is a dental clinic in Andheri West, Mumbai, where bleeding, swollen and receding gums are examined, measured and treated, and where gum disease that needs more is referred. Periodontics is the part of dentistry that looks after the gums and the bone that holds the teeth. A periodontist is a dentist who has taken extra training in it. This page explains what periodontal care involves, which problems can be treated at a general dental clinic and which are better seen by a periodontist.
Your care is led by Dr. Shreya Shah, Chief Dentist, who provides gum examinations, cleaning and deep cleaning herself and does not describe herself as a periodontist. If gum disease needs the skills of a periodontist, she says so and arranges coordinated care. If your gums bleed, look swollen or have started to pull away, the first step is an examination with measurements and X-rays.
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.
Periodontal care at Assured Dental Care in Andheri West, Mumbai looks after the gums and the bone around the teeth. Dr. Shreya Shah, Chief Dentist, treats gum disease with cleaning and deep cleaning at the clinic and refers cases that need a periodontist, such as gum surgery. She measures the gums and reads X-rays first.
A gum check and X-rays start at your first visit, subject to availability.
Every tooth is measured and you see where disease is and how it changes.
You are told whether your gums can be treated here or need a periodontist, and why.
Periodontal care looks after the gums and the bone and ligaments that hold the teeth. Gum disease starts when plaque is left along the gum line and the gums become inflamed, which is gingivitis and can be reversed. If it continues, it can spread below the gum and damage the bone, which is periodontitis. Bone that is lost does not grow back by itself.2
A periodontist is a dentist who has taken extra training in this field. Periodontists treat advanced disease, perform gum surgery and grafts and look after the tissues around implants. Whether a dentist holds a recognised specialty depends on training and registration with the dental authority in each country.1
Most gum disease is treated without surgery, with cleaning and good care at home. Our gum treatment and periodontal treatment pages describe how this is done at the clinic. Cases with deep pockets that persist, grafts for receding gums and gum surgery are referred, and the decision is explained below.4
Gum care covers the gums and the bone around the teeth, and the right clinician depends on how far the disease has gone.
Dr. Shreya Shah decides this only after an examination, gum measurements and X-rays. These are the general patterns.
If your gums are only inflamed, see bleeding gums treatment. If a tooth is lost, see dental implants. If a gum abscess has formed, see dental emergency treatment for what to do the same day.
Most gum problems are treated here, and the few that need surgery are referred, and measurements show which yours is.
Dr. Shah explains every route for your gums, including leaving things as they are, and which she advises.
Cleaning, home-care coaching, deep cleaning of the roots under local anaesthesia and maintenance are done by Dr. Shah. This controls most gum disease.
Several visitsPersistent deep pockets, gum grafts, gum surgery, bone loss around implants and complex cases are referred, with your records and measurements.
Planned with the periodontistA tooth with severe bone loss and little chance of being kept may be removed and replaced, which can protect the neighbouring teeth.
Planned per tooth| Compare | Treat here | Refer to a periodontist | Remove a tooth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suits | Gingivitis and many cases of periodontitis | Persistent pockets, grafts, surgery | Very loose, hopeless tooth |
| Surgery | No | Possibly | Extraction |
| Typical visits | Several | Depends on the case | One, then healing |
| Long-term care | Maintenance here | Shared with the periodontist | Replacement planned |
| Main risk | Disease returns | Added visits, surgery risks | Gap to replace |
The route follows how far the disease has gone, and we explain why.
This is the decision process, not the treatment itself, which is described on our gum and periodontal pages.4
Measurements before and after treatment show whether the gums are responding, and decide the next step.
Dr. Shah asks about bleeding, swelling, loose teeth, bad breath, smoking, diabetes, medicines and cleaning habits.
She looks at the colour, swelling and shape of the gums, and for plaque, tartar and anything that traps plaque.
A fine probe measures the space around each tooth, and bleeding and movement of teeth are recorded. This shows where disease is.
X-rays show the bone around each tooth and the shape of any bone loss.
You are shown your measurements and X-rays and told what stage the disease has reached and how much treatment it may need.
Plaque and tartar are removed and cleaning at home is taught. Deep cleaning under the gum follows if pockets are present.
After a few weeks the gums are measured again. Pockets that stay deep, or other needs such as grafts, are discussed, with referral to a periodontist if it is advised.
Regular visits remove plaque from places you cannot reach and check the gums. The gap between visits depends on your risk.
Cost depends on your evaluation. Gum care is planned for each mouth, so no single figure fits everyone.
Two people with gum disease can need very different care. After the examination, measurements and X-rays, 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 a sudden painful swelling, see dental emergency treatment.
Gum disease needs long-term care, and maintenance visits are part of the treatment.
We treat the gum disease we can control well, and refer the rest.
Your first visit is an examination, measurements and a decision about who should treat your gums.
Bring any earlier X-rays or reports, and a list of the medicines you take. Tell us about diabetes, heart conditions, blood thinners, smoking and allergies. If you have swelling or severe pain, call us first so that we can arrange the earliest visit.
Call 08806796696 to book.
Gums measuredHonest about who treats whatReferral coordinated
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.
Pocket depths and X-rays are shown to you, so that you understand where disease is and how treatment changes it.
You are told whether your gums can be treated here or need a periodontist, and why.
Dr. Shah looks for ways to keep teeth affected by gum disease before removal is discussed.
If you are referred, your records are shared and the next steps are 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.
“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.”
“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.”
“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”
“Outstanding service from start to finish. The staff is warm and courteous, and Dr Shreya is honest, skilled, and efficient.”
“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.”
Assured Dental Care is a dental clinic in Andheri West, Mumbai, next to Lallubhai Park in Parsi Colony. You can ask about gum care or a periodontist 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.
Gum care is planned for each mouth, so the cost is given only after your evaluation. It depends on how far the disease has gone, how many teeth are affected, the number of cleaning visits, the X-rays, whether surgery or a referral to a periodontist is needed, and the maintenance plan. After the examination, Dr. Shreya Shah explains the plan and the cost of each stage before you decide.
A periodontist is a dentist who has taken extra training in the gums and the bone that supports the teeth. Periodontists treat advanced gum disease, perform gum surgery and grafts, and care for the tissues around implants. 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. She provides gum examinations, cleaning and deep cleaning at the clinic, and she does not describe herself as a periodontist. When gum disease needs the skills of a periodontist, she says so and arranges coordinated care.
Gingivitis and many cases of periodontitis respond to professional cleaning, deep cleaning and good care at home, which can be done here. Deep pockets that remain after cleaning, gum surgery, gum grafts for recession, bone loss around implants and complex cases are usually referred to a periodontist.
Not usually. Most gum disease is controlled without surgery. Surgery is considered when deep pockets stay after good cleaning, or when a tooth needs gum recontouring or a graft. Dr. Shah explains why and arranges it if it is needed.
Gum disease can be controlled, but it is a long-term condition that can return. Treatment removes the cause and lets the gums heal, and maintenance visits and careful cleaning at home keep it under control. Lost bone does not grow back by itself.
Bleeding when you brush, red or swollen gums, bad breath that does not go, gums that pull away from the teeth, teeth that feel loose or have moved, or pus between a tooth and the gum are all reasons to be checked.
Yes. Bring the plan and any X-rays. Dr. Shah examines your gums, explains what she finds and compares the options, including whether she would treat you herself or refer you.
If your gums bleed, look swollen or have started to pull away from your teeth, an examination with measurements and X-rays shows how far disease has gone and who should treat it. If you have a gum 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 early gum problems such as bleeding and swollen gums.
Read this for how advanced gum disease is treated step by step.
Read this to see how a professional clean works.
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.
