Assured Dental Care is a dental clinic in Andheri West, Mumbai, where Invisalign clear aligners are used to straighten teeth without fixed braces. Invisalign is a brand of clear, removable plastic aligners. Each aligner is made for your teeth from a digital plan and moves them a small step. You wear a series of aligners for about 20 to 22 hours a day and change to a new one every one to two weeks, and you take them out to eat and clean your teeth.
Your care is led by Dr. Shreya Shah, Chief Dentist, who examines your teeth, gums and bite first and tells you honestly whether aligners suit you. If you are looking for a dentist in Andheri West for Invisalign, the first step is an examination and X-rays, followed by a clear explanation of the plan, the wear time, the risks and the retainers.
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.
Invisalign at Assured Dental Care in Andheri West, Mumbai straightens teeth with a series of clear removable aligners worn about 20 to 22 hours a day. Dr. Shreya Shah examines your teeth, gums and bite first and plans each case. Treatment takes months to over a year, and retainers are worn afterwards.
Examination and X-rays start at your first visit, subject to availability.
Aligners are hardly visible, and you take them out to eat and to brush and floss as normal.
The movement of each tooth is planned in steps on a computer, and you see the plan before you start.
Invisalign is a brand of clear aligners. Each aligner is a thin plastic tray that fits closely over your teeth. It presses on them gently, and the teeth move a small amount. When you change to the next aligner in the series, the teeth move a little more, until they reach the planned position.1
Treatment is planned from a scan or impressions of your teeth. Small tooth-coloured bumps called attachments may be bonded to some teeth to help the aligner grip them, and small amounts of enamel may be polished between teeth to make space. After the teeth move, retainers are needed to hold them, because teeth tend to drift back.1
Aligners suit many people with crowding, gaps or mild to moderate bite problems. More complex problems may need fixed braces, which are covered on our braces treatment page. Our clear aligners page compares the aligner options more broadly, and this page is about Invisalign in particular.
Invisalign moves teeth in small planned steps with a series of clear aligners, and retainers hold the result.
Dr. Shreya Shah decides this only after an examination and X-rays. These are the general patterns.
If your teeth are healthy but the bite problem is complex, ceramic braces or other braces may suit. If you have gum disease, gum treatment comes first. If you have decay, a filling is done before tooth movement. After treatment, teeth whitening can be discussed.
Invisalign suits many but not all mouths, and an examination shows whether it suits yours.
The right choice depends on your teeth, your bite and your routine. Dr. Shah explains the options, including leaving the teeth as they are.
A series of clear removable aligners, worn most of the day and changed every one to two weeks. They suit mild to moderate problems and people who can wear them reliably.
Months to a year or moreBrackets and wires are fixed to the teeth and work all the time, so they do not depend on your wearing them. They can treat more complex bites, as the related braces page explains.
Often longerA small problem with one or two teeth may be treated with a shorter plan, and some people choose to leave their teeth as they are after discussing the options.
Planned per case| Compare | Invisalign | Fixed braces |
|---|---|---|
| Visible | Hardly | Yes |
| Removable | Yes, for meals and cleaning | No |
| Depends on your wearing them | Yes, 20 to 22 hours a day | No |
| Complex bites | Some | More |
| Retainers afterwards | Yes | Yes |
Aligners and braces each have a place, and we explain which suits your teeth and your routine.
Treatment has a planning stage, a treatment stage and a retainer stage. Your plan may have more or fewer steps.1
Aligners only work when they are worn, and regular reviews catch problems early.
Dr. Shah examines your teeth, gums, bite and jaw joints, and takes X-rays. Decay and gum disease are treated before any tooth movement.
You say what you want to change, and Dr. Shah explains what aligners can and cannot do, the likely time, and the care they need.
A digital scan or impressions record your teeth and bite. These are used to plan the movement of each tooth.
You see the planned stages of tooth movement, the number of aligners and any attachments or space-making, before you agree to start.
Your aligners are fitted and checked. Small attachments are bonded to some teeth if the plan needs them. You learn how to put in, take out and clean them.
You wear each aligner for about 20 to 22 hours a day and change to the next every one to two weeks, as planned. You take them out only to eat, drink and clean.
You come for review visits, where progress is checked. If teeth have not moved as planned, extra aligners called refinements may be made.
When the teeth reach the planned position, retainers are made and fitted. You are told how long to wear them, and they need checking at later visits.
Cost depends on your evaluation. Invisalign is planned for each person, so no single figure fits everyone.
Two people who want straighter teeth can need very different plans. After the examination and X-rays, 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 aligner or other urgent problem, call us first, and see dental emergency treatment for other urgent dental problems.
Wearing aligners as planned and keeping review visits are what make treatment work.
Invisalign is a good choice for many people, and we say so honestly when it is not.
Your first visit is an examination and a plan. Scans and impressions come after you decide to go ahead.
Bring any earlier X-rays or orthodontic records, and a list of the medicines you take. Tell us about decay, gum problems, jaw joint pain, grinding and allergies. Think about whether you can wear aligners about 20 to 22 hours a day.
Call 08806796696 to book.
Examination before alignersPlan shown before you startReferral 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.
Teeth, gums, bite and X-rays are reviewed first, and problems such as decay and gum disease are treated before any tooth movement.
You see the planned stages, the likely time and what is asked of you, before you agree to treatment.
If braces or another approach would suit your teeth better, Dr. Shah says so, and explains why.
If a case needs training beyond what is available, Dr. Shah says so and arranges coordinated care with a suitably trained clinician.
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 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.”
“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.”
“Outstanding service from start to finish. The staff is warm and courteous, and Dr Shreya is honest, skilled, and efficient.”
“Dr. Shreya is really friendly and welcoming, she keeps helps you stay comfortable throughout the procedures”
Assured Dental Care is a dental clinic in Andheri West, Mumbai, next to Lallubhai Park in Parsi Colony. You can book an Invisalign 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.
Invisalign treatment is planned for each person, so the cost is given only after your evaluation. It depends on how much your teeth need to move, the number of aligners, how long treatment is expected to take, whether small attachments or refinements are needed, the scans or impressions, the retainers afterwards and the number of review visits. After the examination, Dr. Shreya Shah explains the plan and the cost of each stage before you decide.
Invisalign is a brand of clear aligners, which are a series of thin, removable plastic trays made for your teeth. Each tray moves the teeth a small amount, and you change to the next one every one to two weeks. The trays are planned on a computer from a scan or impressions of your mouth.
Aligners need to be worn for about 20 to 22 hours a day, and taken out only to eat, drink anything other than water and clean your teeth. Wearing them for fewer hours slows treatment and can stop it working, so please be honest with yourself about whether this fits your routine.
Treatment can take from several months to over a year, depending on how far the teeth must move and how closely you wear the aligners. Dr. Shah gives an estimate after your examination, and the estimate can change if teeth do not move as planned.
Neither is better for everyone. Aligners are clear and removable but need discipline and suit many mild to moderate problems. Fixed braces work around the clock and can treat more complex bites. Dr. Shah explains which is more suitable for your teeth.
Yes. Teeth tend to move back after treatment, so retainers are worn after aligners to hold the new position. How long you wear them and how often is explained at the end of treatment, and many people keep wearing them at night for years.
We do not advise it. Professional bodies warn that aligner treatment needs a face-to-face examination and X-rays first, and regular checks during treatment, because teeth moved without supervision can be damaged. Gum disease or decay should be treated before any tooth movement.
Often yes. Small attachments are bonded to some teeth to help them move, and crowns or fillings can sometimes make these harder to place. Dr. Shah checks your teeth and tells you if anything needs attention first.
If you want straighter teeth without fixed braces, an examination shows whether Invisalign suits your teeth and what the plan would involve. If you have an aligner 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 a broader look at clear aligner options.
Read this if fixed braces may suit your bite better.
Read this if you want to lighten your teeth after treatment.
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.
