Assured Dental Care is a dental clinic in Andheri West, Mumbai, where children are seen for check-ups, advice on cleaning and feeding, prevention of decay and treatment of problems that cannot wait. Children's dentistry is about more than fixing cavities. It covers the first visit when the first tooth appears, the gradual change from baby teeth to adult teeth, and the habits that protect a child's teeth for life. Visits are kept short, friendly and unhurried, and parents are told what is happening at every step.
Your child's care is led by Dr. Shreya Shah, Chief Dentist, who explains what she finds to you and in simple words to your child. If you are looking for a dentist in Andheri West for your child, the first step is a gentle check-up and a talk about brushing, food and drink, followed by a clear plan for any treatment, and referral to a paediatric dentist when a child's needs call for it.
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.
Children's dentistry at Assured Dental Care in Andheri West, Mumbai covers check-ups, advice on brushing and feeding, prevention of decay and treatment of cavities and other problems in baby and growing teeth. Dr. Shreya Shah explains each step to parents and child. Children should be seen as soon as the first teeth come through.
A first check-up can often be arranged quickly, subject to availability.
Cleaning advice, fluoride and sealants are used to stop cavities before they start.
You are told what is found and what is planned, and nothing is done without your consent.
Children's dentistry looks after the teeth and gums of babies, children and teenagers. Baby teeth start to come through at around six months and are replaced by adult teeth from about the age of six. They matter because they help a child to chew and speak, hold space for the adult teeth, and can cause pain and infection when they decay.1
Decay is the main problem in children's teeth. It starts when sugar in food and drink feeds the bacteria in plaque, which make acid that dissolves the enamel. Preventing it depends on brushing with fluoride toothpaste, limiting sugary food and drink to mealtimes and regular check-ups. Extra help can come from fluoride treatment and pit and fissure sealants.2
When a baby tooth is lost early, a space maintainer may be needed to save room for the adult tooth. Problems with how the tongue moves, such as tongue-tie, can also be assessed. A cavity that has formed is repaired with a filling, and a child with a toothache needs prompt help.
Looking after baby teeth protects comfort now and the adult teeth that follow.
Dr. Shreya Shah advises on timing after meeting your child. These are the general patterns.
If your child has toothache or swelling, call us first, and see dental emergency treatment for what to do. An injury such as a knocked-out tooth needs care as soon as possible. Do not put a baby tooth back in the socket.
Regular visits help us to prevent problems, and urgent problems are seen as early as we can.
The right care depends on your child's age, teeth and risk of decay. Dr. Shah explains what applies to your child.
Regular visits look at the teeth, gums and bite, and you are shown how to clean, what toothpaste to use and how to cut down on sugar. Early visits help children to feel at ease.
Regular visitsFluoride varnish and sealants add protection to teeth at higher risk of decay, and they are quick and gentle. Each has its own page.
Planned per childCavities, injured teeth and early loss of baby teeth are treated as needed, with an explanation to the parent first. Some children are referred to a paediatric dentist.
Planned per child| Compare | Check-up | Fluoride or sealants | Filling or other treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Look, advise, find problems early | Strengthen teeth against decay | Repair damage that has occurred |
| Numbing | No | No | Often |
| Typical time | Short | Short | Longer |
| How often | Regularly, as advised | As advised by risk | When needed |
| Main aim | Prevention | Prevention | Comfort and function |
Prevention is the most gentle care for children, and we explain every step before we start.
Visits are paced to the child. The steps below describe a typical first visit, and your child's may differ.1
A good first visit is short and friendly, and it builds trust for later visits.
We say hello, let your child see the chair and the tools in a friendly way, and talk about what will happen. For young children, the parent may stay close or hold the child.
We ask about your child's health, medicines, feeding, brushing, dummy or thumb sucking and any worries you have.
Dr. Shah looks at the teeth, gums, tongue and bite with a small mirror. For a very young child, this may be done with the child on the parent's lap.
X-rays are taken only when the examination shows they are needed, and they are kept to what is necessary. We explain why before taking them.
Plaque and any hard deposits are removed gently, and teeth are polished. Older children learn to see the plaque they miss.
We show your child how to brush and you how to help, and talk about toothpaste, sugary food and drink and drinks at night.
Fluoride varnish or sealants may be suggested for teeth at higher risk. Each is explained and done only with your agreement.
Dr. Shah explains what she found and when to return. If treatment is needed, she explains the options and what each involves.
Cost depends on your child's evaluation. Children's dental care is planned for each child, 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 plan to you, and the cost of each stage is discussed 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 a knocked-out tooth or other urgent problem, call us first, and see dental emergency treatment.
Brushing and food habits at home matter more than anything we do at the clinic.
We do what suits your child, and we say clearly when another setting would be kinder.
The first visit is for meeting us and getting a look at the teeth. It is not a treatment visit unless your child has a problem.
Tell your child that it is a visit to count and clean teeth, and avoid saying that nothing will hurt. Bring a list of your child's medicines and any worries. Feed your child beforehand so that they are not hungry. If your child has pain or swelling, call us first.
Call 08806796696 to book.
Gentle, unhurried visitsPrevention firstReferral when needed
Dr. Shah explains what she finds to you and to your child in simple words, and you decide on treatment together. If your child is nervous, tell us when you book so that we can go slowly and stop when your child needs a break. We would rather you ask every question than leave with doubts, so please bring a list.
Visits are paced to the child, with simple explanations and a chance to see the tools before they are used.
Advice on brushing and feeding, fluoride and sealants are used to stop cavities before they start.
You are told what is found and planned, and nothing is done without your consent.
If a child needs a paediatric dentist, because of age, health or the treatment needed, Dr. Shah says so and arranges coordinated care.
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.”
“Lovely experience. Made my dental appointment so comfortable I forgot it was my first time .”
“Dr. Shreya is really friendly and welcoming, she keeps helps you stay comfortable throughout the procedures”
“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 book a children's check-up 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.
Children's dental care is planned for each child, so the cost is given only after the evaluation. It depends on the child's age, what the examination shows, whether preventive care or treatment is needed, how many visits are needed and how well the child is able to cooperate. After the examination, Dr. Shreya Shah explains the plan and the cost of each stage to the parent or carer before any treatment is done.
As soon as the first teeth come through, and ideally by the first birthday. The first visit is mainly for the child to meet us, for us to look at the teeth and gums, and for parents to learn how to clean and what to feed. It is not a treatment visit.
Yes. Baby teeth help children to chew, speak and smile, and they hold space for the adult teeth. Decay in a baby tooth can cause pain and infection, and losing a tooth too early can let others move into the gap. Looking after them also builds habits for life.
Brush twice a day, including last thing at night, as soon as the first tooth appears, using fluoride toothpaste. Use a smear for children under three and a pea-sized amount from three to six. Help or supervise until your child is around seven, and spit out the toothpaste rather than rinsing.
Decay starts when bacteria in plaque turn sugar into acid. Sugary food and drink, especially between meals or in a bottle at night, and poor cleaning are the usual causes. Keeping sugary food and drink to mealtimes and brushing well protect the teeth.
Stay calm and positive, and avoid saying that it will not hurt, because that can plant a worry. Bring your child for short, friendly visits before any treatment is needed. We explain each step in simple words, go slowly and stop when a child needs a break. If a child cannot manage, we explain the options, including referral.
Often yes. A cavity in a baby tooth can cause pain and infection and does not go away, and the tooth may need to last for years. Dr. Shah explains whether a filling, a different treatment or monitoring suits your child's tooth.
We see children for check-ups and common treatment. Some children, such as very young ones, those with complex medical or special needs, or those who cannot cooperate for treatment, are better seen by a paediatric dentist. In that case Dr. Shah explains why and arranges coordinated care.
If your child has their first teeth, a cavity, a toothache or an injury, or you simply want advice on brushing and food, an examination is the first step. If another clinic has advised treatment for your child, 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 to see how the grooves of back teeth are protected from decay.
Read this to see how fluoride varnish strengthens teeth against decay.
Read this if a cavity has already formed and needs repair.
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.
