Assured Dental Care is a dental clinic in Andheri West, Mumbai, where root canal treatment is offered to remove an infected or inflamed pulp from inside a tooth, clean the inside of the tooth and seal it, so that the tooth can stay in the mouth. The pulp is the soft tissue inside the tooth that holds its nerves and blood vessels. When it is infected, it usually does not heal on its own, and the tooth can cause pain, swelling or an abscess.
Your care is led by Dr. Shreya Shah, Chief Dentist, who checks each tooth carefully before deciding whether it can be saved. If you are looking for a dentist in Andheri West for a painful tooth, the first step is an examination and an X-ray, followed by a clear explanation of what is wrong, what the options are and what each one involves.
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.
Root canal treatment at Assured Dental Care in Andheri West, Mumbai removes an infected pulp from inside a tooth, cleans the canals and seals them. Dr. Shreya Shah checks whether the tooth can be saved after an examination and X-ray. Treatment usually needs two or more visits.
Examination and an X-ray start at your first visit, subject to availability.
Dr. Shah checks whether the tooth can be treated and kept before removal is suggested.
The tooth is made numb with local anaesthetic, and you can tell us at any point if you feel pain.
Inside every tooth is a chamber and thin channels, the root canals, that hold the pulp. Decay, a deep filling, a crack, an injury or gum disease can let bacteria reach the pulp. The pulp then becomes inflamed or infected, and the infection can spread through the tip of the root into the bone.1
In root canal treatment the infected pulp is removed, the canals are cleaned, shaped and disinfected, and the space is filled and sealed. The tooth is then restored with a dental filling or a dental crown so that it can work normally again.2
The main alternative is removing the tooth. An extracted tooth leaves a gap that is usually replaced with an implant, a bridge or a denture, each with its own steps. If the tooth is too damaged to restore, tooth extraction and replacement is the sensible route, and we explain it.
Root canal treatment removes the infection from inside the tooth so the tooth itself can often be kept.
Dr. Shreya Shah decides this only after an examination, an X-ray and tests of the tooth. These are the general patterns.
Some teeth with a toothache do not need a root canal. A cavity may need only a filling, and a gum problem may need gum treatment. If your pain is severe or there is swelling, see dental emergency treatment for what to do the same day.
The cause of the pain decides the treatment, and an examination is the only way to find it.
Dr. Shah explains every option for an infected tooth, including the option to do nothing and what that can lead to.
The infected pulp is removed and the tooth is sealed, then restored with a filling or a crown. This keeps your own tooth in place.
Usually 2 or more visitsThe tooth is removed. The gap can be left, or replaced with a single tooth implant, a bridge or a denture, each needing its own planning.
Planned per toothIf a tooth already had a root canal and the infection has returned, it may be cleaned again or referred. See our endodontist page for coordinated care.
Planned per tooth| Compare | Root canal and crown | Extraction and implant | Extraction only |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keeps your own tooth | Yes | No | No |
| Surgery needed | No, a drill and local anaesthesia | Yes, for the implant | Yes, for the extraction |
| Typical visits | Two or more | Several over months | One, then healing |
| Gap to fill later | No | No, the implant fills it | Yes |
| Main risk | Infection can return | Implant problems | Neighbouring teeth drift |
Saving a tooth is not always the right choice, and we explain the alternatives so you can decide.
Most root canal treatment takes two or more visits, and each visit can last one to two hours or sometimes longer. Your plan may differ.2
The aim of every step is to remove the infection and seal the tooth so that it can be used again.
Dr. Shah asks about the pain, examines the tooth and the gum and takes an X-ray. Simple tests of the tooth, such as tapping and a cold test, help show whether the pulp is inflamed or infected.
You are told whether the tooth can be saved, what root canal treatment involves, the alternatives and the risks, before you decide to go ahead.
The tooth and the gum around it are numbed with local anaesthetic. You stay awake. If a tooth is very inflamed, numbing can take a little longer to work, and we wait until it has.
A small opening is made in the biting surface of the tooth to reach the pulp chamber. The infected or inflamed pulp is removed.
Fine instruments clean and shape each canal, and a disinfecting liquid flushes out bacteria. The length of each canal is checked so that the whole canal is treated.
If the infection needs more than one visit to settle, medicine may be placed in the tooth and the opening is closed with a temporary filling.
When the tooth has settled, the canals are filled and sealed so that bacteria cannot return. An X-ray may be taken to check the filling.
The tooth is restored with a final filling or a crown to protect it. A review visit checks that the tooth is comfortable and healing.
Cost depends on your evaluation. Root canal treatment is planned for each tooth, so no single figure fits everyone.
Two patients with a toothache can need very different treatment. After the examination and X-ray, 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 lost filling or other urgent problem, see dental emergency treatment.
A root canal is finished only when the tooth has its final restoration, so please return for it.
An honest plan says when a tooth should not be treated as well as when it can be.
Your first visit is an examination and a plan. If a tooth is infected and painful, treatment can sometimes start the same day, subject to availability.
Bring any earlier X-rays or reports, and a list of the medicines you take. Tell us about allergies, diabetes, heart conditions and blood thinners. If you have swelling, fever or severe pain, call us first so that we can arrange the earliest visit.
Call 08806796696 to book.
Tooth-saving check firstDiagnosis before treatmentReferral when needed
Dr. Shah explains each step in plain language and checks that you are comfortable throughout, 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.
Dr. Shah checks whether a damaged tooth can be treated and kept before an extraction is recommended. Removal is discussed when saving the tooth is not reasonable.
The cause of the pain is found with an examination, tests and an X-ray before a root canal is advised.
Digital X-rays are used for assessment, and further imaging such as a CBCT scan is advised only when a case needs it, not for every patient.
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 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.”
“Lovely experience. Made my dental appointment so comfortable I forgot it was my first time .”
“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.”
Assured Dental Care is a dental clinic in Andheri West, Mumbai, next to Lallubhai Park in Parsi Colony. You can book a root canal 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.
Root canal treatment is planned for each tooth, so the cost is given only after your evaluation. It depends on which tooth it is and how many canals it has, how complex the canals are, whether the tooth has been treated before, the number of visits, the imaging needed and the filling or crown that restores the tooth afterwards. After the examination, Dr. Shreya Shah explains the plan and the cost of each stage before you decide.
The tooth is numbed with local anaesthetic, so you stay awake but should not feel sharp pain. You may feel pressure or vibration. Some soreness for a few days afterwards is common and usually settles. Tell us during treatment if you feel pain and we will pause and numb the area again.
Root canal treatment usually takes two or more visits, and each visit can last one to two hours or sometimes longer. The number depends on the tooth, the infection and how the canals look on X-rays. A tooth with a complex shape or an earlier root filling can take longer.
Often, yes, especially for back teeth that take heavy chewing forces. A tooth that has had a root canal can become more brittle, and a crown helps protect it. Dr. Shah decides this by looking at how much natural tooth is left. See the page on dental crowns for how a crown is made.
Removal is an option, and we explain it, including what replacing the tooth involves. Saving a natural tooth when it can be restored usually avoids the extra steps of replacing it, but not every tooth can be saved. We compare both choices for your tooth.
Yes. In a review of studies, between about 68 and 85 out of 100 root-treated teeth healed completely, depending on how strictly healing was measured, so some teeth need further treatment. A leaking filling, a crack or an unfound canal can let infection return. Check-ups and X-rays help find problems early.
Book an examination. A toothache can come from decay, a cracked tooth, a gum problem or an infected pulp, and the treatment is different for each. An X-ray and a few simple tests usually show the cause. If the pain is severe or you have swelling, call us the same day.
While the numbness lasts, avoid chewing to prevent biting your cheek or tongue. After that, eat soft food and avoid chewing hard food on that tooth until it is restored with its final filling or crown. We tell you how long to wait for your own case.
If you have a toothache, a tooth that is sensitive to hot or cold, or swelling near a tooth, an examination shows whether a root canal is needed. If you already have a root canal 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.
A crown often protects a back tooth after a root canal, so read this page next.
A filling may be all a tooth needs when decay has not reached the pulp.
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.
