Assured Dental Care is a dental clinic in Andheri West, Mumbai, where a surgical tooth extraction is used when a tooth cannot be removed by simply gripping and lifting it. This happens when a tooth has broken off at the gum, has long, curved or spread roots, or is held firmly in the bone. The tooth is numbed, a small cut is made in the gum, and sometimes a little bone is removed or the tooth is divided, so that it can come out in a controlled way with as little damage as possible.
Your care is led by Dr. Shreya Shah, Chief Dentist, who first checks whether the tooth can be saved and shows you the X-ray. If you are looking for a dentist in Andheri West for a broken or deeply rooted tooth, the first step is an examination and an X-ray, followed by a clear explanation of what surgery involves and what the options are.
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 surgical tooth extraction at Assured Dental Care in Andheri West, Mumbai removes a tooth that is broken at the gum or has difficult roots, through a small cut in the gum under local anaesthesia. Dr. Shreya Shah checks the X-ray first. Stitches are often used, and the gum closes in one to two weeks.
Examination and an X-ray start at your first visit, subject to availability.
Dr. Shah checks whether a broken tooth can be rebuilt before surgery is advised.
The roots, the bone and nearby structures are checked first, so the plan fits the tooth.
In a simple extraction, the tooth is loosened and lifted out with forceps. A surgical extraction is needed when that is not possible. The usual reasons are a tooth broken off level with or below the gum, roots that are long, curved or spread apart, a tooth firmly held in dense bone, or a tooth that lies partly under the gum.1
In surgery, the area is numbed and a small cut is made in the gum to lift a flap. A little bone around the tooth may be removed, and the tooth may be divided into pieces so that each piece can be lifted out without force. The socket is cleaned and the gum is usually closed with stitches.2
A simple extraction is explained on our tooth extraction page. Teeth stuck under the gum are covered on the impacted tooth removal page, and wisdom teeth on wisdom tooth removal. This page is about teeth that are within reach but need a surgical approach to come out safely, and about deciding between saving and removing them.
A surgical extraction takes out a difficult tooth in a controlled way, using a small opening in the gum.
Dr. Shreya Shah decides this only after an examination and an X-ray. These are the general patterns.
If a tooth can be kept, root canal treatment and a crown may do so. If the tooth is infected and painful, see dental emergency treatment for what to do the same day.
A surgical approach is chosen for teeth that cannot come out simply, and the X-ray shows which yours is.
Dr. Shah explains every option, including saving the tooth and what happens if you do nothing.
A tooth with enough healthy structure may be rebuilt with root canal treatment and a crown. This keeps your own tooth and avoids a gap.
Planned per toothA tooth that can be reached and loosened is lifted out with forceps. It is quicker and recovery is usually shorter.
Usually 1 visitA tooth that cannot be lifted out simply is removed through a small opening in the gum, sometimes in pieces. Recovery is usually longer.
Usually 1 visit| Compare | Save the tooth | Simple extraction | Surgical extraction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keeps your own tooth | Yes | No | No |
| Cut in the gum | No | No | Usually |
| Stitches | No | Sometimes | Often |
| Typical recovery | A few days | A few days | Several days |
| Main risk | Infection can return | Bleeding, dry socket | More swelling, dry socket, nerve bruising |
Surgery is used when a simple route is not possible, and we explain why before we start.
A surgical extraction usually takes one visit and is longer than a simple one. Your plan may differ.1
Each step is meant to reduce force and damage, so that the tooth comes out in a controlled way.
Dr. Shah examines the tooth and takes an X-ray, which shows the roots, the bone and nearby structures such as the nerve and the sinus.
You are shown the X-ray and told whether the tooth can be saved. If it cannot, you hear what surgery involves, the risks and the alternatives.
The area is numbed with local anaesthetic. You stay awake. We wait until it is fully numb before starting.
A small cut is made in the gum and a flap is lifted to show the tooth and the bone. This allows the tooth to be reached without force.
A little bone around the tooth may be removed. A tooth with spread or curved roots may be divided so that each part can be lifted out separately.
The tooth is lifted out and the socket is checked for fragments of tooth or bone. Infected tissue, if any, is cleaned away.
Stitches close the flap. You bite on gauze with firm pressure while a blood clot forms to protect the socket.
You are given written instructions. A review visit checks healing, removes stitches that do not dissolve and discusses any replacement.
Cost depends on your evaluation. A surgical extraction is planned for each tooth, so no single figure fits everyone.
Two surgical extractions can need very different work. 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. Go to a hospital emergency department if you struggle to breathe or swallow, or if swelling spreads to your eye or neck. For other urgent problems, see dental emergency treatment.
Rest and careful first-day habits help the socket to heal well.
Surgery cannot be undone, so we advise it only when saving the tooth is not reasonable.
The first visit is for answers: an examination, an X-ray and a plan. If a tooth is infected and painful, the extraction may be done the same day, subject to availability.
Take along earlier X-rays or reports and a list of your medicines. Mention allergies, diabetes, heart problems, blood thinners and tobacco. If you have swelling, a fever or severe pain, phone first so that we can find the earliest slot.
Call 08806796696 to book.
Save-or-remove check firstX-ray before surgeryReferral when needed
Dr. Shah describes each step in everyday words, checks that you are comfortable and leaves the decision to you. If dental treatment makes you anxious, tell us at the start so that we can 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.
A broken tooth is assessed for rebuilding before surgery is advised, and you see the X-ray.
Roots, bone and nearby structures are checked first, so the plan fits the tooth and the risks are explained.
Replacement choices are explained before the extraction, so that neighbouring teeth and bone are protected.
A tooth that needs training beyond the clinic's is passed to a suitably trained oral surgeon, and Dr. Shah arranges it.
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Assured Dental Care is a dental clinic in Andheri West, Mumbai, next to Lallubhai Park in Parsi Colony. You can book a surgical extraction 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.
A surgical extraction is planned for each tooth, so the cost is given only after your evaluation. It depends on the shape and number of roots, how much of the tooth is above the gum, whether bone must be removed or the tooth divided, the imaging needed, stitches and follow-up, and whether a replacement is planned. After the examination, Dr. Shreya Shah explains the plan and the cost of each stage before you decide.
An extraction is called surgical when the tooth cannot simply be gripped and lifted out. This happens when a tooth is broken off at the gum, has long, curved or spread roots, is firmly held in bone, or lies partly under the gum. A small cut in the gum is made, and sometimes a little bone is removed or the tooth is divided.
You should not feel sharp pain during either, because the area is numbed. Afterwards, soreness, swelling and bruising are usually more than after a simple extraction and last a few days longer. Tell us during treatment if you feel pain and we will pause and numb the area again.
Often yes, because a flap of gum has been lifted. Stitches hold the gum in place, protect the socket and help it heal. Many stitches dissolve by themselves, and if yours do not, they are taken out at the review visit.
Sometimes. If enough healthy tooth remains above the gum, it may be built up and treated with root canal treatment and a crown. If the break is below the gum or there is a crack along the root, the tooth usually cannot be saved. An examination and X-ray show which applies to your tooth.
Wait until the numbness has worn off, then choose soft, cool food such as yoghurt, soup that is not hot, mashed vegetables and soft rice. Avoid hot, hard, spicy and sticky food for a few days and chew on the other side.
Swelling that grows after the third day, a fever, pus, a bad taste that does not go, or pain that gets worse instead of better can mean an infection or dry socket. Call us the same day if you have any of these. If you cannot breathe or swallow, go to a hospital.
Not always, but it is worth discussing. A gap can let neighbouring teeth drift, and the bone shrinks over time. Options include an implant, a bridge or a denture, and some people leave a gap at the back. We explain each choice, and we can plan it before the extraction.
If a tooth has broken off at the gum, another clinic could not remove it or its roots run deep, an examination and X-ray show what it needs. If another clinic has advised surgery, we are glad to give a second opinion. Call or message us in clinic hours and we will confirm a time.
Monday to Saturday, 10:00 AM to 7:30 PM.
Read this for how an ordinary extraction is done and what to expect afterwards.
Read this if the tooth is stuck under the gum or against another tooth.
Read this to compare ways of replacing a tooth that has been removed.
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.
