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Dr. Raksha Mirchandani

Dentist

Dr. Raksha Mirchandani is a top Endodontist in Baltimore, . With a passion for the field and an unwavering commitment to their specialty, Dr. Raksha Mirchandani is an expert in changing the lives of their patients for the better. Through their designated cause and expertise in the field, Dr. Raksha Mirchandani is a prime example of a true leader in healthcare. As a leader and expert in their field, Dr. Raksha Mirchandani is passionate about enhancing patient quality of life. They embody the values of communication, safety, and trust when dealing directly with patients. In Baltimore, MD, Dr. Raksha Mirchandani is a true asset to their field and dedicated to the profession of medicine.
Dr. Raksha Mirchandani
  • Ellicott City, Md
  • Accepting new patients

I have had 6 root canals in the past. I need another one now. Why is this?

Some people are just more prone to caries and need fillings over time. Fillings break or teeth fracture and your dentist may advise a crown. Sometimes they will advise a root canal READ MORE
Some people are just more prone to caries and need fillings over time. Fillings break or teeth fracture and your dentist may advise a crown. Sometimes they will advise a root canal when a filling is deep and close to the nerve (pulp) prior to placing a crown. Visit your dentist regularly and keep up your good oral hygiene.

I think I have infected soft pulp tissue in my back tooth. What's the treatment for this?

Until the dentist clinically examines it you can not be sure. Do let them do all their tests and images first. Keep a track of your symptoms. If they are not sure they will refer READ MORE
Until the dentist clinically examines it you can not be sure. Do let them do all their tests and images first. Keep a track of your symptoms. If they are not sure they will refer you to an Endodontist

I let a cavity go way too far, and it's causing a lot of pain. What should I do?

Till you get to a dentist, avoid anything cold, hot, or chewing on that side. If the decay is extensive and the tooth cannot be be restored back to normal in spite of different READ MORE
Till you get to a dentist, avoid anything cold, hot, or chewing on that side. If the decay is extensive and the tooth cannot be be restored back to normal in spite of different options, then you would be advised an extraction.

Can a tooth affected by cavities be saved?

Of course your teeth can be saved. The sooner you go to the dentist, the sooner the cavities are caught and filled.

What are the signs of a failed root canal?

After a thorough history, clinical, and radiographic exam, if an infection is confirmed around the apices of a tooth with a previous root canal, then it would appear that the root READ MORE
After a thorough history, clinical, and radiographic exam, if an infection is confirmed around the apices of a tooth with a previous root canal, then it would appear that the root canal is failing. Other causes must be ruled out.

Hope this helps,

Raksha Mirchandani, DDS, MS