Dr. Sachin Rastogi DMD
Endodontist | Endodontics
6116 rolling rd ste- 304 springfield Virginia, 22152About
Dr. Sachin Rastogi is an endodonist practicing in Clinton, MD. Dr. Rastogi is a specialist dentist, focusing on tooth pain, root canals and other issues related to the interior part of the tooth. Endodonists can diagnose problems and perform procedures to fix them. Treatment from an endodonist can often save a diseased tooth. Microsurgical Root canal treatment is one of the most common procedures performed by an endodonist.
Education and Training
TUFTS UNIVERSITY DMD 2007
UNIVERCITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (USC) MSD 2009
GOVERNMENT DENTAL COLLEGE, AMRITSAR MSD 2002
GOVERNMENT DENTAL COLLEGE, MUMBAI BDS 1998
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How many dental fillings can you get at a time?
There is no limitation, but it may take longer to do many fillings and you may get really tired during the appointment. READ MORE
Can I drink coke after a root canal?
Sure! READ MORE
Is it ok to get a crown without a root canal?
Yes, That's correct. READ MORE
How do you stop enamel erosion?
By avoiding acidic food, some minor erosion is hard to stop READ MORE
At what age do gums start to recede?
That's not age related. READ MORE
Do you have pain after a root canal?
It really depends on the case. Some mild discomfort is normal post-operatively. Very rarely, it can be more painful also. But most of the pain can be controlled by using antibiotics and/or pain medications. READ MORE
Can root canal treatments cause diseases?
No, that's not true. In fact, it will prevent the spread of infection. READ MORE
How should I deal with the pain of a root canal?
Every root canal case is different. 600 mg of ibuprofen every 6-8 hours will help a lot. See your dentist if it continues. READ MORE
Do I need a root canal if there's no pain?
Yes, that can happen. READ MORE
Do they put you to sleep for a root canal?
Most probably not. Root canals are done way differently now and just need local anesthesia. It's like getting a filling done just takes little more time. READ MORE
Does a dental filling require anesthesia?
Most of the time yes READ MORE
What medications are prescribed after a root canal?
It really depends on the case, but if your tooth is infected to begin with, sometimes during root canal procedure some more bacteria get out of the tooth into your jaw bone. To help with this additional bacterial infection, antibiotics are prescribed. That's the reason sometimes a tooth hurts more than before the root canal. READ MORE
Is tooth sensitivity a sign of decay?
Not always. Sometimes your gums get receded and expose the root and it can cause tooth sensitivity. READ MORE
Does an anesthesia injection in the mouth cause pain?
It will hurt a little bit as it's an injection. But if topical anesthetic is used before and done slowly, it hurts way less. READ MORE
Is a broken tooth a dental emergency?
It is an emergency, as a broken tooth can cause severe pain and infection later on. It makes sense to see your dentist ASAP even if it does not hurt now. READ MORE
Endodontists and root canals?
Most of the root canals are done by general dentists, but sometimes when the tooth has complex anatomy or is difficult to treat, general dentists refer them to Endodontists. Endodontist undergo 2-3 years of extra training and are well equipped to treat a variety of cases. READ MORE
What can be the risks involved in an endodontic surgery?
You definitely have some risks involved with any kind of surgery. But for endodontic surgery, the risks are bleeding, swelling, infection, sinus perforation in upper back teeth, inferior alveolar nerve injury in lower teeth, short or long term, may even be permanent numbness to name a few. READ MORE
Can a root canal have prolonged recovery?
Ideally any root canal treated tooth should behave like any other tooth. Some people may take longer to heal. But for an accurate diagnosis you should get second opinion by a trained endodontist or dentist. READ MORE
What are the signs of a failed root canal?
If a tooth is having any kind of symptoms after root canal treatment, it may be failing. But sometimes failing root canal does not have any symptoms. These kind of cases can only be identified when your dentist takes routine x rays. READ MORE
Can a tooth affected by cavities be saved?
It depends on the extent of the cavity, which your dentist can find out by a clinical exam and taking some X-rays of the affected tooth. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Awards
- OKU 2007 TUFTS UNIVERSITY
- BEST STUDENT IN ENDODONTICS 2007 AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ENDODONTIST
Professional Memberships
- American Dental Association
- American Association of Endodontists
- Member Maryland State Dental Association
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