Dr. Saidha was born and raised in Kenya, East Africa. She was born into an Indian family that migrated to Kenya in the 1970s. Dr. Saidha had a great appreciation for the healthcare field as both her parents were medical professionals. They strived to help their rural community which sparked an interest in Dr. Saidhas heart to help others. At the young age of 10, Dr. Saidha attended a prestigious international boarding school to which she attended till the completion of her secondary education. During this time she became trilingual; fluently speaking Swahili, Hindi, and English. This experience provided a level of independence, intelligence, and confidence which she carried with her to the USA to continue her higher education.
Dr. Saidha attended the University of Maryland at College Park and obtained a Bachelor's Degree of Science. She continued her education at the University of Maryland Dental College in Baltimore and earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 2005. She completed a general practice residency (GPR) at the VA hospital in Baltimore. During this time, Dr. Saidha discovered her passion for endodontics. Her hard work and dedication allowed her to graduate top 15% of her class. These efforts earned her acceptance into the ivy league school, Columbia University. It was here that she received a certificate in Endodontics in 2009.
After gaining years of experience as an endodontist working at a specialty office, Dr. Saidha opened her very own practice; Maple Lawn Endodontics in 2015. She is now a member of various associations such as American Association of Endodontists, American Dental Association, and Maryland State Dental Association. She dedicates her time to her 2 beautiful children and husband. Dr. Saidhas hobbies include cooking, traveling and spending time with her friends and family.
It is also our belief that the prevention of disease is far more enjoyable, less costly, and more comfortable for all concerned. So our goal is to help you achieve and maintain a healthy mouth as quickly and as economically as possible.
A root canal is one of the most common dental procedures performed, well over 14 million every year. This treatment can save your natural teeth and prevent the need for more invasive replacement procedures.
At the center of your tooth is pulp. Pulp is a collection of blood vessels and nerves that helps to build the surrounding tooth. Infection of the pulp can be caused by traumatic injury, deep decay, cracks, chips, or repeated dental procedures. Symptoms of an infection can be identified as visible damage of the tooth, swelling of the face, sudden change in sensitivity to temperature or pain and swelling in the tooth and gums.
If you experience any of these symptoms, your dentist may recommend endodontic (root canal) treatment to eliminate the diseased pulp. This injured pulp is removed and the root canal system is thoroughly cleaned, disinfected, and sealed.
After completion of your endodontic (root canal) therapy you may be instructed to return to your dentists office within a couple of weeks for the final restoration. Often times he/she will fabricate a custom crown to offer added protection for your tooth.
It is rare for complications after routine endodontic treatment or microsurgery. However, if a problem does occur, we are available at all times to respond. To prevent further decay, and re-infection of your tooth, continue to practice good dental hygiene and be evaluated regularly at your dentists office.