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Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics, Past President of the College of Diplomates & Director of Board Review Course College of Diplomates,Past Associate Clinical Professor Stony Brook University School of Dentistry, Scientific Reviewer Journal of Endodontics,Private Practice Limited to MIcrosurgical Endodontics and CBCT, National Lecturer - CBCT
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Endodontics
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Dr. Randolph Toddanswered
Endodontics 46 years experience
See your MD: Classic cardiac pains frequently extend into the left lower jaw, left arm and chest region. Although dental pain can imitate cardiac pain it is impor... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Decay Possibly: Coke, a carbonated drink with a generous amount of sugar can play a role in dental disease. Decay requires three factors to be present to occur. 1) t... Read More
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A 60-year-old female asked:
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Biotene: Dry mouth or xerostomia is related to many conditions. If related to a medication you are taking, reversing the condition may be as simple as discon... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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Short Version: A cavity is a hole created by the acidic byproducts produced from the bacterial breakdown of the sugars you ingest. This acid etches the enamel surfa... Read More
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Endodontics 46 years experience
See your DDS: A dental abscess is a bacteria infection caused by a variety of different bacteria. Antibiotic therapy may only be part of the solution. To determin... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Not exact -: Replacing a natural tooth with a crown is usually undertaken when the natural tooth structure has been altered by decay or trauma. These changes may ... Read More
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A 37-year-old male asked:
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Endodontics 46 years experience
Possibly: Trigeminal neuralgia is a condition that is effecting the nerve that banches to all the teeth. In addition it has branches that go to other structure... Read More
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A 28-year-old male asked:
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Tooth removal: Tooth extraction is the process of removing a tooth. This process should be accomplished by a qualified professional in the most comfortable manner ... Read More
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Endodontics 46 years experience
Webster Def: Accourding to the merriam-webster dictionary: : the (soft) tissue that surrounds the necks of teeth and covers the alveolar parts of the jaws; broadly... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Endodontics 46 years experience
Various Issues: Glandular swellings, be they salivary or specifically parotid may be caused by systemic diseases of bacterial or viral origin: traumatic, metastatic o... Read More
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A 54-year-old male asked:
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Endodontics 46 years experience
No: Antibiotics are not required after all root canal treatment. Various medical conditions that effect a patients response to endodontic treatment guid... Read More
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A 35-year-old female asked:
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Endodontics 46 years experience
Sometimes: In certain situations post operative swelling may complicate healing. Managing post operative conditions may include drugs that reduce swelling. If ... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Endodontics 46 years experience
No more disease: The purpose of endodontic treatment is to cure a disease known as apical periodontitis. When the dentist reevaluates your tooth 6 months or longer aft... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Endodontics 46 years experience
Anything: Nutrition is important for your recovery.You may just want to stay away from chewing directly on the treated tooth for a few days to give it a chance ... Read More
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Endodontics 46 years experience
Decay from milk: Children do not swallow the last sip of milk from the bottle as they fall asleep. This milk pools in their mouth and provide nutrients to the bacteri... Read More
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A 21-year-old member asked:
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Bacteria: Halitosis or "bad breath" is a condition that may be due to a variety of causes. Sometimes it is related to poor oral hygiene and an accumulation of ... Read More
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A 38-year-old male asked:
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Endodontics 46 years experience
See your MD: Cold sores are of viral origin. It would be best to have a definitive diagnosis that your condition is "herpes labials" if that is your condition th... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
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Endodontics 46 years experience
Check your bite: Post endodontic pain frequently is related to the contact of the treated tooth to the tooth in the opposing arch. If the treated tooth is touching th... Read More
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A 62-year-old male asked:
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Endodontics 46 years experience
Possibly: Post endodontic pain can occur for a variety of reasons. One common one is a missed canal. For the best evaluation try to seek the advise of a root ... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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Endodontics 46 years experience
See your dentist: Tooth infections do not spread from one tooth to another. However other oral infections may have a more widespread presentation. It would be best to... Read More
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Endodontics 46 years experience
Probably not: Upon completion of the surgery the doctor usually places several sutures. I one falls out it is unlikely that a significant complication will occur. ... Read More
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Endodontics 46 years experience
Possible -: Pain has varying effects on different people. The stress from pain can magnify the effects as well. Gi disturbances are common responses to stress. ... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Endodontics 46 years experience
Not Sure: Several options exist when a root canal fails. Most common option is to simply retreat the root canal. This is highly effective but if problems conti... Read More
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A 49-year-old member asked:
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Endodontics 46 years experience
Swelling: An acute dental abscess of either periodontal or root canal origin distinguish themselves with swelling. A chronic abscess exhibits a point of draina... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Endodontics 46 years experience
Mild soreness: Root canal treatment may cause an inflammatory response. This response includes slight swelling of the ligaments that support the tooth. If the tooth... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Endodontics 46 years experience
Inability to fill: I can't think of a reason one would intentionally leave a root canal incompletely treated unless they were unable to fully negotiate or find the canal... Read More
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A 30-year-old female asked:
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Endodontics 46 years experience
See an Endodontist: A crack in a tooth is a pathway for bacteria to infect the root canal system. If this exists and your dentist put a crown over it the pathway for dra... Read More
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A 29-year-old male asked:
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Endodontics 46 years experience
See your dentist: Thermal sensitivity can be caused by a host of different things. Some simple to correct others more complex. If the sensitivity lingers more that 30... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Endodontics 46 years experience
See your DDS: Grinding teeth or professionally called "bruxing" has many origins. These may include stress, habits, faulty dental work etc. Your first step in cor... Read More
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A 35-year-old male asked:
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Endodontics 46 years experience
Acid and Exposure : As previously explained the acid byproduct of bacterial metabolism etches the enamel and causes "cavities" commonly referred to as decay. Another com... Read More
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A 32-year-old male asked:
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Endodontics 46 years experience
Probably not: No tests are perfect however there may be another reason for a false negative result. It takes about 3 to 6 weeks for you to develop antibodies for ... Read More
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Endodontics 46 years experience
Many Possibilities: Dry mouth or "xerostomia" is a condition caused by a variety of conditions. Some are systemic conditions and others may be induced by a medication o... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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Endodontics 46 years experience
Depends: Dental school provides doctors with the most basic foundation to diagnose and treat endodontic infections.If the tooth in question meets only these ba... Read More
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Endodontics 46 years experience
Until it is removed: Your question suggests that you think decay can disappear on its own if the condition that caused it is stopped. Unfortunately that is not the case. O... Read More
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Endodontics 46 years experience
No: Age is rarely a factor in endodontic surgery. The real question is can it be treated in any other way. If that answer has been determined than you s... Read More
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CBCT: Technology has expanded into medicine and dentistry at a rapid pace.One place it has directly effected is in diagnosis of root canal problems. Previo... Read More
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Need more info: Various conditions, some normal some pathologic can cause discoloration of the "gum" tissues. Blue -grey spots are frequently a result of a fleck of ... Read More
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A 35-year-old male asked:
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Endodontics 46 years experience
Yes: As is true for all body parts, wear and tear, a function of aging will effect your teeth. Although genetic plays a role and some people will have les... Read More
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Endodontics 46 years experience
May be your stomach: Halitosis may have many causes. It sounds like you are taking good care of your teeth. If you are continuously getting a white coating on your tongue... Read More
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Endodontics 46 years experience
Varies: Post operative pain is generally related to the trauma incurred during the procedure. The trauma is related to the preoperative condition of the surg... Read More
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Endodontics 46 years experience
Yes: The toothpaste market is directed to patient needs. These needs include reducing decay, whitening, breath freshening, desensitizing and lubricating t... Read More
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Endodontics 46 years experience
Swelling, pain ...: Root canal is usually a localized infection but can become systemic. Symptoms of a systemic infection include pain, swelling, fever, loss of function... Read More
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Endodontics 46 years experience
Not likely: Root canal treatment is meant to eliminate an infection found in and around the tooth. This infection can have a negative effect on the sinus. Rct c... Read More
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Possibly: After the root canal treatment acute pain may occur due to minor reactive swelling under the tooth involved. This swelling pushes the tooth into the ... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Endodontics 46 years experience
Drainage: An abscess is an accumulation of cells the body has sent to the infection to combat the condition. Once they are destroyed they need to be removed fr... Read More
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Endodontics 46 years experience
Chronic infection: This sounds like a chronic root canal or periodontal infection. Using warm salt water rinses the bump should eventually drain like a pimple and it wi... Read More
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Endodontics 46 years experience
Contact your MD: It is beyond the scope of this service to diagnose the cause of your "excess salivation" however I am not familiar with it being related to diabetes. ... Read More
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Endodontics 46 years experience
7 to 14 days: Traumatic response from surgery varies from person to person but average response times range from 7 to 14 days. It is important to return to your do... Read More
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Endodontics 46 years experience
Depends: Procedures that go smoothly appear to be easy. Pre planning and training play a major role in how smoothly procedures go. One never knows what unexp... Read More
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Endodontics 46 years experience
Varies: Teeth vary in numbers of canals, length, and complexity. Skills and speed vary between doctors. Although nobody likes to spend more time in the dent... Read More
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Dec 9, 2012
I am impressed by Dr. Todd's consistently outstanding advice which is always expressed in a very concise, although comprehensive, to the point and articulate and professional manner.
Mar 24, 2015
Great doctor. Consistently gives thoughtful, insightful and expert advice.
Dec 4, 2012
Very informative professional.
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Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Tufts University School of Dental Medicine
Graduated 1977MD
Medical/Graduate school
Tufts University School of Dental Medicine
Graduated 1977MD
Residency
NYU College of Dentistry
Awards
Grant for Madagascar Mission, Foundation of the AAE
Top Endodontist, Second Place, National - Winter
2013
Top Endodontist, First Place, New York - Summer
2013
Affiliations
College of Diplomates of the American Board of Endodontics
American Dental Association
American Association of Endodontists
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