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I graduated from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine located in Boston, MA in 1999. After finishing school I completed an Advanced Education of General Dentistry in Somerdale, NJ in 2000. After honing my skills in a couple of office I acquired the Pennslyvania Center for Dental Excellence in 2007. I reside in Blue Bell, PA with my wife Risa and 5 year old son Aidan.
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Dentistry
Cosmetic Dentistry
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Leonard Tauanswered
Specializes in Dentistry
Antibacterial irri: Very commonly done in my office. It is a technique that certain dentists use to prevent and control periodontal disease. Antimicrobial irrigation con... Read More
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Nope: Flagyl treats infections but not tooth infections. The best antibiotic for tooth infections are penicillin or Amoxicillin as we as Clindamycin for tho... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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A book: The oral health bible is a book written by dr. Michael bonner a dentist.
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Listerine: Listerine is a brand of antiseptic mouthwash. The product is marketed under the slogan "kills germs that cause bad breath". It was named after joseph ... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Gingivitis: You may have gum inflammation know as gingivitis or worse yet would be periodontitis. Make an appointment to see a local dentist to fix your problems... Read More
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I : I am not sure what exactly your problem is but based on the fact that you are having pain i would consult a local dentist and help him pinpoint the pr... Read More
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A 32-year-old female asked:
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Based : Based on your description you definitely need to have those caps removed and redone. Prior to doing that it sounds like you have a number of problems... Read More
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Anchorage: F the implant is already there then it provides great anchorage to move the other teeth. Implants do not move like teeth do. If it is a special implan... Read More
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Not sure: Dry mouth could be attributed to a number of different things. Systemic problem or medication comes to mine. I would seek care from a doctor to see ... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Face pain causes: There are too many possibilities to discuss. Giving you a list will not help you. You need to see a dentist and a physician to evaluate the cause of y... Read More
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If : If you are checking for black spots, brown spots or anything unusual you are ahead of the game. Lots of parents do not check for things. There is no... Read More
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Lingual : Lingual braces tend to be more expensive because of the greater difficulty placing them. Invisalign is less intensive and will require less visits in ... Read More
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Depends: The crown itself will not be affected but the gumline around the crown would be different when the gum is removed. You would need to make sure you ke... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
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It : It is better to wait to restore a tooth until the patient is a little older. 8 year old boy has a lot of growing to do. In the meantime you may have... Read More
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Another : Another vote for no. Enamel will never grow back. You would need to see a dentist and have them fix the chip with a little bonding.
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Laser cavity treated: Hard tissue lasers such as the waterlase iplus can treat cavities via laser. My suggestion is to search on google for a dentist who provides this ser... Read More
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Usually Versed plus : Versed is a short acting benzodiazepine that is a powerful anti-anxiolytic medication. It is normally given with other drugs, like a narcotic, to prov... Read More
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Yes: Those two can be associated with a disease called sjorgrens syndrome. Dry eyes, dry mouth are very common with this. Patients need eye drops and sal... Read More
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When : When teeth chip or break away there is normally an underlying issue with the tooth. Many times there is decay or a large filling. You could have ramp... Read More
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A form of a barrier: Dental dams are typically made of thin latex. They are used to keep the operative site clean and dry. Moisture is a detriment to most restorative dent... Read More
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It Doesn't: Teeth do not grow back when you are an adult. You only get one set. To replace a tooth that has been knocked out you would require a dental implant... Read More
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No: If you do rinse your mouth after using listerine you will decrease the effectiveness of the listerine. I would follow the directions and stick to the... Read More
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Depends: All things considered it really depends on the liquid inside. If you use water no issues at all, if you use juice both are a problem.
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It : It sounds like you have an amalgam tattoo which can occur during filling removal. It is 100 benign and you should not worry about it. If you are con... Read More
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Yes : Yes a toothache can affect the whole side of your face. Dental pain cannot cross the midline but commonly there is referred pain from top to the bott... Read More
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Unfortunately : Unfortunately fillings whether porcelain or composite cannot be whitened after being placed. If you are going to have them whitened you will need to ... Read More
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Cavities : Cavities will not stop progressing unless treated by a dental professional. Small cavities are very inexpensive compared to more costly procedures su... Read More
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You : You contradict yourself with the question you are asking. You state that you have very crowded teeth and some of the overlap a tiny bit. Teeth that ... Read More
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A : A metallic taste can be caused by foods, medications, metabolic diseases, and poor oral hygiene. I would consult a dentist to see what can be causing... Read More
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Agree: I am also in agreement with the other doctors here. I have never seen composite materials rival the vitality and realism of a beautiful porcelain cro... Read More
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Very safe: Digital radiographs eliminate 90% of the radiation. It is very safe to have digital radiographs taken.
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Don't know: You have not stated what your problems are. I would seek care from a dentist to determine what the best course of actions for the issues your are ha... Read More
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Yes it does prevent: Penicillin is the drug of choice for dental related infections. You normally take it for one week without stopping.
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Not to worry: It sounds from the description that he is in fact teething. If it continues i would take him to a pediatrician to have him evaluated.
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I : I would ideally see a dentist as in most er's they are not equipped to handle dental infections other than to place you on antibiotics which you have ... Read More
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Stages of gingivitis: Gingivitis is a stage of gum disease in and of itself. Here is the stages healthy, mild gingivitis, moderate and severe, then mild, moderate and seve... Read More
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Couple ideas to help: Sorry to hear about the problems you are having with your 3 year old. In terms of ideas you can use an hour glass to tooth timer and have her brush u... Read More
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Don't know: No studies but i would just clean the retainer with soap and water or some of my patients uses white vinegar.
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Sorry : Sorry to hear that you are having a problem after having laminates places. As far as the numbness that you are experiencing i would tell you I have n... Read More
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If : If you went to the dentist in february 2012 and he said that he saw signs of cancer than you need to go have it checked. Oral cancer is 80-90% succes... Read More
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Sorry : Sorry to hear about your situation. It is common practice for a dentist to refer you to an oral surgeon for extraction if they feel that complication... Read More
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Yes: Should not be a problem, take it before you rinse to keep the effect of magic mouthwash.
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Maybe: I would go back to the dentist who extracted the tooth for them to check to see if something else is going on.
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Depends: Normally it can take months for an abscess to develop but it also depends on what caused the abscess in the first place. No matter what an abscess ne... Read More
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Dry mouth foods: Dry mouth can occur for several reasons. It may be an indication that you have diabetes, and it is a sign that you are not producing enough saliva in ... Read More
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Sure, : You should have no problem playing baseball although you may want to limit the activity if it is the same day due to bleeding concerns but no other is... Read More
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Not sure: This is not a tooth issue, this disease is a periphery nerve disorder, placed in the wrong section.
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Flase teeth and fine: False teeth and fillings are safe for the body. All materials are approved for use. Should not pose a health risk at all.
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I am concerned : Given the history and the description of the issue I am concerned enough to recommend that he sees an oral surgeon and have a biopsy done if necessary... Read More
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Not long at all: Recovery from a dental implant is usually very fast. I actually go with my patients to a lot of the surgeries and the recovery is so little right no... Read More
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Nov 30, 2012
Dr Tau is a colleague, friend, and outstanding dentist who in numerous aspects in the dental world sets the mark for the rest of us to strive for. I endorse this dentist.
Michael I. Wollock, DMD, AGD...Read More
Nov 30, 2012
It is a pleasure to endorse Dr. Leonard Fredric Tau. Not only are his answers very informative and well thought out, but his answers give new insight into dentistry that he clearly loves. It is an h...Read More
Nov 30, 2012
I find Dr. Tau to be a highly knowledgable and passionate supporter of his profession, often writing and freely sharing ideas with those of us in his field. His insights on varying topics are held in ...Read More
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Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Tufts University School of Dental Medicine
MD
Medical/Graduate school
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, New Jersey Dental School
MD
Awards
Top Dentists, Philadelphia Magazine
Top Dentist, Third Place, Pennsylvania - Winter
2013
Affiliations
Academy of General Dentistry
American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
American Dental Association
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