Dr. Edward Zuckerberg
Dentistry
Palo Alto, CA
45 years experience male
Locations
Rejuvenate Dental
Palo Alto, CA
My office hours
Thursday: 9:00am - 4:00pm
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Insurances accepted
Delta Dental
Office
Dobbs Ferry, NY
About
Bio
I was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY and after obtaining my Bachelors Degree in Biology at Brooklyn College I attended NYU College of Dentistry and did a general practice residency at the Brooklyn VA Hospital. I was in private practice in NY from 1979-2013 and since then in Palo Alto, CA. In 1984 the Academy of General Dentistry honored me with their prestigious Fellowship, F.A.G.D. I have had numerous articles published in Dental Journals and have lectured since 2010 to Dentists nationally and internationally on technology integration in the Dental office and Social Media Marketing for Dentists. I have always been an early adopter of technology. My office has been computerized since 1986, we have had digital x-rays since 1998, CAD-CAM same day crowns, inlays and veneers since 2009 and our office has been completely paperless since 2005.
SpecialtiesDoctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Dentistry
Licenses
United States: California, New York
Languages spoken
Korean
Doctor Q&A
83 Answers
9 Agrees
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Yes: The acidity in the citrus can affect the ph in the mouth that can cause canker sores in susceptible individuals.
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Yes: Yes, but only dentist prescribed and used as demonstrated. It can be caustic and give burns if not used properly.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Bonding or veneers: Transparency in a tooth, usually at the biting edge, is an indication that the tooth/teeth are thinning at the edge or being worn. Bonding or veneers... Read More
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A 26-year-old member asked:
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See a Dentist: Do not attempt to remove this yourself. A dentist should evaluate to see the best way to treat the situation.
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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See your dentist: Make sure you have regular dental care and are checked for periodontal disease, a leading cause of bad breath.
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A male asked:
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Probably Unrelated: The two symptoms you describe are most likely unrelated, however, pressure from an erupting wisdom tooth has been known to cause discomfort in other a... Read More
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Probably Not: Teeth are resilient and can withstand a lot of trauma. You didn't mention whether the pain continued or went away. If the pain went away and the too... Read More
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A 32-year-old female asked:
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Not unusual: There is a wide variation of when the permanent teeth will erupt and how soon after the baby teeth are lost can depend on whether the teeth fell out o... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Common problem: Tooth grinding or clenching is a common problem and often the simplest treatment is to have an appliance fabricated to wear to sleep that will preven... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Nerve exposed: Your problem is likely the result of either a cavity or gum recession with exposed root surface either of which can be detected and treated by a visit... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
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Bad breath in Kids: Many children are mouth breathers (sleep with their mouths open). The mouth dries out and the saliva does not have an opportunity to wash the bacteri... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Wait one hour: For the first hour apply pressure with the gauze that your doctor gave you. Then you can put your brace back after the hour.
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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Bleaching : Have your dentist apply an in office or custom tray based whitening system for you.
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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No: It should not do either of these things.
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Dental Therapist: Seek a dentist who has special training in working with phobic patients.
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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No: By keeping the surfaces of your teeth clean you are preventing stain and if there was soft matter on the surface it will clean it off, but it will not... Read More
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You : You wouldn't build a new house on land that was like a swamp and the same applies to restoring your mouth with caps (crowns). It's important to get a... Read More
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I : I need a little more information to be helpful. You say you've had root canal done, but are you in the middle of treatment or has it been completed? ... Read More
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A 24-year-old male asked:
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White Patches: White patches in the mouth can be from a variety of causes including bite trauma, irritations from a poorly fitting dental appliance, overgrowth of a ... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Root canal problems: Root canal therapy is a highly successful treatment when properly performed and when the tooth is restored afterward with a solid restoration like a c... Read More
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A 44-year-old female asked:
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Burning sensations: The mouth is often a window to the medical condition of the whole body. The symptoms you are experiencing might be a side effect of medications or th... Read More
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A 31-year-old female asked:
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Safe but see Dentist: Naproxen taken as directed should be safe but it is not a substitute for seeing a dentist to fix the problem. You may have a serious underlying issue... Read More
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Absolutely: Many of the orthodontic cases we see involve teeth that appear to be straight when looked at as an individual arch (top or bottom) but the problem lie... Read More
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Denture?: Do you wear a denture? assuming you do it may not be fitting well or the teeth may be hard porcelain. You may do better with acrylic (plastic) teeth... Read More
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Yes: He is very slow and behind the normal schedule for shedding his baby teeth. He should be seen by a dentist who will perform a panoramic x-ray that wi... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Occlusal guard: An occlusal guard can be fabricated by your dentist to prevent clenching. Most clenching occurs while we sleep so the appliance would only need to be... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Maybe: There are very few peroxide containing toothpastes but if you abrade the gum with your brush it could irritate.
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General Dentist: See a general dentist first. They can evaluate whether your problem is severe enough to determine whether it needs treatment by a specialist.
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See your dentist: During pregnancy, hormone levels in the gums are elevated and it is really important to have your teeth professionally cleaned at regular intervals an... Read More
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8: Based on experience, the answer here can very from 0 to 32 and depends on a variety of factors including how much Fluoride the individual was exposed ... Read More
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NO: No, antibiotics merely lessen the quantity of the bacteria causing the infection but do not completely eradicate the infection. The cause of the prob... Read More
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Yes: Especially the upper molars can become painful after the flu or upper respiratory tract infection as the sinus swells and presses on the nerve endings... Read More
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Indirect correlation: Gum disease is a very unlikely cause of tinnitus, however a severe dental infection either tooth or gum related of one of the rear molars can on rare ... Read More
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Root : Root canal only removes the infected or diseased nerve from the root, not the root itself. In an abscess, generally the tissues in the bone around th... Read More
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See a dentist: If this is a recent development it could be an indication that you have a problem with one of your restorations which needs to be checked.
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Call your MD: Your physician may suggest your baby take tylenol (acetaminophen). This should be safe in the proper dosage.
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1 visit Dentistry: That sounds like a lot of work to get done in one visit. Many patients are very busy and desire to get their care completed quickly, in one visit if ... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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No: Canker sores are not a sign of an allergy, however you may be sensitive to an ingredient in the chocolate. Preservatives, especially sls or sodium la... Read More
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Sensitivity : Sensitivity means that there are nerve endings in your tooth that are close to the surface. It's possible that in shaping the tooth the dentist came ... Read More
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Preventive Dentistry: Sealants are non-invasive preventive fillings placed by a dentist or hygienist in the bite surface grooves of molar and bicuspid teeth to prevent cavi... Read More
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Common problem: Tooth grinding or clenching is a common problem and often the simplest treatment is to have an appliance fabricated for her to wear to sleep that will... Read More
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Loose gum tissue: Loosening of the gum tissue around the teeth is usually indicative of a periodontal disease process that should be evaluated to determine the extent o... Read More
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Any brand: The reality is that no over the counter toothpaste will whiten your teeth but that improper hygiene or inadequate brushing will promote your teeth get... Read More
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Jaw pain on chewing: There are many problems that can cause jaw pain upon chewing. A single bad tooth can be the problem, or gum disease may be causing tooth loosening, b... Read More
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No: Assuming you are referring to the Fluoride in drinking water, which is typically about 2 parts per million, there is no risk of hypocalcemia or decrea... Read More
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Short term expense: Saving money is the obvious short term benefit, however long term you must consider the detriment of losing 25% of your molar crushing ability. Also,... Read More
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Not immediately: Do not rinse for at least 12 hours after the extraction. Then, you can use warm salt water, plain water or a mouthrinse.
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No: No, dentists can be professionally reprimanded for doing this.
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Permanent or Baby?: Typically the baby tooth is lost at about 7 years old and the permanent version hopefully will last forever. If this is a baby tooth that was not los... Read More
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Get immediate Care: Abscessed teeth can be a very dangerous health situation, not just a problem for the tooth. The proximity of the teeth to the sinus, as well as the c... Read More
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Jun 14, 2013
Very knowledgeable... His patients are lucky!
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Zuckerberg is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Zuckerberg is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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This was very helpful. Thanks! I've already had one MI; this is different. Front loaded Ampicillin, now pain is contained. It's a TOOTH!! I would have sworn it wasn't.
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Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
New York University College of Dentistry
Graduated 1978MD
Residency
Veterans Administration Hospital in Brooklyn, NY
Awards
Fellowship, Academy of General Dentistry
Top Dentist, First Place, White Plains, NY - Winter
2013
HealthTap Founding Doctor
Affiliations
Academy of General Dentistry
Edward J. Zuckerberg, D.D.S.
American Dental Association
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