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Verona, NJ
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I've been practicing in this location for 29 years. I enjoy the people I work with (My Staff) and the people I work for (my Patients). I have a great wife, two fantastic children, and an (always hungry) Bichon Frise. My patients make my work fun.
Outside of my office, I'm involved with community theater, fishing, hypnosis and family.
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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
Cosmetic Dentistry
Endodontics
Orthodontics
Pediatric Dentistry
Doctor Q&A
29 Answers
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A 36-year-old male asked:
Dr. Stephen Sandleranswered
Dentistry 51 years experience
Bleeding gums: First, make sure your teeth are cleaned on a regular maintenance schedule as determined by your dentist. Second, ask the hygienist to watch you floss... Read More
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A 28-year-old male asked:
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Dentistry 51 years experience
Third molar removal: Wisdom teeth are the third set of molars adults would have. Adult molars grow in (erupt) about every six years, so the first set erupts around age 6,... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
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Check retainer: Depends what kind of retainer. With a bonded lingual retainer there should be no gap. If the retainer is removable then it is not fitting correctly ... Read More
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A member asked:
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Dentistry 51 years experience
Tmj problem: You need to see a dentist who treats TMJ problems. Dont use an over the counter mouthguard. Stay on soft diet, limit the amount of mouth opening, tak... Read More
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A 28-year-old male asked:
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Dentistry 51 years experience
Repair jaw joint: Tmj surgery would be surgery performed r to repair the members of the tempero-mandibular (jaw) joint which can be damaged by acute or chronic trauma (... Read More
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A 28-year-old male asked:
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Dentistry 51 years experience
Buildup on teeth: Soft tartar is the soft film that builds up on your teeth and gums, composed of bacteria, food, and proteins from your saliva. Over time this "plaque... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Dentistry 51 years experience
What's the cause?: It's not healty, but i'm more concerned about why your mouth gets so dry. Are you taking any medications that might cause it? Do you have a sinus in... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Dentistry 51 years experience
Water, gum, diet: First, obviously, avoid known causes like onions, garlic and so on. Foods that are 'non-sticky' will not promote odors since they tend to be swallowe... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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Dentistry 51 years experience
X-ray and examinatio: There are three probable causes - a sinus infection, a gum infection (periodontal), or a nerve infection (endodontic). Each would require different t... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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Dentistry 51 years experience
Floss and brush!: Bleeding gums are often caused by tartar (food and germs) building up between teeth, where brushing alone can't reach. Brush with a soft brush, but m... Read More
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A 43-year-old male asked:
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Dentistry 51 years experience
Moderation: anything that you overdue is not a good idea. Soda is acidic, and non-diet soda is high in sugar. occasional soda drinking is ok, but too much "acid... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Dentistry 51 years experience
See an oral surgeon: If you think you have oral cancer, see the specialistw who treat it most often - an oral surgeon (sometimes a periodontist also) so they can look biop... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Dentistry 51 years experience
What is still left?: If you are brushing and flossing regularly, either you are doing it too hard, or there is tartar left that you're not able to clean out. Soft tartar (... Read More
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A female asked:
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Dentistry 51 years experience
Possible grinding: It's difficult to answer without seeing your teeth, but there are two possible answers. A common cause for tooth sensitivity is clenching and/or grin... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Dentistry 51 years experience
Other TMJ therapies: Mouthguards at bedtime are still the most effective way to treat clenching and grinding, but since clenching seems to be related to stress, things tha... Read More
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A 50-year-old male asked:
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Dentistry 51 years experience
Depends on infection: Depends on the cause. A real sinus infection would require one type of antibiotic; a tooth-related infection could require one of several different a... Read More
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A 50-year-old member asked:
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Dentistry 51 years experience
Why sensitive?: Depending on the sensitivity, there are several things you can do. There are toothpastes that can help remove surface stains, and that contain peroxid... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Dentistry 51 years experience
Yes, but careful: First, you need to see a dentist, because you can't get down to where the infection is going on. Brush with a soft brush gently, floss your teeth ge... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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Dentistry 51 years experience
Not from brushing.: It's unlikely that brushing can cause a headache. They may be happening together, but have different causes; or the cause may be an infection in your... Read More
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A 28-year-old male asked:
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Dentistry 51 years experience
Root canal: Endodontics is the part of dentistry that deals with injuries and infection to the innermost part of the tooth (the pulp). The most common treatment ... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Dentistry 51 years experience
Brush it all.: You need to clean the whole tooth to prevent gum'line cavities and gum problems. Dentin is softer than enamel and more likely to decay. Use a soft b... Read More
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Dentistry 51 years experience
Yellow mouth: If you are accurately describing the color inside your mouth, you need to be examined by a dentist and/or a physician to see if you have a problem in ... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Stephen Sandleranswered
Dentistry 51 years experience
Causes of Tinnitus : Frequently ear ringing (tinnitus) can be associated or caused by a TMJ (clenching and/or grinding) problem. See your dentist and let him see if you h... Read More
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A 28-year-old male asked:
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Dentistry 51 years experience
Daily teeth cleaning: Flossing is the process of using string or threads (usually specific for this purpose) to loosen food and germs that collect between your teeth. Brus... Read More
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Dentistry 51 years experience
Dentist: Dds is doctor of dental surgery. Some dental schools prefer to give a dmd (doctor of dental medicine) which is an equivalent degree. Since dentistry ... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Dentistry 51 years experience
Replace teeth: First, you should make an appointment with a dentist just to find out what can be done. There is no pain or problem if he just looks and takes an x-r... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. Stephen Sandleranswered
Dentistry 51 years experience
Thrush: It sounds like it may be an oral yeast infection, called thrush or candidiasis; but you need to see a physician or dentist for a definite diagnosis an... Read More
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A 28-year-old male asked:
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Dentistry 51 years experience
Roof of mouth: The hard palate is the boney roof of your mouth, formed by the fusion of three bones. It extends from the front of your mouth to the top of your thro... Read More
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A female asked:
Dr. Stephen Sandleranswered
Dentistry 51 years experience
Probably not.: Much more likely that you are clenching and/or grinding your teeth when you sleep, causing a TMJ type of problem. You should see a dentist who is com... Read More
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Nov 30, 2012
I want to personally recommend and endorse Dr. Stephen Sandler. The answers he provides shows that he cares not just about his patients' teeth, but their overall health. That can be a rare find. Dr...Read More
Nov 30, 2012
I commend Dr. Sandler for his consistently thorough answers. He is obviously very knowledgeable and cares about the well being of his patients, always trying to steer them into making intelligent tre...Read More
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Dr. Sandler is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
New York University College of Dentistry
Graduated 1976MD
Medical/Graduate school
Franklin and Marshall College
Graduated 1972MD
Awards
Top Dentist, First Place, New Jersey - Winter
2013
Affiliations
Academy of General Dentistry
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