Dr. Bruce Mulder
Dentistry
Franklin Lakes, NJ
46 years experience male
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Office
Franklin Lakes, NJ
Practice website
Insurances accepted
Assurant Dental
Cigna Dental
Connection Dental
Delta Dental
Dental Health Alliance
Empire Dental
Guardian Dental Insurance
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
UnitedHealthcare
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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
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Possible: Herpes simplex usually does not usually affect skin above the waist. Herpes zoster or VZV can cause painful rash on any part of the body & travels in... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Nailpolish: The application of a clear nailpolish to the thumb which has an undesirable flavor often breaks the habit. It is also used by adults who bite their n... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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2 weeks: Provided your healing progresses normally, you should be fully functional 7 without pain a few weeks following your surgery. Impacted wisdom teeth ma... Read More
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A 54-year-old female asked:
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Neurologist: Contact a neurologist for a consultation. He would be the best medical professional to evaluate your symptoms.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Possible: There may be some slight bleeding following removal of any tooth for a few days. This will alter your taste. Also the sockets will require several w... Read More
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A 59-year-old male asked:
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Not true: Using a back & forth motion with a soft brush is fine for the chewing surfaces. On the sides of the teeth it is better to use a circular motion at the... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Cancer not likely: While a bite to your cheek may be uncomfortable, it will not initiate cancer in that site in the future.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Unlikely: Any acid can demineralize teeth which is not a good thing. That being said, oxalic acid is a weak acid and the benefit derived from eating spinach fa... Read More
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A 35-year-old female asked:
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Possible: When we speak of std's we are referring to chlamydia, syphilis, gonorrhea, & hiv. Oral sex may result in sore throat which affects the nasopharynx. ... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Deep Anesthesia : Following local anesthesia, center of the tooth is removed using the high speed drill. All upper pulp chamber contents are removed & washed clean. A... Read More
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A 37-year-old male asked:
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Yes: Sjogren's syndrome causes dry mouth & dry eyes. Ask your medical specialist about testing you for this condition.
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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Acid reflux: A citrus taste would indicate the presence of acid mixing with your saliva. This might be a result of acid reflux possibly caused by medication. Tem... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Herpes simplex is often present in the saliva & is referred to as hsv-1. It can cause an infection of the cornea in the eye. Antiviral drops are pre... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Most people brush everyday however calcium phosphate or tarter slowly builds on the teeth. This scale cannot be brushed away but must be removed by s... Read More
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Yes: Due to the forces which are placed on the bone & soft tissue when a tooth is removed, adjacent teeth may be tender following removal of the wisdom too... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Visit your dentist: Voids in teeth are usually caused by decay which weakens & demineralizes the enamel. Your dentist will remove the decay & restore the tooth with a fi... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Yes: Depending on the severity of your misalignment or malocclusion, a removable orthodontic appliance could be fabricated by your dentist for a fraction o... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Is there a relationship between long-term use of nicotine chewing gum and venous stasis in the feet?
Dr. Bruce Mulderanswered
Dentistry 46 years experience
Yes: Nicotine causes hypertension & often leads to peripheral vasoconstriction with constant use. You may experience cold feet & hands due to decreased ci... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Yes: There are antibiotics which are regarded as safe to take during pregnancy. This being said only take them when the benefits outweigh the risks. Amoxi... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Yes: Crest whitestrips professional strength will help. These are helpful in patients under 30 years old. Professional whitening by your dentist is more ... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Fribroma: If you have not had your wisdom tooth removed it may well be that the tooth is attempting to erupt causing a bump. An intraoral xray will be helpful.... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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No: Chewing activates the muscles of mastication of which the largest is the masseater muscle. Loose skin on the neck & chin can only be corrected with p... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Wisdom tooth: You may have an impacted lower wisdom tooth which has become infected. Ask your dentist to take an x-ray of the area to determine if there is a probl... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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No: Unfortunately CMT is an inherited disease which has no cure.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Crohn's Disease?: Crohn's disease is an infammatory bowel disease (ibd) which is an inlammation of the lining of the digestive tract. Symptoms are cramping, abdominal ... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Contempory Orthodont: Contemporary orthodontics by proffit, fields & sarver
current therapy in orthodontics by nanda & kapila.
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A 38-year-old female asked:
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Infection: If your tooth was abscessed prior to its removal, infection may remain in your jaw for several weeks. Antibiotics will help your body fight the infec... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Cmt affects both the sensory & motor nerves. Often patients experience difficulty walking, breathing, talking, & often have difficulty with regulatio... Read More
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GI disturbance : Your GI tract is not functioning normally. Try eating some yogurt with active cultures to stimulate your digestion & get things moving again. This s... Read More
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Possible: Under each eye is the maxillary sinus. The floor of the sinus rests on the upper posterior teeth. An infection of the sinus or conjestion in the sin... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Nightguard: Many people experience this problem. A custom nightguard can be fabricated by your dentist to protect your teeth & prevent damage & pain.
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Years: A tooth begins it's life as a tiny toothbud & remains buried in the bone for many years before it erupts into the mouth. Following eruption the root... Read More
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3 days: Thc can be detected in the saliva for approximately 3 days following smoking the product. It can be found in the urine for an even longer period afte... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Yes: This often occurs when a runner uses excessive mouth breathing. My suggestion is to train yourself to breath through your nose more often than your m... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Supplies nicotine: Every time you chew nicotine gum you swallow and absorb nicotine. This is designed to satisfy your craving for the drug so you will not light a cigar... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Unlikely: Nitrous oxide is usually mixed with oxygen to a level which is comfortable for the patient. I have never observed a patient needing a higher concentr... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Percocet: This is a combination drug of tylenol (acetaminophen) & oxycodone.
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Dec 16, 2012
Dr. Mulder was recommended to me when I moved to Franklin Lakes 20 years ago, I had been using another dentist for many years and making a changie was a big deal for me. During my first visit to Dr. M...Read More
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Mulder is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Mulder is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Thank you :) I am hoping this is factual. I'd be happy to get this job
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Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Fairleigh Dickinson University School of Dentistry
Graduated 1977MD
Awards
Research Program Certficate, FDU
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