My Specialty Dentist

Dr. Matthew Allen Sanders, DDS

Orthodontics

NPI: 1184874893

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Contact Information

Address

2483 SUNRISE BLVD
Gold River, CA 95670

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Phone

(916) 635-5717

Fax

(916) 635-1475

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Practice Details

Accepting new patients

Website

sunriseorthodontics.com/our-practice/meet-dr-sanders/

Languages

English, Spanish

Patient Rating

4.9/ 5.0(1,295 reviews)

Rating sources

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Google4.9 (797)

About This Provider

Dr. Matthew Sanders is a board-certified orthodontist with 18 years of experience helping patients in Gold River achieve beautiful, healthy smiles. He offers a full range of orthodontic treatments, including Invisalign for teens and adults, traditional braces, and advanced options like temporary anchorage devices and palatal expanders. Dr. Sanders believes in creating personalized treatment plans that not only straighten teeth but also build confidence and self-esteem in his patients. Since 2010, he has volunteered with the Smiles for Kids program, providing free orthodontic care to children whose families cannot afford treatment. He is fluent in English and Spanish, uses the latest digital impression technology, and is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

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    OrthodonticsPrimary

    Alignment of teeth and jaws, braces and clear aligners

Education & Training

  • Jerry L. Pettis Va Hospital — Residency Hospital
  • Doctorate of Dental Surgery from Loma Linda University School of Dentistry (with honors)
  • Loma Linda University / School Of Dentistry — Medical School
  • Undergraduate studies at La Sierra University in Riverside
  • La Sierra University In Riverside, Ca — Undergraduate School
  • Master's degree in orthodontics from Loma Linda University School of Dentistry
  • Certificate in orthodontics from Loma Linda University School of Dentistry
  • General practice residency at Jerry L. Pettis VA Hospital

Board Certifications

  • Board-certified orthodontist
  • Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honor Society member
What does Board Certified mean?

Credential: DDS

NPI registered: 09/30/2008

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Areas of Focus

Invisalign for teens and adultsTraditional braces (types for kids, teens, and adults)TADS (Temporary Anchorage Devices)Palatal expandersDiode laser treatmentSurgical orthodonticsTMJ-TMD orthodonticsEarly orthodontic treatmentOrthodontic retentionBite correctionTeeth grinding management

Technology & Equipment

Professional Memberships

  • American Association of Orthodontists (implied)

Beyond the Office

Smiles for Kids program participant since 2010 (provides pro-bono orthodontic care to children whose families cannot afford treatment)

Favorite toy as a kid: Tonka trucks

Played sousaphone, trumpet, and bass guitar as a younger person (described himself as a one-man band)

Reads orthodontic journals as a nerdy hobby in spare time

Favorite cereal: Granola with strawberries (daily breakfast)

Childhood nickname: Splint (short for Splinter from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles)

Bucket list includes: travel to Europe, go heli-skiing, attend the World Series to see the Giants

Desired superpower: to fly or have laser beams shoot out of eyes

Born and raised in Humboldt County, California

Spouse Joyce is a registered hygienist

Has five children: Noah, Emme, identical twins Ava and Mae, and Levi

Active with family: swimming and playing in summer, skiing at Sierra at Tahoe in winter

Considers raising children his highest calling

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