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Michael D. Stern

Dentist

Dr. Michael Stern is a Dentist practicing in Willoughby Hills, Ohio. Dr. Stern specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases and conditions associated with the mouth and overall dental health. Dentists are trained to carry out such treatment as professional cleaning, restorative, prosthodontic, and endodontic procedures, and performing examinations, among many others.
Michael D. Stern
  • Willoughby Hills, OH
  • DDS at Ohio State University
  • Accepting new patients

Is reflux giving me bad breath?

Reflux causing bad breath is a remote possibility. Also you should be checked by a dentist for signs of gum disease and/or failing dental work. If all else fails try using either READ MORE
Reflux causing bad breath is a remote possibility. Also you should be
checked by a dentist for signs of gum disease and/or failing dental work.
If all else fails try using either a mouthrinse containing chlorine dioxide
(Oxyftesh) or else use the Dental Herb products. A bacterial analysis can
also be made using a saliva samples a properly trained dentist for
additional information.
Good Luck

Is water-flossing as effective as regular flossing?

Almost as effective as flossing and certainly much better than doing
neither.

Wisdom teeth removal

Some wisdom tooth removals are better performed by a surgical specialist, at the discretion of the general dentist. Examples could include fully impacted wisdom teeth near or READ MORE
Some wisdom tooth removals are better performed by a surgical specialist, at the discretion of the general dentist. Examples could include fully impacted wisdom teeth near or on the main jaw nerve, those patients on blood thinners, and those with certain medical risks. Patient safety with minimal trauma would all be considerations influencing possible specialty referral for wisdom tooth removal.