Jaw pain is common, but it shouldn’t be ignored. For a better understanding of jaw pain fundamentals, read below: - Some facial and jaw pain treatments include medication, pain relievers, a mouth guard, psychotherapy, and physical therapy. On rare occasions, surgery, extractions or root canals may be necessary. - Potential... Read more » When your dental crown was designed and installed at Sylvan S. Stern, DDS, it was secured in your mouth with a very strong dental adhesive. While this is intended to create a very strong bond with the anchoring abutment, there are still things that can loosen the connection. This could... Read more » You probably know that you should brush and floss your teeth every day if you’re interested in keeping your teeth healthy and strong. Still, what would you do if noticed your gums bleeding after you brushed or flossed? Similarly, have you ever wondered what you might do about bleeding, swollen,... Read more » Flossing is essential to positive oral health. Did you know, people who skip flossing are at higher risk for cavities and gum disease? Well, it’s true! Cavities can occur anywhere among your teeth. They are caused by bacteria and tartar left on the teeth and gum line. Flossing is an... Read more » When people think about their oral health, this usually means taking care of their teeth. And to be sure, caring properly for the teeth is an essential part of good oral health. But the mouth is a complex landscape, and there are other considerations that need to be made. One... Read more » 
