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Dr. Brian Ernest Drew, DDS

Dentist

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Dr. Brian Ernest Drew, DDS
  • Shawnee, OK
  • Accepting new patients

How can I protect my mouth from braces?

Ortho wax. Can get in the dental aisle at any pharmacy.

How long does pain and swelling last after tooth implant?

Most patients don’t have much at all. Need to call the surgeon.

Can I sleep wearing my partial dentures?

Wearing them overnight might help you break them in and get used to them. But it is recommended to leave them out overnight. Those instructions should have been given to you when READ MORE
Wearing them overnight might help you break them in and get used to them. But it is recommended to leave them out overnight. Those instructions should have been given to you when you got them.

How do you stop partial dentures from moving?

You need to have them adjusted, and tightened up, by whoever made them for you.

Are you put to sleep for a bone graft?

Usually not. Simple procedure is done with a local anesthetic.

When can you brush your teeth after a gum graft?

That should be in your instructions from the surgeon who performed the graft

Is local anesthesia OK for tooth extraction?

Yes. Local anesthetic is what we use for most all of our procedures in the dental office.

Should I sleep with ice packs after wisdom teeth removal?

No. 20 minutes on and 20 minutes off. You don’t want to freeze the skin

How painful is a deep gum cleaning?

It isn’t. Usually you will be numb for the procedure.

Which gel is best for mouth ulcers?

They just have to heal. Hydrogen peroxide diluted 50/50 with water will keep it clean. Chloraseptic sore throat spray will numb it; just spray, swish, and spit. Usually caused READ MORE
They just have to heal. Hydrogen peroxide diluted 50/50 with water will keep it clean. Chloraseptic sore throat spray will numb it; just spray, swish, and spit. Usually caused by stress or a food allergy/sensitivity. If you get them frequently you should see your dentist

How do you treat a gum infection under a dental bridge?

Have your teeth been cleaned by the hygienist? Floss under the bridge with super floss. Use a water pick to flush under it.

Why do my teeth hurt when I eat something sweet?

Sweet sensitivity usually means you have a cavity that needs to be fixed.

How long does the pain last after a dental implant surgery?

Most patients have very little pain if any.

What happens if you use too much denture adhesive?

Just wasting it. It may ooze out and swallow it

What kind of toothpaste is best for veneers?

Most toothpaste is fine. I would avoid whitening toothpaste and baking soda.

When will my teeth stop hurting from Invisalign?

Usually about 5 days total. *00 mg ibuprofen every 4-6 hours. This is just the process of moving the teeth that are surrounded by bone.

Can bonding fix enamel erosion?

It won’t fix it, but it can replace damaged enamel.