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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 do dentists professionally whiten teeth?

There are multiple options utilizing lasers or lights. Just depends on what that office uses.

I was diagnosed with oral thrush?

Depends on the dosage. Answers should be on the prescription bottle. Also can ask your pharmacist or the prescribing doctor

Will the pain of a chipped tooth go away?

Probably not on its own. Should see a dentist to get it fixed.

Is it better to pull a tooth or get a crown?

Put a crown on your tooth and keep it to chew with.

How are dental cysts removed?

Depends on location. But anesthetic and then removal

How do you disinfect your Invisalign?

Make a solution of 1 part bleach to 10 part water

Do upper dentures need adhesive?

Adhesive can always be used to give the denture more stability. It's usually more of an issue with the lower denture.

Are braces uncomfortable?

There is some discomfort, usually for a couple of days following an adjustment. Every patient is different.

How painful is all on 4 dental implants?

Shouldn’t be that painful

When can I eat chips after dental implants?

That is a question for the person who placed your implants.

Is it ever too late to start flossing?

No, it is not ever too late to start flossing.

What should a tooth extraction look like when healing?

It will usually have a white appearance due to the scab healing over the top of it is wet, so it will be white. As long as the pain is getting better and there is no swelling, READ MORE
It will usually have a white appearance due to the scab healing over the top of it is wet, so it will be white. As long as the pain is getting better and there is no swelling, then just let it heal.

Does drinking water help toothache?

Soaking the tooth with cold water can help.

Does teeth cleaning make teeth whiter?

Yes, by getting buildup and stains off of the teeth. It will not make white whiter, though.

How can I make my yellow teeth whiter?

Yellow may be tartar build-up, so getting the teeth cleaned by the dental hygienist may remove some yellow. A toothpaste with baking soda can help. Crest white strips can be bought READ MORE
Yellow may be tartar build-up, so getting the teeth cleaned by the dental hygienist may remove some yellow. A toothpaste with baking soda can help. Crest white strips can be bought in a pharmacy on the aisle with toothpastes and mouthwash.

Can you get dental implants if you have full dentures?

Yes, and implants are a great way to help lock in your dentures.

How do you stop gums from hurting after flossing?

If you just started flossing, then the gums will settle down after a few days of routine flossing. If you are a regular flosser, then you are probably digging into the gums too READ MORE
If you just started flossing, then the gums will settle down after a few days of routine flossing. If you are a regular flosser, then you are probably digging into the gums too much. You want to slide the floss back and forth as it goes in between the teeth so you are not just popping it into the gums. Then you take the floss up and down the side of the tooth from the gums to where the teeth touch.

How many fillings can you have on one tooth?

There are 5 surfaces for each tooth, but you could have many small fillings

What are the symptoms of a dying nerve in a tooth?

Usually throbbing pain and sensitive to heat. Cold actually makes it feel better. Sometimes the tooth can die without pain. But either way, it will lead to infection that will READ MORE
Usually throbbing pain and sensitive to heat. Cold actually makes it feel better. Sometimes the tooth can die without pain. But either way, it will lead to infection that will then swell up at some point.