Dr. Brian Ernest Drew DDS
Dentist | General Practice
1605 N Harrison St Shawnee OK, 74804About
Dr. Brian Drew is a Dentist practicing in Shawnee, OK. Dr. Drew 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.
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Can implant infection be fixed?
It is possible. Need to have it checked by the surgeon who placed it. Sometimes it may require removal of the implant READ MORE
Is implant surgery painful?
usually not. A very simple procedure done with anesthetic like any other dental work READ MORE
What is the best toothpaste for bleeding gums?
probably parodontax. But bleeding gums is a sign of gingivitis and you need to get your teeth cleaned in the dental office READ MORE
Which dental implants last the longest?
Too many variables. Patient doesn't usually have much choice as we know what is best for each situation READ MORE
How can I keep food from getting under my partial denture?
Make sure it is tight enough that you can't move it with your tongue. Also needs to be tight enough to not move when you eat. If you had teeth pulled recently, there may be a gap due to healing. Last, it will trap food around it, so most people will take their partial out and rinse it after eating. READ MORE
Brackets
You can take as long as you want READ MORE
Tooth Extraction
Sounds like a dry socket because pain medicines don’t help. ER will not be of help. You need to see a dentist. If yours is out of the office, then call another dentist READ MORE
Tooth Decay
Many possibilities. Most drinks have sugar added. Even diet drinks are acidic. Do you brush and floss? Dry mouth due to disease or medications decrease saliva. The number of times your mouth is exposed to sugars or acids READ MORE
What type of sore is this? Do I need to worry about it?
Not sure. Probably just an irritation fibroma, which is not cancerous. But due to its size should be removed and sent to. A pathologist to look at under a microscope READ MORE
When can I exercise after dental implant surgery?
That is a question for your surgeon. READ MORE
When should I replace my veneers?
When you no longer like the way they look READ MORE
Is it okay to have jaw pain after a root canal?
It is possible as it has to heal now. READ MORE
Tooth pain/ache
I would get a second opinion. The problem is probably not apparent on an X-ray READ MORE
How can I fix an overbite?
See an orthodontist READ MORE
How long will a temporary dental crown last?
Not meant to be on for very long, usually just need a couple of weeks to make the permanent crn. But the temp can last for quite a while READ MORE
Should I get implants or partial dentures?
Implants are the ideal way to replace missing teeth but also the most expensive READ MORE
Do I need a dental crown or filling?
That will depend on how big the cavity is and the strength of the remaining tooth structure. READ MORE
What are the cons of Invisalign?
Limit on results. Quite a few patients finish Invisalign and are not happy w results. So they have traditional braces placed to finish READ MORE
How can I eat with braces on?
Eat normal Just avoiding hard or sticky foods READ MORE
How should partial dentures feel?
You should not feel anything poking or pinching. READ MORE
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