Dr. Drews, Dr. Lake, Dr. Patel and the whole team of dental health care professionals at Drews Dental provide latest news, helpful tips, hot topics, and fun facts about oral health and dentistry.
Hey Parents, Things You Should Know About Your Child’s Mouth
Often, oral health in kids is lost, ignored, or forgotten. The ‘these are baby teeth that will fall out one day’ attitude may result in dental problems in your kids. Truth is, dental issues (and other oral disorders) can have a profound impact on our children and the burden of
Allergies and Your Dentist
If you have allergies, whether they’re food-related or otherwise, you’re no doubt accustomed to exercising caution at parties, the grocery store, restaurants and other places where you might inadvertently purchase or be served something you’re allergic to. But there’s someplace else where you should be careful that might not be
How to Get Rid of Garlic Breath
As a dentist, I watch what I eat for lunch because no one wants to be seen by a dentist who’s had a huge bowl of garlicy pasta right before the appointment. We’re also pretty used to patients who come in after chowing down garlic mashed potatoes with a garlic
Probiotics Good for Oral Health
Probiotics are live micro-organisms, which are thought to be beneficial to the stomach. However, a new study out of Spain finds they are also good for your teeth. Researchers at International University in Barcelona, Spain, looked at the effects of probiotics on gingivitis, bad breath and cavity development. Researchers found
Perfect Veneers
According to a study from the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, patients spent an estimated $372 million on dental veneers. That’s a lot of hard-earned money invested in Hollywood smiles. If you’re considering dental veneers as a way to improve your own smile, be sure to do your homework so
The Effects of Poor Fitting (Loose) Dentures
As denture-wearing people age, their dentures don’t change, but their mouths do. In fact, your gum ridges and your jawbone can change quite a bit over time without having tooth root stimulation; so, what used to fit well originally may not fit so well today. If you have false teeth,
Sometimes it is Time to Re-pave the Road Instead of Patching!
There is a point at which it becomes a waste of time and resources to keep patching up the same potholes in a road. Eventually a new layer of blacktop is going to be the best long term solution- your tires and suspension will be happier for it. Your teeth
Too Much Drilling? Not All Early Tooth Decay Needs A Filling
Recently I had a wonderful patient meet with me with a concern. About a year ago she lost an older filling on a front tooth about one hour prior to her start time at work. She came to my office and we fixed her smile making her one happy patient.
Researchers Uncover Higher Prevalence of Periodontal Disease in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
Over 1.3 million Americans suffer from rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a chronic, inflammatory disease of the joints. RA is a disabling condition, and can lead to long-term joint damage resulting in persistent pain and loss of function in affected areas. A study published in the June 2008 issue of the Journal
Cheese Please for Healthy Teeth
It is our goal as dentists to inform our patients f their current oral conditions, and to provide multiple treatment plan options to choose from that will improve their oral condition. We understand that it is not realistic, or practical, to assume that every patient wants the ideal treatment plan,
Which toothpaste do you use Dr. Drews?
This is a question that I get almost once a week. Having the opportunity to just go to my supply room and grab my favorite brand makes it too easy for me. I wanted to put together a blog that explains how to select a toothpaste from the drug store
Dentist Should Advise Vegetarians on Good Oral Health
Health concerns about fat and cholesterol have prompted many people to become vegetarians, and the nutritional deficiencies that can sometimes result may reveal themselves during dental exams. Academy of General Dentistry spokesperson Ludwig Leibsohn, DDS says he usually asks patients if they adhere to vegetarian or other special diets. “Most
Where Do Cavities Come From?
I recently received an email on www.mainedentalclinic.com asking the question “Where do cavities come from?”. With the popularity of energy drinks in the Lewiston and Auburn Maine area dentist are seeing a segment of these young patients with a high number of cavities. To understand how a cavity forms, you
They’re only baby teeth……
Patient Question: “Why do you want to fill baby teeth? They will fall out anyway.” Dr. Drews’s Answer: “I can understand why you would wonder about that. It is confusing when some of the teeth we call baby teeth may stay in a child’s mouth until he’s 12. While it
“Why do I need gold in my mouth?”
From your first visit to the completion of your treatment, at Drews Dental we treat your mouth like it’s our own. With an office in Lewiston that enables us to service Auburn as well, you’ll be sure to receive high quality dental care no matter where you live. Recently I was
What is ClearCorrect Invisible Braces?
Why ClearCorrect? You deserve a smile you can be proud of, and ClearCorrect can make it happen. Our clear aligners are comfortable, removable, and, best of all, nearly invisible. Most people won’t even notice that you’re wearing them. And because you can easily remove the aligners to eat, you don’t
Dentures and Implants: A Perfect Marriage!
As young children, losing a tooth is probably one of the more exciting milestones we can attain. Unfortunately, the tooth fairy isn’t going to pay any of us middle-aged folks a visit with her money purse, nor are there a third set of strong, shiny white teeth coming to replace
Natural Remedies for Gum Disease
Every week we receive questions from patients regarding natural supplements that claim to help the health of their gums. There is a lot of information on the web about such supplements that claim to help; unfortunately, there are no large studies that follow good research standards that allow us to
What is happening to my 6-year-old’s teeth?
I get a lot of questions from parents as they start to bring their kids in for regular dental check ups. Some people even wonder why they should bother treating children’s teeth since “the teeth are going to fall out anyway.” The truth is, good oral hygiene begins before your
ADA suggests ‘recall bias’ in x-ray, brain tumor study
April 10, 2012 — In response to the study released today that found an association between frequent dental x-rays and an increased risk of developing meningioma, the ADA issued the following statement: The ADA has reviewed the study and notes that the results rely on the individuals’ memories of having
