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Why Zombies Don’t Get Cavities

I’ve had zombies on the mind lately. No, not literally, I mean I’ve been thinking a lot about zombies. We have a Halloween costume competition at the office every year, so I’m thinking about what I might be, and my wife won’t stop talking about the premiere of The Walking Dead that’s on this weekend. […]
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Wine Stained Teeth & Other First World Problems

  • Peter Drews, D.D.S., M.A.G.D.
My wife’s friend texted her in a panic the other night saying that she had a black tongue and wanted to know if I could diagnose the cause/solution over the phone. As a healthcare professional, I always try to encourage patients to surf Google images first, that way there’s an additional level of anxiety for […]
may the floss be with you

Why You Should (Still) Floss

  • Kristie Lake, DMD
Inquiring minds want to know what Dr. Drews and Dr. Lake think about the recent associated press report that states studies don’t support flossing. The AP article has certainly made its rounds. Here’s the general gist: The AP looked at the most rigorous research conducted over the past decade, focusing on 25 studies that generally […]
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Keeping it Local with a New Addition to Your Friendly Dental Office

  • Peter Drews, D.D.S., M.A.G.D.
Many of you know that we have been expanding our office over the last 12 months in order to provide better service, access, and convenience to our patient family. As a result, we are busier than ever, but rest assured that our primary goal is to prioritize your visit to the dental office so that […]
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Desperately Seeking Dr. Right

Choosing any kind of local service provider, whether it’s the person who cuts your hair, works on your car, or is responsible for the management of your health, can be a daunting task. In any profession, there are individuals who are good at what they do and individuals who are, well, not as good at […]
Young girl with Dr. Drews during her dental visit

Your Child’s First Dental Visit

Children who have their first (positive) dental experience when they are very young tend to have a better outlook towards dental care throughout life. The role of a parent is key in achieving a successful visit. However, we know that for some, a child’s dental appointment can actually be more nerve wracking for you, the […]
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A Hardy Hello from Dr. Lake

  • Kristie Lake, DMD
Hi, tooth fans! This is Dr. Kristie Lake here. I wanted to share with everyone just how excited I am to be joining the talented and friendly staff at Drews Dental Services in Lewiston. First, a bit about me . . . As I’ve been telling all my new patients, I’m new to Dr. Drews’ […]
Peter Drews and Kristie Lake in the waiting room at Drews Dental

Please Be Upstanding…

  • Peter Drews, D.D.S., M.A.G.D.
Ladies and gentlemen, please be upstanding for our newest addition to the Drew Dental team, Dr. Kristina Lake Harriman, D.M.D. We are delighted to formally introduce her as our new Associate Dentist and we can’t wait for you to get to know her. Informally, she’s affectionately known as Dr. Lake. Kristie is a 100%, home […]
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Setting the Table for a Dental Hygienist

  • Peter Drews, D.D.S., M.A.G.D.
Sure, this waiter knows what he’s doing as he’s setting that table for dinner, but I can admit that I have a borderline panic attack when I show up to a wedding reception and see that it’s a formal sit-down dinner with half the kitchen drawer at my place setting. That’s why I’m a big […]
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5 Things to Avoid after a Tooth Extraction

Growing up, I remember being terrified of Mark Twain’s fictional Aunt Polly after she tied a piece of string around Tom’s tooth (and around his bed post), before lunging at him with a piece of hot coal. What a price Tom had to pay for trying to dodge school with a case of the Mondays. […]