Continuing Education

Dr. Drew was excited to attend the annual " Faculty Club" seminar this past weekend. He brought back many ideas and latest breakthroughs to our team here at Drew Family Dentistry!

Dr. Drew is a member of the"Spear Faculty Club", an international study club that gives generously of their time and experience with other dentists learning new techniques. Frank Spear is a world-renowned leading dentist who teaches and instructs through seminars and study clubs.

Here are some points that Dr. Drew found extra interesting.

-TMJ-

How to diagnose TMD (Temporal Mandibular Disorders), and some quick and easy solutions to fix it.

-Tooth Wear-

How to restore worn-down teeth back to their original luster, beautifully and predictably.

-Dental Materials-

He became familiar with the latest breakthroughs in dental materials.

Dr. Drew is always learning and growing. We take pride in the fact that we are always up-to-date with the newest techniques and procedures.

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Dr. Drew and Dr. Smith being playful on the job!

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Go Padres!

Here at Drew Family Dentistry, we love getting involved in our community! One way we do that is supporting our local schools. We are located 1 mile away from Marcos De Niza High School in Tempe, Arizona and we take pride in giving back to them. We are sponsors for their football team for this 2009-2010 season. Here is a picture of the banner that is at every home game.

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Royalty

The Story of the Patient and His Crown

Once upon a time, Dr. Christopher Drew saw one of his amazing patients for a dental exam. He saw that one of the patient's teeth was very weak and brittle. He recommended a crown! The startled patient was thrilled to hear he would become royalty by coming to Dr. Drew's Tempe, AZ office! Then Dr. Drew recommended a GOLD crown, and the patient was even more excited. WOW! First royalty, then a gold crown. What luck?! Just as his excitement peaked, the patient crouched in pain and held his face and said, "OUCH, my tooth really hurts!" Dr. Drew then explained exactly what a crown is and how it would make the pain go away.


He said.....

"A crown is a dental restoration that covers or "caps" a tooth to restore it to its normal shape, size, and function. Its purpose is to strengthen or improve the appearance of a tooth. A crown can:

~restore a tooth when there isn't enough tooth remaining to provide support for a large filling.
~attach a bridge to replace the missing teeth.
~protect a weak tooth from fracturing.
~restore a fractured tooth.
~cover a dental implant."



Dr. Drew also showed the patient this picture to better educate him about what a crown looks like.

Dr. Drew explained that crowns are made by several types of materials. Metal alloys, ceramics, porcelain, or combinations of these materials may be used. Porcelain can be matched to be the same color as the teeth surrounding the crown for a beautiful smile!

The patient was now more happy about getting a "tooth" crown than becoming royalty. The crown Dr. Drew would place would protect the patient's tooth and cure the pain he was experiencing.

The End

If you are in any type of pain with your mouth or teeth, please call us at 480-839-0502 at our office located on 6200 S. McClintock Rd. #111 Tempe, AZ 85283. We look forward to hearing from you.

"Don't Be So Sensitive"

Do you enjoy ice cream or hot soup? If you are experiencing tooth sensitivity, your answer is probably "NO!"

What causes sensitive teeth?

Cavities and fractured teeth can cause sensitive teeth. If these problems have already been ruled out, by Dr. Drew, then the worn tooth enamel or an exposed tooth root may be the cause.

A layer of enamel, the strongest substance in the body, protects the crowns of the healthy teeth. A layer called cementum protects the tooth root under the gum line. Underneath the enamel and the cementum is dentin, a part of the tooth that is less dense than enamel or cementum.

The dentin contains microscopic tubules (small hollow tubes or canals). When dentin loses it's protective covering, the tubules allow heat and cold or acidic or sticky foods to stimulate the nerves and cells inside the tooth. This causes hypersensitivity and occasional discomfort. Fortunately, the irritation does not cause permanent damage to the pulp.

How to prevent sensitive teeth.

Proper oral hygiene is key to preventing gums from receding and causing sensitive-tooth pain. To schedule your teeth cleaning and exam, please call our Tempe, Arizona office today at 480-839-0502. If you brush your teeth incorrectly or even over-brush, gum problems can result. Come in and ask Dr. Drew and our professional staff any questions you might have about your daily oral hygiene routine.

Treatment

Sensitive teeth can be treated. Dr. Drew may suggest that you try a desensitizing toothpaste, which contains compounds that help block transmission of sensation from the tooth surface to the nerve. Dr. Drew recommends Sensodyne Toothpaste. Desensitizing toothpaste usually requires several applications before the sensitivity is reduced.

If Sensodyne doesn't ease your pain, Dr. Drew may suggest in-office techniques. A fluoride gel, which strengthens tooth enamel may be applied to the sensitive areas of the teeth.

In cases where hypersensitivity is severe, persistent and cannot be treated by others means, Dr. Drew may recommend endodontic therapy (root canal).

Please call our Tempe, Arizona Office located at 6200 S. McClintock Rd. #111 Tempe, Arizona 85283 to schedule your oral health exam today. Or call us at 480-839-0502.

~click on the BLUE words to find out more. this information is from the American Dental Association