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Sean P. Drower DMD PC
Keene, NH
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Dr. Sean P. Drower is a general dentist located in Keene, new Hamphire. Dr. Drower received his dental degree from Temple University School of Dentistry in 1997. Following that he completed a one year general practice residency at Meriter Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Drower enjoys the many facets of general dentistry and is a lifelong learner. His professional interests include managing temporo-mandibular jaw disorders and cosmetic dentistry. http://www.drdrower.com/
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Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Dentistry
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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26 years experience
Other health issues?: Occasionally, people have one or two baby (deciduous) teeth retained into adulthood. Some syndromes are associated with retained baby teeth - down's s... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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Yes "Trigger points": The jaw joint (temporomandibular joint / tmj) consists of two bones braced by muscles in a rotating and sliding hinge relationship. Pain in the musc... Read More
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A 30-year-old female asked:
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Yes: During pregnancy there is an increase in estrogen and progesterone. These hormones increase blood circulation to your gums. So, bleeding will increase... Read More
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A 31-year-old female asked:
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Maybe….: Temporomandibular disorder (tmd) could cause ringing of the ears, usually just one side, and dizziness. An occlusal evaluation by your dentist can de... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Not very likely: If the spots are Fordyce granules, they are sebaceous glands that are a normal part of your anatomy, found in many people on the inner lips and the in... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Usually, yes: Usually i see a harmless coating consisting of dead bacteria, dead cells from the tongue, all combined with a mucous and saliva mixture that coats th... Read More
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A 50-year-old male asked:
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26 years experience
Not by itself.: Lou gehrig's disease, als, is a neuro-degenearative disease. You would see muscle weakness, fatigue, impairment of the muscles in your arms and legs.... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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Try lysine tablets: Supplement your diet with an Amino Acid called l-lysine. Take 1000mg a day, if you feel a tingle like with the onset of a sore take 3000mg for three d... Read More
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A 27-year-old male asked:
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Mucous plugs?...: It sounds like you have a dry mouth at night from mouth breathing. With less saliva to lubricate the teeth and tongue you'll get dead skin cells, foo... Read More
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A 28-year-old male asked:
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Gently brush!: I tell my patients to wait 24 hours before brushing to avoid dislodging the blood clot. Then brush all the teeth except around the extraction area. Af... Read More
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A 47-year-old female asked:
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See your dentist!: If you have a sinus infection, the rearmost upper teeth may hurt. I would see your dentist to be sure that you don't have a temporo-mandibular joint ... Read More
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A 54-year-old female asked:
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Oral herpes: It sounds like you have an outbreak of cold sores - herpes simplex type 1. Outbreaks occur in times of stress, like when you have the flu.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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It's complicated...: This is an area of debate in dentistry. There are several theories - like grinding is a reaction to stress. Other theories are that the teeth are not ... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Xylitol is better: Try to find chewing gum or mints with xylitol and no citric acid. Xylitol is naturally occurring and derived from birch bark (better) or corn. Xylitol... Read More
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Drower is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Drower is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Kornberg School of Dentistry, Temple University
Graduated 1997MD
Residency
Meriter Hospital
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