Dr. Stephen Brewer's dental practice began in 1910, when his maternal grandfather, Dr. W.A. Richardson, a DeKalb County native, opened a dental office in Fort Payne, Alabama, following his graduation from the Birmingham Dental College. Dr. J.M. Brewer, Dr. Steve's father, continued the practice following World War II, in the same office. Dr. Steve joined the practice in 1971 and relocated to his current location in 1973.
Dr. Brewer grew up in a dental environment, giving him an early understanding of patients needs and expectations. Dr. Brewer has had extensive training in partial to full mouth restorations, TMJ equilibrations, surgery and root canal treatment.
He currently serves on the UAB School of Dentistrys Leadership Council and is a past board member to the Pankey Institute in Miami. Locally he is active in several organizations. A past president of the Rotary Club, Landmarks of DeKalb County, former board member and officer of The United Givers Fund, Boy Scouts (he is an Eagle Scout), and Chamber of Commerce.
He currently serves on the Executive Board of the International Motor Sports Hall of Fame. Dr. Brewer is married to the former Lynn Locklear of Fort Payne. Together they have four children, all married and three grandchildren. Lynn owns and operates the Big Mill Artisans and Antiques Mall together with the adjoining Vintage 1889 Restaurant.
In their spare time, the Brewers enjoy vegetable and flower gardening, boating, canoeing Little River, and bike riding. For the past 30 plus years he has been a licensed Lay Eucharistic Minister in the Episcopal Church and regularly assist in the service.
All patients have a unique set of conditions and expectations. There is rarely a one choice treatment.Dr. Brewer can explain all treatment options and allow the patient to choose the course of treatment they feel is most appropriate for their situation.
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Rating 3.0 out of 5 based on 14 reviews
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newest oldest highest lowestMarie Behlling
2 years ago
I really like Doctor Brewer. His staff. Is wonderful
Miranda Conner
2 years ago
All three of my brothers have to have their teeth capped from sloppy work Mr brewer did and honestly seems like he enjoys hurting patients just go somewhere else
silvia doss
2 years ago
Very disappointing first visit! The lady at the front desk was rude and paranoid! She made us feel like we were committing a crime by showing up to our appointment!! She was so rude and the place looks so run down! Just such a negative overall experience! We left without service as I could not dare to let them touch my son with a 4 ft pol! I saw the 3 stars but tough maybe poor people cnt make every one happy, but now I know why!!! We did not see the dr so we cnt grade him but he must know of his practice issues and how employees treat customers!! Just very upsetting and very dissatisfied! We dnt recommend them to any one!!! Reading the reviews of other people, am wondering why are they allowed to practice? Probably the best thing is to spread the word and let that seal his fate! What a shame!!!
Rose Pope
2 years ago
If I could give a 0 I would!! The lady in the office is the most unprofessional rudest person ive ever had to deal with at a dentist or dr!!
Bill Potter
2 years ago
Dr. Brewer is the only dentist I have ever gone to that I fully trust. From a root canal to a difficult extraction, the man gets the job done.
Deb Burke
2 years ago
He is not a dentist for children unless your child sits still an don't ask questions. My 7 year old had to get a filling an had always been to brewer. But he was afraid this time an was asking about the shot he was genuinely afraid an needed reassuring an brewer said he wouldn't work with him an not only that he said find someone else to do it. I think his nurse thought he stepped over the line it was rude unprofessional an I will never go back there. He's a hateful person an don't care how he makes you feel.
Rose Pope
3 years ago
If I could give a 0 I would!! The lady in the office is the most unprofessional rudest person ive ever had to deal with at a dentist or dr!!
Kirsten Totherow
3 years ago
If I could give this dentist zero stars I would. I took my 6 year old here for his check up. Found out he had 9 cavities and 2 of his teeth had infection in them due to the roots being dead. Dr. Brewer fixed one side of my sons mouth. When he started, instead of waiting for his mouth to be numb, he started drilling into his gums and even though he was screaming he just ignored him. He finally listened to his nurse and stopped to numb his mouth more. After an hour he finally got the caps put on and done. He tells us we need to make an appointment to get the other side done. He never prescribed my son antibiotics or anything for the infection in his mouth and made him wait for 2 weeks to get the other side fixed. We go to the appointment today, after waiting 2 weeks, and he refused to even attempt to fix my sons teeth. He told me I needed to find someone else he wasn't doing it. When I asked him what about the infection in his mouth he told me "I dont know, find someone else" so now I my 6 year old son is stuck with an infected tooth in his mouth and him in so much pain he can't even eat. What a great person it takes to do that to a child. I wouldn't recommend him for ANYONE. He is rude and has no bed side manners at all to his patients.
Bill Potter
3 years ago
Dr. Brewer is the only dentist I have ever gone to that I fully trust. From a root canal to a difficult extraction, the man gets the job done.
Deb Burke
3 years ago
He is not a dentist for children unless your child sits still an don't ask questions. My 7 year old had to get a filling an had always been to brewer. But he was afraid this time an was asking about the shot he was genuinely afraid an needed reassuring an brewer said he wouldn't work with him an not only that he said find someone else to do it. I think his nurse thought he stepped over the line it was rude unprofessional an I will never go back there. He's a hateful person an don't care how he makes you feel.
Melody Chastain
3 years ago
I took my son here and he started drilling before he was fully numb. On a 7 year old. Then he got hateful with him and hurt his feelings. He couldnt be still because he was in pain. Avoid this dentist. We wont be back.
Kirsten Totherow
3 years ago
If I could give this dentist zero stars I would. I took my 6 year old here for his check up. Found out he had 9 cavities and 2 of his teeth had infection in them due to the roots being dead. Dr. Brewer fixed one side of my sons mouth. When he started, instead of waiting for his mouth to be numb, he started drilling into his gums and even though he was screaming he just ignored him. He finally listened to his nurse and stopped to numb his mouth more. After an hour he finally got the caps put on and done. He tells us we need to make an appointment to get the other side done. He never prescribed my son antibiotics or anything for the infection in his mouth and made him wait for 2 weeks to get the other side fixed. We go to the appointment today, after waiting 2 weeks, and he refused to even attempt to fix my sons teeth. He told me I needed to find someone else he wasn't doing it. When I asked him what about the infection in his mouth he told me "I dont know, find someone else" so now I my 6 year old son is stuck with an infected tooth in his mouth and him in so much pain he can't even eat. What a great person it takes to do that to a child. I wouldn't recommend him for ANYONE. He is rude and has no bed side manners at all to his patients.
Melody Chastain
4 years ago
I took my son here and he started drilling before he was fully numb. On a 7 year old. Then he got hateful with him and hurt his feelings. He couldnt be still because he was in pain. Avoid this dentist. We wont be back.
Vicbrxxke -
5 years ago
My mother had a very bad experience with the dentist, he was rude and very rough with her. He did not fully numb her tooth before pulling it, he waited a total of 5 minutes before pulling it after injected the numbing needle. She was in tears as he did so and she was fighting him back to try and get him to stop. To which he yelled at her "to stop moving" She kept trying to tell him "It wasnyw numb" yet he didn't allow her to speak.
Vicbrxxke -
5 years ago
My mother had a very bad experience with the dentist, he was rude and very rough with her. He did not fully numb her tooth before pulling it, he waited a total of 5 minutes before pulling it after injected the numbing needle. She was in tears as he did so and she was fighting him back to try and get him to stop. To which he yelled at her "to stop moving" She kept trying to tell him "It wasnyw numb" yet he didn't allow her to speak.
C Baker
5 years ago
This place is so cool. The inside and outside is beautiful and clearly kept up really well. Dr. Brewer takes great care of you and makes sure you have exactly what you need. His staff is truly wonderful and so caring. They make you feel like you're at home. I would recommend this place to anyone that need dental work done. Truly wonderful experience.
C Baker
6 years ago
This place is so cool. The inside and outside is beautiful and clearly kept up really well. Dr. Brewer takes great care of you and makes sure you have exactly what you need. His staff is truly wonderful and so caring. They make you feel like you're at home. I would recommend this place to anyone that need dental work done. Truly wonderful experience.
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