Dr. JoshuaLee received his Bachelor of Science degree in Biophysics from Johns Hopkins University in 2007 and acquired his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry in 2012.

Dr. Lee practices General Dentistry, including, but not limited to periodontal therapy, restorative dentistry, endodontic dentistry, fixed and removable prosthodontics, and oral surgery.Heconstantly strives to improve his dentistry knowledge and skills by participating in various continuous dental education seminars and trainings.He takes time to get to know his patients on a personal level, listening closely to their needs and concerns, so he can give them a smile they can be proud of. He welcomes people of all ages in need of dental care.

His philosophy is to treat his patients in the best possible way in a comfortable, stress free environment and to develop long-term relationships with patients. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Jihee,and daughter, Sophia.

Ana Bessa is a certified dental assistant and our office manager. She has been a part of the practice for 35 years. She started with Dr. Matthew Zweig in 1986 and then transitioned with Dr. Michael Burnes. During these years she has been able to connect with our patients on a personal level in which she says 'it 's truly rewarding to have the opportunity to meet and take care of such great people.'

The moment you walk through the door, you will be welcomed with her big warm smile. With her honest, friendly manner, she is always willing to help patients in any way and answer any questions they may have. She takes pride in offering the highest standard of customer care and service to our patients.

Ana is bilingual in English and Portuguese. Her country of birth is Portugal where she visits during the summer. She loves to cook, read, listen to music and watch movies. She has been married for 37 years and is a wonderful mother of two. We are very lucky to have her!

Rene has worked in this office for 13 years. She has a gift of making sure that all patients are comfortable and relaxed during the dental visit. Patients love to see her not only because of her great respectful attitude, but also because of her exceptional disposition and attentiveness to details. Patients and staff all appreciate her talent and dedication that make the care outstanding.

Xuan graduated in 2008 with a degree in Dental Hygiene from Middlesex Community College. Prior to earning her Dental Hygiene degree, she obtained her degree in Bachelor of Fine Arts from Boston University.

With her artistic abilities and over 13 years of experience as a dental hygienist, she provides the most thorough dental care possible to our patients. She always greets each patient with a smile and ensures that his or her needs are addressed. Our patients appreciate her calm chair-side manner and gentleness during the visit. She enjoys educating patients to achieve optimal oral health. Her goal is to provide patients the highest level of care with professionalism and thoroughness.

Marisol earned her degree at Lorain County Community College in 2005, located in Elyria, Ohio. She obtained her Associates Degree of Applied Science, with her clinical focus in Dental Hygiene. Marisol currently holds registered licenses in Massachusetts, Ohio, and formerly in Arizona as well.

Marisols main focus is providing top notch patient care centered around each individual patients needs. As a prevention expert, Marisol strives to educate and help her patients understand that our focus is not just about a healthy mouth, but a healthy body as well.

Outside of the dental office, Marisols main focus is family time with her husband of 12 years and their two daughters. As a family they enjoy vacationing to various destinations and traveling back to their home state of Ohio. Marisol enjoys baking, gardening, entertaining guests, and fitness in all forms.

Morgan started as a dental assistant in 2014 and quickly became passionate about dentistry which inspired her to continue her education in dental hygiene in 2018. She graduated from Bristol Community College with her Associates Degree in Science. With a variety of experiences in the fields of general, pediatric, and orthodontic dentistry, she is efficient and skilled in the clinic. She enjoys educating and helping patients with their oral health based on their individual needs.

When she is not at the office, she enjoys spending time with her fianc going on nature walks, mountain hikes, and reading a good book. She is also a huge animal lover and adopted two rescue cats, Phoenix and Lynx.

Julie joined our team in June of 2020 as a dental assistant. She is very knowledgeable and efficient in a wide range of dental procedures including thorough sterilization and maintenance of all dental equipment and instruments in accordance with OSHA. With her calming and attentive personality, she enjoys helping patients feel at ease before, during, and after their dental procedures.

On your first visit to our office, you will be welcomed by our staffsas you walk into theoffice. Once you arrive, our staff will explain and guide you through the new patient registration process.You will be asked to fill out our new patient form. For your convenience, youmay download and complete the form prior toyour first visit.

If you have dental insurance, please bring your insurance card. We also need copies of your medical or dental record if you are seeking for a second opinion or being referred by another dentist. If you have any question prior to your first visit, do not hesitate to contact us.

Even if you brush and floss your teeth faithfully, it is important that you have your teeth professionally cleaned on a regular basis. It's because over time they tend to build up a layer of plaque, a sticky bacteria-rich film and hard deposits called tartar, or calculus that is very difficult to remove without special tools. When these deposits remain on the tooth surfaces or below the gum line, they provide ideal conditions for bacteria to grow and multiply. The acids produced by some bacteria cause tooth decay and gum disease; if left uncontrolled, this can lead to inflammation and infection of the gums.

The tooth cleaning is calledprophylaxis, from the Greek word meaning to protect or guard against. The focus is on preventing tooth decay and gum disease. Prophy is performed in conjunction with a routine dental examination. While your teeth are being cleaned, it's also a good opportunity to take a close look at your oral health in general and check for a few specific problems.

Teeth cleaning is often performed by a dental hygienist, a highly trained technician who uses a special set of tools designed just for this purpose. The dental hygienist will do an oral examination to evaluate the health of your oral tissues. Then the cleaning will take place using either a Cavitron or hand scalers to remove the plaque and calculus from the tooth surfaces. The ultrasonic scaler is a hand-held tool with a tiny tip that vibrates at a very high frequency. Hardened deposits are broken up by the rapid movement of the tip, which does not damage the tooth. Some hygienists prefer scalers/curettes, which are hand-held instruments that are curved and tapered to fit around and in between the teeth. If your teeth are sensitive, using hand-held instruments may be more comfortable for a professional cleaning. Finally, your teeth are polished with a low-speed rotary brush fitted with a soft rubber tip. A slightly gritty, toothpaste-like gel is applied, and the tip spins around and polishes the teeth, making them smooth and shiny.

If your gums are irritated due to bacterial buildup, they may become sore or bleed slightly during the cleaning. You can prevent this from happening in the future with oral hygiene you perform at homes such as improved flossing techniques or special mouth rinses; it might also indicate that you need more frequent in-office prophys. This type of regular maintenance will help you avoid more involved dental procedures down the road and it will give you the best chance of keeping your teeth for life!

Periodontal or gum disease is caused by bacterial plaque and biofilm which is a thin, sticky layer of microorganisms at the gum line. Without effective daily oral hygiene, accumulated bacterial plaque will cause inflammation that can gradually separate the gums from the teeth, forming little spaces called periodontal pockets. The pockets offer a sheltered environment for the disease-causing pathogenic bacteria to reproduce. If the infection remains untreated, it can spread from the gum tissues into the bone that supports the teeth. If this happens, your teeth may be loosened and eventually be lost.

Composite fillings are the dental restoration designed to fill in decayed areas of the teeth, as well as to repair a deteriorated filling, chipped, or broken teeth. The decayed or damaged portion of your teeth will be removed and filled with a new tooth-colored filling. The new filling will then be shaped and polished to blend well with the teeth. It looks more natural than silver amalgam fillings, which are darker and easily noticed by other people. We offer composite fillings to restore natural looking teeth.

Dental crowns are custom-fitted tooth shaped prosthetics that are used to restore or replace missing or preppedtooth structure. If some portions of the tooth structures are damaged, decayed, or missing, the dentist will prep the tooth, so a crown can be fixed over the surfaces of the remaining tooth structures. Also, Crowns can be restored over dental implants as well. While a dental lab is making your custom designed crown, you will befitted with a tooth colored temporary crown until the permanent one is ready for placement. Patients who get crowns to restore their smiles achieve both the function and appearance of natural, healthy teeth.

Bridges are used to fill in the gaps left by missing teeth. If one of your teeth is missing, but the empty space is surrounded by two natural teeth, a three-unit-bridge may be the solution for you. The two adjacent teeth will be reduced and prepped to ensure a proper fit of the bridge. The empty space will be covered by an artificial tooth structured pontic which is connected to the two adjacent crowns. It will appear as though a natural tooth instead of the empty space. If you are choosing a porcelain bridge, the color will be matched to the natural shade of your other teeth. While a dental lab is making your bridge, you willbe fitted with temporary crowns or temporary bridge until the permanent one is ready for placement.

A night guard is a custom-made dental appliance toprotect the teeth from unconscious grinding and/or clenching during night time and also to protect the teeth, tongue, and cheeks during sports and high-impact activities. You may not notice grinding and clenching during sleeping but you may be diagnosed with bruxism. Over time, grinding or clenching the teeth can lead to wear and irreversible damage such as Crack Tooth Syndrome. Sleeping with a night guard can protect the teeth from these unwanted side effects. At 209 Brookline Dental office, an oral impression of your teeth will be taken and sent to a dental lab to fabricate a dental night guard. These night guards are created uniquely to each patient and professionally fit to ensures maximum comfort and protection during wear.

Wash your night guard and other oral appliances with hand or dish soap, never with a toothpaste. Also, bring your night guard with you to your normal dental cleanings and check-ups for a professional inspection and cleaning.

Root canals treat infected parts of the roots or legs of teeth. The decay or damage allow bacteria to infect the pulp inside your tooth. The pulp is the most vital part of the tooth which contains living tissues, blood vessels, and nerves. When it becomes infected, patients can experience pain, swelling, and even total loss of the tooth unless treated. Root canal treatment removes the diseased portion of pulp and infected portions inside the roots.The tooth will then be filled, sealed, andrestored with a crown that provides normal tooth function and a natural appearance.

A root canal will allow you to preserve as much of your natural teeth as possible instead of extracting both the healthy and diseased portions of your tooth. In some cases,antibioticsare prescribed to help prevent further infection.

The main goal of dentistry is to preserve your natural teeth and keep them healthy for as long as possible. However, there are times when you must remove a tooth or extract. Perhaps you have a tooth that has been severely damaged by decay or trauma or an impacted wisdom tooth that may cause trouble later on. Maybe your teenager will soon undergo orthodontic treatment and has not enough space for adult teeth. The complexity of extraction is depending on the location of the tooth to be extracted and the shape and formation of the roots. For example, a front tooth with a single straight root is easier to remove than a molar tooth with multiple roots near nerves. This is especially true when that molar is a wisdom tooth that is impacted in the bone below the gum tissue. Still, tooth extraction is nothing to be feared when done by an experienced hand.

After your tooth is extracted, the socket will be covered with sterile gauze; gently bite for 30 minutes to give some pressure tocontrol bleeding. It is normal to experience some mild to moderate post-operative discomfort and/or swelling. Taking non-steroidal, anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen the day of surgery should control most symptoms. Antibiotics may also be prescribed to ensure infection-free healing. Using ice packs on the outside of your jaw and eating softer foods until you feel more comfortable can also be helpful. Do not smoke or suck through a straw for 2-3 days after the extraction to prevent painful dry-socket to occur. Within a few days, all should be back to normal.

Dental implants are surgically placed root devices that are manufactured to last a lifetime and support permanent crowns. These artificial roots are anchored in the bone beneath the gums where they fused and integrated into the jaw bone. A crown is mounted on the top the implant for a long-lasting and natural looking smile. Many dentists and patients prefer dental implants because they offer the same function as natural teeth. Dental implants may be used to replacesingle or multiple teeth.

The placement of dental implants is a multi-step process that is performed by a specialist and it typically takes between 6 and 9 months to complete. It begins with a surgical procedure during which a titanium implant is placed. The gums are sutured over the implant, where it will stay for several months while it heals and begins integrating with the surrounding bone. After the healing period, youll return to our dental office to placepermanent crowns.

Dentures are an affordable way of replacing missing teeth. Both partial and full dentures can be fabricated to restore much of their original tooth function and create a beautiful, natural-looking smile. If you have any decayed or damaged teeth, they will be extracted. Then we will take an impression of your remaining gum structure, as well as the roof of your mouth. This mold will be sent to a dental lab for denture fabrication. When the dentures are completed, you will return to our office for a final fitting. Dentures are custom-fit so patients can eat foods and speak with confidence.

Invisalign is anorthodontic appliance that isa clear aligner made of almost invisible plastic. Not like traditional metal braces that are cemented or bonded to the teeth, Invisalign is completely removable for important social occasions, eating, and tooth-brushing and flossing. Here are some other advantages of the Invisalign system:

Clear aligner technology has been improving over the years and can correct many malocclusions. Invisalign work the same way as traditional braces by applying carefully controlled forces to teeth to move them into a better position. Specialized computer software is used to design a plan for moving your teeth from the current positions into the best possible alignment. This movement will be broken down into perhaps several dozen stages. For each stage, the Invisalign company will manufacture two plastic mouth trays or aligners, one to fit over your upper teeth and one for the lower. You will wear this first set of trays for two weeks, for a minimum of 20 hours per day. You will then move on to the next set of aligners in your series to accomplish the next stage of gradual movement. You will keep doing this until your teeth are correctly aligned.

Teeth whitening procedures are used to brighten the appearance of a patients teeth and smile. According to the American Dental Association, teeth whitening procedures have become some of the most popular esthetic dental treatments among patients throughout the country. Professional teeth whitening service is prescribed for take-home use by a patient. In comparison to over-the-counter teeth whitening products, professional whitening uses stronger whitening agents that deliver faster and more effective results. At 209 Brookline Dental office, an oral impression of your teeth will be taken and sent to a dental lab to fabricate a whitening tray which is unique to each patient and professionally fit to ensures maximum comfort and result. You will apply some whitening gel inside of the whitening tray and wear it at home. Your results will vary according to the natural shade of your teeth and degree of discoloration, but most patients experience a lightening of several shades.