He enjoys taking educational courses to learn the latest technique and dental materials. He has committed himself to provide excellent dentistry, the highest level of care, and the best possible treatment by updating and incorporating the latest technology, techniques, and materials. He is dedicating to pain-free dentistry. His personality and gentle technique make your dental visit more enjoyable experience. He can calm the most nervious patient.
Once per week, Dr. Lee is working at Children's Dental Health Clinic (CDHC) at the Long Beach Memorial hospital since the year 2000. The CDHC is also part of a USC school of dentistry pediatric residency program. He enjoys working with children, and believes that positive first visits to the dentist create a lifetime dedication to oral health.
Tooth decay is a destruction of the tooth enamel. It occurs when foods containing carbohydrates (sugars and starches) such as milk, pop, raisins, cakes or candy are frequently left on the teeth. Bacteria that live in the mouth thrive on these foods, producing acids as a result. Over a period of time, these acids destroy tooth enamel, resulting in tooth decay.
When the pulp is diseased or injured, it dies. The most common cause of pulp death is a cracked tooth or a deep cavity. Both of these problems can let germs enter the pulp. Germs can cause an infection inside the tooth. Left without treatment, pus builds up at the root tip, in the jawbone, forming a 'pus-pocket' called an abscess. An abscess can cause damage to the bone around the teeth.
A root canal is a procedure to remove and clean the infected pulp tissue. By removing the infected pulp, the tooth can usually be saved. Once the pulp has been removed, medication may be placed inside the empty chamber to stop infection. Eventually the chamber are refilled. It may be necessary, following a root canal, to crown the tooth.