Dr. Lee graduated from New York University College of Dentistry in 2000. With almost 20 years of experience, he kept up to date on may continuing education classes, ensuring that his patients receive the most comprehensive and advanced dental care.
Dr. Lee has trained extensively at the Dawson Center, the Piper Institute and Misch International Implant Institute. He is a fellow of international Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI). Achievement by Extensive training and experience.
Dr. Lee focuses on Aesthetic Implant Dentistry. He has performed over 1,000 dental implant surgeries and restorations. With his expertise and experience in advanced bone graft including sinus bone graft, he makes most challenging implant cases possible.
Should I worry about Dental radiation? No. modern dental digital x rays have very low radiation. Please refer charts below. Dental X-Ray Safety Radiation Exposure We use digital which uses one tenth of the dosage of a traditional x-ray film. Please refer to the chart below for some relative comparisons. Ionizing Radiation Source Ionizing Radiation Source Ionizing Radiation Source CT Scan 1100 12,200 Mammogram 500-1000 5,500-11,000 Annual Background Radiation 360 4000 Chest X-Ray 10-40 100-400 Daily Exposure from Nature 0.98 10 Traditional Dental X-Ray 0.95 10 Airline Flight (per hour) 03 0.9 3-10 per hour of flight Our Digital Dental X-Ray 0.09 1Does Flossing creates gaps between my teeth? No. flossing helps to clean the area where tooth brush bristle can not reach. In fact, flossing will help to preserve delicate crestal bone between teeth from bacterial resorption. This can prevent gum recession which can cause space in between teeth.No. flossing helps to clean the area where tooth brush bristle can not reach. In fact, flossing will help to preserve delicate crestal bone between teeth from bacterial resorption. This can prevent gum recession which can cause space in between teeth.
Emergencies? If you have a dental emergency its best to see a dentist as soon as possible. In case this is not an option, here are some tips for handling common dental problems you may encounter. Lost Crown (or Temporary Crown) It is best to get the crown re-cemented as soon as possible, but generally a crown can be out for a few days without causing any major problems. however, dont try to wait more than few days. Tooth movement and hypersensitivity may occur. Keep the area clean. Gently brush and rinse with warm salt water. *to make salt water rinse: mix 1 teaspoon table salt with 1 cup of warm water* Is the tooth sensitive? Denture adhesive or over the counter temporary cement can be placed inside the crown and it can be gently fit back into place to help soothe the tooth. Toothache Rinse your mouth with luke warm salt water. Salt water helps to cleanse and soothe the affected area. If you can, take over-the-counter pain medications. OTC medications can be quite effective. Anti-inflammatory drugs such as Ibuprofen, Motrin, or Aleve generally work the best for dental pain. Use as directed. Avoid eating or drinking hot,cold or sweet foods. Facial swelling When you start to notice facial swelling, contact a dentist immediately. Especially if you have hard time breathing or swallowing, and can not see a dentist, go to nearby emergency room. Lost Filling Get some temporary filling material. Most pharmacies carry temporary filling materials that can be placed over sensitive areas until you see your dentist. Sugar-free chewing gum or clean bead wax can also be used to cover the area as a last resort. Knocked Out Tooth A knocked out tooth can still be saved (re-implanted) if you act quickly and get to your dentists office. Time is your enemy in this situation. Quickly locate the tooth, or teeth. Very gently remove any obvious dirt or debris. Avoid touching the root as much as possible. Transport the tooth in milk or in some of the persons own saliva. Make arrangements to see your dentist as soon as possible(within 1~2 hours). If its after hours still call your dentist! Cant get hold of a dentist?Your nearest Urgent Care or Emergency Room should be able to help.Lost Crown (or Temporary Crown) It is best to get the crown re-cemented as soon as possible, but generally a crown can be out for a few days without causing any major problems. however, dont try to wait more than few days. Tooth movement and hypersensitivity may occur. Keep the area clean. Gently brush and rinse with warm salt water. *to make salt water rinse: mix 1 teaspoon table salt with 1 cup of warm water* Is the tooth sensitive? Denture adhesive or over the counter temporary cement can be placed inside the crown and it can be gently fit back into place to help soothe the tooth.
Toothache Rinse your mouth with luke warm salt water. Salt water helps to cleanse and soothe the affected area. If you can, take over-the-counter pain medications. OTC medications can be quite effective. Anti-inflammatory drugs such as Ibuprofen, Motrin, or Aleve generally work the best for dental pain. Use as directed. Avoid eating or drinking hot,cold or sweet foods.
Facial swelling When you start to notice facial swelling, contact a dentist immediately. Especially if you have hard time breathing or swallowing, and can not see a dentist, go to nearby emergency room.
Lost Filling Get some temporary filling material. Most pharmacies carry temporary filling materials that can be placed over sensitive areas until you see your dentist. Sugar-free chewing gum or clean bead wax can also be used to cover the area as a last resort.
Knocked Out Tooth A knocked out tooth can still be saved (re-implanted) if you act quickly and get to your dentists office. Time is your enemy in this situation. Quickly locate the tooth, or teeth. Very gently remove any obvious dirt or debris. Avoid touching the root as much as possible. Transport the tooth in milk or in some of the persons own saliva. Make arrangements to see your dentist as soon as possible(within 1~2 hours). If its after hours still call your dentist!
