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Everyone has a set of wisdom teeth but this set of ‘final molars’ often stays impacted.  Some patients experience these teeth beginning to erupt, usually between the ages of 17 and 24.  Even when that happens, there is not enough space in the mouth for these wisdom teeth to grow, which is why Dr. Jia Y. Lee typically recommends extraction.  Keeping wisdom teeth too long can cause oral discomfort, headaches, damage the surrounding teeth and put a patient at risk for infection. If you experience swollen or tender gums around the wisdom teeth, jaw pain, or facial swelling, give us a call. Dr. Jia Y. Lee can determine if you need your wisdom teeth removed, and discuss sedation options and procedure with you.  The procedure will include stitches and some down time, but following instructions, a patient’s recovery shouldn’t take more than a week. To learn more about wisdom teeth extraction and all the services provided at the practice, visit MyRanchoCucamongaDentist.com for more information

It is recommended by the Academy of General Dentistry you have a dentist or hygienist perform a dental cleaning every six months.  Dr. Jia Y. Lee encourages patients to maintain a great oral health routine at home, but it is still important to come into the office for regular professional cleanings.  However much you brush and floss, some harmful bacteria grow in your mouth that cause gum disease and can only be removed by a dental professional. It’s important to see a professional regularly to locate and monitor areas in the mouth that may need special attention, and a dentist can tell you if you may be missing a spot or skipping an important step in your regular oral care routine.  During a teeth cleaning, a hygienist thoroughly clean the area above and below the gum line with scaling tools to rid them of plaque and tartar. After the surfaces of the teeth are cleaned, the hygienist flosses between every one of your teeth and may apply fluoride if recommended by the dentist. To learn

Periodontal disease, also known as gum disease, comes in a variety of stages that Dr. Jia Y. Lee, DDS would like you to avoid at all costs. The first stage of gum disease is gingivitis, and if you spit a little bit of blood in the sink when you brush and floss, this simply means that you aren’t brushing enough, or you aren’t doing it right. Gingivitis is reversible, and you may notice less blood by flossing at least twice a day for one week straight. However, when you reach periodontitis, treatment becomes a little more complex. Gingivitis is reversible and is a mild form of periodontal disease that results in gum inflammation and gum sensitivity. When gingivitis is left untreated, it can advance to periodontitis which will require a deep cleaning of the gums to treat. Periodontitis can lead to tooth decay and eventual tooth loss if not properly addressed, but remember that you can avoid periodontal disease at all costs by visiting us twice a year for professional cleanings. If you hav