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Beatrice Lu
Dentist
Dr. Beatrice Lu is a Dentist practicing in Irvine, Ca. Dr. Lu specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases and conditions associated with the mouth and overall dental health. Dentists are trained to carry out such treatment as professional cleaning, restorative, prosthodontic, and endodontic procedures, and performing examinations, among many others.
33 years
Experience
Beatrice Lu
- Irvine, Ca
- USC
- Accepting new patients
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Is listerine good for swollen gums?
I don’t think it will help that much. Swelling is part of the three signs of infection. Redness, swelling, pain are what we see whenever there’s an infection. You should get READ MORE
I don’t think it will help that much. Swelling is part of the three signs of infection. Redness, swelling, pain are what we see whenever there’s an infection. You should get an exam.
Is it necessary to have wisdom teeth removed?
It depends. If they can fit nicely in your jaw bones and not causing crowding, decay, or periodontal pockets , yes, keep them. Most people are not so fortunate, the wisdom teeth READ MORE
It depends. If they can fit nicely in your jaw bones and not causing crowding, decay, or periodontal pockets , yes, keep them. Most people are not so fortunate, the wisdom teeth become a plaque trap, food trap, and might be angulated in a way that can cause huge decay in the tooth contacting the wisdom teeth. You should have a proper exam and have a conversation w your dentist.
How long does it take to get braces?
You mean how long does it take for the first band and bond appt. it’s usually a longer appt, perhaps 1 to 1 1/2 hours but it depends. It could be under an hour if everything is READ MORE
You mean how long does it take for the first band and bond appt. it’s usually a longer appt, perhaps 1 to 1 1/2 hours but it depends. It could be under an hour if everything is very smooth.
How is dental anesthesia different?
Local anesthesia is very different from general anesthesia. General anesthesia will render you unconscious and you will have IV medication in your system, monitors hooked up to READ MORE
Local anesthesia is very different from general anesthesia. General anesthesia will render you unconscious and you will have IV medication in your system, monitors hooked up to monitor all your vitals, and nitrous/oxygen administered. Local anesthesia is an injection into a localized area that numbs a specific part. You are conscious. You can breath on your own. You have all your faculties intact except the localized numb part. Numbing lasts for 30 min-3 hours depends on dosage, anesthesia type, and personal variation.
How long do people typically wear braces?
18 months to 48 months, depends on type of malocclusion, bone dentistry, compliance, growth, etc.
How do I stop grinding my teeth when sleeping?
You probably should wear an appliance that separates your upper and lower teeth so they can’t engage each other and grind.
Is it normal to have pain after a root canal?
Yes, but the type of pre-root canal pain and post-root canal pains can be different. You should be on antibiotics and pain pills and it might take a few days for the symptoms READ MORE
Yes, but the type of pre-root canal pain and post-root canal pains can be different. You should be on antibiotics and pain pills and it might take a few days for the symptoms to subside.
How long does it take for a gum graft to fully heal?
At least 2-3 months, maybe longer.
Will my teeth fall out from receding gums?
Most likely no, unless you also have severe bone loss and uncontrolled periodontal disease.
Are dental implants removable?
Dental implants, the body of the implants are fixed in the bone, so once integrated, they are not removable. The outside part, so called abutment, is usually connected to the READ MORE
Dental implants, the body of the implants are fixed in the bone, so once integrated, they are not removable. The outside part, so called abutment, is usually connected to the implant via screws. So the abutments are also not removable. However, the crowns, dentures, bridges, hybrid dentures could either be fixed or removable depending on the design.
What are the beginning signs of dry socket?
Usually there will be pain and smell. The clot that forms in the dry socket is usually a brown, liver color.
Does coconut oil kill bacteria in the mouth?
No, I don’t think so.
Is it normal to have bad breath after a tooth extraction?
Yes, or no. It depends. If the site has gotten infected and had dry socket, yes, you will definitely have an odor. But sometimes during the healing stage, there can be food READ MORE
Yes, or no. It depends. If the site has gotten infected and had dry socket, yes, you will definitely have an odor. But sometimes during the healing stage, there can be food debris in the site and suture area, so there could be some odor as well.
Do they put you to sleep for a dental bone graft?
Bone graft is a pretty common procedure nowadays, I would say no in most cases. There’s always exception to the rule. If you are very anxious, or the bone graft procedure is READ MORE
Bone graft is a pretty common procedure nowadays, I would say no in most cases. There’s always exception to the rule. If you are very anxious, or the bone graft procedure is in conjunction w sinus lift, or a long, difficult procedure, then you might want to be sedated for your comfort.
Do wisdom teeth get cavities easily?
Yes, wisdom teeth can get cavities even when they first erupted.
How do you know if your wisdom teeth are infected?
Pain, swelling of the gum, and difficult to bite down completely.
How do dentists fix cavities on front teeth?
Dentists use a tooth color material to repair the crack. First, the crack, or decayed area is removed, cleaned, etched, bonded, then repaired using a resin material that matches READ MORE
Dentists use a tooth color material to repair the crack. First, the crack, or decayed area is removed, cleaned, etched, bonded, then repaired using a resin material that matches the tooth color.
What is the home remedy for cavity pain?
Cavity that causes pain means that it might have reached the nerve. Usually you can take the otc pain med like Tylenol or Motrin, but seeing a dentist is a good idea. You might READ MORE
Cavity that causes pain means that it might have reached the nerve. Usually you can take the otc pain med like Tylenol or Motrin, but seeing a dentist is a good idea. You might have an active infection.
