Dr. Cheryl Yvonne Lee DDS
Dentist
1010 Quincy Street Northeast Washington DC, 20017About
Cheryl Yvonne Lee, DDS, works at a private practice in Washington, DC. She primarily serves the physically and mentally challenged in the community, as well as works with general dentistry patients. A passion of hers is the raw food movement, and how it contributes to dentistry. She incorporates this into her practice as a raw food chef and nutritionist.
Education and Training
Howard University College of Dentistry
Provider Details
Dr. Cheryl Yvonne Lee DDS's Expert Contributions
Is flossing more important than brushing?
Both flossing and brushing are equally important. Brushing reaches the lip/cheek sides of the teeth as well as the chewing surfaces of the teeth, whereas flossing cleans the interproximal/in-between surfaces of the teeth. Flossing also removes impacted food as well as plaque between your teeth. So do both. READ MORE
Can you fix gum pockets?
You can fix them. You can often reduce the pocket depths with a deep cleaning. If the pockets are severe, then you may have to have gum surgery to reduce and/or eliminate pockets all together. there are also trays that you wear with medicated products that will also help in reducing those pockets. READ MORE
Can dentures have their color customized?
yes READ MORE
Do gaps between teeth close by themselves?
They do not close by themselves. You either close them with braces, veneers or chairside restorations READ MORE
How do you prepare a tooth for a zirconia crown?
Crowns are prepped by removing some of the natural tooth structure in order to fabricate and cement a crown over your tooth. READ MORE
Is jaw pain normal after tooth extraction?
Depending on the tooth. Sometimes there is no pain. Wisdom teeth and molar extractions may cause pain especially if the extraction was surgical. READ MORE
How long to keep gauze in after tooth pulled?
1 hour. READ MORE
What foods cause gingivitis?
Foods do not cause gingivitis. The lack of the removal of plaque causes gingivitis. READ MORE
Does hydrogen peroxide kill cavities?
NO READ MORE
What happens if you get a cavity with braces?
You can. That is why it is so important to brush and floss. If you do get a cavity, many times the orthodontists or general dentist will remove the wire to gain access to the cavity in order to restore the tooth READ MORE
What is a fixed dental bridge?
A fixed bridge is a replacement of missing teeth that is cemented on stable teeth. A fixed bridge does not come out of the mouth. It is cemented permanently. READ MORE
What happens to teeth after a root canal?
A root canal is a procedure where the nerve is removed from the tooth in order to save a tooth that has nerve damage. Once the root canal is completed, you will then need to have a custom crown made to protect the tooth because the tooth is no longer viable. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Lectures on the Benefits of Raw Food Nutrition and how it Ties into Dentistry -
Awards
- Top Dentist of the Year, 2013
- Alumni Achievement Award, Howard University, 2013
- Professional of the Year, 2011
Professional Society Memberships
- National Dental Association, Robert T. Freeman Dental Society, American Orthodontic Society, American Association of Orthodontists
Professional Affiliations
- National Association for partership for Women, Girls Inc., Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Drifters Inc., t;a
What do you attribute your success to?
- Spirited Guidance, Compassion for Patients, Love of Life
Hobbies / Sports
- Raw Food Chef and Nutritionist, Jazzercise, Basketball
Favorite professional publications
- Dental Town
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