Beatrice Lu
Dentist
22 Odyssey, suite 220 Irvine Ca, 92618About
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.
Education and Training
USC DDS 1991
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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 an exam. READ MORE
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 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. READ MORE
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 very smooth. READ MORE
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 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. READ MORE
How long do people typically wear braces?
18 months to 48 months, depends on type of malocclusion, bone dentistry, compliance, growth, etc. READ MORE
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. READ MORE
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 to subside. READ MORE
How long does it take for a gum graft to fully heal?
At least 2-3 months, maybe longer. READ MORE
Will my teeth fall out from receding gums?
Most likely no, unless you also have severe bone loss and uncontrolled periodontal disease. READ MORE
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 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. READ MORE
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. READ MORE
Does coconut oil kill bacteria in the mouth?
No, I don’t think so. READ MORE
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 debris in the site and suture area, so there could be some odor as well. READ MORE
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 in conjunction w sinus lift, or a long, difficult procedure, then you might want to be sedated for your comfort. READ MORE
Do wisdom teeth get cavities easily?
Yes, wisdom teeth can get cavities even when they first erupted. READ MORE
How do you know if your wisdom teeth are infected?
Pain, swelling of the gum, and difficult to bite down completely. READ MORE
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 the tooth color. READ MORE
Can you floss a crowned tooth?
Yes READ MORE
Can a filling be done on a wisdom tooth?
Yes READ MORE
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 have an active infection. READ MORE
Professional Memberships
- California dental association
- American Dental Association
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