Nomi Lee, DDS

The old saying "an apple a day keeps the doctor away" could easily be said of dentists, too. A good diet helps support good oral hygiene. #dental #dentalhealth #dentalcare #diet #oralhygiene #dentists #nomileedds #redlands

Sealants are a thin coating painted on the chewing surfaces of teeth -- usually the back teeth -- to prevent tooth decay. #dental #dentalhealth #dentalcare #dentalsealants #coating #decay #nomileedds #redlands

The erosion of enamel is mainly linked to dietary causes. It happens because acid breaks down its outer surface and eats away until holes appear or the dentin is reached. #dentalhealth #dentalcare #enamel #dentin #nomileedds #redlands

Causes of bad breath: - Poor dental hygiene such as brushing and flossing. - Mouth infection - Bleeding gums - Dry mouth... #dentalhealth #dentalcare #breath #hygiene #brushing #flossing #infection #bleeding #gums #mouth #nomileedds #redlands

Dental extraction might be the best solution for: - wisdom teeth - Crowded teeth - Severe tooth infection or decay... #dentalhealth #dentalcare #wisdomteeth #crowdedteeth #infection #toothdecay #dentist #redlands

Few reasons for Sensitive teeth: - Brushing too hard - Eating acidic foods - Teeth Grinding or Bruxism... - Gum disease - Loss of tooth enamel #dentalhealth #dentalcare #sensitive #teeth #brushing #eating #grinding #bruxism #enamel #nomileedds #redlands

A toothache is a pain in or around a tooth that may be caused by: - Tooth decay - Abscessed tooth - Tooth fracture... - A damaged filling - Repetitive motions, such as chewing gum or grinding teeth - Infected gums #dentalhealth #dentalcare #teeth #filling #fracture #dentist #redlands

Happy Veteran's Day! Today let us honor all who have served. Thank you today and always. ... #veteransday #thankyouveterans #veterans #veteransday2020

Halloween may look a little bit different this year, but for most people, it means bags of candies. And, this candy can play some unwanted tricks on your teeth if you're not careful. Here are some healthy ways to have a healthier Halloween: 1. Eat candy with meals or shortly after mealtime 2. Try to avoid sticky candy that stays in your mouth longer... 3. Don't snack on candy throughout the day 4. Drink more water 5. Brush your teeth, floss, and clean in between your teeth 6. Visit our Dental Clinic for a check-up #halloween #halloween2020 #halloweenmakeup #halloweentime #halloween #halloweencandy #halloweendental #halloweendentaltips #dentist #dentalcheckup #dentalvisit

Professional Teeth Whitening is also known as in-office teeth whitening. Professional teeth whitening procedures that are performed by a dentist are faster, and typically, more effective. #dentalhealth #dentalcare #teethwhitening #nomileedds #redlands

When the fillings in your mouth start to break down, food and bacteria can get underneath them. Decay can go deep into your tooth, affecting the nerve. If the tooth structure breaks down along with the filling, talk to us to help you restore your tooth. #dentalhealth #dentalcare #fillings #food #bacteria #nerve #tooth #dentist #redlands

Accidents happen, and knowing what to do when one occurs can mean the difference between saving and losing a tooth. #dentalhealth #dentalcare #teeth #accidents #dentistry #dentist #redlands

A root canal is the process of removing swollen or infected tissue within a tooth to prevent pain and/or stop the infection. Think about this as the last step to save your tooth. #dentalhealth #dentalcare #floss #toothbrush #dentistry #dentist #redlands

Interdental tools such as floss reach many areas of the mouth that your toothbrush can't and should be used at least once daily before bedtime. #dentalhealth #dentalcare #floss #toothbrush #dentistry #dentist #redlands

If your teeth are hypersensitive to hot or cold, consider trying a toothpaste designed for sensitive teeth. #hypersensitivity #sensitivity #sentivityteeth #toothsensitivity #toothpaste #dentalhealth #dentalcare #oralcare #oralhealth #dentist #nomileedds #redlands

October is the national dental hygiene month. Celebrate this national dental hygiene month with the 4 dental hygiene routine. 1. Brush twice a day... 2. Floss daily once 3. Rinse with mouthwash 4. Chew sugar-free gum #ndhm #ndhm2020 #nationaldentalhygienemonth #dentalhygiene #oralhealth #oralcare #dentist #dentistry

There are several causes of tooth discoloration, including: - Foods/drinks - Tobacco - Poor dental hygiene - Advancing age... - Genetics #dentalhealth #dentalcare #discoloration #foods #genetics #dentist #nomileedds #redlands

Fresh fruits like apples have a cleansing action on your teeth and can help to remove loose debris around your teeth. #dentalhealth #dentalcare #fruits #apples #debris #teeth #nomileedds #redlands

Treat your teeth with care. Avoid using them to open packages or chewing on hard candies as these may create tiny fractures in the enamel. #dentalhealth #dentalcare #oralhealth #healhtyteeth #toothenamel #nomileedds #redlands

Constructing crowns from gold dates back as far as 4,000 years ago in Southeast Asia. Modifying teeth, be it gold, blackening or filing, was a method of beautification. #dentalhealth #dentalcare #oralhealth #oralcare #dentistry #dentist #nomileedds #redlands

Dental crowns can last anywhere between 5 to 15 years depending on the wear and tear and how you maintain your dental hygiene. #dentalhealth #dentalcare #oralhealth #oralcare #dentistry #dentist #nomileedds #redlands