Dr Robert Lee is a dentist with more than thirty years of experience in the industry.
 
Graduating from the University of Sydney with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery and from the University of New South Wales with a Master of Business Administration, Robert’s career has taken him all over the world – from Australia to Germany to his current position in Chicago, where he is the founder of Denticus Inc., offering strategic dental consulting.
 
Robert has previously worked for Procter & Gamble as the Director of Professional Scientific Relations in both the Cincinnati and Sydney offices, being responsible for external relations and scientific exchange with leading professional associations and industry thought leaders. He was also responsible for all technical and scientific training for the professional teams in North America and Australia.
 
Robert has been assisting the team at Oral-B by fact-checking and reviewing our blogs on dental health.

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1. There is a range of cavity pain. It can be dull, sharp, or sensitive to hot/cold.  
2. Home remedies like clove oil and saltwater may help temporarily but aren’t cures.  
3. Dentists treat cavities with fillings, crowns, or root canals.  
4. Good oral hygiene and regular checkups are the best prevention.  
5. Don’t ignore early warning signs – cavity pain (and damage) only gets worse with time.  

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