by Simon Shung | Jan 24, 2020 | Blog
While some patients who come in for their initial consultation at our Irvine orthodontist office already know exactly what they want, there are many who are absolutely stumped. Some patients don’t even know that they can choose for themselves! For most cases,...
by Simon Shung | Oct 3, 2019 | Blog
One of the most common questions I am asked when people come to the end of their braces journey is “How long do I have to wear my retainer for?” That’s a great question! After putting in all that time and money to get such an awesome smile,...
by Simon Shung | Aug 12, 2019 | Blog
In this image obsessed society, it is not surprising to hear that the health and beauty market is a multi-billion dollar industry. But what is ‘beauty’ anyway? Is it tall, tanned and slim? Is it pale and petite? Is it chubby and cheerful? If you interviewed a...
by Simon Shung | Jul 30, 2019 | Blog
Tooth crowding is a fairly common problem which, in the past, left orthodontists with little option but to extract those unwanted teeth to create the space needed to realign the crooked culprits and create that perfect smile. Thankfully, these days, there is another...
by Simon Shung | Jun 20, 2018 | Blog
There’s nothing like a medical scare to make you think about life and clarify your values. Some of you may know I recently had such a scare. To some, it wasn’t a big deal – nothing to worry about. But when it’s happening to you, it’s a different story! You catch...
