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As a healthcare professional and an orthodontist in Irvine I have to be honest and admit that I was quite ignorant about the food industry. I was either too busy trying to pass a board exam or trying to get into residency. It’s funny that as a I type this, I am being...

I've always been told that I have a great smile, but when I started working in the orthodontic field close to five years ago, I realized that my "great smile" was far from perfect. I began to become self conscious about my crooked teeth and started to smile with my...

Download PDF to post at home: Orthodontic Success List   S I M P L Y avoid these for SUCCESS! Our goal is to provide you with a beautiful smile! What YOU EAT and DO is the key to successful orthodontic treatment.   Sticky - Chewy   Gum (Sugar or...

The United State is the land of options.  Especially in Orange County and even Irvine the options for anything you can think of are beyond numerous.  I've always wondered why people choose Target over Wal-Mart or Costco over Sam's Club and vice versa....

Sometimes adults feel sheepish about getting braces or getting their teeth straight.  The benefits of having a great smile go beyond just health benefits.  Here is a personal testimony of a patient that decided to pursue orthodontic treatment in her 20's....

The Invisalign site is a great place if you are thinking about getting treatment. The benefits of straight teeth and how Invisalign works can be see on their website!   If you are a new Invisalign patient refer to these guidelines to help you on your journey!...

With dental insurance becoming more prevalent in our society we get a ton of questions all the time regarding orthodontics and dental insurance.  Questions such as:   Does my insurance cover braces? Does my insurance cover Invisalign? How much does it cover?...

The thought of removing permanent teeth in your child or even yourself can be frightening for almost anyone. I have a lot of patients reject orthodontic treatment or some even say, “My dentist said I don’t have to get teeth taken out” or “Another doctor said...

I get this question a lot! Even with all the information online I think coming from my mouth (ie a specialist) they feel more comfortable hearing it from me.  A lot of parents think it’s a scam in that it’s a way for orthdodontists to get more money. There are...

Simon Shung DMD | Orthodontist at Simply Orthodontics Irvine[/caption] On a daily basis, I hear the line, “You like looking at teeth all day!”  I’ve always wondered if patients care to hear about the personal background and career path that leads to becoming an...

Did you know that many folks who would have never considered braces because of the way it makes them look while they're in the treatment period? This has always been the "toss-up" for people who's teeth are nearly perfect but still could use a little work. They...

There are a lot of marketing strategies in today's orthodontic world and I felt it necessary to educate my friends and patients on what's out there and current claims so they aren't  deceived by them.   Damon Braces: This is one of the biggest misconceptions...