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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...