by Simon Shung | Mar 25, 2023 | Uncategorized
So, you’ve been recommended for a tooth extraction… Stop running and read this! Do not panic! Tooth extractions are very common procedures. It is estimated that over 20 million teeth are extracted per year in the United States alone. It is a routine procedure...
by Simon Shung | Dec 16, 2022 | Uncategorized
One of our favorite annual events is enjoying a movie with our patients and their families. Although we had to put a pause during peak COVID19, we came back strong this year. Dr. Shung bought out two auditoriums at the Regal Edwards Market Place Theatre,...
by Simon Shung | Jun 18, 2022 | Uncategorized
My youngest son, as inquisitive as he is, asked me once, “Why is it always women and children first when there is a fire or a hostage situation? Daddy, what about you!?” I never really thought about that, but then I realized, for most guys, it’s just a Dad thing to...
by Simon Shung | May 12, 2022 | Uncategorized
If you’re a mother and have completed a consultation with me in our orthodontist office in Irvine, you most likely have heard me tell you that my favorite patients are moms. As a mother myself, I know that we tend to place everyone ahead of ourselves and it makes me...
by Simon Shung | Apr 12, 2022 | Uncategorized
Growing up on the East Coast, Spring was easily one of my favorite seasons. Winters were long and brutal, but around the start of Spring, the weather would start to get warmer. People would be outside, birds would be chirping, and flowers started blooming. The days...
by Simon Shung | Mar 8, 2022 | Uncategorized
As I was brushing my four year old’s teeth, my mom who was visiting from out of state let me know that she had never brushed my teeth when I was that age. Surprise, surprise! I now have a mouth ridden with large cavity fillings and crowns–the remnants from...
