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...
by Simon Shung | Feb 14, 2022 | Uncategorized
I know a lot of people out there think of Valentine’s Day and their initial reaction is: “OMG another day of overpriced restaurants, overpriced flowers, and useless gifts. It’s just a holiday invented by Hallmark.” Even I had this mindset for many years. I...
by Simon Shung | May 6, 2021 | Uncategorized
Funnily enough, I never knew Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month existed until it popped up on my calendar on May 1st. I actually thought that this was the first year they had celebrated it until I did more research. Little did I know that it started...
by Simon Shung | Feb 27, 2021 | Uncategorized
Although we recommend children to visit us as soon as age seven, not everyone will be ready for treatment. In fact, Dr. Shung is very conservative in starting treatment for children and only makes recommendations for orthodontic treatment if absolutely necessary. This...
