Regular checkups are essential in maintaining good oral health

Are you brushing and flossing daily properly during your orthodontic treatment? If yes, that’s great! But, don’t forget that it’s also important for you to visit your general dentist every 3-to-6 months in addition to brushing your teeth and flossing (and visiting our office, of course). Regular dental checkups are important for maintaining good oral health, especially during orthodontic treatment.

Your general dentist can check for problems that might not be seen or felt, detect cavities and early signs of decay, treat oral health problems early and show you how to properly brush and floss your teeth.

During an oral exam your dentist can check the health of your mouth, teeth, gums, cheeks and tongue. Checkups will also include a thorough teeth cleaning and polishing. If you have not been to the dentist in the last six months, let us know during your next visit and we will provide a few great references in the greater Edison and Union, NJ areas!

Earn Prizes with the New Smile Solutions Prize Wheel!

On your next visit to Smile Solutions, be sure to check out our new prize wheel. You can spin the wheel when you get your braces on, the day you get them off, and your birthday too! You may even be lucky enough to be surprised by Dr. Chung on any given day with a bonus spin of the wheel!

You can win tokens, tshirts, and even movie and rollerskating tickets. We can't wait for you to give it a spin!

Why is it so important to have straight teeth?

Some people wonder why Union and Edison, NJ orthodontist Dr. Christopher Chung and our team work tirelessly to give our patients straight teeth. Of course it’s nice to have a smile full of evenly aligned teeth, but did you know that straightening your teeth at Smile Solutions can keep them healthier? Straight teeth lead to better oral hygiene, increasing your chances of keeping your own natural teeth for a lifetime!
Straight teeth are less prone to decay, because they collect less plaque—the sticky colorless substance that forms on our teeth and leads to tooth decay; and they are easier to keep clean!

If you’re wondering whether your teeth might cause problems because they are out of alignment, please give us a call to set up a consultation. Dr. Chung can help you decide whether or not you will benefit from orthodontic treatment.

Enhancing Treatment Planning and Patient Care with 3D Imaging

One of the most exciting innovations in orthodontics is the role 3D imaging plays in creating more precise treatment plans for orthodontic patients. We are pleased to announce that we have recently installed an i-CAT 3D imaging system, allowing us to provide all our Edison and Union, NJ patients with some of the most accurate treatment possible in the field of orthodontics.

The system works by collecting high resolution images of the patient's teeth, and surrounding bone and joints. The i-CAT is also lower radiation than a medical "cat scan". Finally, the system is much more environmentally friendly because it doesn't use chemicals to process the x-rays. The bottom line? 3-D diagnostic records are invaluable to develop a complete, accurate diagnosis, the most effective treatment result for our patients. We are so excited to bring this innovative new technology to all our patients, give us a call or visit our i-CAT page to learn more!

Also, for a little fun, we are holding a contest to see who can guess which Smile Solutions staff member is featured in this 3D image. Submit your entry in the office for a chance to win a Best Buy Gift Card!