Thursday, February 24, 2011

At Smile Solutions, what puts you at ease?

Dr. Christopher Chung and team understand not everyone enjoys visiting their orthodontist. But we strive to bring you the best and most comforting experience at each visit. We’d like to know:

What is it about Smile Solutions that makes you comfortable or puts you at ease? Is it something about our pleasant office environment? Our friendly staff or Dr. Chung?

Let us know by posting here, on our Facebook page, or by giving us a call!

Thursday, February 17, 2011

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month!

Each February for the past 61 years, the American Dental Association (ADA) has sponsored National Children's Dental Health Month to raise awareness about the importance of oral health. Developing good habits at an early age and scheduling regular dental visits helps children get a good start on a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums.

For kids wearing braces, brushing and flossing can become more difficult, requiring extra time and vigilance to remove food particles that accumulate on and between the teeth and in braces. New options for braces such as Invisalign Teen, which is removable, make it easier for kids to maintain good oral health during orthodontic treatment.

If the health of your teeth is ignored during treatment with braces, the results can be significantly compromised. Dr. Christopher Chung is available and happy to explain why effective brushing and flossing is one of the most critical actions needed from patients during orthodontic treatment. Have you visited Smile Solutions lately? Give us a call and schedule an appointment!

Thursday, February 10, 2011

Visualize your new smile with the Brace Painter!

Braces at Smile Solutions are more fun than ever! With the Brace Painter, parents and children are able to “paint their braces,” and visualize how teeth will look with different colors of bands.

Would you like to try out pink and purple bands this February, without the commitment of an all-out Valentine’s Day look? The Brace Painter allows for you to select different colors, and then assign those colors of bands to certain teeth. Now, you can visualize your braces before you even come in for your appointment!

As always, please let Dr. Christopher Chung know if you have any questions about the Brace Painter, or your orthodontic treatment at Smile Solutions. Have a great week!

Thursday, February 3, 2011

Ask Dr. Chung: Who benefits from braces?

Braces aren’t just for pre-adolescents and teenagers anymore! Dr. Christopher Chung will tell you that anyone, at any age, can benefit from orthodontic treatment, whether it’s correcting a problem not treated in your younger years, or catching a problem early.
To ensure the best overall treatment, the American Association of Orthodontists, or AAO, recommends that children receive an orthodontic consultation as early as age seven. If a problem is evident, taking action early can spare a lot of treatment and expense down the road.

If you never received orthodontic treatment when you were young, don’t worry! You’re never too old for a beautiful smile. Set up an appointment for a consultation and find out how orthodontics will transform your smile, as well as your life!