Orthodontic Treatment using SureSmile Technology with Dr. Chung

Through the use of SureSmile technology, Dr. Christopher Chung can offer you a "braces experience" that provides: shorter treatment times, fewer office visits, less overall discomfort, and high quality results. Our technology-driven orthodontic process offers several important benefits that make the whole "braces experience" much easier for patients than conventional orthodontics!

Here's a video that features our very own Dr. Chung explaining the benefits of using SureSmile technology with orthodontic treatment.



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Thanks to Invisalign, you can have a perfect smile without metal wires or brackets!

At Smile Solutions, we know image is everything. For many people, the thought of having metal brackets and wires attached to their teeth for two or more years may be more than enough to delay orthodontic treatment.

If you’ve been considering straightening your teeth but are apprehensive about metal wires and brackets getting in the way of your smile, Invisalign treatment at Smile Solutions may be a great solution. Invisalign, which straightens teeth through a series of clear, custom-fit removable aligners, does so in a way that is discreet and hardly noticeable.

If you have questions about Invisalign, or would like to find out if you are a candidate for Invisalign treatment at our office, please give us a call to schedule a consultation with Dr. Christopher Chung.

Dr. Chung nominated a NJ favorite Kids' Doc for the 2nd year in a row

For the 2nd year in a row, Dr. Christopher Chung of Smile Solutions was nominated by local New Jersey moms, and is featured in December 2011 issue of New Jersey Family Magazine, for being recognized as one of NJ’s favorite Kids' Docs!

"I always knew wanted to work with children," says Dr. Chung. "I love orthodontics because it can make such a big impact in their lives."

At Smile Solutions in Edison and Union, Dr. Chung always puts his patients first. “I consider treatment options from my patients' perspective by asking about their expectations," says Dr. Chung. "They don't want to wear braces too long, experience too much pain, or have teeth removed so we'll use the latest technologies and the gentlest, most progressive treatments available." Dr. Chung has been trained in modern orthodontic techniques, including Invisalign, ceramic braces, self-ligating braces, lingual braces, and indirect bonding. He is one of the first orthodontists in the state to offer SureSmile, a treatment through which patients experience faster results with less discomfort than traditional braces. Smile Solutions also offers i-CAT Cone Beam dental imaging; its precise 3-D digital images provide the most accurate and complete diagnoses.

To schedule a complimentary consultation for your child, give our office a call.

Dr. Christopher Chung, reminding you to protect your mouth this winter

With winter sports under way for a lot of our patients, Dr. Christopher Chung thought it would be a good time to remind our young athletes wearing braces to take care of both their mouth and appliances while participating in contact sports (and non-contact sports) this winter.

More than half of the seven million sports and recreation-related injuries that occur each year are sustained by youth between ages 5 and 24. Sixty-seven percent of parents say their child does not wear a mouth guard, yet, 70 percent say their biggest fear when their child plays is that they will get hurt. Despite the risks, many kids are still not wearing mouth guards and facial protection during games and practices.

Many people think a mouth guard is effective just to protect your teeth. But research has shown mouth guards can also reduce lower jaw impact that causes concussions and other dental injuries. Our staff at Smile Solutions encourage you to head over to the American Association of Orthodontists’ website for a quick primer on the importance of mouth guards and facial protection.

We hope this helps you remember to always wear a mouth guard and other forms of protective gear when participating in fall sports! We encourage you to give us a call if you have any questions or ask us on Facebook!

Have you had a check-up lately?

Even if you brush and floss daily, as well as maintain your braces and visit our office during your orthodontic treatment it is still important to visit your local dentist every 6 months, or as recommended.

Why?

• Your dentist can detect and treat tooth and gum problems that you may have never felt or noticed.
• Even thorough daily oral care may not be enough to prevent cavities and oral decay.
• Frequent visits can allow your dentist to treat a problem early to prevent future complications.
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 visited a dentist in the past six months, please let us know! Dr. Christopher Chung will be happy to provide a few great references here in the area!

-- Dr. Christopher Chung & Team