Need Wax?

Have you ever run out of wax? Most of our patients do at one point or another. As you know orthodontic wax helps prevent and relieve any irritation between braces and your lips, gums, and cheeks.

We want to make it easier for you, our patient to get the wax you need, when you need it! In September and October, the Smile Solutions staff will be delivered wax to our patient's schools. We gave your school nurses a "goodie bag" of orthodontic supplies, including: wax, disposable toothbrushes and floss. That way, they'll be ready to handle some orthodontic emergencies. As always, you can feel free to call our office with your questions or to schedule an appointment.

Would you like us to bring a "goodie bag" to your school? Let us know which school you go to so that we can make sure to visit your school nurse. You can email your information to contact@wowbraces.com

October is National Orthodontic Health Month

Can you believe October is already upon us? October happens to be National Orthodontic Health Month, and this month-long event is organized by our friends at the American Association of Orthodontists, or AAO.

Many treats can cause havoc for trick-or-treaters who are going through orthodontic treatment, and these treats may cause damage that could prolong your treatment time. The AAO recommends patients avoid the following Halloween treats, or recipes with these ingredients:

• Caramel
• Nuts
• Popcorn (including un-popped kernels)
• Taffy
• Jelly beans
• Hard pretzels
• Licorice
• Bubblegum
• Taco chips
• Ice

If you happen to damage your braces, please give Dr. Chung and our staff a call immediately. Typically, small problems can be solved over the phone. Loose brackets or wires can usually be made more comfortable by applying some wax until the you can come into our office.

Submit Your Photo, Win a Wii!

Check out our Halloween Contest- Simply submit a photo of you in your Halloween costume for a chance to win a Nintendo Wii! We will then be holding a voting period at the beginning of November to chose the winner! Click here to get started!

Check out Dr. Chung on Channel 12 Discussing SureSmile

We're excited to announce that Dr. Chung is going to be on News 12 this Saturday, October 12th at 9:30am and 1:30pm. Please tune in to see Dr. Chung discuss SureSmile, a new treatment option in our office. Afterwords, feel free to leave a comment and let us know what you thought!

Dr. Chung specializes in SureSmile, high-tech braces that are revolutionizing the orthodontic industry. SureSmile, which combines digital 3-D imaging, has computer-aided treatment planning and customized archwires to straighten teeth about 40 percent faster than traditional braces. The SureSmile program calculates the exact shape and pattern of the teeth and bends and cuts the braces wires, with more precision than traditional braces. You can learn more about SureSmile on our website, and we hope you get a chance to tune in to the news program featuring Dr. Chung!