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Five Ways Invisalign Is Better Than Braces
By Randy Fong |
At Dr. Fong’s Santa Ana practice our patients love Invisalign, the orthodontic treatment that moves the teeth through the use of clear plastic aligner trays, rather than the traditional metal bands and wires. Both teens and adults prefer Invisalign mainly due to the fact that wearing the clear aligners give them a “metal mouth.” But …
Your Teeth Look Mah-vel-lous, Darling!
By Randy Fong |
In Southern California, you could say we’re pretty cognizant of how we look and try to take care of ourselves. This doesn’t simply apply to our waistlines or sun damage on our skin. It also applies to our smiles. Many people who come see Dr. Fong have healthy teeth, and don’t have any pressing issues …
Root Canals — the Unappreciated Tooth Saver
By Randy Fong |
Everyone hates to hear certain phrases: “Your mother-in-law is going to move in with us.” “Our flight will be a little bit delayed.” “The boss wants to see you, in private.” Or “You need to have a root canal.” Since we’re in California, people may instantly bring to mind the torture scene …
Who Wants a Perfect Smile?
By Randy Fong |
While our teeth in America are in good shape compared to most of the world, it’s still a fact that no one has perfect teeth. Well, maybe some in Hollywood do, but they cheated just a bit. They’ve had porcelain veneers placed onto the front surfaces of all of their visible teeth. In your smile, …
Veneers, But Not Like Those at Ikea
By Randy Fong |
Everyone loves to traipse around the Costa Mesa Ikea store, appreciating the design used by the company…along with their Swedish meatballs, of course. Ikea is known for its affordable furniture and much of it relies on veneers. A dresser will have a thin veneer of a fine wood masking a lesser-looking wood that is making …
New Habits for the New Year
By Randy Fong |
The New Year is a time for resolutions. Lose weight. Get in shape. Travel more. Grow a beard (wait, that’s only for Boston Red Sox pitchers). Save more money. Funny, but dental resolutions don’t seem to make the list. That’s too bad because we put our trusty teeth through some unnecessary stresses and punishment through …