I am proud to be an orthodontist, and to help the people of our community improve their health and appearance. I am honored by the trust my patients have in me, and always strive for perfection in every treatment.
My first job in dentistry was in high school, making plaster models of teeth. This led me to apply to dental school, where I became interested in orthodontics for a variety of reasons. One of them was that orthodontics requires us to consider a multitude of issues and to place them into the context of a coherent treatment plan that addresses the needs and goals of the patient. I really enjoy the problem-solving aspect of what I do. And, just as important, I enjoy seeing the results of all of the planning and treatment, whether it is a beautiful smile, or better function.
The same reasons that inspired me to become an orthodontist in dental school are still true, today. Our patients come to us with a variety of needs, concerns, and desires. Some come to us because they have been self-conscious for as long as they can remember, and they desire a beautiful smile. Others come to us because they cannot function properly with their teeth. Sometimes, patients will come to us with both concerns. It is my responsibility to listen to what the patient desires and provide the treatment that is most appropriate to them.
I also believe that it is important to stay current with technology. At Gold Coast Orthodontics, we have 3D scanners and X-rays that allow us to diagnose and do treatment simulations in a way that we have not been able to do before. We are also able to design 3D plans and to create customized appliances such as robotically fabricated archwires and staged removable aligners to provide the best treatment for our patients.
I have been practicing orthodontics since 2001, and love being able to help my patients achieve a beautiful smile or better function. I believe that technology can play a critical role in excellent orthodontic care, and I implement proven technologies that can benefit our patients. Making a positive change in my patients lives motivates me, and I enjoy the challenge of planning treatments to achieve great results.
I want our patients to feel completely at ease here, and my staff and I provide an office environment that is comfortable and friendly, where we listen to our patients and address their concerns. We treat each patient with respect and compassion, and offer treatments we would provide to our own families. We hope you will feel relaxed and appreciated in our office, and we will create a smile that is above and beyond your expectations.
I was born in Taiwan, and lived in Brazil until high school. I went to high school and college in Davis, California, and have lived in the Chicagoland area since 1998. My wife Doris and I have two sons, Lucas and Logan. Family is very important to mewe love sharing experiences together, whether were cooking at home, out on the town, or traveling.
At Gold Coast Orthodontics, we listen to our patients because we feel each patient is unique and deserves a unique approach. We believe in the importance of good diagnosis and planning, because it leads to good treatment. To that end, we utilize state-of-the-art technologies, and stay current on scientifically sound principles and techniques, in order to provide our patients with unsurpassed care. We believe that providing our patients with choices allows them to receive the care they want and deserve when they may not have thought possible. We care for our patients, we love what we do, and we love doing it in the best way we can!
We also utilize 3D scanners and X-rays that allow us to diagnose and simulate treatment in a way that we have not been able to do before. We can design 3D plans and to create customized appliances such as robotically fabricated archwires and staged removable aligners to provide the best, most effective treatment.
Finally, as cases become more complex, it requires an inter-disciplinary approach to care. Dr. Huang works closely with other dental professionals who share his same treatment philosophy in order to provide the most comprehensive care to our patients.
We provide you with choices when it comes to your orthodontic treatment. We offer a range of treatment options that are designed to improve clinical outcomes, and provide you with treatment options that address common concerns such as duration of treatment, frequency of office visits, and the cosmetic appearance while undergoing orthodontic treatment.
If you are concerned about how youll look during treatment, you can take advantage of clear braces, lingual braces (braces behind the teeth), and clear aligners. If youve been reluctant about orthodontic treatment in the past, these cosmetic-oriented treatments can give you the smile youve always wanted without compromising aesthetics.
Our Chicago orthodontic office features state-of-the-art technology. We utilize 3D CAD/CAM technologies such as SureSmile, in order to digitally plan and create robotically fabricated, extremely precise orthodontic archwires. Furthermore, the archwires are super-elastic and programmed with shape memory so that they can move teeth to the desired positions very effectively and with fewer office visits. 3D CAD/CAM technology is also used in our office to effectively plan clear aligner therapy, such as Invisalign.
We genuinely care for our patients, regardless of age, and successfully treat a multitude of orthodontic problems. We treat young children, who are growing and developing, and utilize growth modification and orthopedic therapy that can help prevent or decrease the severity of certain problems. We treat children and adults who are seeking cosmetic improvements, but otherwise have healthy function. We treat patients who have multiple cosmetic and functional problems such as crowding, missing teeth, dento-alveolar deficiencies, skeletal imbalances, airway issues, and have a complex treatment plans involving endodontic, periodontal, orthodontic, surgical, and restorative problems.