Dr. Tyan received his bachelor of science degrees from the University of California, Irvine in the fields of biological sciences and mechanical engineering. Dr. Tyan then earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree (D.M.D.) from the University of Pennsylvania in 2001. After graduating from dental School, he attended Virtua West Jersey hospital and received his certificate in General Practice Residency in 2002. Dr. Tyan was then trained and received his Orthodontic Specialty Certificate from the St. Barnabas Hospital affiliated with Weill Medical College of Cornell University in 2005. Unlike most orthodontists who have very little background education in physics, Dr. Tyan's background in mechanical engineering really allows him to have a more in depth understanding of the physics principles in orthodontics and to provide more efficient treatment for his patients. Dr. Tyan is a certified provider with the Invisalign and Clear Correct Clear Aligner Systems. He is also a certified provider of the Harmony lingual braces system.
In September 2007, Dr. Tyan opened his office in Plainsboro to serve the residents in central NJ. His office is equipped with latest dental technology such as digital x-ray and digital computer cephalometric tracing software to assist in analyzing patient's problem.
Dr. Tyan's practice philosophy is to provide high quality care for his patients by giving each patient the attention he or she deserves at each visit. We achieve this goal by keeping our practice small and do not over schedule patients. According a 2009 Journal of Clinical Orthodontics study, an average orthodontic practice in the United States sees about 45 patients per day. Many of these offices have 6 or more treatment chairs and the orthodontist delegates just about everything to dental assistants. Many patients describe this type of practices as factories or conveyor systems. Dr. Tyan has worked in this type of practices before and recognizes the difficulty to provide high quality of care in this type of high volume practices; as a result, we limit our office to see no more than 25-30 patients per day to ensure the highest quality of care for you or your child.
Our practice is currently using digital x-ray. Digital x-ray has been demonstrated to have lower radiation comparing to the traditional film x-ray. This is beneficial for the patients, especially in an orthodontic practice where most patients are children under active growth who can be more sensitive to radiation.
In recent years, a new imaging technology called Cone Beam CT (CBCT) scan is available in dentistry. Some dental practices (usually oral surgery and orthodontics) have acquired this new technology. Its benefit is that it can develop a 3D image that can be valuable for treatment planning; however, it does have more radiation exposure for the patient. Comparing to the traditional digital x-rays (panoramic and lateral cephalometric films) taken for routine orthodontic treatment, a CBCT image can have any where from 4-47 times more radiation depending on the equipment and the settings used from the recent studies.
We do not argue that CBCT scan definitely has its diagnostic and therapeutic value; on the other hand, we also feel that most of the orthodontic patients do not need a CBCT image for their treatment. The use of CBCT scan must be justified over conventional dental x-rays where the perceived benefit must outweigh the risk of the additional radiation exposure. If we think the patient can be benefited from the CBCT image, we will arrange the image to be taken by a local oral surgery office. We believe that is the best way to avoid unnecessary radiation exposure and to protect our patients.
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Rating 4.9 out of 5 based on 73 reviews
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2 years ago
We love Dr. Tyan. Nice lean practice with genuinely caring Doctor and staff. Dr. Tyan takes his time to care and explains everything in great details. The office works closely with us to ensure appointments for our son have little to no effect on our busy work schedule. Dr. Tyan followed up with us regularly during my son's first week to make sure he is doing well with his new braces. It's truly a pleasure to have Sweet Smile takes care of our son's braces and soon mine.
Gracie Chian
2 years ago
my son just completed his treatment. Dr. Tyan and the staff are very nice, experienced, patient. highly recommended!
Jenna Lu
2 years ago
Dr. Tyan is a very professional, friendly, and responsible orthodontist. He and his staff made the entire experience extremely pleasant and enjoyable. I can't thank them enough for all that they've done, and I highly recommend Sweet Smile Orthodontics to anyone who is looking for an orthodontist.
alpa montoya
2 years ago
Dr tyan and staff are wonderful! We did phase 1 & 2 with dr tyan, and he is kind, gentle and thorough. We are very happy with the results. We had an issue with a broken wire and he saw us immediately. One day, he brought us in before the office opened because of my schedule. His front staff is so welcoming and warm and I am grateful to the entire office for our years with dr. Tyan. Thank you for being such a great orthodontist!
Nadia Prodanov
2 years ago
We couldn't ask for a better experience at an orthodontist's office. This is first class treatment! Always friendly, professional and extremely effective. Thank you Dr. Tyan and staff for the great work that you do every single day!
Sanskriti Ramji
2 years ago
Dr. Tyan and all the staff at Sweet Smile are very friendly and flexible. Their office always has short wait times and they are very easy to communicate with. I'm extremely happy with my smile now that my braces are off! Thank you to everyone at Sweet Smile!
mx ai
2 years ago
We have been with Dr. Tyan for more than 3 years, until Nov 2021, for my daughter's orthopedics. Dr. Tyan is very professional and nice. The outcome is very satisfied. The payment policy is very flexible. Meanwhile, the other team members are very helpful as well. They make your appointments very easy, and always find a way to match your schedules. Our family loves Dr.Tyan and his team. It is nice journey to have orthopedics and follow up with Dr. Tian.
Sweet Home
2 years ago
Dr. Tian is truly a professional. He took his time carefully doing his work. During our visits over past four and half years, he never disappointed us. The staff are always helpful and friendly. Also, our wait time has never exceeded 5 minutes.
Maggy Lee
2 years ago
Dr. Tyan and his staff are courteous and caring professionals. It is clear that Sweet Smile Orthodontics is an excellent place that provides the upmost care to its patients. They are flexible and accommodating when you have to reschedule or squeeze in an appointment. Thank goodness for Dr Tyan. He helped my daughter through a very traumatic teeth injury from an accident and saved her front teeth. He is the best there is in the business!
Odette Liu
2 years ago
Dr. Tyan is an excellent orthodontist who is incredibly nice and has made my teeth look so much better than they did when I first started going to Sweet Smile! I could not be happier with the results I've gotten so far and the staff is also all so kind to everyone!
Delbert Li
2 years ago
The entire staff does a great job of making the the patients feel welcome and comfortable! They did a great job with my son's teeth as well. Never had a negative experience with them and highly recommend to anyone looking for orthodontic help.
Wei Zhu
2 years ago
My daughter has just finished her treatment from Sweet Smile.Orthodontics. It was a wonderful and warm experience from the start to finish. I really appreciate Dr. Ryan taking the time to go over the diagnosis and treatment options clearly. Big thanks to Jane for her patience and suggestions as well! Highly recommended.
Adele Wei
2 years ago
Dr. Tyan is an amazing orthodontist and his work is outstanding. The treatment process was quick and effective. It is ideal for current times as all staff follow precautionary guidelines for the safety of everyone. They switch the plastic coverings of the chairs and light handle after every patient and sanitize frequently. I have never seen other places do this and it is the only place I trust to go to during this time of the pandemic. Both of my children went there to get their teeth fixed and I am very satisfied with the results. Thank you to all of the staff.
Ju Li
2 years ago
professional, kind, and warm
Alex Yu
2 years ago
Sweet Smile Orthodontics has great service and staff. Doctor Tyan is skilled and experienced, and the receptionist is friendly and inviting.
Jeffrey Yuan
2 years ago
Very good doctor and always reliable and got the results expected.
Nicole Chang
2 years ago
All the staff are very friendly and they take extra precautions with the pandemic. Dr. Tyan explains everything very thoroughly and the front staff are very understanding and flexible when we miss or have to reschedule and appointment. I've just removed my braces and I'm on retainers now, I'm very happy with the results!
Jennifer Sapienza
2 years ago
My son just finished his orthodontic treatment with Dr. Tyan and we're very pleased with the results. His somewhat complicated case finished sooner than expected and his teeth look fantastic! Dr. Tyan and his entire staff are professional, courteous and efficient. I gladly recommend Dr. Tyan.
Wei Zhu
3 years ago
My daughter has just finished her treatment from Sweet Smile.Orthodontics. It was a wonderful and warm experience from the start to finish. I really appreciate Dr. Ryan taking the time to go over the diagnosis and treatment options clearly. Big thanks to Jane for her patience and suggestions as well! Highly recommended.
Sweet Home
3 years ago
Dr. Tian is truly a professional. He took his time carefully doing his work. During our visits over past four and half years, he never disappointed us. The staff are always helpful and friendly. Also, our wait time has never exceeded 5 minutes.
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