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    Mario E Tai, DMD DMSc

    4.7 (152 reviews)
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    After aligners

    I would highly recommend Dr. Tai for anyone trying to get their teeth corrected. I opted in for clear aligners to straighten my lower set of teeth and treatment was done after 11 months. I do still have to wear clear aligners at night to keep the teeth from moving back but I am very happy with the results. Some pros: 1. They have developed a software to map the inside of your mouth and can show you literally a week by week about how your teeth will move over the course of the treatment. Very impressive. 2. They 3D print the clear aligners in house and you receive a set of usually 5-6 at a time that you usually wear 1-2 weeks at a time one after another. This reduces the amount of time you need to visit the office to pick up the aligners. 3. Professionalism is very good. Some general advice for others considering aligners: 1. Aligners probably aren't good for kids... you have to be on top of wearing the aligners everyday for the prescribed amount of time, something like 18-20 hours a day otherwise you won't get the results in a timely manner. 2. You will need to take off the aligners when you eat (obviously) and you need to keep them clean so you need to be on top of that. 3. The aligners can be pretty "tight" on your teeth for the first couple days for each new set that you wear so sometimes it sucks to get them off if you're not doing it the right way. As you wear them throughout the week it get easier and isn't so bad.

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    I first met Dr. Tai back in 2017 during high school for crocked front teeth correction (see the pre-treatment picture below). Dr. Tai delivered personal treatment plan where he was able to predict a definite timeline (around 1.5 years plan with no delay; and it was also shorter than timeline proposed by other orthodontists). When I visited other clinics, it was mentioned to me that I need to do some teeth extractions (around 2-3 if I remember correctly). However, with Dr. Tai, I didn't have to do any. The pain was minimal, and we were able to achieve amazing result! Once straightened teeth was accomplished through braces, Dr. Tai gave me Invisalign sets as my retainer. He ensured the outcome consistency as he would always closely check that none of the teeth got shifted post treatment. He is super kind, genuine, patient, highly knowledgable, and will put a smile on your face. Over all, definitely the best care experience I have ever received. Dr. Tai is a great orthodontist. He is very encouraging and will work with you to get that perfect smile : D. I highly highly recommend him! His office is also super clean, and the staff members are very approachable and organized!

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    Dr. Tai is really talented and caring for his patients. The office is very clean and the staffs are friendly. I have been seeing Dr. Tai since late 2017 for Invisalign. I finally graduated..Lol...Due to my teeth and jaws cracking noise every time I open, Dr. Tai taking really good care of my case. He don't want to do any harm to my jaws. I am very pleased with the outcomes! I highly recommend Dr. Tai if you are looking for better smile. FYI, there are parents bringing their kids for braces as well.

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    My teeth are straighter than ever, and they feel a lot better. Always a good time whenever you go because of how nice everyone is.

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    Will highly recommend Dr. Tai to anyone who need aligner. He is very patient and professional.

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