Understanding the philosophy behind a truly exceptional smile is paramount when choosing the right Manhattan orthodontist for you or your family!
At Fellow Orthodontist, Dr. Lin goes beyond traditional orthodontics, embracing an artistic approach to smile design and a comprehensive approach that optimizes your airway health. He believes that a beautiful smile isn’t just about straight teeth — it’s a functional work of art, uniquely designed for you.
Dr. Lin’s distinctive methodology, the S.H.A.P.E. Philosophy, is how he creates beautiful, natural-looking smiles in Manhattan. Here’s what that means for you:
The S.H.A.P.E. Philosophy: Dr. Lin’s 5 Keys to a Beautiful Smile
What exactly is the S.H.A.P.E. Philosophy? It’s Dr. Lin’s five essential keys to designing a smile that truly lights up your face:
- Symmetry: Achieving facial balance is crucial. Dr. Lin meticulously works to ensure the upper dental midline aligns within 2mm of the facial midline, creating a visually balanced and pleasing appearance. In other words — think of your smile as a perfectly framed picture. Dr. Lin ensures that your upper front teeth are beautifully centered with your face.
- Harmony: Your smile shouldn’t just stand alone; it should fit your face perfectly! Dr. Lin focuses on ensuring proportionate lip and mid-face support, making your overall facial appearance look balanced, harmonious, and beautiful.
- Arc: Ever notice how some smiles just look naturally youthful and vibrant? Youthfulness and vitality are often reflected in a gentle, natural curve. Dr. Lin expertly positions the upper anterior teeth to follow a subtle, elegant arc, enhancing the youthful essence of the smile and giving you a fresh, energetic experience.
- Proportion: We want your smile to be broad and confident. When it’s possible, Dr. Lin works to widen your smile and show off more of your upper front teeth, creating a fuller, more captivating look you’ll love.
- Esthetics: This is where Dr. Lin’s artistic touch truly shines. As a final step, he fine-tunes the smallest details of your teeth and gums, ensuring every part of your smile contributes to a flawless, stunning result. It’s the difference between a good smile and a truly exceptional one.
Our smiles speak for themselves! See Dr. Lin’s quality of care through our stunning patient smiles.
Why choose Fellow Orthodontist for your Manhattan smile?
Dr. Lin’s S.H.A.P.E. Philosophy isn’t just a catchy acronym — it’s a promise of personalized, high-quality care. He’s not just straightening teeth; he’s crafting smiles that enhance your unique facial features.
As a board-certified Manhattan orthodontist and a respected leader in the field (even serving as a consultant for Align™ Technology and teaching other orthodontists through Bite Club), Dr. Lin brings unparalleled expertise to every smile.
At Fellow Orthodontist, we combine this artistic vision with the latest technology, including virtual care that reduces office visits by 60%, advanced invisible treatments (like Invisalign® and BRIUS®), and we make it affordable through custom, 0% interest financing plans with down payments as low as $700 and monthly payments as low as $200 or less with insurance.
Dr. Lin’s S.H.A.P.E. Philosophy is more than just a treatment plan; it’s a testament to his belief that orthodontics is both a science and an art, designed to help patients look and feel their absolute best.
If you’re ready to experience a beautifully-shaped, natural, youthful smile, let’s get your first visit to our Union Square, Manhattan, orthodontic office on the books.
