Meet Dr. Lin | Board-Certified | Fellow Orthodontist

Meet Dr. Lin

Your Board-Certified Orthodontist in Union Square, NY

Then

Hello! I am Dr. Chia-Hung (Tony) Lin, the founder of Fellow Orthodontist.

Growing up, my family could not afford braces for me, and I spent my high school years feeling self-conscious about my smile. This insecurity in turn made me shy and fearful of public speaking.

When I was in dental school, I finally saved up enough money to pay for my orthodontic treatment. It was expensive because I wanted to be treated by a trustworthy orthodontic specialist.

Now

I attended the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry and earned my specialist degree in orthodontics & dentofacial orthopedics at the St Barnabas Hospital in New York. I am a board-certified orthodontist, a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics.

I chose to specialize in orthodontics, because orthodontics is truly a profession of arts and science. I fell in love with orthodontics for two reasons: my affinity for photography art and my natural joy in making people look and feel their best.

I take a unique, artistic approach when crafting your personalized treatment plan.

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Future

Many people hold back their smiles because they feel self-conscious about how they look to others. As a board-certified orthodontist, I help people achieve confident and healthy smiles, so they look more youthful and feel their best.

I believe we can all make a difference in this world in our unique ways. I hope to utilize my expertise and specialist training to help many people be the best version of themselves with a confident and healthy smile.

My mission is to be the best orthodontist in Manhattan, delivering exceptional care with the highest standards of excellence. I promise that you will receive the highest quality of orthodontic treatment that combines innovative techniques and personalized care, ensuring you receive the best possible outcome.

Bite Club

By Dr. Lin, the Orthodontist’s Orthodontist

Great orthodontists deserve a mentor who’s one of their own.

As a trusted consultant for Align™ Technology, I work with orthodontists to help them master the Invisalign® System and streamline their ClinCheck® designs. I affectionately named my mentorship group Bite Club. It’s a mentorship program where I share with my fellow peers actionable clinical tips to simplify the art of digital treatment planning. I help other doctors excel in their clinical craft, so we can collectively provide better care and treatment outcomes for all patients.

Through weekly, bite-sized insights, my mission is to help doctors boost their clinical efficiency, sharpen the skills, so they can reach their full potential as an orthodontist.

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Dr. Lin’s S.H.A.P.E. Philosophy

5 Keys to a beautiful smile

Every great smile starts with the right SHAPE.

Symmetry

Symmetry is a powerful influence on the perception of beauty.

Although it’s rare for any person to have a perfectly symmetrical face, our brains place a lot of emphasis on the upper dental midline (the alignment of the center teeth on the top and bottom.) When I design your treatment, I always want the upper dental midline to be within 2mm of the facial midline, for a beautiful and symmetrical smile appearance.

Harmony

Facial balance is key to a harmonious appearance.

Achieving straight teeth is a given; but what is sometimes neglected is the facial balance. When I treat a patient, I’m treating a person — not just a set of teeth. I always make sure that there is proportionate lip support and mid-face support.

Arc

A youthful, natural smile is one that follows the arc of the lower lip.

As the saying goes, “a smile is a curve that sets everything straight.” A natural-looking, curved smile gives a full, youthful appearance — whereas a flat smile is often a sign of aging. When I design your treatment, I ensure that the upper anterior teeth (front teeth) are positioned to follow a gentle curve for a stunning, vibrant smile.

Proportion

This is how the “Hollywood Smile” is made.

The Hollywood Smile is a broad smile with a full display of upper teeth. The right balance of proportions between teeth displayed, the curve of the smile and gum esthetics creates a fuller smile that’s recognized as more youthful. During treatment, I always try to broaden the smile and display more upper incisors (the front, visible teeth) when it’s anatomically possible.

Esthetics

Post-treatment microesthetics contouring can turn an average smile into a stunning smile.

Often, malocclusion can lead to uneven wear on teeth shape and uneven gum level. Hard and soft tissue contouring, post-ortho treatment, can turn an average smile into a stunning smile. As an orthodontist, I put on my artist hat when I recontour the anatomy of teeth and gums as the final touch of a smile design.

Only 1 in 3 orthodontists is board-certified

I wanted to go the extra mile and earn my board certification to show my dedication to providing the highest quality of orthodontics for you. I am proud to be a board-certified orthodontist with a decade of clinical experience treating patients of all ages.

For an orthodontist to become board certified, he or she is required to complete peer-developed, externally-validated written and clinical examinations. This achievement is reached by pursuing additional voluntary education and ongoing assessment.

Board certification indicates the highest commitment to excellence.