TREATMENT PLAN SUMMARY:
► Previous condition: Crooked teeth and tooth decay.
► Doctor’s recommendation: Metal braces orthodontic treatment.
Thanh Tai had crooked teeth, which made him feel shy every time he smiled.
"Because my teeth weren’t aligned, I felt more reserved compared to others."
That’s why he made the decision to get braces—to feel more confident.
Mr. Tai found out about Tam Duc Smile through TikTok and a friend who had previously gotten braces there.
"My friend said this place is very reputable, so I decided to come and check it out."
When visiting the clinic, his first impression was how cheerful, kind, and enthusiastic the consultants were:
"The clinic is modern, fully equipped—it gave me peace of mind right away!"
On the first day he got his braces, Mr. Tai said the feeling was strange but also quite exciting. Looking in the mirror, he felt like he had changed significantly—his smile looked brighter, and his confidence grew instantly.
"After getting the braces, I felt like my smile became brighter. I felt much more confident about myself than before. Now, I smile when I meet anyone—talking to someone, I smile. I no longer feel shy."
M. Tai’s family was very supportive of his decision. From the moment he graduated, his parents encouraged him to get braces to improve his smile. His friends also kept cheering him on:
"Go for it! So you can smile more beautifully and be more confident in social interactions!"
That gave Mr. Tai even more motivation to go through with it.
At first, he thought the process would be painful, but it turned out to be much more manageable than expected.
"It was a bit painful in the first few days when I wasn’t used to it, but afterward it felt completely normal—no discomfort or anything."
He even jokingly shared his way of dealing with the discomfort—fighting pain with food.
"I don’t know about others, but for me, the more it hurt, the more I ate. I ate a lot—every time it hurt, I would eat, just sitting there chewing and chewing nonstop."
Despite that, he still followed the doctor’s advice and mostly ate soft foods to avoid putting stress on his teeth.
After going through the treatment process, Mr. Tai said he was very satisfied because the doctors at Tam Duc Smile were always caring and thoughtful. During his brace installation, the doctor would always remind him:
"If it hurts too much, just raise your hand to let me know."
That made him feel safe and reassured throughout the entire journey.
Mr. Tai opted for an installment plan, paying 50% upfront, and received several perks such as free tartar cleaning, fillings, a dental care kit, a water flosser, and a cute Baby Three plushie.
Looking back, Mr. Tai feels that getting braces was definitely the right decision. Now, he can smile freely and communicate naturally, without any hesitation. When asked to rate the clinic, he gave it a solid score:
"If I had to rate the clinic, I’d give it 10 out of 10, because they’re incredibly dedicated and thoughtful—I’m truly satisfied!"
