Why Choose Dr. Hongsheng Tong for InSmile Braces?
Meet the Main Inventor of InSmile Braces
When you're considering orthodontic treatment, choosing the right orthodontist matters just as much as choosing the right treatment. At BigSmile Orthodontics, you'll receive care from Dr. Hongsheng Tong, the main inventor of InSmile Braces and one of the pioneers of modern customized lingual orthodontics.
While many orthodontists have learned how to use InSmile Braces, Dr. Tong helped create the technology from the ground up. As co-founder of the original company (InBrace) that developed what's now known as InSmile Braces, he spent years turning an early concept into one of the world's most advanced hidden orthodontic systems. Today, he continues to serve as a Clinical Advisor for InSmile while treating patients every day at BigSmile Orthodontics' Chino and Riverside offices.
If you're considering hidden braces, there are few orthodontists anywhere with Dr. Tong's level of experience.
The Birthplace of InSmile Braces
BigSmile Orthodontics is more than an office that offers InSmile Braces. It's where much of the technology's earliest clinical journey began. Many of the very first patients ever treated with the original system received their care right here in our Chino office under Dr. Tong's supervision, and those early cases played a real role in refining treatment protocols, appliance design, and the digital workflows still used today.
Because of that history, we consider BigSmile Orthodontics the birthplace of InSmile Braces. Few orthodontic offices can say they helped develop the treatment they provide every day. BigSmile Orthodontics can.
Leadership That Helped Shape an Industry
Dr. Tong's contributions extend well beyond clinical practice. Throughout the development of the original company, he held several leadership roles that shaped both the technology and the clinical philosophy behind it:
- Main inventor of InSmile Braces
- Co-founder of the original company behind the technology
- Original Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
- Original Chief Medical Officer (CMO)
- Principal Orthodontic Scientist of the original company
- Current Clinical Advisor for InSmile
- Clinical Assistant Professor at the USC Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry, teaching InSmile and modern lingual orthodontics
- Only Platinum InSmile Provider serving the Chino and Riverside areas
Each of these roles reflects decades of experience focused on improving orthodontic treatment for both doctors and patients.
Why Experience Matters
Technology alone doesn't create a great result. Successful orthodontic treatment depends on thoughtful diagnosis, careful planning, and years of clinical judgment. Because Dr. Tong has been involved with InSmile Braces since its earliest stages, he understands not just how the system works, but why it was designed the way it is. That perspective helps him build efficient treatment plans, solve difficult orthodontic problems, and deliver predictable results while holding to a high standard of patient care.
Personalized Care Comes First
Despite his extensive contributions to the field, Dr. Tong believes every patient deserves individualized attention. Your consultation starts with understanding your goals, concerns, lifestyle, and oral health, and rather than recommending the same treatment for everyone, Dr. Tong evaluates whether InSmile Braces, clear aligners, or traditional braces fit your smile best. The goal has always been simple: the right treatment for the right patient, with results that are healthy, beautiful, and lasting.
Experience the Difference
When you choose BigSmile Orthodontics, you're choosing more than an office that offers InSmile Braces. You're choosing care from the main inventor of the technology, a leader in orthodontic innovation, an educator training future orthodontists, and a doctor who continues to help shape the future of hidden braces.
Schedule your complimentary consultation today and discover why patients throughout Southern California trust Dr. Hongsheng Tong with their smiles.
