Dr. Yong Lai, DDS

Dr. Lai specializes in creating beautiful smiles. He provides his expertise and advice on the best possible options for straightening teeth, braces, aligners, orthodontic appliances and more. Before becoming an orthodontist, Dr. Lai graduated from the University of Southern California in 2003, earning his Doctor of Dental Surgery and spent seven years practicing as a general dentist in Arizona and Nevada. He then returned to residency for his orthodontic certificate at Roseman University in Henderson, Nevada, graduating in 2013.

Having practiced orthodontics for the past 8 years in different types of settings such as large DSOs, private general practice offices and orthodontic offices has given him valuable experience to handle just about any situation that may present on a daily basis. More importantly, it has given him the knowledge to provide excellent patient care. Not only is Dr. Lai a highly-skilled professional but he is kind, down-to-earth, has a wonderful chairside manner and we are proud to have him on our team.

In his spare time, Dr. Lai enjoys spending time with his family and friends. He loves to swim and considers himself a foodie and a sports fanatic.