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Embrace Smiles Orthodontics offers comprehensive orthodontic and periodontal care for all ages, from early interceptive treatment to adult braces and clear aligners.

About Embrace Smiles Orthodontics
Dr. Cherissa Chong, trained in both orthodontics and periodontics, handles complex TMJ and bite cases while treating a steady stream of young children with expanders.
Reviews here describe a practice built around complex appliance work, with expanders, MARPE palate expanders, and multi-year plans for crossbite, open bite, and TMJ cases coming up often. Dr. Cherissa Chong sees patients consistently rather than rotating them among providers, and reviews note she personally manages more complicated bite and jaw cases. Families with young children appear frequently, including several with multiple kids in treatment, and many mention a robot in the office used to ease nerves. Some reviews also mention Invisalign timelines finishing ahead of schedule, in one case in as little as seven months.
Summary of 200 patient reviews, June 2021–September 2026, updated September 2026
Embrace Smiles Orthodontics offers comprehensive orthodontic and periodontal care for all ages, from early interceptive treatment to adult braces and clear aligners.
Dr. Cherissa Chong is a dual board-certified specialist in both orthodontics and periodontics, providing integrated treatment for healthy, beautiful smiles.
Treatments offered
Who They Treat
Embrace Smiles Orthodontics provides orthodontic treatment for the following age groups:
Technology & Equipment
Embrace Smiles Orthodontics uses modern orthodontic technology to deliver precise, comfortable treatment.
Orthodontists at this office
Dr. Cherissa Chong, DMD
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Dr. GARY ENGELKING --, DDS, MS
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DAVID MINGXI LI
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Recent reviews from Google
If you’re looking for an orthodontist who is knowledgeable, caring and great at what she does, I would absolutely recommend Dr. Chong and her team! My daughter just had her braces removed, and we couldn’t be happier with her results! We’ve had such a great experience with Dr. Chong and her team from start to finish. Her treatment began in 2022 with expanders, followed by retainers and then braces, and the team kept us informed and comfortable through every stage. Her teeth look amazing and so straight! Dr. Chong genuinely cares about her patients and takes real pride in getting the best results. The practice is clean, modern and welcoming, and they use the latest technology throughout treatment.
Dr.Chong and staff at Embrace Smiles are one of the friendliest places! Excellent customer service and my kids love them! If you have a question, they are prompt and detailed. If you have concerns just simply ask. Elizabeth is so cool, she will assist you as soon as she can. If you’re lucky you will get a robot to escort you to your seat (which is rhetorical highlight of their day!) You will get updates and feedback of how your child’s teeth are after every visit. I’m so super pleased to have found Dr.Chong! Thank you to all of you at Embrace Smiles. :)
Dr. Chong is the real deal. She's a dual specialist, which is rare, and it shows in how she approaches treatment. What sold me is the personalized care. You see the doctor at every visit. Not an assistant, not a rotating cast. The same doctor who started your treatment is the one checking your progress every single time. That kind of consistency is hard to find. She's also genuinely nice. Takes time to explain things, answers questions without rushing, and makes the whole process feel easy. If you're looking for an orthodontist in San Jose, start here. We could not be happier.
I cannot recommend Embrace Smiles Orthodontics highly enough! I have been a patient here for over two years, and the experience has been absolutely incredible from start to finish. Having had braces back in middle school, my teeth had shifted over the years, and I was looking to get my smile back to where it used to be. Dr. Chong and the entire staff did not just meet my expectations—they completely exceeded them. My smile is beautiful again, and I couldn't be happier with the results! A few things that truly set this practice apart: State-of-the-Art Tech: From the very first consultation, it was clear they use top-tier, modern technology that makes the entire process efficient, comfortable, and highly precise. Customized Treatment Options: They don't take a one-size-fits-all approach. They took the time to walk me through the different treatment paths available, helping me choose the option that best fit my adult lifestyle and goals. Unmatched Care: The level of attentiveness from the doctors and the staff is unmatched. Every single visit is welcoming, professional, and genuinely pleasant. You can tell the team truly cares about their patients. If you are looking for an orthodontist who combines cutting-edge technology with compassionate, expert care, look no further than Embrace Smiles. Thank you to the whole team for giving me my confident smile back!
I had an excellent experience at Embrace Smiles Orthodontics from the very first consultation. The office uses advanced technology for X-rays and treatment planning, and Dr. Chong took the time to truly understand the results I wanted to achieve. She is professional, hardworking, and genuinely cares about her patients. Her assistant (Kim) deserves recognition for bringing such amazing energy to every visit and making the experience even more positive. My only advice to future patients is to respect Dr. Chong's time and arrive early for your appointment. The team runs efficiently and values punctuality.
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