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Image Orthodontics is a Top 1% Diamond+ leading orthodontic practice in South San Francisco, CA. We pride ourselves on providing patient care and quality service.

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We use the latest technology, including AI treatment plans, to get the best results.

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We build a solid, caring relationship with our patients and their families to achieve healthy and beautiful smiles.

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We have flexible payment plans to make orthodontic treatments affordable for patients.

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Our South San Francisco orthodontists and team are dedicated to helping you achieve a healthy, beautiful smile, using the latest techniques and technologies to ensure precise, comfortable care and upholding the highest standards of orthodontic care. Please contact our office today to learn more about us and to schedule your appointment with Dr. Gracia Cua, Dr. Benson Wong, and our team.

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Meet Our Team

At Image Orthodontics South San Francisco, Dr. Gracia Cua and Dr. Benson Wong lead a team dedicated to excellence in patient care, combining advanced orthodontic techniques with state-of-the-art technology and truly personalized service.

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Dr. Gracia Cua, D.M.D., MScD

Dr. Gracia Cua, D.M.D., MScD​, earned her Doctor of Dental Medicine from Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine. She also received her Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study and Master of Science in Dentistry in Pediatric Dentistry. She served as an instructor at Harvard School of Medicine and Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine, and was also in private practice before completing her orthodontic training at Howard University College of Dentistry.

Dr. Cua practiced in the Boston area for 5 years and has been serving the Bay Area since 2000. A Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics, she is actively involved with the Community Service Committee of GKAS and the Needy Kids Section of the San Mateo County Dental Society. She is committed to advanced training and regularly attends continuing education courses to stay current with the latest techniques and technologies. Outside of work, Dr. Cua enjoys traveling, swimming, watching Broadway, opera, and musical shows, listening to music, watching movies, working out, and eating.

Areas of Expertise: Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Invisalign, and Growth Modification Treatment.

Education: Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine, CAGS and MScD in Pediatric Dentistry, 1984 to 1987; Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine, DMD, 1989; Howard University College of Dentistry, Certificate of Proficiency in Orthodontics, 1995
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Dr. Benson Wong, B.S., D.D.S.

Dr. Benson Wong B.S., D.D.S., has been in private practice since 1995 in San Francisco and the Peninsula. He is passionate about delivering comprehensive oral care in a caring, personal environment.

Dr. Wong completed his dental education at UCSF in 1993 and then received his orthodontic specialty training at NYU, finishing in 1995. He later completed advanced training for TMD concerns with an orthodontic approach at the Roth/Williams Center for Functional Occlusion. He values how technology can improve patient care and is an advanced SureSmile® and Invisalign® provider. He is also actively involved in leadership roles in the San Mateo County Dental Society and the California Dental Association. Dr. Wong lives in Millbrae with his wife, Corrine, and their daughter, Madison. Outside the office, he enjoys spending time with family and friends, driving his MINI Cooper on the track, photography, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and keeping up with technology.

Areas of Expertise: Invisalign, SureSmile Clear Aligners, and Surgical Orthodontics.

Education: University of the Pacific, B.S., 1989; University of California, San Francisco, D.D.S., 1993; New York University, Certificate of Orthodontics, 1995.
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Image Orthodontics is a leading orthodontic practice located in the city of South San Francisco and we are all about helping you! Our team of exceptional orthodontists and staff are well known in the community for transforming smiles of adults, teens, and children using the latest technology and techniques. Because of this, we’re able to give each patient the results they’re after in the shortest amount of time with the highest level of care. Here, you’re not just a patient – you’re family. And we think that’s something to really smile about.

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We are committed to delivering meaningful service to the community and building a solid, caring relationship with our patients and their families to achieve a healthy, lasting smile.

Our Mission

Our team is dedicated to excellence in patient care, combining the most advanced techniques with state-of-the-art technology and unmatched, personalized service.

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Exceptional care that goes above and beyond.

Our South San Francisco orthodontists are exceptional, and our team is well-known in the community for transforming the smiles of adults, teens, and children using the latest technology and techniques.

Clear Aligners

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Clear Aligners
Our South San Francisco Invisalign solution uses clear plastic aligners to gradually shift your teeth into their optimal position without wires or brackets commonly used in traditional braces.
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Clear Aligners
Our South San Francisco SureSmile clear aligners option provides you with Invisalign results in 6 months.
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Clear Aligners
Clearcorrect is an innovative form of orthodontic treatment that works to correct many different types of malocclusions by using a series of clear plastic trays called aligners.

Orthodontic Braces

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Traditional
You have options for braces in South San Francisco. Traditional metal braces are the most common and are more comfortable today than ever before. Made of high-grade stainless steel, metal braces straighten your teeth using brackets and archwires.
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In-Ovation® System
In South San Francisco, self-ligating braces are a game-changing innovation revolutionizing how we straighten teeth. Self-ligating brackets allow for cleaner, faster, more comfortable results
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Transparent Braces
Our South San Francisco clear braces are more subtle than metal braces because they use brackets made from transparent ceramic that blend in with your natural tooth color.

Other Treatments

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Retainers
You can choose between full payment or monthly installments. Plus, all office visit fees for retainer replacements are waived. Enrolling helps protect your orthodontic investment and keeps your smile perfectly aligned.
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SomnoDent Oral Appliance
Our South San Francisco orthodontists are trained in early diagnosis and treatment of sleep apnea in children to prevent complications that can affect their growth. We can use SomnoDent oral appliances to treat sleep apnea without a CPAP machine.
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Oral Appliance
We treat jaw pain, provide night guards to protect your teeth at night and perform orthodontic intervention, including balancing the surface of your teeth to correct your bite. We want to help you feel better.
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