Hey parents! Focusing on your kids’ teeth and oral health so much that you’re neglecting your own? If you’ve been thinking about having your own set of perfectly-aligned teeth, Dr. Tina Siu and our staff at Siu Orthodontics can help! We are specially trained to offer an adult-friendly option for straightening teeth called Invisalign.
Dr. Siu and our team understand not everyone is always thrilled to see their orthodontist. But at Siu Orthodontics, we strive to bring you the best and most comforting experience at each visit. We’d like to know: What is it about our San Marino office that makes you comfortable or puts you at ease? Is it something about our pleasant environment? Our friendly and professional staff? Dr. Siu herself?
At Siu Orthodontics, we embrace new technology, whether it is through the innovative orthodontic treatments that Dr. Tina Siu offers, our high-tech web site and social networks, or our modern office conveniently located in San Marino and serving Arcadia and South Pasadena.
Fall is upon us, and with it comes the dreaded cold and flu season. After recovering from your cold, Dr. Tina Siu will tell you one of the most important steps you can take to avoid becoming reinfected is replacing your toothbrush! 
This week marks National Young Reader’s Week, and during this time, it’s more important than ever to remind your child to read on a regular basis. After all, reading helps kids develop the mind, expands a child’s knowledge base, activates his or her flow of ideas and boosts their confidence. Plus, reading is always fun!
Happy November, everybody! Believe it or not, we’re almost in full holiday mode! But before Dr. Tina Siu and our team forget about the spooky month that was, we’d like to know how you celebrated Halloween! What did you wear? How much candy did you get? Did you have fun?
Our office has an open-door policy, which means all our patients and their parents, family and friends are welcome to come to the back to see what's happening. We do have a GameCube/Playstation in the reception room for patients or siblings to use to pass the time while they are waiting or after their appointments. 
Some people wonder why Dr. Tina Siu and our staff at Siu Orthodontics work tirelessly to give our patients straight teeth. Of course it’s nice to have a smile full of evenly aligned teeth, but did you know that straightening your teeth at Siu Orthodontics can keep them healthier? Straight teeth lead to better oral hygiene, increasing your chances of keeping your own natural teeth for a lifetime!
At the office of Dr. Tina M. Siu, we provide excellent orthodontic treatment in a friendly and professional environment. We are dedicated to the comfort, well-being, and complete satisfaction of every patient that comes into our office.
"My experience with Dr. Siu was nothing short of wonderful. From the moment you walk in to the moment you leave, you are greeted with smiles and sincere care. I felt like the staff took great care in tending to my teeth and encouraged my progress every step of the way. My greatest praise would be to Dr. Siu's ability to keep my removal on schedule, with my diligent co-operation, of course! I am overjoyed by the new smile they have given me! Thank you Dr. Siu!"
Great question, and GREAT timing! Braces were originally considered to be best appropriate for teens. But these days, kids as old as seven are beginning their orthodontic treatment. Because preadolescent kids are typically not self-conscious, our friends at the American Association of Orthodontists suggest it could be a good idea to start early.
Look, we know there are quite a few myths about orthodontics (and orthodontists) out there nowadays. But before you buy into those myths, Dr. Tina Siu and our staff think you should get the facts first! Our good friends at the American Association of Orthodontists set the record straight (no pun intended) and have provided some information that sheds some light on the myths and facts of orthodontics. We encourage you to check them out today!
Kathy is the smiling face you will see when you first walk into Dr. Siu's San Marino office. She will usually greet you with your name because she has an awesome memory and can remember everyone's name...not only our patients but their parents and siblings and dogs and cats as well! She adores animals of all kinds but especially cats. If you see her at the pet shop she's probably talking to the dogs at doggie day care or fawning over the cats that are up for adoption. 
“For most people undergoing orthodontic treatment, a trip to get your braces tightened can be traumatizing enough to ruin your week. However, I can say with confidence that Dr. Siu and her amazing staff made every appointment a bright spot in my day. The warm, welcoming atmosphere of the office combined with Dr. Siu's gentle, conservative approach caused me to actually look forward to my appointments! After two years of treatment, I am overjoyed with my results, and I jump at every opportunity to flash my pearly whites.”
Dr. Tina Siu provides dental health screenings for several groups, including the "Give Kids a Smile" program. Young & Healthy in Pasadena has a dental health screening as well as the San Gabriel Valley Foundation for Dental Health. Dr. Siu enjoys helping these lower income families be more aware of their dental health - community service is very important to Dr. Siu. She believes in giving back to the community that has given so much to her, and tries to emphasize the importance of daily oral hygiene and visits to the dentist for dental cleanings twice a year. She reminds the kids that "2" is the number to remember when your talking about your teeth: Brush your teeth 2 times a day, for 2 minutes each time, and visit your dentist 2 times a year!
Have you recently completed your orthodontic treatment with Dr. Tina Siu? If so, we’d like to congratulate you again! Now that your braces have been removed, Dr. Siu will provide—or has provided you—with retainers. After braces are removed, Dr. Siu will tell you that teeth may shift out of position if they are not stabilized. Retainers, however, provide that stabilization, and are designed to hold teeth in their corrected, ideal positions until the bones and gums adapt to the treatment changes. Wearing retainers exactly as instructed by Dr. Siu and our staff is the best way to make sure that the treatment improvements at Siu Orthodontics last for a lifetime.
For many of our patients at Siu Orthodontics, the Fourth of July is a day of fireworks, picnics, playing at the lake or spending quality time with family. Most people recognize Independence Day as a time to celebrate and commemorate the anniversary of the signing of our Declaration of Independence.
Now that we’re in June, Dr. Tina Siu and our staff thought we’d tell you June is National Smile Month, which is a great time to remind all our patients to practice good oral hygiene between your visits to Siu Orthodontics.
"Once I got my braces off I got lots of compliments and my smile is GREAT! I also had a lot of fun every time I came into Dr. Siu's office. I love chatting with Kathy at the front desk and everyone is really nice. Thanks to Dr. Siu and her whole office for my beautiful smile!"
~ Clayton
"They're off! It feels great to have my braces off. I just bit into my first whole apple two days ago. I haven't been able to do that for two years and my teeth feel fantastic! I love my new smile!"
~ Garrison
Serving San Marino, Arcadia, and South Pasadena, Dr. Tina Siu and our team provide excellent orthodontic treatment in a friendly and professional environment. We are dedicated to the comfort, well-being, and complete satisfaction of every patient that comes into our office. 
Our team at Siu Orthodontics know that we are living in an age when more and more people have a renewed commitment to conservation, and are frequently reminded to recycle, reduce and reuse. We, too, have taken steps to make our office more environmentally-friendly.
Dr. Siu would like to direct your attention to an exciting contest that our friends at the American Association of Orthodontists are currently running. The contest, “How Orthodontics Changed My Life,” is all about you - tell the AAO your story about treatment at Siu Orthodontics and you may just win a $2,500 scholarship!
I'm very excited! I can't believe that it is already time to take them off! I love my new smile VERY MUCH! And I am so happy to have beautiful teeth! :D
Dr. Tina Siu is active in her community in numerous ways. First and foremost, she is devoted to the schools. She has been a Trustee or Associate Trustee on the board of the San Marino Schools Foundation (SMSF) since 1998. Fundraising for the schools in San Marino is the primary goal of the SMSF and Dr. Siu takes this to heart. Education is a core value for Dr. Siu and she continues to strive for the best possible education for her own children and the students in her community.
Last week, we asked you, our wonderful patients, what you most liked about Dr. Tina Siu and our professional team. Well, we received some pretty great reviews, and thought we’d share a few with you today. Please feel free to contribute your own thoughts about our office! Dr. Siu and team love getting patient testimonials!
From the very first time you visit the orthodontic office of Tina M. Siu, our professional and dedicated team strives to provide superior treatment in a pleasant, friendly atmosphere. We thought we’d ask you, our wonderful patients: Have you been especially impressed by Dr. Siu? Did our team go out of their way to make your day? Are you in love with your new smile?
Dr. Siu has had the honor of making beautiful smiles for many Rose Court Princesses and three Rose Queens. Queen Courtney Lee (2009), Queen Natalie Innocenzi (2010) and Queen Kelly Hutchins (1996) all received their beautiful smiles from Dr. Tina Siu along with dozens of Rose Court Princesses.
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