At Siu Orthodontics, easy & convenient access to your account info

Did you know that patients at Siu Orthodontics enjoy access to their account 24 hours a day, seven days a week—all through our website? You may look up your appointments and all of your account details at your convenience, all from the comfort of your own home - any time you wish! You can even receive appointment reminders through email or text messages! Take a look at a few patient reviews about this service:

"It's great that it reminds us of our appointments and we can frequently go to the site to view our account balance without calling the doctor' office." ~ Sofia A.

"It has helped us to keep our appointments and all the information we need is on this website." ~ Madia S.

"I don't have another healthcare professional with this service. I appreciate it, it is convenient, and helpful." ~ Charles C.

"I was able to see appointments in a blink of an eye and see my payments, too." ~ Ingrid M.

You, too, may sign up for this convenient service known as Ortho Sesame on our website by clicking on the "Patient Login" button on our homepage. Please give us a call if you have any questions about getting started!

Serving San Marino, Arcadia, and South Pasadena, Dr. Tina Siu is your orthodontic specialist, offering Invisalign® and braces for children, teens and adults.

Happy Monday!

Invisalign: is it for everyone? Dr. Siu explains....

Perhaps you're wondering what Invisalign treatment at Siu Orthodontics is really like, and what effect it will have on your day-to-day activities. You might be wondering: Will Invisalign slur my speech? Will people know I'm in treatment? At Siu Orthodontics, we'll tell you that you're not alone in your concerns! Dr. Tina Siu and our team thought we’d take a moment and discuss these clear aligners today.

If you've qualified for Invisalign, you'll wear each set of aligners for about 2 weeks, removing them only to eat, drink, brush, and floss. As you replace each aligner with the next in the series, your teeth will move — little by little, week by week — until they have straightened to the final position Dr. Siu has prescribed. You'll visit Dr. Siu about once every 6 weeks to ensure that your treatment is progressing as planned.

Not only are the aligners invisible, they are removable, so you can eat and drink what you want while in treatment. Plus, brushing and flossing are no problem. They are also comfortable, with no metal to cause mouth abrasions during treatment. And no metal and wires usually means you spend less time in our office getting adjustments.

Dr. Siu is a certified Invisalign provider in San Marino, Pasadena and surrounding communities in Los Angeles County. If you have questions about Invisalign, or would like to find out if you are a candidate for Invisalign treatment at Siu Orthodontics, please give us a call at 626-537-4170.

Have a GREAT rest of your Father's Day weekend everyone!

Dr. Tina Siu provides a few summer health tips

School is out for many and soon for all so summertime is here! We're all ready for a break from the regular schedule and whether you go on a long trip or a short one, be sure to bring your travelling toothbrush and toothpaste along! Dr. Siu has a great toothbrush that allows you to store your toothpaste in the handle! Be sure to pick one up for your next vacation. It's very handy.

Flossing with braces can be difficult on the road or at home. Superfloss works well if you are looking for something to buy at the pharmacy or come by the office to get other tools that make flossing with braces easier.

The main thing you want to be sure to do is to brush for at least two minutes and to concentrate your efforts on the tooth surfaces near your gums. This is the place that plaque builds up the most and can be harmful to your teeth and gums. So, on the upper teeth, brush above the braces near the gums and on the lower teeth brush below the braces near the gums. Give it a good scrub all around and try to push the bristles between the teeth and under the wires. Finally, rinse thoroughly and use those cheek muscles to push the water around and get all the bits and pieces out from between your teeth and braces.

Ahhhh...doesn't it feel good to have clean teeth?!! Love that feeling! :D

Dr. Tina Siu and team, supporting National Smile Month

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.

Below are a few steps you can take during your treatment to improve your oral health so that you may celebrate National Smile Month for many, many more years to come!

* Brush at least twice a day with fluoride toothpaste. Here's a helpful video showing you how to brush with your braces on.
* Floss everyday to thoroughly clean between your teeth.
* Reduce your intake of sugary foods and drinks during your orthodontic treatment with Dr. Siu.
* Visit your general dentist regularly (usually every six months apart).

If you have questions about any of these tips, we encourage you to give us a call at 626-537-4170!

We want everyone to get out there and share your beautiful smiles with the rest of San Marino! Have a terrific upcoming week!

More patient reviews for Dr. Siu!

Dr. Tina Siu and team recently received two patient testimonials that made us proud of what we do: creating beautiful smiles!

"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

Dr. Siu likes to keep the patients and parents informed of what is happening in their treatment. From the first new patient exam to the records appointment and throughout treatment, Dr. Siu and her staff explain each step as they go so the patients know what to expect. Progress reports are sent home for oral hygiene as well as for progress in treatment for the parents and the general dentist.

A friendly, professional environment is what Dr. Siu wants to have for her patients. A warm welcome from Kathy at the front desk and careful, quality orthodontic treatment in the patient treatment area is what we strive for at Dr. Siu's office.