Staff Spotlight: Kathy at Siu Orthodontics

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.

Kathy is the original "Chatty Kathy" but in a good way! She can handle three phone lines at one time and make everyone feel like they are the most important person. In addition, she finds a way to get all our patients into the schedule so the office runs as smoothly as possible.

Dr. Siu is lucky enough to have had Kathy working her front desk for over 20 years...from the first day Dr. Siu started this office. Our patients and parents love Kathy for her kind and sweet way of talking with them. She enjoys getting to know the patients and wants to be friends with them all. We have patients who come into the office just to talk to Kathy, even if they don't have an appointment!

Many of our parents have told Dr. Siu how great Kathy is at the front desk. Her excellent work ethics and diligence is evident everyday. She truly loves her job and is devoted to the patients she cares for.

We are so happy to have Kathy working at Dr. Siu's office! If you haven't come by the office lately, give Kathy a call or stop by to see her. She'll probably remember exactly who you are!

Connect with Dr. Siu on Facebook!

At Siu Orthodontics, we are dedicated to the comfort, well-being, and complete satisfaction of every patient that comes into our office. Dr. Siu and our staff also value the relationships we have developed with our patients in San Marino, Arcadia, Pasadena and surrounding communities. Even if you only see us for your appointment on a regular basis, did you know that you can now connect with Dr. Siu and team on our Facebook page?

We invite you to “like” us at Facebook.com/SiuOrthodontics. There, we share office news and updates on our Fan Page, so check it out! By Liking our page, you will receive updates from our office automatically in your news feed!

See you on Facebook and have a great rest of the weekend,

- Dr. Siu and staff

Fun facts with Siu Orthodontics!

At Siu Orthodontics, we know our patients love fun facts - LOVE THEM. Who doesn't? The American Association of Orthodontists has come up with some fun facts about orthodontics that Dr. Siu and our staff thought you would enjoy. We'll post more fun facts soon!

• There are nearly 4 million people in orthodontic treatment throughout the United States. Three out of four are younger than 18.

• The first mechanical treatment for correcting irregular teeth was suggested by Gaius Plinius Secundus (A.D 23-79).The American Association of Orthodontists is comprised of more than 12,000 members in the United States, Canada and abroad.

• The time required to complete orthodontic treatment ranges from 12 to 36 months depending on the nature and severity of the problem.

• Of the 160,000 dentists in the United States and Canada, 8,000 are practicing orthodontists.

• The cement that attaches the braces to the teeth is now made with a special fluoride-releasing substance.

• Wires activated by body heat used in today's braces originally were developed by NASA for use in the space program.

• In addition to alleviating or preventing physical health problems, orthodontics can boost self-esteem as treatment aligns teeth, jaws and lips.

• Famous orthodontic patients include: Dr. Joyce Brothers, Hale Irwin, Cher, Diana Ross, Phyllis Diller, Chelsea Clinton, Whoopi Goldberg, Daisy Fuentes and Brandi.

Dr. Tina Siu wants to know: Do you know where your mouth guard is?

Summer is still here, but wouldn’t you believe it, it’s almost time for fall sports! Dr. Tina Siu will tell you that the summer and fall months bring an increase in outdoor activities and a greater chance of damaging your teeth. If you play sports, it's important that you consult Dr. Siu for special precautions, including wearing a protective mouth guard for contact- and non-contact sports. Be sure to avoid mouth guards that custom form to your teeth, however, as these will resist any tooth movements Dr. Siu is trying to achieve with your treatment.

In case of any accident involving the face, check your mouth and the appliances immediately. If teeth are loosened or the appliances damaged, please schedule an appointment with your general dentist or with Dr. Siu.

Remember, only by using a mouth guard and other forms of facial protection can kids with braces avoid serious sports injuries. Please give us a call if you have any questions about mouth guards or your treatment with Dr. Siu.

Featured testimonial from Joseph, who just got his braces off at Siu Orthodontics!

“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.”

Thank you, Joseph!