May marks National Teen Self-Esteem Month! From Dr. Siu

At Siu Orthodontics, we know image is everything. At an age when image is so important, the thought of having braces may intensify the already-delicate confidence of today's teens. Well, May, which is almost here, is National Teen Self-Esteem Month, and during this time, parents are encouraged to act as positive role models, help stop negative self-images, and improve confidence and security among teenagers.

One of the great ways to improve your confidence is to improve your smile. And that begins with a consultation with Dr. Siu. After all, what better time to avoid having crooked teeth in your adulthood?

We invite you to give us a call to schedule a consultation or ask us on Facebook!

Dr. Siu and team want to know: What should we blog about?

As the summer rapidly approaches, we strive to continue writing about important topics related to orthodontics and your treatment at our office.

To help us continue doing that through the course of the spring and summer, we would like to ask you, our readers: what’s on your mind? What would you like to know about the always-changing and exciting field of orthodontics? What would you like us to focus on our blog in the spring and summer months? Perhaps there’s something you’ve wanted to ask us for a while? Let us know by posting here, on our Facebook page, or during your next adjustment appointment.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Ask Dr. Siu: When should my child come in for a consultation?

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.

Experts, however, say it depends on the treatment required. Some children who get braces at an early age end up in a second phase of treatment, and end up having braces well into their teenage years despite starting young.

Most orthodontic treatment begins between ages nine and 14, and the folks at AAO estimate most orthodontic treatment lasts from one to three years, with two years being the average. It’s important, however, that children be screened no later than age seven for Dr. Tina Siu to assess what the best age for treatment is.

Our staff hope this helps! Give us a call at 626-796-0615 if you have any questions about your child’s treatment or to schedule a complimentary orthodontic consultation! Enjoy your weekend!

Spring is here! Do we have your current contact info?

Spring is in the air! As you probably know, you can always connect with us on our Facebook page, but we invite you to please contact our office with any updates to phone numbers and addresses, so that we may be able to reach you.

We also encourage you to call us and let us know if you have any new phone numbers or if your contact information has changed!

Thank you! Have a great week!

What does Dr. Siu love about our community?

Recently, Dr. Siu was asked what she loves the most about our unique community; here's what she wrote!

San Marino is a quaint little suburb of Los Angeles where the schools are great, largely due to the community support. The parents and students work hard to be the best they can be. We have an amazing San Marino Schools Foundation that raises record amounts of money to help fund the San Marino Unified School District.

The local restaurants have a wide variety of flavors. From Julienne's delectable salads, sandwiches and breakfasts to Yoshida's Sushi and Sweet and Savory's fantastic pastries, San Marino has it all. The San Marino Seafood restaurant is right next door to Jasmine's Chinese cuisine and just down the street from The Fresh Gourmet all provide delicious choices for the San Marino taste buds to enjoy. Garnish Cafe also serves mouth watering meals to their customers.

San Marino's proximity to downtown Los Angeles is another advantage to living in this little town just east of Los Angeles. We have easy access to the Staples center and the music center and are just as close to the Pantages theater if we want to see a show.

We are so lucky to live in this great community of San Marino in Southern California. Just close enough to the metropolitan city of Los Angeles but still happy to enjoy the lovely Huntington Library and Gardens right in our own backyard.