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The Skinny on Orthodontics…

Dr. Yao — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:22:28 +0000

Dr. Stephen Yao at Braces For Pretty Faces Orthodontics would like to share with you a few fun facts offered by the American Association of Orthodontists ( AAO ) we think will be of interest.
• The first mechanical treatment for correcting malaligned teeth was suggested by Gaius Plinius Secundus (A.D 23-79).

Orthodontic Warning Signs…

Dr. Yao — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 19:16:33 +0000

The American Association of Orthodontics recommends that parents understand the early warning signs of an orthodontics problem and recommends kids be evaluated by an orthodontist by age 7 – 8. Early evaluation provides both timely detection of problems and a greater opportunity for more effective treatment. Well timed intervention guides growth and development, preventing serious problems later. When orthodontic intervention is not necessary, an orthodontist can carefully monitor growth and development and begin treatment when it is ideal.

Should Parents Worry if Baby Teeth Aren’t Falling Out?

Dr. Yao — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 01:31:33 +0000

When parents visit Braces For Pretty Faces Orthodontics, it is not uncommon for parents to worry if their child’s baby teeth do not fall out on time. Infants rollover, sit, walk, and talk at different stages of their development. The same is true when your child is losing baby teeth. There are some developmental issues which require professional attention, but in general, what should parents expect when their kids start losing baby teeth?

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Beware of Sports Drinks – They Can Damage Your Teeth

Dr. Yao — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 23:12:45 +0000

Lollipops are a cavity on a stick and soda is pure sugar in a can. Candy and soda cause tooth decay. You’ve been taught this since grade school. This is not news, is it? Well, what about the fact that sports drinks ruin your teeth, too? Heard that one before?

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Not All kids are Happy Wearing Braces – Good Communication Paves the Way

Dr. Yao — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 01:01:21 +0000

Not all kids are happy about wearing, especially teens. If teeth are slow erupting, a problem develops during a pubertal growth spurt, permanent teeth don’t erupt properly, or finances were an issue, your child may not be a happy camper. Wearing braces between the ages of 11-14 is the most common age for treatment and normally the age of least resistance in most cases. However, after that, be prepared for opposition.

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Why Do Many Kids and Adults Need Orthodontic Treatment Today?

Dr. Yao — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 14:44:42 +0000

At Braces For Pretty Faces Orthodontics some parents ask us… “Why are so many kids and adults wearing braces today?”

Orthodontic Studies report 70 percent of the US population could benefit from having their teeth and jaws realigned with orthodontic treatment. Ancient ancestors had perfect teeth and bites, as evidenced by fossil records. Then, about 10,000 years ago, malocclusions (bad bites) seem to have become more prevalent. Why? Human growth patterns saw teeth and jaws fail to accommodate teeth and jaw development as different ethnic and genetic backgrounds began to live together and populate.

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Patients Beware: Don’t Be In for a Fright Eating the Wrong Stuff at Halloween…

Dr. Yao — Sat, 15 Oct 2011 15:00:55 +0000

Everyone knows that at Braces For Pretty Faces, we love having fun at Halloween.… But it can be a “nightmare” if orthodontic appliances are damaged eating the wrong treats.

Every year, the entire Braces For Pretty Faces team is proactive in educating parents and patients of the potential problems that can occur if orthodontic patients don’t watch what they eat during this fun time of year.

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Encouraging Kids to Eat Properly Benefits Everyone…

Dr. Yao — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 14:54:03 +0000

Busy lifestyles and a multitude of distractions make it very difficult for kids and families today to eat a meal together. Must of us at Braces For Pretty Faces often find ourselves eating on the run between busy work schedules, dance lessons, sports practices and games, school activities, karate lessons … the list is endless. Not to mention how difficult it is to steer our kids away from the distractions of computer games and TV.

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Don't Let This Happen To You – Protect Your Smile!

Dr. Yao — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 05:06:09 +0000

Now that summer is over and everyone is back to school, Dr. Stephen Yao just wanted to take a minute to remind our patients to wear a mouth guard when playing fall sports, especially unorganized sports in your neighborhood.

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Braces and Nail Biting – Does Orthodontics Break the Habit?

Dr. Yao — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 22:31:41 +0000

Some parents at Braces For Pretty Faces Orthodontics ask if stopping a child’s nail biting habit is another positive effect of orthodontic treatment. Since nail biting can be harmful to braces by breaking brackets and bending wires that delays treatment, the Doctors at Braces For Pretty Faces feel that finding ways to curtail the habit is in our patient’s best interest.

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