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Category Archives: FYI
Orthodontist Dr. Stephen Yao Puts Braces on Patients of all Ages in San Jose, Santa Clara and Saratoga CA…
Adults all over the world are more conscious today about their appearance and your smile is one of the first features people notice. According to an Invisalign survey, 74 % of American women and men believe that an attractive smile is important for getting their dream job, while 84 % fell it is critical for their love lives. Read more on Orthodontist Dr. Stephen Yao Puts Braces on Patients of all Ages in San Jose, Santa Clara and Saratoga CA……
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What actress chose to straighten her teeth with Invisalign before getting married?
Any day is a great day to flash a beautiful smile. You don't have to be a movie star to have your teeth straightened before a special occasion in San Jose, Santa Clara or Saratoga CA. Everyone wants to look good for their prom, senior pictures, graduation, applying for a job or like Kathryn Heigl… getting married. Read more on What actress chose to straighten her teeth with Invisalign before getting married?…
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Thumbs Down on Thumb Sucking
Children are born with a natural sucking reflex that often evolves into a comfort behavior. It is not at all unusual for an infant or child to find a thumb or finger to calm themselves when tired or upset as a coping mechanism. Ultrasound scans have revealed that thumb sucking can start before birth, as early as 15 weeks from conception. Even though a sucking reflex disappears at about four months of age, some infants will continue to suck their thumb or fingers as a voluntary habit to soothe themselves. It helps provide a sense of security and relaxes children as they fall asleep. Thumb sucking can be one of the most comforting aspects of childhood.
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How Amazing Are Kids Today!
The Team at Braces for Pretty Faces ran across this video on blip.TV of the Kings Firecrackers performing at an Army/Navy Basketball Game at the US Navel Academy. We couldn't wait to share it with you.
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Don't Be Blown Away by Bad Breath In San Jose
Bad breath can be a big turn off for most people, especially those that are image-conscious. It is also very annoying for people who deal with the problem. Dr. Stephen Yao and the Team at Braces for Pretty Faces want you to have fresh breath all through treatment, using good oral hygiene habits during treatment will eliminate embarrassment that often occurs with bad breath.
How can you tell if you have bad breath?
- What is the cause of bad breath
- Is there any way to prevent it?
Bad breath, or halitosis, is a term used to describe the noticeable bad odors exhaled when breathing. It is difficult to notice yourself, and embarrassing if you experience other people’s reactions. They may back away slightly when you start to speak or change expressions when the two of you are standing and talking face to face. If you are lucky, a friend or family member will let you know if you have bad breath before you are offensive to others.
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Lets Protect Each Other During Flu Season in San Jose
The flu bug ran rampant in 2009 and is still infecting many in 2010 throughout country. Cold and flu season usually starts in the fall. However, in 2009 it started much earlier. The first documented cases of the flu were reported in late summer.
Dr. Stephen Yao and the Braces For Pretty Faces orthodontic team are taking extra precautions to help curb the spread of germs and asking patients and parents to help.For the protection of all patients and our staff, we continue to stress the importance of rescheduling patient appointments if you have any type of medical symptoms or illness that can infect others.
To promote a healthy and clean environment, we spend a great deal of time and attention on sanitation and sterilization in both San Jose, CA locations. We follow all guidelines for sterilizing instruments and work surfaces to protect our patients and their families.
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What Happens to Gum When We Swallow It?
Dr Yao and the Braces For Pretty Faces Team want to dispel an urban legend about chewing gum: if you swallow a wad of gum, it does not sit in your stomach for seven years. In most cases, actually, not even seven days. Chewing gum, although not meant to be swallowed, passes harmlessly through the digestive system and is excreted in the same manner as everything else we eat.
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