By Ramon G. Lopez, M.D., FACOG As of October 31, 2011 the world’s population reached the 7th billion, and will hit nearly 9 billion by the year 2040. With up to 4,000 Filipinos being born every day, the Philippines is the 12th most populous country in the world. The country which has the approximate...
By Priya Krishnakumar & Paris West Specials to PINOY When Roger Sanchez, 60, a recent Filipino immigrant and phlebotomist learned that his wife had suffered a stroke last year, he immediately went into survival mode for the sake of his family. His wife, 50, worked for the Filipino consulate in Chicago, but with only...
By Dr. Isaac Yue Contributing Editor Teenagers and adults alike would like to have perfectly aligned front teeth for esthetics and functional reasons. What some may feel as “minor” issues from crooked teeth, may in fact affect a person’s self-confidence, the ability to chew, and how they pronounce certain words. The dilemma for many...
By Issac C. Yue, DMD, MS Pinoy Contributor Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics Adults seek orthodontic treatment because they realize that taking care of their smile is part of taking care of themselves. Look at your smile. It is the most important feature on your face. A smile that is full of...
By Issac C. Yue, DMD, MS Pinoy Contributor Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics Everyday, parents ask me a simple question. When is the best age for my child to begin orthodontic treatment? And of course, the answer no one likes to hear is “it depends”. It depends on a variety of factors...
