Did you know that even in ancient times, people wanted to improve the look and function of their smiles? Clear Advantage Dental & Orthodontic Clinic thinks of modern orthodontic appliances as sleek, efficient technology, but this was not always so! Take a look at the highlights in the evolution of braces. Ancient Times: From Greece [...]
Everyone wants a naturally aligned and beautiful smile, and it is no secret that orthodontic braces from Clear Advantage Dental & Orthodontic Clinic can help deliver one. However, there are greater benefits to wearing braces than just having straight teeth. You’ll gain many oral health benefits in addition to the aesthetic ones. Tooth Decay and [...]
You may have noticed that we specialize in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics. And while most people we talk to have heard of orthodontics, many are confused by the dentofacial orthopedics part of the title. Today, Dr. Suzanne Cziraki and our team thought we would explain the difference. While orthodontics entails the management of tooth movement, [...]
Also known as onchophagia, the habit of nail biting is one of the so-called “nervous habits” that can be triggered by stress, excitement, or boredom. Approximately half of all kids between the ages of ten and 18 have been nail biters at one time or another. Experts say that about 30 percent of children and [...]
It's the big day and your braces are finally coming off! Does that mean you are completely done? Not so fast! After you complete your treatment here at Clear Advantage Dental & Orthodontic Clinic, Dr. Suzanne Cziraki and our team will recommend you wear a retainer, which must be worn routinely after treatment in order [...]
Dr. Suzanne Cziraki and our team at Clear Advantage Dental & Orthodontic Clinic know that for some of our patients wearing braces, it can be difficult to weave through those wires and brackets as you brush and floss during your treatment. Some of our patients use a water pick to flush out food and other [...]
Water picks, sometimes called “oral irrigators,” make an excellent addition to your regular home care regimen of brushing and flossing. Especially helpful to those who suffer from periodontal disease and those patients of ours undergoing orthodontic treatment with full-bracketed braces, water picks use powerful tiny bursts of water to dislodge food scraps, bacteria, and other [...]
According to Preferred Consumer, it's estimated that 50 percent of people around the world have teeth that are crooked, not aligned properly, or irregular. Fortunately today, orthodontics has advanced to the point where corrective devices, such as braces and retainers, are less obvious, more comfortable, and can be worn for shorter periods of time. So, [...]
At Clear Advantage Dental & Orthodontic Clinic, we aren’t just concerned with straightening your teeth and giving you the beautiful smile you’ve always wanted. We are also committed improving the oral health and the well-being of all our patients. Dr. Suzanne Cziraki and our team strive to serve our patients by educating them about their [...]
Our patients at Clear Advantage Dental & Orthodontic Clinic hate the thought of delaying their treatments and often ask us what they can do in between their adjustment visits to help. Today, Dr. Suzanne Cziraki and our team thought we would provide some tips on how you can stay on track in regards to your [...]
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