Braces-Friendly Recipe: Breakfast

Kids can be picky eaters. How many times have you seen your child try to hide the peas under a mound of mashed potatoes? At Clear Advantage Dental & Orthodontic Clinic, Dr. Suzanne Cziraki and our team understand how hard it can be to get your child to eat the recommended daily allowance of fruits [...]

2017-05-23T09:20:12-07:00April 8th, 2014|

Play it Safe this Spring

It's springtime and it's again time to remind our patients at Clear Advantage Dental & Orthodontic Clinic to protect their faces and pearly whites while out on the field playing sports. According to the National Youth Sports Safety Foundation, children, high-school athletes, and adults have more than 5,000,000 teeth knocked out in sporting events annually [...]

2020-01-09T13:24:24-08:00April 1st, 2014|

Foods that are Safe for Braces

Orthodontic braces are used to straighten the teeth, which not only creates a more pleasing appearance, but also helps prevent tooth decay and other oral health problems. Braces are only effective when they are properly cared for, however. Certain foods, for example, are better suited for individuals who have braces, as opposed to hard and [...]

2017-05-23T09:20:12-07:00March 25th, 2014|

How do I know if I need braces?

Perhaps you feel your teeth are not perfectly straight, or you think your bite could be adjusted. It’s quite possible that braces and other orthodontic treatments might be the right choice for you. As orthodontic professionals, our team at Clear Advantage Dental & Orthodontic Clinic works with your general dentist in order to determine the [...]

2023-08-08T16:02:23-07:00March 18th, 2014|

St. Patrick’s Day

On March 17, everyone has a little Irish in them. St. Patrick’s Day is a joyous celebration of Irish heritage. The holiday originated as a commemoration of Saint Patrick, who brought Christianity to Ireland. The saint arrived in Ireland in 432 and earned the reputation of a champion of Irish Christianity. March 17th, the day [...]

2020-01-09T13:28:00-08:00March 11th, 2014|

Your Five-Step Guide to Preventing Tooth Decay While Wearing Braces

If you’re wearing braces, then you know they are working hard to straighten your teeth. However, those hard-working braces are also preventing you from easily cleaning your teeth. It is essential that you put some extra attention into preventing tooth decay while wearing your braces. When your braces are finally removed by Dr. Suzanne Cziraki, [...]

2017-05-23T09:20:14-07:00March 4th, 2014|

The Clear Benefits of Invisalign®

Straighter teeth is something many people desire. A nice smile is one of the most attractive things about a person. However, wearing a mouth full of braces for two, three, or more years can be a major pain, both literally and figuratively. Luckily, there is another option. Invisalign is an alternative to traditional braces. Learn [...]

2017-05-23T09:20:15-07:00February 25th, 2014|

Fluoride and Your Orthodontic Treatment

Our team at Clear Advantage Dental & Orthodontic Clinic knows that there are many ways you can protect your pearly whites throughout your orthodontic treatment. If you follow the rules and brush your teeth twice a day, floss often, and protect your appliances from damage, you should have a successful treatment. But did you know [...]

2017-05-23T09:20:15-07:00February 18th, 2014|

How long does orthodontic treatment take?

The dental procedures that focus on the correction of alignment and bite are known as orthodontic care. With the aid of braces, aligners, retainers, brackets, and similar appliances, orthodontic treatment can correct oral disorders such as protruding teeth, crowding, difficulty biting or chewing, and speech issues. Seeking orthodontic treatment at Clear Advantage Dental & Orthodontic [...]

2017-05-23T09:20:15-07:00February 4th, 2014|

Permanent or Removable Retainers: Which is right for you?

When the time comes for Dr. Suzanne Cziraki to remove your braces, it is very exciting. Unfortunately, it can be somewhat confusing, too, because you are faced with choosing between two kinds of retainers. Should you go with permanent, removable, or a combination of the two? It is always wise to follow Clear Advantage Dental [...]

2017-05-23T09:20:15-07:00January 21st, 2014|