What is orthognathic surgery?

Orthognathic surgery is surgery to correct a wide variety of abnormalities of our patients' jaw and teeth. The surgery is often done in conjunction with orthodontic treatment. While the patient’s appearance may be significantly improved as a result, the primary purpose of the surgery is to correct functional problems including but not limited to: Unbalanced [...]

2017-05-23T09:20:15-07:00November 12th, 2013|

The Clear Benefits of Invisalign®

Invisalign clear aligners can be a great option for improving your smile. At Clear Advantage Dental & Orthodontic Clinic, we have lots of experience using this technology to give our patients the beautiful and healthy smile they’ve always wanted. Plus, because it’s so convenient, Invisalign rarely interferes with your daily life. Invisalign aligners are clear, [...]

2017-05-23T09:20:16-07:00November 7th, 2013|

Braces-Friendly Recipe: Dinner

Wearing braces during your treatment at Clear Advantage Dental & Orthodontic Clinic presents some unique challenges in the types of food you can safely eat. The wrong items can be difficult to remove from between your teeth and the appliance. Other foods may even break or loosen your braces. Dinner recipe ideas Lasagna is a [...]

2017-05-23T09:20:16-07:00November 5th, 2013|

The Intriguing History of Halloween

Halloween is fast approaching, and Dr. Suzanne Cziraki wanted to be sure to wish our patients a happy day, no matter how you might celebrate this holiday. The Halloween that is familiar to most people today bears little resemblance to the original Halloween; back in the "old days" it wasn't even called Halloween! Festival of [...]

2017-05-23T09:20:16-07:00October 31st, 2013|

How Long After My Braces Come Off Should I Wear My Retainer?

Braces are an investment in your smile. When your teeth reach a desired straightness, you’ll have a beautiful smile, but it’s important to keep it that way! You can accomplish this with a retainer provided by Clear Advantage Dental & Orthodontic Clinic.A retainer is a small, custom-fit device that reinforces the new position of your [...]

2022-01-19T10:26:06-08:00October 24th, 2013|

Adults and Braces – Not Just for Kids Anymore

Just hearing the word “braces” can take many of us back to junior high — that painful era when we wore unattractive glasses, endured unflattering haircuts, and carried a mouthful of braces to complete the awkward adolescent look. Despite the common assumption that braces are for kids, more and more adults are choosing to pursue [...]

2017-05-23T09:20:16-07:00October 17th, 2013|

Misconceptions About Orthodontics

While everyone understands that a dentist takes care of teeth, not everyone is aware of what an orthodontist does. This confusion sometimes leads to misunderstandings about what Clear Advantage Dental & Orthodontic Clinic does for our patients and how exactly Dr. Suzanne Cziraki can help them. Let’s take a closer look at a couple of [...]

2017-05-23T09:20:16-07:00October 10th, 2013|

Feeling Confident at your Orthodontic Consultation

How You Can Start Preparing Now When you first start thinking about going to the orthodontist, it is normal to feel apprehensive. What will your orthodontic experience bring? Whether you have been advised by a dentist or chosen to seek out orthodontic care from Dr. Suzanne Cziraki on your own, there are a few things [...]

2017-05-23T09:20:16-07:00September 26th, 2013|

Who benefits from Invisalign®?

What’s great about Invisalign is that the treatment is designed to benefit just about anyone, and that’s part of what makes it work. To find out if you are the right candidate for Invisalign treatment, the first thing Dr. Suzanne Cziraki and our team do is to take an impression of your teeth as they [...]

2017-05-23T09:20:16-07:00September 19th, 2013|