When is the best age to begin orthodontic treatment?

Most parents know that routine dental care should begin during their child’s toddler years. And many assume they must wait until their child has all of his or her permanent teeth to visit Dr. Suzanne Cziraki for an initial orthodontic consultation. The ideal age for an orthodontic evaluation is age seven. At that age, your [...]

2017-05-23T09:20:09-07:00March 24th, 2015|

St. Patrick’s Day: Celtic pride, green shamrocks, and lucky charms!

“St. Patrick's Day is an enchanted time -- a day to begin transforming winter's dreams into summer's magic.” Adrienne Cook Lucky green shamrocks, leprechauns, and pots of gold – it must be St. Patrick’s Day! If you’re not Irish, how do you go about celebrating St. Patrick’s Day? It’s easy: You just put on one [...]

2022-01-18T16:02:19-08:00March 17th, 2015|

What Your Braces Rubber Band Color Says About You

However you may feel about having to wear braces, choosing the color of your rubber bands is sure to bring a smile to your face. Whether you want to express your creativity, coordinate your braces with your outfits, or show some serious school spirit, decorating your mouth with colorful bands takes some of the stress [...]

2017-05-23T09:20:10-07:00March 10th, 2015|

Caring for Your Smile While Wearing Invisalign®

Getting your braces off is exciting. You’ve been working on your new smile for months or years, and it’s time for the trips to our Waterloo, ON, Vancouver, BC, or Cranbrook, BC office to pay off. Can you imagine how bad it would be to discover that your teeth are straight, but that there’s decay? [...]

2017-05-23T09:20:10-07:00March 3rd, 2015|

What's in my mouth? A Rundown of Orthodontic Appliances

Dr. Suzanne Cziraki and our team correct the alignment of your teeth and jaws so that you can speak clearly, chew food effectively, and look attractive when you smile. We do this by putting sophisticated gadgets in your mouth. While many of these dental devices look similar, we use a wide variety of orthodontic appliances [...]

2017-05-23T09:20:10-07:00February 24th, 2015|

Caring for Your Smile after Invisalign® Treatment

You have done a lot of work to get the perfect smile. You wore your Invisalign aligner trays and cared for your teeth, and now your treatment is done. You still need to take care of your teeth to keep your beautiful smile. Keeps these things in mind when you think about your oral care [...]

2017-05-23T09:20:10-07:00February 17th, 2015|

The Transformation of Valentine's Day

Did you know the actions leading to the beginnings of Valentine's Day were actually centered on the avoidance of war? A Catholic priest named Valentine defied the orders of the Emperor Claudius II and secretly married young men and their brides after the emperor had declared it illegal because only single, young men could be [...]

2020-01-09T13:28:39-08:00February 10th, 2015|

Brushing with Braces: How to Keep a Clean Mouth

A clean mouth is a happy mouth. And when Dr. Suzanne Cziraki and our staff see you have a clean mouth, we are happy too. Of course, all of this should make you happy because you’re the one preventing sneaky little food bits from getting trapped under the wires of your braces. Still, you need [...]

2017-05-23T09:20:10-07:00February 3rd, 2015|

The Invisalign® Treatment Process

Invisalign is gaining traction as a sought-after solution for orthodontic problems. Unlike traditional braces, which require the placement of brackets on teeth and the connection of unsightly wires, Invisalign works nearly invisibly (as its name suggests). Particularly for those who do not wish to draw attention to their orthodontic work, Invisalign provides an attractive solution. [...]

2017-05-23T09:20:10-07:00January 27th, 2015|

Are braces ruining your photos?

While it’s normal to feel self-conscious, there is no reason to avoid photos just because you wear braces. Many people wear braces and you do not need to be embarrassed about them. There are also ways you can enjoy your photos without hiding your smile. Make it Fun Dr. Suzanne Cziraki and our staff offer [...]

2017-05-23T09:20:10-07:00January 20th, 2015|