What is early intervention?

Many developing orthodontic problems can be intercepted and corrected if diagnosed and treated at an early age. Dr. Suzanne Cziraki and our team at Clear Advantage Dental & Orthodontic Clinic recommend children have their first orthodontic evaluation no later than age seven, or younger if the front four permanent teeth have replaced the baby teeth. [...]

2017-05-23T09:20:17-07:00May 23rd, 2013|

Five Tips in Caring for Your Braces During Orthodontic Treatment

After getting your braces, it is important to know how to take care of your teeth in order to ensure that your braces stay intact and do their job so that your teeth are in top-notch condition after you complete your orthodontic treatment. Today, our team at Clear Advantage Dental & Orthodontic Clinic thought we [...]

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

Why is flossing so important when I have braces?

You've made an investment on spending money on getting braces, so why not keep your teeth in good health while undergoing orthodontic treatment?  Dr. Suzanne Cziraki and our team at Clear Advantage Dental & Orthodontic Clinic will tell you it is just as important to develop a regular hygiene routine while you're wearing braces as [...]

2017-05-23T09:20:17-07:00May 2nd, 2013|

What Role do Elastics (Rubber Bands) Play in Orthodontics?

Wearing orthodontic braces may be the best choice for correcting your teeth and improving your smile, and that's why you've come to see Dr. Suzanne Cziraki at Clear Advantage Dental & Orthodontic Clinic. Braces, which consist of brackets and wires, work by gently applying pressure to the teeth, and that pressure causes them to move [...]

2017-05-23T09:20:18-07:00April 25th, 2013|

What helps you relax at our office?

Dr. Suzanne Cziraki and our team understand not everyone is always thrilled about visiting their orthodontist. But at Clear Advantage Dental & Orthodontic Clinic, we strive to bring you the best and most comforting experience at each visit. Today, we’d like to know: What is it about our office that makes you comfortable or puts [...]

2017-05-23T09:20:18-07:00April 11th, 2013|

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. [...]

2017-05-23T09:20:18-07:00April 5th, 2013|

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 [...]

2017-05-23T09:20:18-07:00March 21st, 2013|

Patient question: "What is malocclusion?"

This is a question we hear all the time. Malocclusion, or what we call having a “bad bite,” is the improper alignment of teeth and/or jaws. When your teeth and jaws are not properly aligned, it may impact your bite, the ability to properly care for your teeth, your gum tissue health and even your [...]

2016-11-14T19:22:32-08:00March 3rd, 2013|

"I’m 28—are orthodontics right for me?"

Thank you for the question. In an age—and society—where looks matter as much as anything, and at a time when evenly-aligned teeth might be the difference between getting a job or a promotion, adults are choosing—wisely, we think—to invest in orthodontics. Orthodontic treatment can be successful at any age, and we know that adults especially [...]

2017-05-23T09:20:18-07:00February 24th, 2013|

The myths and facts about braces

Some folks believe your chances of being struck by lightning increases when you have braces, while other folks believe having braces interferes with romance, and even metal detectors as you try to make your way through the airport for a much-needed vacation. Trust us when we say we know there are quite a few myths [...]

2016-11-14T19:23:25-08:00January 27th, 2013|