Taking care of your oral health involves a daily regimen of brushing, flossing, and rinsing to prevent tooth decay and bacterial infections. Though you may have asked us which toothbrush to use, few patients at Clear Advantage Dental & Orthodontic Clinic ask about mouthwash. However, different mouthwashes you might choose will have varying effects on [...]
Your teeth are precious. Once your permanent teeth come in, they need to last you a lifetime. Extensive tooth decay can lead to dental caries and the need for fillings, crowns, bridges, and dentures. While these fixes can go a long way toward maintaining your quality of life, they cannot compare to your natural teeth. [...]
Sometimes real life is stranger and more interesting that any made-up story. These weird and interesting facts about braces will amuse you … and make you glad you didn’t have to get braces “way back when.” Mummies with braces: Archaeologists have discovered mummies with crude bands of metal wrapped around their teeth. The metal was [...]
As you probably know, you can always connect with Dr. Suzanne Cziraki and our team by calling our Waterloo, ON, Vancouver, BC, or Cranbrook, BC office, or going to our Facebook page. However, if you’ve recently moved or gotten a new phone number, we’ll need to update our records so we can easily connect with [...]
Fall can be a really enjoyable time of the year for you and your family. The kids are back in school, the leaves are changing, and Halloween approaches. This holiday is a lot of fun for kids, but Clear Advantage Dental & Orthodontic Clinic wants to remind you it can also be risky, especially for [...]
When beginning orthodontic treatment, most patients ask Dr. Suzanne Cziraki and our team a lot of questions about what to expect, while others choose to just "go with the flow" and leave it to us to build for them a beautiful smile. And for our team at Clear Advantage Dental & Orthodontic Clinic, that's understandable. [...]
When you get your braces, Dr. Suzanne Cziraki and our staff will also give you a list of foods you should not eat and things you should not do. Pay particular attention to these items to keep your teeth and braces safe. Charms belong on bracelets. While you can decorate your braces with colored bands, [...]
When beginning orthodontic treatment, most patients ask Dr. Suzanne Cziraki and our team a lot of questions about what to expect, while others choose to just "go with the flow" and leave it to us to build for them a beautiful smile. And for our team at Clear Advantage Dental & Orthodontic Clinic, that's understandable. [...]
The stereotypical braces wearer – in middle school, with a mouth full of metal brackets – has led to numerous myths about orthodontics that discourage many people from getting the dental care they need. Dr. Suzanne Cziraki and our staff would like to put some of these myths to rest. Myth 1: Orthodontic treatment is [...]
Brace-ism: believe it or not, it’s a concept. The Urban Dictionary defines brace-ism as “acting mean to people who have braces on their teeth.” Phrases like metal mouth, brace face, and train tracks are common jokes uttered by gap-toothed fools who like to make fun of people with braces. While ignoring these comments and taking [...]
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