It’s no easy feat to have one of the best smiles in Hollywood. The reality TV starlet Kristin Cavallari attributes her gorgeous smile to routine oral hygiene, the removal of two impacted wisdom teeth, and having undergone orthodontic treatment. Kristin’s treatment began in sixth grade when she was fitted with a device Dr. Suzanne Cziraki [...]
Great question! Tooth movement is your body’s natural response to light pressure applied by braces over a period of time (usually two years). Braces work by using brackets that are glued onto your teeth; these brackets have small slots, and that is where Dr. Suzanne Cziraki and our team insert orthodontic wires. These wires are [...]
A lot of our patients are curious about the difference between an orthodontist and a dentist. In fact, one of the most common questions we hear at Clear Advantage Dental & Orthodontic Clinic is, “Dentists and orthodontists are all the same, right?” A general dentist is your primary dental care provider. Dentists diagnose, treat, and [...]
Dr. Suzanne Cziraki and our team get this question a lot. The word lingual means tongue, and lingual braces work in a similar fashion to regular braces, but with one important difference: Lingual braces are attached to the inside surfaces of the teeth facing the tongue, so they are practically invisible. Plus, they can align [...]
Did you know that even in ancient times, people wanted to improve the look and function of their smiles? Clear Advantage Dental & Orthodontic Clinic thinks of modern orthodontic appliances as sleek, efficient technology, but this was not always so! Take a look at the highlights in the evolution of braces. Ancient Times: From Greece [...]
Everyone wants a naturally aligned and beautiful smile, and it is no secret that orthodontic braces from Clear Advantage Dental & Orthodontic Clinic can help deliver one. However, there are greater benefits to wearing braces than just having straight teeth. You’ll gain many oral health benefits in addition to the aesthetic ones. Tooth Decay and [...]
You may have noticed that we specialize in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics. And while most people we talk to have heard of orthodontics, many are confused by the dentofacial orthopedics part of the title. Today, Dr. Suzanne Cziraki and our team thought we would explain the difference. While orthodontics entails the management of tooth movement, [...]
Also known as onchophagia, the habit of nail biting is one of the so-called “nervous habits” that can be triggered by stress, excitement, or boredom. Approximately half of all kids between the ages of ten and 18 have been nail biters at one time or another. Experts say that about 30 percent of children and [...]
It's the big day and your braces are finally coming off! Does that mean you are completely done? Not so fast! After you complete your treatment here at Clear Advantage Dental & Orthodontic Clinic, Dr. Suzanne Cziraki and our team will recommend you wear a retainer, which must be worn routinely after treatment in order [...]
Dr. Suzanne Cziraki and our team at Clear Advantage Dental & Orthodontic Clinic know that for some of our patients wearing braces, it can be difficult to weave through those wires and brackets as you brush and floss during your treatment. Some of our patients use a water pick to flush out food and other [...]
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