What is a water pick and do I need one?

Water picks, sometimes called “oral irrigators,” make an excellent addition to your regular home care regimen of brushing and flossing. Especially helpful to those who suffer from periodontal disease and those patients of ours undergoing orthodontic treatment with full-bracketed braces, water picks use powerful tiny bursts of water to dislodge food scraps, bacteria, and other [...]

2025-05-29T14:29:00-07:00July 29th, 2014|

Are braces right for me?

According to Preferred Consumer, it's estimated that 50 percent of people around the world have teeth that are crooked, not aligned properly, or irregular. Fortunately today, orthodontics has advanced to the point where corrective devices, such as braces and retainers, are less obvious, more comfortable, and can be worn for shorter periods of time. So, [...]

2025-05-29T14:29:01-07:00July 22nd, 2014|

Going Beyond Braces

At Clear Advantage Dental & Orthodontic Clinic, we aren’t just concerned with straightening your teeth and giving you the beautiful smile you’ve always wanted. We are also committed improving the oral health and the well-being of all our patients. Dr. Suzanne Cziraki and our team strive to serve our patients by educating them about their [...]

2025-05-29T14:29:01-07:00July 15th, 2014|

How to Avoid Delays During Your Orthodontic Treatment

Our patients at Clear Advantage Dental & Orthodontic Clinic hate the thought of delaying their treatments and often ask us what they can do in between their adjustment visits to help. Today, Dr. Suzanne Cziraki and our team thought we would provide some tips on how you can stay on track in regards to your [...]

2025-05-29T14:29:01-07:00July 8th, 2014|

Tell us about your summer!

The dog days of summer are upon us, and what better time for Dr. Suzanne Cziraki and our team to ask our patients about their summer! Whether you traveled to another country, went on a camping trip, or just stayed in Waterloo, ON, Vancouver, BC, or Cranbrook, BC and relaxed, we want to know how [...]

2025-05-29T14:29:01-07:00July 1st, 2014|

Are you visiting the dentist during your orthodontic treatment?

If you’re brushing your teeth twice a day during your orthodontic treatment, Dr. Suzanne Cziraki and our team think that’s wonderful! But, don’t forget that it’s also important for you to visit your general dentist every six months, or as recommended, in addition to brushing your teeth and flossing. (And visiting Clear Advantage Dental & [...]

2025-05-29T14:29:01-07:00June 24th, 2014|

What are the benefits of Invisalign®?

A popular option for straightening teeth at Clear Advantage Dental & Orthodontic Clinic, Invisalign can be a great method for improving your smile, and can help patients with crowded teeth, crossbites, overbites, underbites, and more. Invisalign, which is different from traditional braces, works by applying a series of clear, retainer-like aligners in order to eventually [...]

2025-05-29T14:29:01-07:00June 17th, 2014|

We proudly offer Invisalign Teen®!

Dr. Suzanne Cziraki and our team are excited to offer Invisalign Teen, a clear alternative to braces that’s just for teens! With Invisalign Teen, we are able to straighten your teen’s teeth without the hassle, discomfort, and embarrassment of traditional braces. Invisalign Teen’s clear aligners are virtually invisible. What's more, they are removable, which means [...]

2025-05-29T14:29:01-07:00June 10th, 2014|

Going on vacation? Remember these simple tips!

If you are wearing braces and are planning a vacation, our team at Clear Advantage Dental & Orthodontic Clinic would suggest that you be prepared. We put together a list of items that will be handy to have with you at all times while you are out of town. They include: Toothpick, flosspick, or other [...]

2025-05-29T14:29:01-07:00June 3rd, 2014|