A good bite, meaning one comprised of straight teeth that align well with the teeth of the opposite jaw, is the #1 goal of orthodontic treatment. Eating, chewing, and speaking are all much easier with a good bite. Your dental and overall health can be enhanced, and self-confidence usually gets a boost. As an integral [...]
How to clean teeth? When it comes to keeping teeth in top condition, sharks have it easy: A single bull shark can have as many as 50 rows of teeth, so when one falls out, another brand-new, healthy tooth is ready to shift into its place. People don't have it so lucky – we only get one [...]
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. [...]
Invisalign ® and other Clear aligners have become increasingly popular over the past several years and rightly so. They’re removable, easier to clean than braces, and hardly anyone knows you're wearing them. They are great in treating many cases, but they aren't for everyone. Below, Dr.Suzanne Cziraki Vancouver Orthodontist and our team cover some of [...]
Having a loose bracket after eating sweets? Just about everybody has a sweet tooth, and even though we know candies and other sugary snacks aren't good for teeth, a life without any sweet indulgences would be pretty dull. Most of us can enjoy occasional sweet treats without increasing the risk of decay as long as [...]
Dr. Suzanne Cziraki of Clear Advantage Orthodontics demonstrates the use of headgear as an early interceptive treatment method on an 11-year-old patient. The headgear is used in conjunction with an upper palatal expander, known as a quad helix, to widen the patient's upper jaw and stabilize the arch. The headgear's outer bow is attached to [...]
There is a lot of misinformation out there about braces and the orthodontic treatment, and this can sometimes make people avoid treatment altogether, or relapse treatment they’ve already had. Here, we’d like to clear up 5 common myths about braces. 1. People only get braces for aesthetic reasons. A straight, beautiful-looking smile is of course [...]
Clear aligners, also known as clear-aligner treatment, are orthodontic devices that uses incremental transparent aligners to adjust teeth as an alternative to dental braces. They are sold under at least five brand names. A 2014 systematic review concluded that there is insufficient evidence to determine the effectiveness of these therapies.[1] Opinion is that they are [...]
Invisalign® takes a modern approach to straightening teeth, using a custom-made series of aligners created for you and only you. These aligner trays are made of smooth, comfortable and virtually invisible plastic that you wear over your teeth. Wearing the aligners will gradually and gently shift your teeth into place, based on the exact movements [...]
Temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD) describe a set of conditions that involve trouble with your jaw and face muscles. They result from a problem in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), which is a hinge that connects the temporal bones, in your skull in front of each ear, to your jaw. The joint enables you to talk, yawn, [...]
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