Dietary Restrictions During Orthodontic Treatment

What can I eat while my braces are on? Wearing orthodontic appliances, such as braces, is the best way to get a healthy, beautiful smile. Your orthodontic treatment at Clear Advantage Dental & Orthodontic Clinic will be tailored to your lifestyle, but you'll still need to make some dietary modifications to prevent damaging your braces [...]

2022-01-18T16:06:24-08:00January 1st, 2017|

Worst Sweets for Braces

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 [...]

2022-01-18T16:06:05-08:00August 10th, 2016|

Halloween Guidelines From The Canadian Association Of Orthodontists

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 [...]

2016-10-03T15:27:08-07:00December 14th, 2015|

Five Braces-Friendly Dinner Recipes

Did you know that more than four million children throughout the US and Canada have braces? At Clear Advantage Dental & Orthodontic Clinic, Dr. Suzanne Cziraki and our staff know that kids can be picky and meticulous eaters. If cooking for children without braces is difficult, preparing meals for children with braces is especially daunting. [...]

2017-05-23T09:20:10-07:00January 6th, 2015|

Foods that Can Harm Enamel

Many people who are careful about brushing and flossing their teeth wonder how they still end up with cavities or tooth decay. Several factors affect wear and tear on tooth enamel. Diet is a major factor, with certain foods increasing the likelihood that your enamel will become discolored or decayed. Pay close attention to the [...]

2017-05-23T09:20:15-07:00December 3rd, 2013|

Two Fall Recipes For You!

Cranberry and Cinnamon Tart Ingredients 1 1/2 cups (5 1/4 ounces) fresh cranberries 1/2 cup plus 1/3 cup granulated sugar, plus more for sprinkling 1 tablespoon water All-purpose flour, for dusting Pate Sucree 1 large egg white, lightly beaten 8 ounces cranberry jam or preserves 10 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature 3 large eggs 1/2 [...]

2017-05-23T09:20:18-07:00November 20th, 2012|