Which type of mouthwash is best?

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 [...]

2017-05-23T09:20:06-07:00February 10th, 2016|

No Wooden Teeth, Please! Why Oral Health is So Important

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. [...]

2017-05-23T09:20:06-07:00February 3rd, 2016|

My Mummy had Braces! Weird Facts about the History of Braces

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 [...]

2017-05-23T09:20:06-07:00January 27th, 2016|

Do we have your current contact info?

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 [...]

2017-05-23T09:20:06-07:00January 20th, 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|

Questions, Questions…

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. [...]

2022-01-19T10:26:06-08:00December 14th, 2015|

Things You Should Never Use Your Braces For

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, [...]

2022-01-19T10:26:06-08:00November 3rd, 2015|

Questions, questions…

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. [...]

2017-01-20T11:19:54-08:00October 20th, 2015|

Myths of Orthodontics

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 [...]

2017-05-23T09:20:07-07:00September 29th, 2015|