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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 [...]

Brace-ism: believe it or not, it’s a concept. The Urban Dictionary defines brace-ism as “acting mean to people who have braces on their teeth.” Phrases like metal mouth, brace face, and train [...]

Dr. Suzanne Cziraki and our team hear this question a lot. Some of the common reasons for crooked teeth include: Thumb sucking Tongue thrusting or improper use of the tongue during speaking and [...]

Nobody likes bad breath, and although it can sometimes be difficult to tell if you have it, it is always better to practice good oral health than risk having a smelly mouth. There are many ways [...]

Most parents know that routine dental care should begin during their child’s toddler years. And many assume they must wait until their child has all of his or her permanent teeth to visit Dr. [...]

Orthodontic braces are used to straighten the teeth, which not only creates a more pleasing appearance, but also helps prevent tooth decay and other oral health problems. Braces are only [...]

Many developing orthodontic problems can be intercepted and corrected if diagnosed and treated at an early age. Dr. Suzanne Cziraki and our team at My Family Orthodontist recommend children have [...]

Our patients at My Family Orthodontist 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 [...]

Did you know that even in ancient times, people wanted to improve the look and function of their smiles? My Family Orthodontist thinks of modern orthodontic appliances as sleek, efficient [...]

Getting your child excited about braces is a lot like: A) convincing a grumpy toddler that it’s time to take a nap? B) convincing a teenager to stop texting during dinner? C) convincing your [...]