Kid-Friendly Answers To Your Child’s Dental Health Questions

2025-02-12T11:28:04-05:00August 1st, 2023|Categories: Blog, Pediatric Dentistry|Tags: |

As a parent, you're bound to encounter a wide range of questions from your curious child. When it comes to dental health, children may have many queries about their teeth, oral hygiene and dental visits. To help you provide informative and kid-friendly answers, here are a few common dental health questions children ask and how [...]

Maintaining Oral Hygiene With Braces 

2026-01-22T08:48:26-05:00July 1st, 2023|Categories: Blog, Orthodontics, Pediatric Dentistry|Tags: , |

Orthodontic treatment is a big investment and a life-changing experience for both children and adults! While your orthodontic appliance does the work to create proper dental alignment, it is up to you to maintain good oral hygiene during your treatment. The presence of braces and other appliances, like retainers or Invisalign clear aligners, can make [...]

When to Extract Wisdom Teeth: Importance and Timing

2024-06-21T12:13:54-04:00July 1st, 2023|Categories: Blog, Pediatric Dentistry|Tags: , |

Wisdom teeth are the third and final molars to erupt in your mouth. As their name implies, they typically present when you are older. For most patients, the third molars do not break through the gums until they reach their teen or young adult years. Our team at Wake Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry are experts [...]

Tips for Cleaning Invisalign Aligners

2026-01-22T08:48:26-05:00June 1st, 2023|Categories: Blog|Tags: |

If you or your child have recently received Invisalign aligners, you are on your way to achieving a beautiful smile. One essential component of Invisalign treatment is keeping your aligners clean! Cleaning your dental appliances will help reduce bacterial growth and keep your Invisalign aligners invisible. Our team at Wake Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry shares [...]

Educational And Fun: Explaining Dental Hygiene To Your Kids

2025-10-06T11:36:27-04:00June 1st, 2023|Categories: Blog, Featured, Pediatric Dentistry|Tags: |

Even as adults, we can admit that learning is way more fun when it’s interactive and engaging! As parents, you all have the awesome job of teaching your kiddos about the importance of good dental hygiene. Don't worry - we won't make you do this alone! Our dental team will educate your children when you [...]

Tips For Talking To Your Parents About Orthodontics

2025-02-10T15:50:24-05:00May 1st, 2023|Categories: Blog, Featured, Orthodontics|Tags: , |

Orthodontics? It can be tough to talk to your parents about anything, but orthodontic treatment is a big decision that requires input from both you and them. If your parents do not have previous experience with orthodontic treatment, they may not understand just how life-changing and important it can be. Maybe you are the first [...]

Maintaining Oral Hygiene Between Checkups

2025-08-21T14:29:14-04:00May 1st, 2023|Categories: Blog, Pediatric Dentistry|Tags: |

Oral Hygiene: There’s a superhero cape hanging in all of our homes, one that doesn't require special powers or X-ray vision to wear. It's the cape of tooth defenders, worn proudly by the parents who are committed to keeping their little ones' teeth sparkling and healthy! It's a big job, but hey, we're in this [...]

Invisalign: The Clear Alternative For Adult Braces

2026-01-22T08:48:27-05:00April 1st, 2023|Categories: Blog|Tags: , |

Getting braces as an adult can be a bit awkward. You want a straight, beautiful smile, but you don't want to show up to the next office meeting appearing like you stepped out of a junior high yearbook with a mouth full of metal. Thankfully, today, there's a better option. Invisalign clear aligners can give [...]

Tongue-tie and Lip-tie Conditions

2025-08-21T14:30:31-04:00April 1st, 2023|Categories: Blog, Pediatric Dentistry|Tags: , |

What Are They? Tongue-ties and lip-ties are present at birth and are sometimes noticed while an infant is still in the hospital. Tongue-tie is a condition that restricts the tongue's range of motion, and lip-tie keeps the lip from moving freely. Doctors don’t always check for them, and sometimes they are not easily seen. Fortunately, [...]

Invisalign for Student Athletes

2026-01-22T08:48:27-05:00March 1st, 2023|Categories: Blog, Orthodontics|Tags: , |

According to Business Wire, removable braces like Invisalign are anticipated to experience rapid growth over the next few years. Invisalign's popularity can be attributed to its flexibility, aesthetic, and ease of use. Not just for adults, Invisalign offers a host of benefits for teenagers—and peace of mind for their parents. Especially when it comes to [...]

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