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 [...]

Can Children Get Gum Disease?

2025-02-12T11:23:57-05:00March 1st, 2023|Categories: Blog, Pediatric Dentistry|Tags: , |

Periodontal disease, or gum disease, sounds like an adult problem. As long as kids can keep their mouths cavity-free, they're doing just fine, right? Not exactly. In fact, theAmerican Academy of Periodontology said, "Epidemiologic studies indicate that gingivitis of varying severity is nearly universal in children and adolescents," although it usually is less serious than [...]

Different Level of Care: “Little things make a big difference” -J.P.

2025-08-21T14:32:03-04:00February 1st, 2023|Categories: Blog, Pediatric Dentistry|Tags: |

At Wake Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry, we don’t just care about your oral health. We care about you. You are so much more than a patient to us, and we want you to feel valued and cared for at each appointment. We are so thankful that this parent recognized the care and attention that Dr. [...]

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month

2024-06-21T13:05:55-04:00February 1st, 2023|Categories: Blog, Pediatric Dentistry|Tags: , |

National Children's Dental Health Month The depth of winter is an exciting time for us in the dental field. Why? Every February for the last 76 years, the American Dental Association has recognized the unique importance of oral hygiene for children by celebrating National Children's Dental Health Month. Many are surprised to learn the tradition [...]

Invisalign: The Clear Alternative For Adult Braces

2025-08-21T14:33:47-04:00February 1st, 2023|Categories: Blog, Orthodontics|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 junior high yearbook with a mouth full of metal. Thankfully, today, there's a better option. Invisalign clear teeth aligners can give [...]

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