Thumb sucking is normal behavior for infants, but sometimes it continues through into childhood. Thumb sucking becomes a problem if it continues after teething and especially after permanent teeth start to come through. Most children stop sucking at some point between two and four years. If your four-year-old is still sucking or if you think [...]
As the parent of a young child, you may not be thinking of long-term dental care, but we are doing just that. Our office follows a child from their first visit through their entire adult life, providing comprehensive care under one roof and eliminating the need to search for separate providers for you and your [...]
Over the years, orthodontic treatment has changed from cumbersome metal brackets and wires to a wide range of solutions for correcting bites and improving smiles. With many types of braces available and a wide range of modern imaging techniques, having your teeth straightened has never been easier, and it's all due to advances in technology. [...]
Approximately 50% of kids experience some type of tooth injury during childhood. The school playground tends to be a hotspot for injury to occur. As parents, we want to protect our children from experiencing injury on the playground. We also need to know what to do if our children get an injury. Help To Prevent [...]
October is important to our team because this is National Orthodontic Health Month. During October, orthodontic offices all over the country work together to promote their services and inform the community about the important work we do. Our goal is to draw attention to the fact that everyone needs to be evaluated for orthodontic treatment. [...]
Wake Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry offers safe, gentle and effective sedation dentistry options for kids. It is used for long procedures, if multiple procedures are done at one time or if your child is nervous about their dental visit. For pediatric patients that need extra help staying calm, sedation dentistry allows a child to relax [...]
Most parents don't think they have to worry about braces until their child nears their high school years. Yet, the American Association of Orthodontics recommends that kids get seen by an orthodontist by the time they're 7. The age of 7 is a golden age when your child has both baby and adult teeth, which [...]
Between sugar, accidents, bad habits and genetics, children can have a lot of dental issues. If you suspect your kid has any of these problems, discuss your concerns with their dentist. Here are ten of the most common dental issues of childhood. Tooth Decay Tooth decay, AKA cavities or dental caries, is a big problem [...]
Wake Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry is excited to introduce the newest member of our pediatric team: Dr. Kathryn Dundervill, DMD, MSD. Dr. Kathryn Dundervill chose pediatric dentistry because she loves making a positive impact on patients from a young age. She is passionate about educating children on the importance of good oral health while creating [...]
Wake Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry is excited to introduce the newest member of our orthodontic team: Dr. Jordan Lamb, DDS, MSD. Dr. Jordan Lamb joined our team on July 25th and has been an extraordinary addition to our practice. He believes there is nothing more rewarding than being able to use his training, expertise, and [...]
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