Welcome to our Orthodontics blog category

This is your go-to resource for expert insights on orthodontic care. Whether you’re considering braces or Invisalign for yourself or your child, our blog covers everything from early treatment to handling emergencies. As a Platinum Invisalign® Provider, we offer trusted guidance to help you achieve a confident smile.

Orthodontic Treatment this Summer

2026-01-22T08:48:28-05:00June 1st, 2022|Categories: Orthodontics, Blog|Tags: |

Don't Take A Vacation From It Summer vacation is a time to relax, have fun, and avoid the strict schedules that plague students throughout the year. However, this doesn't mean you should take a break from your orthodontic treatment. Skipping appointments with an orthodontist is like forgetting to take your medicine. When you don't take [...]

Permanent Retainer

2025-08-21T15:06:34-04:00May 1st, 2022|Categories: Blog, Orthodontics|Tags: , |

Does the thought of a permanent retainer sound like orthodontic treatment will never end? No need to worry, permanent retainers are taking the front stage in retention plans everywhere. Our team is pleased to offer patients a low-profile, long-term solution. What Is A Permanent Retainer? After you have had your braces removed, it is routine [...]

Keep Teeth and Gums Healthy During Orthodontic Care

2025-08-21T15:09:37-04:00April 1st, 2022|Categories: Blog, Orthodontics|Tags: , |

Keeping your teeth and gums clean and healthy is important to every person at every age. People wearing braces or clear aligners are no exception. In fact, if you are receiving orthodontic treatment, you should prioritize healthy teeth and gums because it will help the entire process go smoothly. Wake Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry shares [...]

Now That Your Braces Are Off . . .

2025-08-21T15:12:55-04:00March 1st, 2022|Categories: Blog, Orthodontics|Tags: , |

Finally, after what sometimes felt like forever, you’ve finished your orthodontic adjustments, and your braces are off. Your teeth feel incredibly smooth, and you have a lot more room in your mouth. Your smile is great. How do you ensure that your newly perfect, straight teeth stay that way? The phase immediately following and for [...]

Cleaning Braces Keeps Your Smile Healthy!

2025-08-21T15:18:26-04:00February 1st, 2022|Categories: Blog, Orthodontics|Tags: , , , |

With braces, it is more important than ever to keep your teeth and gums their healthiest by cleaning them on a regular basis. Braces and other orthodontic appliances create more opportunities for food particles and bacteria to collect and thrive. Getting braces requires adopting a new oral hygiene routine and good habits that promote the [...]

How Do Orthodontics Work To Shift Teeth?

2025-02-12T11:03:55-05:00January 1st, 2022|Categories: Blog, Orthodontics|Tags: |

The evidence is undeniable: braces are an essential element of modern dental care. Not only do braces improve the appearance of the smile, but they also prevent dental caries (cavities) by making regular brushings and cleanings more effective.  The orthodontists at Wake Orthodontics recommend orthodontics for many different oral health issues, not just to straighten [...]

Adults Have More Braces Options than Ever Before

2026-01-22T08:48:28-05:00November 1st, 2021|Categories: Blog, Orthodontics|Tags: , |

Adults Have More Braces Options Today! There are so many orthodontic treatment options available today that you are sure to find a straightening system that is perfect for you. New methods, materials and new technologies make it possible for Wake Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry to provide: Invisalign - an invisible straightening system Faster treatment time [...]

The Benefits of Early Intervention and Treatment

2024-07-23T12:37:44-04:00September 1st, 2021|Categories: Blog, Orthodontics|Tags: , |

If you want to improve the look and feel of your smile, then any age can be a great age to see an orthodontist. However, the American Association of Orthodontists recommends that your child see an orthodontist by the age of 7. At this age, an orthodontist can spot subtle issues with jaw growth and [...]

Benefits of Palatal Expansion

2024-07-23T13:05:29-04:00August 1st, 2021|Categories: Blog, Orthodontics|Tags: , |

One of the most common orthodontic appliances used in young children at Wake Orthodontics is the palatal expander. Palatal or maxillary expanders perform several functions that make expanding the upper jaw particularly helpful during childhood. What Is Palatal Expansion? Palatal expansion widens the upper jaw, or palate, to produce a correct bite, easier breathing and [...]

Tips For Cleaning Your Braces

2025-02-12T11:03:54-05:00July 1st, 2021|Categories: Blog, Orthodontics|Tags: , |

Cleaning Your Braces: At Wake Orthodontics, we teach our patients that one of the most important aspects of orthodontic treatment is making sure you keep your teeth clean by regularly brushing and flossing. Navigating the brackets and wires, however, can initially present some oral hygiene challenges. We encourage our patients to remain diligent about a [...]

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