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.
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 [...]
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 [...]
Did you know that even in ancient times, people wanted to improve the look and function of their smiles? At Wake Orthodontics we think of modern orthodontic appliance as sleek, efficient technology, but this was not always so! Take a look at the highlights of the evolution of braces. Ancient Times: From Greece to Rome [...]
One day in the not so distant future, your braces will be removed. You may think that you are finished and never have to come to see your Wake Orthodontic team again…. But WAIT! When your braces come off, your retention plan begins. Retention is a critical part of your orthodontic journey. Although your teeth are straight [...]
Getting braces on is a wonderful thing that can help to give you the beautiful, straight teeth that you desire. Braces can also be a lot of fun! One super fun aspect of having braces is the ability to change your band colors. These colors can be changed each time that you come to Wake [...]
What does the month of October mean to you? For those of us in North Carolina, October is when weather starts to get a little chilly; heavy jackets might come out of storage and summer clothes get packed away. You might start making plans for the upcoming holidays or looking at the beautiful changing autumn [...]
Braces may have come a long way since you were a kid with all the technical advances. But still, the biggest complaint is: braces make it difficult to clean your teeth and prevent tooth decay. It's necessary that you put extra effort into keeping your teeth healthy because if you don't practice good oral hygiene [...]
If you are playing sports with braces, especially any kind of contact sport, it is very important that you are protecting your mouth. One of the best ways to do this is by wearing a mouthguard. People generally have questions when it comes to sports, braces and mouthguards, and it is important that these questions [...]
Summer is here! It’s been a long time coming, but you made it. With summer comes a lot of plans and activities. From family vacations and camping trips to swimming at the beach and simply relaxing with a glass of lemonade, there is a lot to do! So much, in fact, that perhaps orthodontic treatment [...]
3 Tips To Prevent Your Teeth From Shifting After Braces After you go through all of the time, effort and expense of wearing braces, the last thing that you want is for your teeth to shift once your braces come off. Wake Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry wants to avoid this as well. Thankfully, there are [...]
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