5 Expert Tips for Instilling Healthy Oral Habits in Children

2025-08-21T14:20:30-04:00April 1st, 2024|Categories: Blog|Tags: , , , , , |

As parents, we all want our children to have healthy smiles and strong teeth. However, getting kids to develop good oral habits can sometimes feel like pulling teeth (pun intended!). That's where we come in—at Wake Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry, we understand the importance of early dental care and want to share some expert tips [...]

Oral Habits in Pediatric Patients

2025-08-21T15:01:13-04:00June 1st, 2022|Categories: Blog, Pediatric Dentistry|Tags: , , |

As a parent, if your child sucks his thumb, uses a pacifier, and/or sucks on his fingers or a favorite object, you probably have some concerns about what the consequences of these habits may be for his or her teeth and jaws as he grows. At Wake Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry, we address concerns about [...]

Pediatric Dental Care in Between Checkups 

2025-08-21T15:11:01-04:00April 1st, 2022|Categories: Blog, Pediatric Dentistry|Tags: , , , , |

The simple truth is that tooth decay is one of the most common chronic diseases that our children face. In fact, the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) believes that forty percent of children have decay before they go to school. Many children in elementary school have at least one cavity, highlighting the importance [...]

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 [...]

Summer Oral Hygiene

2024-07-23T13:15:48-04:00July 1st, 2021|Categories: Blog, Pediatric Dentistry|Tags: , , |

Summer is in full swing, and there are so many fun outside activities that your child loves to do. From swimming at the pool to family vacations, your options are practically endless. But with increased activities comes an increased risk to your child’s teeth and mouth. Wake Pediatric Dentistry shares how you can make safe [...]

Prevent Tooth Decay While Wearing Braces

2024-07-23T16:43:58-04:00September 1st, 2020|Categories: Blog, Orthodontics|Tags: , , |

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 [...]

Don’t Miss Orthodontic Treatment Over the Summer!

2024-07-24T08:37:56-04:00July 1st, 2020|Categories: Blog, Orthodontics|Tags: , , |

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 [...]

Promoting Dental Hygiene Habits in Children

2025-02-12T11:10:02-05:00April 1st, 2020|Categories: Blog, Pediatric Dentistry|Tags: , , |

You want your child's teeth to last all of his life, so it is important to teach good dental hygiene habits. As your child grows, caring for his teeth will become a natural part of his daily routine. Good oral hygiene habits can limit or prevent problems such as cavities, gum disease and other dental [...]

Aging and Dental Health

2024-07-24T09:13:25-04:00January 1st, 2020|Categories: Blog|Tags: , , |

Good dental care at any age helps minimize cavities and other oral health issues. At Wake Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry, we find that aging and dental health are important to consider together. As patients age, they benefit even more from regular dental checkups because our dentists can detect age-related changes in their dental health and [...]

Make Brushing Fun for Kids

2024-07-24T09:17:59-04:00January 1st, 2020|Categories: Blog, Pediatric Dentistry|Tags: , , |

Brushing teeth is necessary for good oral health, yet for some reason, your child still doesn’t understand its importance. Of course, take it from their perspective: they’re busy playing or watching cartoons (or sneaking treats), so they obviously don’t want to stop what they’re doing for an inconvenient hygiene activity. Sometimes it can be hard [...]

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