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 [...]

Preventing Tooth Decay with Dental Sealants 

2025-02-12T11:22:29-05:00January 1st, 2022|Categories: Blog, Pediatric Dentistry|Tags: , , |

Tooth decay is the second-most common health concern in the US today, surpassed only by the common cold, and one of the most common health conditions affecting children and teens. Cavities form when the bacteria in plaque and tartar convert sugar to acid. When this acid lingers on teeth, it demineralizes tooth enamel and eventually [...]

4 Surprising Foods That May Contribute to Tooth Decay

2024-07-23T12:11:22-04:00November 1st, 2021|Categories: Blog, Pediatric Dentistry|Tags: , , |

4 Surprising Foods That May Contribute to Tooth Decay At Wake Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry, we know the importance of a healthy diet and good oral hygiene as part of a child’s optimal dental health, and we want parents and kids to know how important they are too. Parents can help with healthy food choices [...]

Sealants: What are they and how do they help?

2024-07-23T13:18:59-04:00June 1st, 2021|Categories: Blog, Pediatric Dentistry|Tags: , , |

Molars are made up of canyons, caves, pits, and seemingly endless caverns that are a breeding ground for decay. The protective solution is a sealant. When done correctly, a sealant from Wake Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry can be most effective in preventing cavities. A sealant is made up of composite (a plastic-like) material that contains [...]

Frequently Asked Questions: Cavities

2025-02-12T11:15:15-05:00November 1st, 2020|Categories: Blog, Pediatric Dentistry|Tags: , , |

Almost everyone will develop a cavity at some point in their lifetime and will have questions about them.  Wake Pediatric Dentistry knows that being told your child has a cavity can cause you to look for information and answers that may not be quite right.  Providing answers to some of the most frequently asked questions [...]

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 [...]

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