Invisalign: The Clear Alternative For Adult Braces

2026-01-22T08:48:27-05:00April 1st, 2023|Categories: Blog|Tags: , |

Getting braces as an adult can be a bit awkward. You want a straight, beautiful smile, but you don't want to show up to the next office meeting appearing like you stepped out of a junior high yearbook with a mouth full of metal. Thankfully, today, there's a better option. Invisalign clear aligners can give [...]

Invisalign for Student Athletes

2026-01-22T08:48:27-05:00March 1st, 2023|Categories: Blog, Orthodontics|Tags: , |

According to Business Wire, removable braces like Invisalign are anticipated to experience rapid growth over the next few years. Invisalign's popularity can be attributed to its flexibility, aesthetic, and ease of use. Not just for adults, Invisalign offers a host of benefits for teenagers—and peace of mind for their parents. Especially when it comes to [...]

Can Children Get Gum Disease?

2025-02-12T11:23:57-05:00March 1st, 2023|Categories: Blog, Pediatric Dentistry|Tags: , |

Periodontal disease, or gum disease, sounds like an adult problem. As long as kids can keep their mouths cavity-free, they're doing just fine, right? Not exactly. In fact, theAmerican Academy of Periodontology said, "Epidemiologic studies indicate that gingivitis of varying severity is nearly universal in children and adolescents," although it usually is less serious than [...]

Different Level of Care: “Little things make a big difference” -J.P.

2025-08-21T14:32:03-04:00February 1st, 2023|Categories: Blog, Pediatric Dentistry|Tags: |

At Wake Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry, we don’t just care about your oral health. We care about you. You are so much more than a patient to us, and we want you to feel valued and cared for at each appointment. We are so thankful that this parent recognized the care and attention that Dr. [...]

How to Stop Thumb Sucking: A Dentist’s Guide 

2024-07-23T10:15:41-04:00January 1st, 2023|Categories: Blog, Pediatric Dentistry|Tags: , |

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 [...]

How Technology Has Improved Orthodontic Treatment

2025-08-21T14:49:12-04:00December 1st, 2022|Categories: Blog, Orthodontics|Tags: , |

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. [...]

Celebrate National Orthodontic Health Month! 

2024-07-23T10:29:31-04:00October 1st, 2022|Categories: Blog, Orthodontics|Tags: , |

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.  [...]

Pediatric Sedation Dentistry

2025-08-21T14:51:59-04:00October 1st, 2022|Categories: Blog, Pediatric Dentistry|Tags: , |

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 [...]

Meet Our New Pediatric Dentist: Dr. Kathryn Dundervill!

2025-08-21T14:55:57-04:00August 15th, 2022|Categories: Blog, Pediatric Dentistry|Tags: , , |

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 [...]

Meet Our New Orthodontist: Dr. Jordan Lamb!

2025-08-21T14:57:23-04:00August 5th, 2022|Categories: Blog, Orthodontics|Tags: , , |

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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