Is your child nervous about visiting Drs. Luis Leite and Rick Singh and our team at Carolina Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry? Today, we put together some tips to help ensure your little one relaxes before his or her next dental checkup!

Are you an adult who is considering getting braces? Perhaps you’ve had them before, but over the years that dental work has been reversed. Or maybe you’ve never had any orthodontic work done, but are considering braces for the first time. In either case, Carolina Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry can help you enjoy straighter teeth, an improved bite, and a more beautiful smile. If you are considering getting braces, here is what you need to know about adult orthodontic work from Drs. Luis Leite and Rick Singh.

Drs. Luis Leite and Rick Singh and our team hear this question a lot. While many people believe periodontal disease is an adult problem, studies have indicated that periodontal disease, also known as gum disease, as well as other serious infections such as gingivitis and periodontitis, are prevalent among kids and adolescents. First, let’s identify the differences between gingivitis, periodontitis, and periodontal disease.

Many parents have concerns about their children’s teeth not falling out on time. Drs. Luis Leite and Rick Singh and our team are here to answer any questions parents may have about when children lose their teeth. Children have 20 primary teeth that come in around age three. By about age six, these teeth will loosen and begin to fall out on their own to make room for the permanent ones. It is common for girls to lose their baby teeth earlier than boys. Most children lose their final baby tooth by age 13.

According to the American Association of Orthodontists, orthodontic treatment for children should start at around age seven. Drs. Luis Leite and Rick Singh can evaluate your child’s orthodontic needs early on to see if orthodontic treatment is recommended for your son or daughter. Below, we answer common questions parents may have about the benefits of early childhood orthodontics.

Children’s oral health differs from that of adults in a variety of ways. Drs. Luis Leite and Rick Singh and our team want you to understand how you can provide the best care for your son or daughter’s teeth. It’s essential to understand what your child will need from you when it comes to his or her oral health in those first few years.