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When your child is around 6 years of age, their 6 year molars will erupt behind their 2 year molars. When this happens, your child may experience a few uncomfortable symptoms such as headaches, ear pain, and jaw pain. Fortunately, salt water rinses and over-the-counter pain medications such as Ibuprofen can help. During this period…

Turning six is when most kids start to lose their baby teeth and watch their adult teeth grow in. When their 6 year old molars come in, they may experience a mild fever, swollen gums, mild diarrhea, and other symptoms they had when they were teething babies. Fortunately, there are several things you as a…

Turning six years old is a big deal for many children. It’s the year they develop their first set of adult teeth. Although this is an exciting milestone, it can also be difficult for both children and parents. As your child’s 6 year molars grow in, you may notice they complain of some pain and…

Bad breath: whether you have it in the early morning just after you wake up, or you can smell it following an onion and garlic heavy dish, millions of people suffer from it at some point in their lives. According to the Bad Breath Institute, between thirty-five and forty percent of people in the world…

According to the Bad Breath Institute, between 35 and 45 percent of the people in the world suffer from bad breath. Of that 35 to 45 percent, 80 million of those are Americans who spend over $10 billion of oral hygiene products such as mints, gum, mouthwashes, and toothpaste to combat bad breath each year.…

Have you ever eaten a dish, and about ten seconds later, someone asks, “What’s that smell?” If you’ve ever experienced this scenario, you might have been embarrassed or concerned about the odor. However, there is no need to worry! About 30% of people in the world suffer from some form of bad breath, or halitosis…

Breath mints, mouthwash, and flavored gum: the products designed specifically to combat bad breath are endless! And for a good reason: between 35 and 45 percent of people in the world suffer from some level of halitosis. Researchers estimate that over 80 million Americans suffer from chronic halitosis. Bad breath, or halitosis, can be embarrassing…

Having one or two teeth pulled during one session is quite common in the world of dentistry. However, in some cases, the dentist may need to extract multiple teeth all at once, and the thought of that can be quite daunting. But, rest assured, it is a safe and easy process if properly prepared for…

Life moves at different paces for everyone: some children learn to walk at an early age and some prefer crawling, some children take some time to say their first words and some begin speaking right off the bat. Each child grows at their own pace, and the same goes for their teeth! At as early…

Ravenscroft School is just across the street from our Raleigh dental office – literally. Just across Newton Road is the location for Ravenscroft Elementary, Middle and High School. If you are thinking about moving to Raleigh and trying to choose a dentist that is very close to Ravenscroft, Wainright & Wassel is the closest. Your…

Do you snore or have difficulty breathing while asleep?  Do you feel tired during the daytime? Research suggests that 1 in every 5 adults has sleep apnea, or difficulty breathing while asleep.  Snoring is one of the most common symptoms of sleep apnea; however, not all people with sleep apnea snore.  Sleep apnea is the…