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Importance of Oral Hygiene with Braces

April 18th, 2017

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Bottled Water: Friend or Foe?

April 11th, 2017

Some people choose bottled water over tap because they think it’s cleaner. Some do it out of convenience: It’s easy to grab a bottle of water to take with you for the day as you run out the door or hop in your car. Whatever the reason, bottled water has been coming in ahead of…
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Dental X-Rays: Are They Safe?

April 4th, 2017

X-rays have been a function of dental healthcare for a long time. That in and of itself should be good news, because it means we've had plenty of time to improve them. While there is always some risk in exposure to radiation, dental X-ray exposure has decreased significantly due to all the advances in technology.…
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How to Choose the Best Mouthwash

March 28th, 2017

As we all know, or should by now, the key to maintaining great oral health is keeping up with a daily plan of flossing, brushing, and using mouthwash. These three practices in combination will help you avoid tooth decay and keep bacterial infections at bay. At Willes Orthodontics, we’ve noticed that it’s usually not the…
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