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Kristin Cavallari and Palatal Expanders

October 11th, 2016

It’s no easy feat to have one of the best smiles in Hollywood. The reality TV starlet Kristin Cavallari attributes her gorgeous smile to routine oral hygiene, the removal of two impacted wisdom teeth, and having undergone orthodontic treatment. Kristin’s treatment began in sixth grade when she was fitted with a device Dr. Michael Willes…
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What's on your fall reading list?

October 4th, 2016

How better to spend the fall months than inside by the fireplace with a warm cup of cider and a book in hand? Dr. Michael Willes and our team at Willes Orthodontics encourage you to warm up your mind this fall season with a few great books. Sure it may be easy to put off…
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Worst Candy for Braces

September 27th, 2016

Most kids love candy; actually, most people in general love candy. So when it comes time for you to get braces there can often be a natural conflict between candy consumption and maintaining the integrity of your braces. For that reason, Dr. Michael Willes and our team know that it’s good to know which types…
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Help! My gums hurt when I floss!

September 20th, 2016

By no stretch is it rare for your gums to hurt during and after flossing. Even some bleeding is to be expected. This is especially true if you have not flossed in a long time. However, if your gums do indeed hurt when you floss, and unbearably so, there are some things you can do.…
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