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What do you love about our practice?

November 22nd, 2016

At Willes Orthodontics, we have been creating beautiful smiles for years. Whether you or your family have visited Dr. Michael Willes and our team for a single visit or have been loyal patients throughout the years, we would love to hear your thoughts about your experience! In fact, we encourage you to leave a few…
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When Clear Aligners aren’t the Answer

November 15th, 2016

Clear aligners like Invisalign® have become increasingly popular over the past several years and rightly so. They’re removable, easier to clean than braces, and hardly anyone knows you're wearing them. They are great in treating many cases, but they aren't for everyone. Below, Dr. Michael Willes and our team cover some of the instances where…
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Curing the Nail-Biting Habit

November 8th, 2016

Do you ever find yourself gnawing at your nails? Nail-biting is a very common and difficult to break habit which usually has its beginnings in childhood. It can leave your fingers and nail beds red and swollen. But if you think that your nails are the only ones getting roughed up by nail-biting you'd be…
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Anxiety, Phobia, and Fear of the Dentist

November 1st, 2016

Not many people look forward to going to the dentist, especially if you already know that you need dental work done. A small amount of anxiety is one thing, but dental phobia, or odontophobia, is something else entirely. It is an irrational fear of going to the dentist. If you have it, you might be…
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