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Five Braces-Friendly Dinner Recipes

January 26th, 2016

Did you know that more than four million children throughout the US and Canada have braces? At Willes Orthodontics, Dr. Michael Willes and our staff know that kids can be picky and meticulous eaters. If cooking for children without braces is difficult, preparing meals for children with braces is especially daunting. “Comfort food takes on…
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Stars Who Had Braces

January 19th, 2016

Not everyone is born with a million-dollar smile, not even some celebrities. The following stars have all had their moments as a “brace face,” either as a child, teenager, or adult. You might be surprised to learn about stars who had braces (including Gwen Stefani, who got braces just because she could!). Take a look…
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Does smoking affect oral health?

January 12th, 2016

By now, everyone knows that smoking is bad for you. But the truth is its broad-reaching health effects are not all known by everyone. This is especially true of oral health. Smoking can have serious repercussions in this regard. To give you a better idea of how smoking can affect your oral health, Dr. Michael…
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What's in my mouth? A Rundown of Orthodontic Appliances

January 5th, 2016

Dr. Michael Willes and our team correct the alignment of your teeth and jaws so that you can speak clearly, chew food effectively, and look attractive when you smile. We do this by putting sophisticated gadgets in your mouth. While many of these dental devices look similar, we use a wide variety of orthodontic appliances…
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