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The Intriguing History of Halloween

October 27th, 2015

Halloween is fast approaching, and Dr. Michael Willes wanted to be sure to wish our patients a happy day, no matter how you might celebrate this holiday. The Halloween that is familiar to most people today bears little resemblance to the original Halloween; back in the "old days" it wasn't even called Halloween! Festival of…
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What happens if I have an orthodontic emergency while I'm on vacation?

October 20th, 2015

At Willes Orthodontics, there are a few things we want to remind you of when you're on vacation, so that a day with friends and family won’t be spent dealing with an orthodontic emergency. Firstly, we are here for you whether you are in town or out of town on vacation. Give us a call…
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Win Star Wars: The Force Awakens Tickets!

October 19th, 2015

For our STAR patients!!!! BEFORE tickets are available to the general public, Willes Orthodontics has secured more than 200 STARWARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS tickets for our AWESOME patients on opening night, Thursday, December 17th! Watch our WillesOrtho Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook page for details on how to win, earn, or otherwise reserve yours, beginning in…
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What makes teeth crooked?

October 13th, 2015

Dr. Michael Willes and our team hear this question a lot. Some of the common reasons for crooked teeth include: Thumb sucking Tongue thrusting or improper use of the tongue during speaking and swallowing Premature loss of baby teeth, which causes teeth to drift and shift Poor breathing airway caused by enlarged adenoids or tonsils…
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