If Dr. Michael Willes and our team at Willes Orthodontics have recommended a palatal expander, you might be wondering what it is and how it will help you. A palatal expander is a small appliance fitted in your mouth to create a wider space in the upper jaw. It is often used when there is…
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Wearing braces limits some of the snacks you can eat. However, you still have plenty of choices for fun and healthy foods that will not harm your braces. You can even enjoy a few crunchy treats as long as you choose them carefully. Sweet Treats Puddings provide a sweet and safe snack while you are…
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Our patients at Willes Orthodontics hate the thought of delaying their treatments and often ask us what they can do in between their adjustment visits to help. Today, Dr. Michael Willes and our team thought we would provide some tips on how you can stay on track in regards to your treatment plan time. The…
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When you think of orthodontic treatment, you may automatically assume that it only relates to older children and teens with alignment and spacing issues. But this isn’t the case: Orthodontic treatment at Willes Orthodontics offers many benefits when applied at a young age. By considering orthodontic treatment at a younger age, Dr. Michael Willes and…
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