Kids can be picky eaters. How many times have you seen your child try to hide the peas under a mound of mashed potatoes? At Willes Orthodontics, Dr. Michael Willes and our team understand how hard it can be to get your child to eat the recommended daily allowance of fruits and vegetables. The task…
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Fall can be a really enjoyable time of the year for you and your family. The kids are back in school, the leaves are changing, and Halloween approaches. This holiday is a lot of fun for kids, but Willes Orthodontics wants to remind you it can also be risky, especially for your child’s braces. If…
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According to Preferred Consumer, it's estimated that 50 percent of people around the world have teeth that are crooked, not aligned properly, or irregular. Fortunately today, orthodontics has advanced to the point where corrective devices, such as braces and retainers, are less obvious, more comfortable, and can be worn for shorter periods of time. So,…
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The purpose of braces and other forms of orthodontic treatment at Willes Orthodontics is to correct malocclusion, also known as crooked or crowded teeth, or “bad bites.” Past orthodontic practice dictated that wisdom teeth be removed, especially in cases of crowding. The wisdom teeth are the last teeth to come in, and are officially known…
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