When a child is born, he or she will have 20 primary teeth and 32 permanent teeth. But sometimes kids are born with additional teeth, and our team at Willes Orthodontics call this oral condition "hyperdontia." Primary teeth are the first set of teeth that erupt in your child's mouth, typically by the time they…
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All Hallows' Eve, more commonly known as Halloween, is a yearly event celebrated on October 31, and one that is anticipated by the young and young at heart all over the world. Some scholars claim that Halloween originated from Celtic festivals that honored the dead or that celebrated the harvest, while others doubt that there's…
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Who doesn't love fall? We know that having braces can sometimes mean skipping seasonal treats, so we wanted to share this ortho-approved recipe to help get you in the spirit! Braces-Friendly Soft Carmel Dip (with thinly sliced apples) INGREDIENTS: 27 caramels 1 stick of margarine 1 can condensed milk DIRECTIONS: Unwrap caramels, and microwave them…
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At Willes Orthodontics, we know having an attractive smile puts a spring in your step, as well as increases your self-confidence, no matter if you’re a teen or an adult. Smiling not only puts people in a good mood, but doing it often can even help you live longer! If you’ve been hiding your smile…
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