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Smile! June Marks National Smile Month

June 7th, 2013

Can you believe it’s already June? Today, Dr. Michael Willes and our team at Willes Orthodontics thought we’d tell you June is National Smile Month, and a good time to remind all our patients to practice good oral hygiene while you are wearing braces! Below are a few simple steps you can take to improve…
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What should I ask during my orthodontic consultation?

May 31st, 2013

If you have been thinking about undergoing orthodontic treatment to straighten teeth or correct jaw alignment, the first step is scheduling an orthodontic consultation at Willes Orthodontics. During the consultation we will actively listen to your concerns and address all of your questions, as well as discuss a treatment options that would best suit you…
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Memorial Day and Getting Ready for Summer

May 24th, 2013

Memorial Day didn't become an official holiday until 1971, but Americans started gathering annually in the spring to remember those who lost their lives in war during the 1860s, right after the Civil War. Celebrated on the last Monday in May, people still decorate the grave sites of war veterans and hold memorial services, but…
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What Role do Elastics (Rubber Bands) Play in Orthodontics?

May 17th, 2013

Wearing orthodontic braces may be the best choice for correcting your teeth and improving your smile, and that's why you've come to see Dr. Michael Willes at Willes Orthodontics. Braces, which consist of brackets and wires, work by gently applying pressure to the teeth, and that pressure causes them to move into the correct position.…
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