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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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Why is flossing so important when I have braces?

May 10th, 2013

You've made an investment on spending money on getting braces, so why not keep your teeth in good health while undergoing orthodontic treatment?  Dr. Michael Willes and our team at Willes Orthodontics will tell you it is just as important to develop a regular hygiene routine while you're wearing braces as you did before proceeding…
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May Marks National Physical Fitness and Sports Month!

May 3rd, 2013

Did you know the month of May is designated National Physical Fitness and Sports Month? After all, there isn't a better time to celebrate physical activity as when the warm weather and sunshine makes its way back into our lives! Now that the flowers are in bloom and the weather has warmed up, it's easier…
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Earth Day

April 19th, 2013

The idea for Earth Day was the brainchild of Gaylord Nelson, a senator from Wisconsin. He envisioned an Earth Day that would be a kind of environmental teach-in. The first Earth Day celebration took place on April 22, 1970, and a surprising 20 million people participated on that day. Ultimately, it became the largest organized…
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