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Spring is here! Does Dr. Willes have your current contact info?

April 9th, 2012

Spring is in the air! As you probably know, you can always connect with Dr. Willes and team on our Facebook page, but we invite you to please contact our office with any updates to phone numbers and addresses, so that we may be able to reach you. We also encourage you to call us…
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April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month, from Dr. Willes

April 4th, 2012

Visiting your dentist during your orthodontic treatment with Dr. Willes will not only help keep your teeth and mouth healthy while you have braces, but will also help keep the rest of your body healthy. The fact is, every hour of every day in the U.S., someone dies of oral cancer, which is the sixth-most…
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Patient question: “Why do I need a braces adjustment so often?”

March 28th, 2012

When you have braces, your wires will need to be replaced with new ones regularly. It is the slow, steady pressure placed on your teeth that move them into their desired positions, so these adjustments are a vital aspect of your treatment. We have set out a specific treatment plan to achieve your optimal results,…
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Your braces are on. Now what?

March 19th, 2012

Now that you’re wearing braces, it’s just as important to maintain a good oral hygiene regimen as you did before before orthodontic treatment with Dr. Willes began. Braces are known to trap food particles and make it difficult to brush or remove plaque, which is why Dr. Michael Willes and our team recommend that you…
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