Parents usually have numerous questions about orthodontic treatment for their children. According to the American Association of Orthodontists, orthodontic treatment for children should start at around seven years of age. This allows Dr. Michael Willes to evaluate the child’s existing and incoming teeth to determine whether or not early treatment might be necessary. What is…
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Did you know that there’s a World Orthodontic Health Day in May? Or that National Orthodontic Health Month takes place in October? You may not have circled these days on the calendar—in fact, this might be the first time you’ve heard about them! But celebrating these special days is just one way that orthodontists share…
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The words “overbite” and “overjet” certainly sound similar. Both conditions concern your front teeth. Both conditions fall under the same category of bite problems—Class II malocclusions, if you want to be technical. So it’s not surprising that they’re often used interchangeably. But while there are similarities, overbite and overjet are also distinctly different. Overbite/Overjet Geometry…
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The dog days of summer are upon us, and what better time for Dr. Michael Willes and our team to ask our patients about their summer! Whether you visited our nation’s capital, went on a camping trip, or just stayed in Carlsbad, CA and relaxed, we want to know how you’re all spending your summer!…
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