“Dentists, Orthodontists, they’re all the same right?” We hear our patients asking this question as they wonder about the difference between an orthodontist and a dentist. Before becoming an orthodontist Dr. Michael Willes started out in dental school and earned a dental degree, just like your dentist. After dental school however, Dr. Willes decided he…
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Great question! Our team at Willes Orthodontics will tell you there are a lot of foods we want you to stay away from while you’re wearing braces. Some foods can occasionally damage braces, but certain foods can bend the wires or even break the brackets on your braces. If you’re wearing braces, you should avoid…
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Are you brushing your teeth twice a day and flossing? If yes, that’s terrific! But, don’t forget that it’s also important for you to visit the dentist every six months in addition to brushing your teeth a couple times a day (and coming in to see Dr. Willes, of course). Regular dental checkups are important…
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Almost 10 years ago, Dr. Michael Willes’s office was full of eager Carlsbad Kruger House preschoolers who were learning about how very un-scary it is to go to the dentist. They got to hear a story about “Little Critter” visiting his dentist; they talked about proper brushing and flossing techniques with a set of giant teeth;…
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