Just as there are so many different types of toothbrushes to choose from, each brush also has a different type of bristle! There are generally three different types of bristles; hard, medium, and soft. Our team at Willes Orthodontics always recommend that our patients, especially children and seniors, use a soft bristled toothbrush. Using a…
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“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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