TMJ is the quick way of referring to your Temporomandibular Joint. Pardon the pun, but that’s quite a mouthful! What is this joint, what does it do, and, if your Dr. Michael Willes and our team have told you that you have a TMJ disorder, what can we do to help? The Temporomandibular Joint Your…
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Orthodontic technology changes and improves all the time. Today’s braces are lighter, smaller, and more efficient than those of past years. Wires are thinner and more flexible. Even brackets come in different styles and colors. These developments are all great news for braces wearers. Unfortunately, there is one advancement we haven’t been able to offer:…
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Congratulations! You have made the decision to get orthodontic treatment at our Carlsbad, CA office. Now it’s time to choose among your various appliance options. Traditional metal brackets and wires, lingual braces, a series of aligners—they all have positives to recommend them. And for some people, ceramic braces are the clear favorite. Ceramic braces work…
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You might be surprised to learn that Dr. Michael Willes and our team recommend an orthodontic appointment even before your child has had that last visit from the Tooth Fairy. In fact, orthodontic assessments at our Carlsbad, CA office can be beneficial at many stages of your child’s life. Let’s look at some of the…
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