This is one of the most common questions that is asked at Willes Orthodontics and, unfortunately, it does not have a simple answer. Just as every patient we see is unique, so is their treatment plan. Some patients have very simple problems which require less appliances and time, while other cases are much more complicated…
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We love November at Willes Orthodontics! Our annual Halloween Candy Buy-Back event kicked off the month. We invited local children to trade in their sugary, sticky, gooey candy for cash. We offered $2 per pound for the candy, and partnering schools received a matching $2 per pound. Each child also received a goodie bag filled…
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It’s that time of year again—Halloween! Carving pumpkins. Creating costumes. And, of course, collecting candy. But some of the candies in that collection aren’t much of a treat for your teeth. When you’re deciding on the perfect pieces to choose from the candy cauldron, here are some tricks to identify the ones that can be…
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Crooked or crowded teeth aren’t always just a cosmetic issue; they also are more difficult to clean, which can lead to tooth decay and gum disease. Likewise, if your teeth don’t align properly when you bite (known as malocclusion), this can cause chewing, swallowing, and speaking problems. You can put these risks to rest and…
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