If you are wearing braces and are planning a vacation, our team at Willes Orthodontics would suggest that you be prepared. We put together a list of items that will be handy to have with you at all times while you are out of town. They include: Toothpick, flosspick, or other interdental cleaners Travel toothbrush…
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Sometimes food that’s good for your body isn’t necessarily the best for your teeth. Dr. Michael Willes and our team want you to know which healthy foods can harm your teeth and gums, and what steps you can take to continue enjoying these foods, even when you’re dieting. When you begin to substitute empty calories…
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Some people choose bottled water over tap because they think it’s cleaner. Some do it out of convenience: It’s easy to grab a bottle of water to take with you for the day as you run out the door or hop in your car. Whatever the reason, bottled water has been coming in ahead of…
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Patients have so many choices for straightening their teeth nowadays — clear aligners, ceramic braces, lingual braces, self-ligating braces — but who is best suited to guide them through orthodontic treatment? Well, an orthodontist like Dr. Michael Willes in Carlsbad, CA of course! This may seem obvious, but there’s misinformation circulating with regard to the…
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