Blog

The holiday season is just around the corner, so now is the perfect time to ensure your smile is as bright and beautiful as the festive decorations that will surely be all around. If you have dental concerns that are affecting your confidence, restorative dentistry can help you repair and revitalize your smile. At Willes Dental, we offer a ...

You already know that brushing your teeth twice daily and flossing at least once is essential to your teeth and gums. Plus, you probably know that visiting the dentist every six months for a checkup is important too. However, not everyone fully understands the impact that what you eat has on your oral health. Plenty of nutrients found in foods ...

If you get a package in the mail, it’s tempting to use your teeth, isn’t it? But resist that urge! Using your teeth as tools can harm your smile. It can dislodge, crack, or chip a tooth. However, you certainly aren’t the only one who has done so. Just watch this fun video about Thomas Edison using his teeth to hear the piano ...

Mother’s Day is around the corner! If you haven’t decided what to give mom for Mother's Day, consider cosmetic dental treatments. It’s a wonderful gift to give to a woman who probably hasn’t spent much on herself. Here are a few treatments to consider: Teeth Whitening – Give mom the gift of professionally whitened teeth! We have ...

You’ve probably heard by now that prolonged, consistent stress is harmful to your body and mind. It can lead to increased blood pressure, heart attacks, anxiety, depression — the list goes on and on. But did you know that your dental health is also at risk under intense stress?  April is Stress Awareness Month. Luckily, Willes Dental can ...

You take good care of your teeth. So it may seem like a joke – a bad one – if your dentist finds cavities during your exam. Unfortunately, they are a common problem. The good news is, you don’t need a lot of special routines and treatments to avoid dental decay. The basics go a long way toward keeping your smile in great shape. Call ...

If you’ve lost a lot of teeth, your life has changed for the worse. You’re not comfortable smiling, eating, or doing many other everyday activities. While dentures are an option, they are far from perfect. To give yourself a smile that looks and feels more natural, dental implants are better than dentures.  Call Willes Dental today at ...

Don't just dream about having a white smile! Do something about it with teeth whitening from Willes Dental. We offer multiple whitening options that will brighten your smile and help you: Make better first impressionsSmile with more confidenceEarn more respect from your peersMake your romantic moments more relaxed Schedule an appointment at ...

If you are taking part in Dry January, you abstain from alcohol the entire month. In addition to the physical and mental health benefits, you also benefit your smile. By limiting alcoholic beverages, you are cutting down on dry mouth problems and increasing saliva production. This helps eliminate harmful bacteria that can lead to cavities. Plus, ...

From bad posture to allergies to food choices to stress, there are many reasons for you to have headaches. However, if you have a TMJ disorder, headaches aren’t your only symptom. Your TMJ is your temporomandibular joint and when that becomes inflamed, that can create dysfunction in your jaw joint.  So, if you are also noticing: Jaw ...