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Saturday, August 21 is National Senior Citizens Day. We love seeing all ages here at Willes Dental, but we especially enjoy spending time with older adults who have a lot of stories and wisdom to share. Some of our most entertaining patients are senior citizens! We understand that older adults have their own unique dental concerns. For example, ...

Every parent wants what’s best for their kids. That’s why we make sure they have new clothes and school supplies for the new school year. Make sure your kids look their best and feel proud about their smile, too. One of the best ways to do that is through back-to-school cleanings in Encinitas or Escondido. Our routine hygiene visits go the ...

You can do a lot to improve your smile: Brighten your teethMake your teeth look straightClose gaps between your teethFix broken and cracked teeth One service can help will all of those issues. Dental veneers are a versatile cosmetic service that can give you the smile that you dream of seeing when you look in the mirror. Discover how ...

If you have teeth, then you are probably going to have tooth decay at one time or another. More than 90 percent of people in the United States develop cavities. When that happens to you or someone you love, you can fix the problem with a composite filling. This is a basic part of our restorative dentistry. The American Dental Association video ...

Most of us will have cavities during our lives. The National Institutes of Health reports that more than 90 percent of people develop tooth decay. To put it another way, getting cavities is pretty common. It’s not anything that anybody wants, but it’s nothing to feel ashamed about, either. It’s also not anything you need to worry ...

If you have athletes in your family, then you know that sports happen pretty much year-round. That’s why it is important to make sure your kids have the right equipment to protect themselves no matter what sport they play. A key piece of equipment is a sports mouthguard, like the ones we can get for you at Willes Dental. With our help, your ...

You can stop dreaming about having a better smile. Instead, you can create the smile of your dreams with cosmetic dentistry and a little help from our team. Here are three easy ways to give your smile a boost. 1. Professional Teeth Whitening Remove deep stains from your smile with any of our professional whitening options. Talk to us to ...

Unfortunately, a lot of things can cause you to have a damaged tooth, such as: InjuriesAccidentsBiting into something too hardTooth decay The good news is that you can get a same-day dental crown to fix all of those problems and more. Crowns are one of the most versatile restorative services that we offer. To get your crowns, schedule an ...

You can transform your crooked smile into one with straight teeth. At Willes Dental, you can take advantage of one of the best orthodontic options available today. You can use ClearCorrect clear aligners. Choose to be Discreet ClearCorrect uses transparent aligners that are custom-designed for your teeth. This makes them much less ...

You should be doing three things as part of your fundamental oral care routine, according to the American Dental Association: Brushing your teeth twice dailyFlossing every dayVisiting your family dentist for regular cleanings and exams Look, none of us are perfect. Few people brush and floss perfectly every time. This is why your ...