Dr. Oliver Lee Willham was raised in Ames Iowa. He attended college at the University of Iowa, where he earned a BGS undergraduate degree, and studied art, design, science and liberal arts. After his undergraduate work he went to Dental school at Iowa, where he enjoyed all aspects of dentistry. After dental school Dr. Willham attended the University of Iowa for an additional two years.
He earned a Masters of Science, and Certificate of Orthodontics and Dental Facial Orthopedics. Dr Willham began practicing orthodontics in Des Moines in 1990. In 2008 he served as President of the Iowa Society of Orthodontics. Dr. Willham enjoys spending time with his wife and son, and is happy to have his parents living close by in Ames. He is active in church, and enjoys windsurfing, snowboarding, and biking.
But most importantly to you, Dr. Willham enjoys his work, and feels fortunate to be able to use his art and science background in a job. Dr. Austin Foster was born and raised in the Des Moines metro area and graduated from Waukee High School.
He earned a Masters of Science, and Certificate of Orthodontics and Dental Facial Orthopedics. Dr Willham began practicing orthodontics in Des Moines in 1990. In 2008 he served as President of the Iowa Society of Orthodontics. Dr. Willham enjoys spending time with his wife and son, and is happy to have his parents living close by in Ames. He is active in church, and enjoys windsurfing, snowboarding, and biking.
But most importantly to you, Dr. Willham enjoys his work, and feels fortunate to be able to use his art and science background in a job. Dr. Austin Foster was born and raised in the Des Moines metro area and graduated from Waukee High School.
Services
The American Association of Orthodontics recommends an initial Orthodontic evaluation at seven years of age.
Occasionally this visit or subsequent follow up visits will indicate the need for placement of a functional appliance or space maintaining appliance as a first phase interceptive treatment.
This early intervention can be timed to take advantage of your child's growth patterns or is used to correct conditions that may cause damage to tissue, teeth, bones or joints.
Our ability to get a 3D picture of the teeth and to print 3D models reduces or eliminates the need for those "gooey" impressions that so many patients dislike.
Occasionally this visit or subsequent follow up visits will indicate the need for placement of a functional appliance or space maintaining appliance as a first phase interceptive treatment.
This early intervention can be timed to take advantage of your child's growth patterns or is used to correct conditions that may cause damage to tissue, teeth, bones or joints.
Our ability to get a 3D picture of the teeth and to print 3D models reduces or eliminates the need for those "gooey" impressions that so many patients dislike.
We offer a wide range of treatment options from clear braces to clear aligners specifically designed for adults to meet each individual need.
We are confident we can help you achieve and maintain the healthy beautiful smile you desire.
The integration of a digital intraoral scanner into our practice reduces or eliminates the need for our adult patients to have traditional "gooey" impressions made during the treatment process.
We are confident we can help you achieve and maintain the healthy beautiful smile you desire.
The integration of a digital intraoral scanner into our practice reduces or eliminates the need for our adult patients to have traditional "gooey" impressions made during the treatment process.
Taking care of your oral hygiene during the active phase of your orthodontic treatment is essential to ensure you get the results you desire once your braces come off.
There are several steps you must perform daily to ensure a white smile and healthy teeth.
The day your braces are placed at our office, you will receive a "goodie bag" full of all the things you need to keep your teeth and gums clean and healthy.
One of our qualified staff members will instruct you in the proper methods of caring for your new appliances.
There are several steps you must perform daily to ensure a white smile and healthy teeth.
The day your braces are placed at our office, you will receive a "goodie bag" full of all the things you need to keep your teeth and gums clean and healthy.
One of our qualified staff members will instruct you in the proper methods of caring for your new appliances.
Many patients desire beautiful smiles but don't want "braces".
Due to ongoing advances in orthodontic clear aligner technology, many malocclusions can be successfully treated without traditional braces.
This is particularly true when it comes to adults!
Our doctors are happy to discuss with you whether a series of nearly invisible clear aligners are right for you!
Aligners are more comfortable.
There are no wires or brackets to irritate your mouth, and they're removable-so you can eat whatever you want.
Due to ongoing advances in orthodontic clear aligner technology, many malocclusions can be successfully treated without traditional braces.
This is particularly true when it comes to adults!
Our doctors are happy to discuss with you whether a series of nearly invisible clear aligners are right for you!
Aligners are more comfortable.
There are no wires or brackets to irritate your mouth, and they're removable-so you can eat whatever you want.
We would love for you and your family to meet our experienced team and show you how enjoyable Orthodontic care can be!
Simply fill out the required fields, along with your questions or comments and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Setup a free consultation to discuss your personal treatment options and make sure you have a clear understanding of how we intend to proceed with your treatment and what that entails.
Often more than one option is available, and this time is set aside for you to ask questions and make informed decisions together with the doctor.
Simply fill out the required fields, along with your questions or comments and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Setup a free consultation to discuss your personal treatment options and make sure you have a clear understanding of how we intend to proceed with your treatment and what that entails.
Often more than one option is available, and this time is set aside for you to ask questions and make informed decisions together with the doctor.
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