by Whitlock Orthodontics | Jun 6, 2012 | oral health, Uncategorized |
In honor of June Dairy Month, our team would like to thank all of our hard working families in the Dairy Industry. You make us proud! In fact, dairy is important to your overall health! A 2008 study from the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) found that regular...
by Whitlock Orthodontics | Mar 8, 2012 | About our Office, oral health, oral hygiene, Uncategorized |
When you visit Whitlock Orthodontics for your orthodontic consultation, you’ll probably have a lot of questions. We want you to be prepared for your appointment and feel in charge of your orthodontic treatment decisions, so keep these questions in mind to ask when you...
by Whitlock Orthodontics | Jan 20, 2012 | About our Office, kids braces, Uncategorized |
We love when patients ask us that question! Now that you’re wearing braces, it’s just as important to maintain a good oral hygiene regimen as you did prior to your orthodontic treatment. Braces are known to trap food particles and make it difficult to brush or remove...
by Whitlock Orthodontics | Jan 12, 2012 | oral health, oral hygiene, Uncategorized |
With winter sports under way for a lot of our patients, Dr. Boyd O. Whitlock thought it would be a good time to remind our young athletes wearing braces to take care of both their mouth and appliances while participating in contact sports (and non-contact sports) this...
by Whitlock Orthodontics | Dec 9, 2011 | About our Office, Uncategorized |
Dr. Boyd O. Whitlock and our team at Whitlock Orthodontics want to know: what do your winter plans look like? Do you have any plans for an exciting family vacation? Are you hanging out around town? Catching up on sleep? Spending time with friends? Let us know! Please...
by Whitlock Orthodontics | Nov 22, 2011 | About our Office, Thanksgiving, Uncategorized |
With the hustle and bustle of the holiday season knocking at our door, our entire team at Whitlock Orthodontics wanted to stop for a moment and extend our best wishes to you, our patients, referring doctors and families, for a wonderful Thanksgiving. As always, if you...
by Whitlock Orthodontics | Nov 16, 2011 | About our Office, Uncategorized |
Whether you just began your orthodontic treatment at Whitlock Orthodontics and have a follow-up question for Dr. Boyd O. Whitlock or team, or if you’d simply like to drop us a quick line, we’d love to hear from you! We love connecting with our patients online, whether...
by Whitlock Orthodontics | Oct 21, 2011 | oral health, oral hygiene, Plaque, Uncategorized |
At Whitlock Orthodontics, we know nobody likes getting plaque on their teeth. Here are five other ways you can avoid that dreaded enemy of the teeth during orthodontic treatment, courtesy of WebMD. Let’s start with brushing regularly.. Brushing your teeth twice a day...
by Whitlock Orthodontics | Oct 7, 2011 | National Orthodontic Health Month, Uncategorized |
Happy October! For those who don’t know, National Orthodontic Health Month. This month-long event is organized by our pals at the American Association of Orthodontists, or AAO. Dr. Boyd Whitlock and our team realize this is a great opportunity for us and to...
by Whitlock Orthodontics | Jun 20, 2011 | Uncategorized |
Whitlock Orthodontics, your Springdale orthodontist, is situated around some pretty unique neighborhoods. Each is special with its own personality, created by the people and places (and our amazing patients) living within. Today, Dr. Whitlock and our team thought...
by Whitlock Orthodontics | Dec 7, 2010 | Uncategorized |
If you recently completed treatment at Whitlock Orthodontics, we’d like to congratulate you! Now that your braces have been removed, Dr. Whitlock will provide—or has provided you—with retainers. After braces are removed, teeth can shift out of position if they are not...
by Whitlock Orthodontics | Mar 24, 2010 | Uncategorized |
You may remember our post from last week, when we discussed our involvement in Smile for a Lifetime, the outstanding program that is changing lives every day. Yesterday, we found a great article in DentistryIQ about Smile for a Lifetime, and thought we’d share...
by Whitlock Orthodontics | Feb 26, 2010 | Uncategorized |
Everyone loves fun facts. Fun, fun, fun. The American Association of Orthodontists, or AAO, has come up with some fun facts about orthodontics that Dr. Boyd Whitlock and our team at Whitlock Orthodontics thought you might enjoy. • There are nearly 4 million people in...
by Whitlock Orthodontics | Feb 19, 2010 | Uncategorized |
Isn’t social media great? The team at Whitlock Orthodontics embrace technology and love connecting with our patients online, whether it’s by sharing news on our blog or communicating ideas on our Facebook page. For social media to work, conversation is vital, and...
by Whitlock Orthodontics | Feb 5, 2010 | Uncategorized |
The spring months bring an increase in outdoor activities and a greater chance of damaging your precious mouth and pearly whites. If you play sports, it’s important that you consult Dr. Whitlock for special precautions. A protective mouth guard is advised for...
by Whitlock Orthodontics | Jan 21, 2010 | Uncategorized |
Many parents assume they must wait until a child has all of his or her permanent teeth to visit Whitlock Orthodontics, only to find that treatment would have been much easier if started earlier. Did you know the American Association of Orthodontists recommends that...
by Whitlock Orthodontics | Jan 4, 2010 | Uncategorized |
Dr. W and his team know the thought of having braces gets a lot of people down. At Whitlock Orthodontics we offer a variety of different orthodontic treatments designed to help give our patients the beautiful smiles they deserve. While there are so many effective...
by Whitlock Orthodontics | Dec 31, 2009 | Uncategorized |
Dr. Whitlock and his team at Whitlock Orthodontics would like to point you to a few interesting webisodes about orthodontics, located on the YouTube page of the American Association of Orthodontics, or AAO. There, they tend to post some very pertinent videos about...
by Whitlock Orthodontics | Dec 24, 2009 | Uncategorized |
In this season given to tidings of comfort and joy, and as Dr. Whitlock and his team at Whitlock Orthodontics reflect on the year that was, we’d like to ask you, our wonderful patients: What do you love about the holidays this year? Being with your loved ones? A clean...
by Whitlock Orthodontics | Dec 19, 2009 | Uncategorized |
Did you know Dr. Whitlock and his team have a “Super Cool Kids Club”? It’s designed especially for our younger patients that are not quite ready to get started with braces. Here’s how it works: The kids in the club receive an official kids club membership card....
