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 | Feb 23, 2012 | About our Office, oral hygiene, oral health, Uncategorized
Monday was Presidents’ Day, a day known for celebrating of both George Washington’s and Abraham Lincoln’s combined Birthdays. Presidents’ Day was created in 1971, when President Richard Nixon combined the birthdays of two of our most well-known presidents into one...
by Whitlock Orthodontics | Oct 30, 2009 | Uncategorized
Dr. Whitlock knows there are quite a few myths about orthodontists circulating around these days. Before you buy into those myths, he thinks you should get the facts! The staff at Whitlock Orthodontics came across a great site that helps set the record straight. Our...
by Whitlock Orthodontics | Oct 21, 2009 | Uncategorized
Braces aren’t just for pre-adolescents and teenagers anymore! Anyone, at any age, can benefit from orthodontic care; whether it is correcting a problem not treated in your younger years, or catching a problem early. To ensure the best overall treatment, the American...
by Whitlock Orthodontics | Oct 9, 2009 | Uncategorized
Did you know that October is National Dental Hygiene Month? Fall is here, and Halloween is coming soon, but now it is more important than ever to maintain good oral hygiene. All those sweet, sour and sticky candies may taste great, but these treats can damage your...
by Whitlock Orthodontics | Oct 2, 2009 | Uncategorized
Bad breath can be a real downer, especially when you are out on a date with that girl or boy you’ve had a crush on all semester! However, bad breath can be prevented! Bad breath, or as your doctor may call it “halitosis,” is caused by odor-producing bacteria that...
by Whitlock Orthodontics | Sep 25, 2009 | Uncategorized
There are so many questions about orthodontics that we never ask, so Dr. Whitlock took some time to explain the most common concerns. At what age should orthodontic treatment occur? Orthodontic treatment can be started at any age. Many orthodontic problems are easier...
by Whitlock Orthodontics | Aug 28, 2009 | Uncategorized
Should you need to call Whitlock Orthodontics in case you sustain any damage to your braces, we can help you more effectively if you can tell us exactly which piece is in trouble! Here’s a handy diagram and corresponding list of all the parts that make up your braces....
by Whitlock Orthodontics | Jul 3, 2009 | Uncategorized
We at Whitlock Orthodontics want you to know that as more families turn to bottled water and away from the tap, they may be missing out on one important ingredient that most brands of bottled water fail to include: fluoride! As of 2005, bottled water is second only to...
by Whitlock Orthodontics | Feb 7, 2009 | Uncategorized
You just got braces and you’re supposed to avoid eating anything sticky, hard, crunchy, or chewy. What does this leave for you to eat? Lettuce? Nothing? Luckily, there was someone else wondering the same thing when she first got braces! Brenda Waterman, 13,...
by Whitlock Orthodontics | Jan 24, 2009 | Uncategorized
We’re always looking for ways to have fun at Whitlock Orthodontics! Our most recent “Big Hair Day” on January 15th was big fun for our entire team and all of our patients. Everybody participated, and we all kinds of wacky hairdos walking around, including Dr. W in...
by Whitlock Orthodontics | Dec 19, 2008 | Uncategorized
The Holidays are here! This is a great time of year to spend with family and friends; laughing, eating, and sharing some of your greatest memories of 2008. At Whitlock Orthodontics we would like to wish all of our patients and their families a very happy holiday...