Every parent wants their child to be able to smile with confidence but for many that’s not the only reason to investigate orthodontics at an early age. While the average age for orthodontic treatment is 12 years old, we at Whitlock Orthodontics have a mission to focus on children 7 and up. We’ll even do …
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THE CDC REPORTS that 1 in 5 children (between ages 5 and 11) in the US have untreated tooth decay. Not only should tooth decay be treated in regular dental appointments, it should be prevented! Tooth decay is 100 percent preventable with effective personal care and regular dental cleanings. In honor of Children’s Dental Health …
MANY PEOPLE SAY the holidays are their favorite time of the year! We all know celebrating traditions that bind friends and family together is truly what makes the holidays special. This year, we want to share with you some of our favorite holiday traditions. Our Team’s Favorite Holiday Traditions: Dr W: We have several that …
DID YOU KNOW that about 50 percent of kids experience some type of tooth injury during childhood? Most parents are prepared to treat minor cuts, scrapes and bruises, but it is also important to know how to prevent and treat tooth injuries. As fun as it is, the playground happens to be a hotspot for …
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We are excited to announce this years Whitlock Ortho Patient Appreciation Movie Day will be on Wednesday, November 25th, at 9:30am at Malco Razorback Theater in Fayetteville. We want to invite you and your friends to join us for a complimentary and EXCLUSIVE Premier of ‘The Good Dinosaur’ Please contact our office by Nov 6th …
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BACK TO SCHOOL SEASON IS IN FULL SWING! And with the ringing of the school bells comes new friends, new classes, and new opportunities to learn. We know how much you care about your student’s education, so we want to help give them a little extra motivation to do well on that first big test! …
IT’S THAT TIME AGAIN! School is starting back up. All of us are going through our back-to-school shopping lists and gearing up our kids for the upcoming school year. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwcYbo7pjto?rel=0 Our Team Shares Their Back-To-School Memories… In honor of the season, we asked our team to share some back-to-school memories with all of you. We …
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How You Can Start Preparing Now When you first start thinking about going to the orthodontist, it is normal to feel apprehensive. What will your orthodontic experience bring? Whether you have been advised by a dentist or chosen to seek out orthodontic care from Dr. Boyd Whitlock on your own, there are a few things …
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One exciting part about wearing braces from Whitlock Orthodontics is getting to choose the colors of your rubber bands. Orthodontists place elastic bands, or ligatures, over each bracket to secure the archwire in place. These rubber bands may be individual or connected, depending on your mouth’s needs. From Dr. Boyd Whitlock, you have the option …
Rubber Band Horoscopes: What your color says about you Read More »
One problem with trying to answer the question as to who benefits from Invisalign is that the simple answer is “almost everyone.” The see-through, almost invisible aligners for straightening teeth are specifically molded to fit each individual’s mouth. Unlike conventional braces, they can be removed when eating and when cleaning the teeth. Because they use …
