While braces play an important part in helping to create a healthy mouth and teeth, you might experience a few side effects while wearing them that are common and can be easily treated. Even with the best of care, braces can cause soreness to your mouth. As your teeth begin to move, it is natural …

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A lot of patients ask us why Dr. Boyd Whitlock and our team at Whitlock Orthodontics work tirelessly to give our patients straight teeth. Of course it’s nice to have a smile full of evenly-aligned teeth, but did you know that straightening your teeth can keep them healthier as well? Straight teeth lead to better …

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Invisalign, which we happily provide at Whitlock Orthodontics, is a great alternative to traditional orthodontic treatment if you are hesitant about the look and feel of metal braces. During your initial visit at our Springdale, AR office, the first thing we do is take an impression of your teeth as they are now and digitize …

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Can you believe it’s already June? Today, Dr. Boyd Whitlock and our team at Whitlock Orthodontics thought we’d tell you June is National Smile Month, and a good time to remind all our patients to practice good oral hygiene while you are wearing braces! Below are a few simple steps you can take to improve …

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Until recently, the only option for people who need braces was the traditional type in which a wire threads through a bracket that attaches to each tooth. Both the wires and the brackets extend across the breadth of the mouth. Pressure from the wires moves the teeth into the proper position. For most patients, traditional …

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“The purpose of all war is peace.” – Saint Augustine Fire truck sirens, baton twirlers, marching bands covering patriotic tunes, colorful floats, costumes, and millions of red, white, and blue American flags being waved in the air on a beautiful day in late May, that is what Memorial Day is all about. It is a …

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At Whitlock Orthodontics, we know having an attractive smile puts a spring in your step, as well as increases your self-confidence, no matter if you’re a teen or an adult. Smiling not only puts people in a good mood, but doing it often can even help you live longer! If you’ve been hiding your smile …

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Our friends at the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) have put together a helpful list that outlines when you should call Dr. Boyd Whitlock to schedule an initial consultation. Here are 12 warning signs indicating it’s time to check in with us: 1. Early or late loss of baby teeth 2. Teeth that meet in …

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Did you know the month of May is designated National Physical Fitness and Sports Month? After all, there isn’t a better time to celebrate physical activity as when the warm weather and sunshine makes its way back into our lives! Now that the flowers are in bloom and the weather has warmed up, it’s easier …

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So, you just got your braces on, and you’re wondering why you should continue visiting your general dentist since you’re seeing Dr. Boyd Whitlock every other month. Patients always ask us if they should continue to see their dentist while in orthodontic treatment. In short, the answer is yes. Today, we thought we would share …

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