Malocclusion, or what northwestern Arkansas orthodontist Dr. Whitlock calls “bad bite,” is the improper alignment of teeth and/or jaws. When your teeth and jaws are not properly aligned, it may impact your bite, your gum tissue health, the ability to properly care for your teeth and, yes folks, even your appearance. Dr. Whitlock and our …

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How cool is this? SureSmile treatment was recently featured on the Science Channel. At Whitlock Orthodontics, we love working with SureSmile technology, as it is faster and produces better results. Take a look at the video, and be sure to let us know what you think. Happy Tuesday!

Northwest Arkansas orthodontist Dr. Boyd Whitlock will tell you that brushing your teeth is one of the easiest methods of cavity prevention. The question remains, however: which type of toothbrush should your child use? When choosing a toothbrush, look for round-ended (polished) bristles that clean while being gentle on the gums. Choose one that is …

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According to the National Youth Sports Safety Foundation, children, high-school athletes and adults will have more than 5,000,000 teeth knocked out in sporting events this year. And for Dr. Boyd Whitlock, that’s simply not acceptable. You see, April happens to be National Facial Protection Month, and it’s a good time to remind our young athletes …

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Week after week, our team at Whitlock Orthodontics blogs about important topics pertinent to orthodontic care and your well-being, including innovative orthodontic techniques Dr. Whitlock offers. This week, however, our staff and Dr. Whitlock thought we’d step back and ask you, our great patients: what’s on your mind? What would you like to know about …

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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 this well-written piece with you. Dr. Boyd Whitlock and Whitlock Orthodontics …

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Dr. Boyd Whitlock and our entire team at Whitlock Orthodontics are proud to partner with a nonprofit organization called Smile for a Lifetime. The organization helps under-privileged kids in Fayetteville and Springdale who can’t afford to have a not only a great-looking smile, but a smile that will be healthy and last a lifetime! To …

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March has arrived, and that can only mean one thing: it’s National Nutrition Month. Every March, Dr. Boyd Whitlock and thousands of dentists and orthodontists celebrate this occasion, and this year is no different. This March, Dr. Whitlock and our team want you to think diabetes, obesity and periodontal disease, and how healthful eating and …

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It’s almost springtime. The daffodils and buttercups are on their way, fresh Rhubarb is ready to be picked, the birds are chirping, the sun is warming up (almost) and the smell of freshly-cut grass is wafting from baseball fields nearby. Our team at Whitlock Orthodontics thought this would be a good time to ask: What …

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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 orthodontic treatment throughout the United States. Three out of four …

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