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 grows in your mouth. This bacteria …

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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 to correct if detected at an early age before jaw growth has …

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We’ve blogged about SureSmile before, but today, we wanted to show it to you in action! Check out exactly how exciting it is when the expertise and experience of our Fayetteville and Springdale orthodontist, meets the precision of a robot: —Whitlock Orthodontics

Piercing, like tattooing, is one of today’s popular forms of “body art” and self-expression. If you’re thinking about getting a piercing – or if you already have one or more – there are some health risks you should know about. Your mouth contains millions of bacteria, and infection is a common complication of oral piercing. …

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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. Elastic Tie: Tiny rubber band that …

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If you have been on our Facebook page recently, you may have noticed a few pictures we uploaded recently. Your new ride is here from Whitlock Orthodontics! If you are a patient at one of the local schools, we can picked you up in our sweet new ride for your orthodontic appointment! Our new Whitlock …

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If you’ve ever visited us at Whitlock Orthodontics, you already know that Dr. Whitlock and the rest of the team love connecting with their patients. We love the ability to communicate with all of you online too! Besides our web site and our blog, Whitlock Orthodontics is on many other networks too! * Share a …

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Its summer here at Whitlock Orthodontics, a season full of vacations, adventures and great memories. Whether you are headed to a barbeque, a camping trip, or just having fun in the sun, we want to hear about it! Leave a comment on our blog and tell us about your summer! Happy Travels, -From Whitlock Orthodontics

Extra Extra! Read all about it! Whitlock Orthodontics was mentioned last week on www.nwaonline.net, on a feature article about SureSmile. We love working with the SureSmile technology at Whitlock Orthodontics, as it is faster and produces better results. Take a look at the whole article, and be sure to let us know what you think. …

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