‘Metal mouth’ is no longer a viable playground slur. Seriously, the number of people wearing braces in America nearly doubled between 1982 and 2008. And today, apparently 4 million people wear braces in the US. Clearly, they’ve become an accepted and routine part of American life. But certain questions remain unclear, despite their widespread use. …

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What is SureSmile® Orthodontic Technology? You’re thinking about getting braces. And while you’re excited about having that great smile, you may be nervous about wearing the wires and brackets. Well, there is a new, technologically advanced orthodontic system that makes straightening your teeth a lot more precise and more accurate compared to conventional orthodontic treatment. …

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¿Qué es la tecnología de ortodoncia SureSmile®? Está pensando en ponerse frenos. Y, mientras que está muy emocionado (a) por tener una sonrisa hermosa, puede que esté nervioso (a) por tener que usar los frenos y alambres. Bueno, existe un nuevo sistema de ortodoncia de tecnología súper avanzada que hace que enderezar sus dientes sea …

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Todos conocemos el dicho “No juzgues un libro por su portada”, pero la realidad es que todos lo hacemos. Las primeras impresiones son importantes y su sonrisa dice mucho sobre usted. Es por eso que en Whitlock Orthodontics no solamente nos preocupamos por ayudar a nuestros adolescentes, sino que queremos ayudar a los adultos también. …

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We all know the saying, “Don’t judge a book by it’s cover”, but the reality is: we all do. First impressions are important and your smile says a lot about you. That’s why at Whitlock Orthodontics, we don’t just care about helping our teens, we want to help adults as well. A straight smile is …

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I’m often asked about the best time to have children evaluated for orthodontic treatment. The challenge is that (as we all know!) every kid is different. However, a good milestone is around age seven, when a child’s jaw is developed enough, and he or she has enough permanent teeth for an orthodontist to tell if …

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Frecuentemente me preguntan sobre el mejor momento para llevar a su hijo a una evaluación de tratamiento de ortodoncia. El problema es que (como todos sabemos) cada niño es diferente. Sin embargo, un buen punto de partida es alrededor de los 7 años, edad en la que la mandíbula del niño se ha desarrollado lo …

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The University of Arkansas has recently extended their benefits package to include dental coverage for employees! If you’ve recently enrolled in the UofArk dental program, we want you to know that we’re in network! We happily accept coverage from your provider! Take advantage! Make sure to give us a call and set up an appointment with our …

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