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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In today’s society of selfies, social media, and Snapchat, adults and teens care more than ever about beautiful, straight teeth. Historically, traditional braces were the only option to achieve straight teeth. In fact, traditional braces have been around for about 60 years. But in recent years, Invisalign hit the market – offering a new, almost …

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We’re so excited to announce that our patient appreciation event this month will be a private screening of Wonder on November 22nd! Not only are we inviting all our friends and family to join us in watching this important movie, but we’re also supporting The Children’s Safety Center of Washington County. Their mission is to …

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¿Recuerda cuando su hijo era pequeño y usted decía “¡Digan whisky!” antes de tomar una foto? Tantas sonrisas chistosas. Ahora que su hijo es un adolescente, ¿sigue sonriendo para las fotos? ¿Pone una sonrisa grande que muestra sus dientes? Todos los padres quieren que sus adolescentes sean felices, tengan confianza y se sientan bien consigo …

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Remember when your kid was little and you’d yell “Say cheese!” before snapping a photo? All those goofy smiles. As your child has grown into a teen, does he still smile for photos? A big, real smile showing his teeth? All parents want their teenagers to be happy, confident and feel good about themselves. The …

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Muchos padres conocen Invisalign®, la manera virtual de enderezar de forma invisible los dientes, sin la utilización de frenos metálicos. Pero, a menudo, me piden más información sobre Invisalign® Teen. En pocas palabras, en lugar de utilizar frenos y alambres, Invisalign® Teen usa una serie de alineadores invisibles y removibles que están hechos a la …

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