People have been brushing their teeth for thousands of years! In fact, the first “toothbrush” was created around 3000BC! Ancient civilizations used a thin twig with a frayed edge to rub against their teeth for cleaning. The first toothbrush with bristles – similar to today’s toothbrushes – was invented in 1498 in China. Brushes were …
If you have been told you have periodontal disease (also known as gum disease or periodontitis), you’re not alone. An estimated 80 percent of American adults currently have some form of the disease! Periodontal diseases range from simple gum inflammation to serious disease that result in major damage to the soft tissue and bone that …
Cardiodontics: The Heart Mouth Connection, Whitlock Orthodontics Read More »
At Whitlock Orthodontics, we are committed to the partnership we have with our dental colleagues. Dentistry and orthodontics are closely tied, and keeping strong contact with our dental colleagues is important to offering patients the best service. We are eager to assist our dental colleagues with furthering their education by providing an open door to …
We at Whitlock Orthodontics want you to know that as more families turn to bottled water and away from the tap, they may be missing out on one important ingredient that most brands of bottled water fail to include: fluoride! As of 2005, bottled water is second only to soft drinks as the most popular …
Bottled Water May Be Behind Tooth Troubles: Whitlock Orthodontics Explains Read More »
CRIKEY, we love our patients! Slap on some cargo shorts and hiking boots, toss in a pair of binoculars and come on down to the Whitlock Safari! The Wild Wilderness Safari, along with the Little Pony Express is taking over Whitlock Orthodontics on Wednesday, June 24, 2009 from 4PM – 7PM at our Springdale office. …
Whether you’re 5 or 50, your health depends on your awareness of what’s good for you. But in a world filled with fad diets, blaring advertisements, and unintelligible ingredient lists, we at Whitlock Orthodontics know it can be difficult to determine exactly what is good for you – and what’s not. For straightforward guidance on …
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At Whitlock Orthodontics, we are committed to the partnership we have with our dental colleagues. We are eager to assist them with furthering their education by providing an open door to the latest cutting edge dentistry. That is why every six weeks, seminars are held in our office after hours to provide our dental partners …
At Whitlock Orthodontics we see lots of patients concerned about their bad breath. So we want to educate you about what you can do to really keep your chompers clean and breath minty fresh! Naturally, good oral hygiene is the first set. With proper brushing and regular dental checkups you can keep bad breath (halitosis) …
Parsley and Other Ways To Brighten Your Smile from Whitlock Orthodontics Read More »
It’s no secret that sweet, sugary candies and drinks have an adverse effect of the health of your smile, but what about sour or tart candies? We at Whitlock Orthodontics thought you might want to know what kind of an effect does eating or drinking something sour have on my smile? Recent research from the …
A Sour Smile Is Not A Happy Smile — Whitlock Orthodontics Read More »
Whitlock Orthodontics wants to know, where does all that soda pop go? On average, the typical person consumes over 50 gallons of soda pop per year! The amount of acid and sugar found in a can of soda can cause serious tooth decay and lead to cavities, gum disease, and even tooth loss! We at …
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