We know the rumors going around – mostly among young people – that once you swallow a piece of chewing gum it will stake a claim and take up residency in your stomach for at least seven years! We really hate to take all the fun out of the mystery, but the truth is that …
Lots of you have asked us at Whitlock Orthodontics about whether it’s healthy for children to suck thumbs (or, less frequently, fingers). If you’ve got a thumb-sucker in the house, you are not alone. Research tells us that between 75% and 95% of infants suck their thumbs. Is this anything to worry about? In most …
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Help support our troops by participating in Whitlock Orthodontics‘ soldier drive! Right now and running until June 11th, bring in the following items and receive extra punches on your punch card! Plus you will be entered into a drawing to win a basket FULL of fireworks! The items donated will be used in care packages …
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Don’t miss out on our new patient referral contest at Whitlock Orthodontics! Refer three people to our office and you will AUTOMATICALLY win an Ipod Nano of your choice! It’s that easy. Hurry and drop by our office to pick up your referral cards, or grab them at your next appointment. Don’t miss out on …
Everybody knows that smoking causes lung cancer, but did you also know that smokers and tobacco are susceptible to a variety of oral health problems at a faster rate than non-smokers? It’s true! Smoking is responsible for almost 75% of gum disease in adults; and, similar to smokers, adults who smoke pipes and cigars, as …
Is dairy a major part of your diet? If not, it should be! A recent study from the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) has found that regular consumption of dairy products, such as milk, cheese and yogurt, can lower your chances of contracting periodontal disease (also known as gum disease). Gum disease is caused by …
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Call it by its fancy name, “halitosis,” and it won’t smell any sweeter. Bad breath is frequently a sign that you’re not keeping up with your oral health. The source of this unpleasant odor is, in most cases, bacteria living on your teeth, gums or tongue. Follow these ten tips for a breath of fresh …
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At Whitlock Orthodontics, we provide the most advanced orthodontic treatment to match the specific needs of each patient. Just see what our patients have to say!!! Dr. Whitlock is the only orthodontist who has really taken the time to work with me and show me what is involved with the treatment on getting my teeth …
That’s right, Tuesday, February 10th brought all the nerds out of the woodwork and into Dr. Whitlock’s office. Fun-loving and enthusiastic patients and staff had a blast, with everyone showing their nerdy side—even Dr. Whitlock! Next up we have Camo day, coming Thursday, March 26th. Anyone who dresses up gets extra punches on their card, …
At Whitlock Orthodontics we offer a variety of different orthodontic treatments designed to help give our patients the beautiful smiles they deserve. While there are so many effective treatments available, SureSmile is the top treatment in our office! SureSmile gets our patients out of braces twice as fast, and with less discomfort than with most …
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