June marks National Dairy Month!
In honor of June Dairy Month, our team would like to thank all of our hard working families in the Dairy Industry. You make us proud! In fact, dairy is important to your overall health! A 2008 study from the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) found that regular consumption of dairy products, such as milk, […]
Which questions should I ask during my orthodontic consultation?
When you visit Whitlock Orthodontics for your orthodontic consultation, you’ll probably have a lot of questions. We want you to be prepared for your appointment and feel in charge of your orthodontic treatment decisions, so keep these questions in mind to ask when you come in for your appointment: How long will I have to […]
Ask Dr. Boyd O. Whitlock: “I got my braces. Now what?”
We love when patients ask us that question! Now that you’re wearing braces, it’s just as important to maintain a good oral hygiene regimen as you did prior to your orthodontic treatment. Braces are known to trap food particles and make it difficult to brush or remove plaque, which is why Dr. Boyd O. Whitlock […]
Dr. Boyd O. Whitlock, reminding you to protect your mouth this winter
With winter sports under way for a lot of our patients, Dr. Boyd O. Whitlock thought it would be a good time to remind our young athletes wearing braces to take care of both their mouth and appliances while participating in contact sports (and non-contact sports) this winter. More than half of the seven million […]
Share your winter break plans with us!
Dr. Boyd O. Whitlock and our team at Whitlock Orthodontics want to know: what do your winter plans look like? Do you have any plans for an exciting family vacation? Are you hanging out around town? Catching up on sleep? Spending time with friends? Let us know! Please feel free to share your exciting winter […]
Happy Thanksgiving, from Whitlock Orthodontics
With the hustle and bustle of the holiday season knocking at our door, our entire team at Whitlock Orthodontics wanted to stop for a moment and extend our best wishes to you, our patients, referring doctors and families, for a wonderful Thanksgiving. As always, if you know anyone we can help, just let us know. […]
Join the conversation.
Whether you just began your orthodontic treatment at Whitlock Orthodontics and have a follow-up question for Dr. Boyd O. Whitlock or team, or if you’d simply like to drop us a quick line, we’d love to hear from you! We love connecting with our patients online, whether it’s by sharing news on our blog or […]
5 tips to avoid plaque, from Whitlock Orthodontics
At Whitlock Orthodontics, we know nobody likes getting plaque on their teeth. Here are five other ways you can avoid that dreaded enemy of the teeth during orthodontic treatment, courtesy of WebMD. Let’s start with brushing regularly.. Brushing your teeth twice a day with a fluoride-containing toothpaste is vital to a healthy mouth. Make sure […]
At Whitlock Orthodontics, October means National Orthodontic Health Month!
Happy October! For those who don’t know, National Orthodontic Health Month. This month-long event is organized by our pals at the American Association of Orthodontists, or AAO. Dr. Boyd Whitlock and our team realize this is a great opportunity for us and to raise awareness about the importance of oral hygiene. National Orthodontic Health Month […]
What do you LOVE about Springdale?
Whitlock Orthodontics, your Springdale orthodontist, is situated around some pretty unique neighborhoods. Each is special with its own personality, created by the people and places (and our amazing patients) living within. Today, Dr. Whitlock and our team thought we’d ask: What are your favorite things about Springdale? Is there a local event you attend every […]
