Cardiodontics: The Heart Mouth Connection, Whitlock Orthodontics
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 […]
Come to the Whitlock Safari!
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. […]
How To Stay Young And Healthy from Whitlock Orthodontics
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 […]
Whitlock Orthodontics Dental Partnership
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 […]
Take Our Soda Pop Quiz! From Whitlock Orthodontics
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 […]
Gummy Tummy — Whitlock Orthodontics
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 […]
When Are Two Phases of Treatment Necessary? — Whitlock Orthodontics Explains
Usually patients in orthodontic treatment already have their permanent teeth – but in some cases we have to start treatment earlier, even before the patient’s permanent teeth come in. We call this “two-phase treatment.” When we have patients with clear developmental problems at an early age, it’s best to start work when they are young, […]
When is Thumb-Sucking a Cause for Worry? Whitlock Orthodontics Explain
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 […]
Whitlock Orthodontics Holds Soldier Drive to Help Support Our Troops
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 […]
Win an IPOD NANO from Whitlock Orthodontics
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 […]
