Mouth guards and sports injuries, with Dr. Whitlock
Wouldn’t you believe it, it’s already springtime! The spring months, however, bring an increase in outdoor activities and a greater chance of kids damaging their precious mouths and pearly whites. If you play sports, it’s important that you consult Dr. Boyd Whitlock for special precautions, such as wearing a mouth guard. A protective mouth guard […]
Northwest Arkansas orthodontist Dr. Whitlock, reminding you to play it safe this spring
According to the National Youth Sports Safety Foundation, children, high-school athletes and adults will have more than 5,000,000 teeth knocked out in sporting events this year. And for Dr. Boyd Whitlock, that’s simply not acceptable. You see, April happens to be National Facial Protection Month, and it’s a good time to remind our young athletes […]
Talking sports and orthodontics with Dr. Whitlock
The spring months bring an increase in outdoor activities and a greater chance of damaging your precious mouth and pearly whites. If you play sports, it’s important that you consult Dr. Whitlock for special precautions. A protective mouth guard is advised for playing contact sports such as basketball, football and soccer. In case of any […]