Tell Dr. Whitlock and team: What are your summer plans?
At Whitlock Orthodontics, we can’t believe it’s already June. As the school year comes to an end for a lot of Dr. Whitlock‘s patients, the days get longer and the temperatures in northwest Arkansas begin to climb a bit, there’s no better way to beat the heat than jump into a pool and cool off […]
Smile for a Lifetime in the news! From Dr. Boyd Whitlock
You may remember our post from last week, when we discussed our involvement in Smile for a Lifetime, the outstanding program that is changing lives every day. Yesterday, we found a great article in DentistryIQ about Smile for a Lifetime, and thought we’d share this well-written piece with you. Dr. Boyd Whitlock and Whitlock Orthodontics […]
This March, what are you up to? From Dr. W and Whitlock Orthodontics
It’s almost springtime. The daffodils and buttercups are on their way, fresh Rhubarb is ready to be picked, the birds are chirping, the sun is warming up (almost) and the smell of freshly-cut grass is wafting from baseball fields nearby. Our team at Whitlock Orthodontics thought this would be a good time to ask: What […]
At Whitlock Orthodontics, access to your account any day, any time!
Access to your account, any day, any time. Sounds perfect and convenient, doesn’t it? Patients at Whitlock Orthodontics enjoy access to their account 24 hours a day, seven days a week—on our web site. You can look up your appointments and all of your account details at your convenience, all from the comfort of your […]
SureSmile goes on ABC’s “The Doctors” — Dr. Whitlock
SureSmile goes on ABC’s “The Doctors” On a recent episode of ABC’s “The Doctors,” Dr. Thomas Lee of Oxnard, California, was interviewed in front of a live audience and demonstrated SureSmile technology and discussed treatment benefits for orthodontists and their patients. Dr. Lee’s 14-year-old patient, Nina, who had just completed SureSmile treatment, was part of […]
Toothbrush Trivia From Whitlock Orthodontics
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 […]
Parsley and Other Ways To Brighten Your Smile from Whitlock Orthodontics
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) […]
A Sour Smile Is Not A Happy Smile — Whitlock Orthodontics
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 […]
Congratulations to Tanner from Whitlock Orthodontics!
At Whitlock Orthodontics, we understand that going through orthodontic treatment is a big deal! Part of that is keeping consistent appointments and keeping your appliances clean. To reward you for all of your hard work, we hold contests with exciting prizes. For our last contest, we had a referral contest. Every time you referred someone […]
Why Is It So Important to Have Straight Teeth? – Whitlock Orthodontics
Some people wonder why we work so hard to give our patients straight teeth. Of course it’s nice to have a smile full of evenly aligned teeth, but did you know that straightening your teeth can keep them healthier? Straight teeth lead to better oral hygiene, increasing your chances of keeping your own natural teeth […]
