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 …
Mooooooooooooove Over Gum Disease! — Whitlock Orthodontics Read More »
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, …
You just got braces and you’re supposed to avoid eating anything sticky, hard, crunchy, or chewy. What does this leave for you to eat? Lettuce? Nothing? Luckily, there was someone else wondering the same thing when she first got braces! Brenda Waterman, 13, decided she was going to find a way to have her cake …
Now That I Have Braces, What Can I Eat? – Dr. Whitlock Read More »
At Whitlock Orthodontics we pride ourselves in our ability to provide the most advanced orthodontic care in a high-tech, modern environment. Recently we introduced a new program into our office, and would like to showcase our newest advanced piece of equipment: the i-Cat! The i-Cat is a three dimensional imaging device, and is the leading …
New Equipment Means More Treatment Options – Springdale Orthodontist Dr. Boyd Whitlock Read More »
At Whitlock Orthodontics we focus on the health of our patients. Every year our team participates in the local Race for the Cure to show support all of those around us who have been affected by breast cancer. Everybody participates in the race and we have a great time coming together with other people in …
