Ask Dr. Whitlock: What’s so bad about nail biting?
We’ve all heard that biting your nails is an awful habit, but you many wonder- really- what’s so bad about it? Recently, our team at Whitlock Orthodontics found an interesting article that discusses how biting your nails affect your teeth and oral health. Nail biting, also known as Onychophagia, is a common habit among various […]
Summer FUN with Whitlock Orthodontics!
It’s summer here at Whitlock Orthodontics, a season full of vacations, adventures and great memories. Whether you are headed to a barbecue, a camping trip, hitting America’s open roads or just having fun in the backyard, Dr. Boyd Whitlock and our team want to hear all about it! We encourage you to post any photos […]
Stay Cool with a Braces-Friendly Summer Treat!
Summer is here! Kids and adults alike will now be spending more time outside being active and enjoying the hotter temperatures. What’s better on a hot summer day than a delicious treat that will cool you down after doing something active in the summer sun? Luckily, our friends at the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) […]
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 […]
June is National Smile Month!
According to the American Dental Association, a person’s smile outranked eyes, hair and body as the most important physical feature, which is why it’s important for our team at Whitlock Orthodontics to support National Smile Month this June. Show off your pearly whites by posting your favorite smile photos on the wall of our Facebook […]
Orthodontic Emergency Care
True orthodontic emergencies are very rare, but when they do occur we are available to you. As a general rule, you should call the office when you experience severe pain or when you have a painful appliance problem that you can’t take care of yourself. We’ll be able to schedule an appointment with Dr. Boyd […]
Whitlock Orthodontics, offering Damon™ System braces
Something big is happening in the orthodontics world, and it’s no other than Damon braces, which allow your teeth to move more comfortably and easily than traditional braces. With the Damon System, achieving that perfect smile will be faster and easier than you ever thought possible. Here are the advantages of the Damon® System: With […]
Happy Memorial Day! from Whitlock Orthodontics
Memorial Day weekend is a time when Americans everywhere stop and remember all those men and women who bravely gave their lives for our country. Memorial Day also marks the unofficial start of summer 2011, and for many folks in Springdale, getting out of town for three days after being cooped up in the office […]
HOW TO: Floss with Braces
Dr. Boyd Whitlock will tell you that keeping your teeth clean is more important than ever when you have braces. Food bits have more spots than usual to hide in your mouth, so you must be diligent in order to avoid bad breath, swollen gums, discolored teeth and cavities. If you remove plaque regularly during […]
What, exactly, are wisdom teeth?
Wisdom teeth are a type of molar that is found in the very back of your mouth and are the last molars to develop. There are four wisdom teeth: upper left, upper right, lower left, and lower right. These teeth usually appear in late teens or early twenties but may become impacted (fail to erupt) […]
