What Will YOUR Smile Look Like After Orthodontic Treatment?

It is sometimes hard to believe the transformation your smile undergoes during orthodontic treatment. Whitlock Orthodontics loves to see our patients’ smiles light up when they see their new smile in the mirror for the first time. For those of you who haven’t yet started or finished your orthodontic treatment with Dr. Boyd Whitlock, have you ever wondered what your new smile might look like after treatment?

The American Association of Orthodontists, or AAO for short, has recently launched a new tool called “Virtual Smiles”, which shows what your smile might look like after orthodontic treatment.

Check out the Virtual Smiles tool, and call Whitlock Orthodontics to get started on improving your smile today!

Dr. Whitlock at the AAO Annual Session in Washington D.C.!

To better serve Springdale and northwestern Arkansas with the highest quality orthodontic care available, Dr. Boyd Whitlock is committed to continuing education into the exciting world of orthodontics.

One of the ways we at Whitlock Orthodontics improve our service is by attending conferences, meetings and seminars, and through Tuesday, we will be in Washington D.C. attending the AAO Annual Session, an educational event that is one of the largest orthodontic conventions in the world - and one that allows Dr. Whitlock to consult with some of the sharpest minds in orthodontics from around the country and stay up-to-date on all the latest technologies and orthodontic treatment options available. This, in turn, allows us Whitlock Orthodontics give you, our wonderful patients, the best treatment experience possible.

If you've got an appointment scheduled with Dr. Whitlock in the coming weeks, we invite you to ask us about our trip, including what he learned at the AAO Annual Session and how continuing education and acquisition of new technology helps us treat you more effectively.

Happy Monday!

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 about staying safe on the field this spring. The above video from our friends at the American Association of Orthodontists outlines some basic ways you can save face this April and spring.

Dr. Whitlock will tell you protective gear is vital for anyone engaging in tooth or mouth-threatening activities. If you have any further questions about any of these AAO tips, please contact Whitlock Orthodontics. Have a great weekend!

Fun facts! From Whitlock Orthodontics

Everyone loves fun facts. Fun, fun, fun. The American Association of Orthodontists, or AAO, has come up with some fun facts about orthodontics that Dr. Boyd Whitlock and our team at Whitlock Orthodontics thought you might enjoy.

• There are nearly 4 million people in orthodontic treatment throughout the United States. Three out of four are younger than 18.

• The first mechanical treatment for correcting irregular teeth was suggested by Gaius Plinius Secundus (A.D 23-79).The American Association of Orthodontists is comprised of more than 12,000 members in the United States, Canada and abroad.

• The time required to complete orthodontic treatment ranges from 12 to 36 months depending on the nature and severity of the problem.

• Of the 160,000 dentists in the United States and Canada, 8,000 are practicing orthodontists.

• The cement that attaches the braces to the teeth is now made with a special fluoride-releasing substance.

• Wires activated by body heat used in today's braces originally were developed by NASA for use in the space program.

• Famous orthodontic patients include: Dr. Joyce Brothers, Hale Irwin, Cher, Diana Ross, Phyllis Diller, Chelsea Clinton, Whoopi Goldberg, Daisy Fuentes and Brandi.