Dental Articles

5 Fascinating Facts about Dental Implants

Dental implants continue to grow in popularity as the most effective long-term treatment for tooth loss. With no age limit on treatment, more than half a million people get one or more dental implants every year. Dr. Whitlock helps many patients every year restore the confidence of a beautiful smile with lifetime implants.

Five Healthy Reasons to Smile

Can smiling help you live seven years longer? Researchers at Wayne University studied old photographs of baseball players to see. According to their results, non-smiling players lived an average of seventy-three years, while those who smiled a little bit added two years to the average. Players who flashed a teeth-filled, wide smile lived an average of eighty years.

4 Things To Know about Dental Implants

Do you hide your smile because you are missing one or more teeth? You are not alone. Studies say that two-thirds of adults find themselves in the same situation. Missing teeth not only impacts your self-confidence and overall appearance, but can also lead to jawbone loss and other serious health issues over time.

7 Healthy Holiday Teeth Tips

The holiday season has arrived. Houses light up the night sky. Sales offers fill our mailboxes. Seasonal songs greet us everywhere we go. For most, the holidays provide a special time for families to gather and gifts to be shared. We laugh, play games, maybe argue a little bit, but we always have food. Family buffets rich with sweets and meats and casseroles and treats.

Benefits of Teeth Whitening

Do you know someone with a beautifully white smile? Then you know a remarkable smile is hard to forget. It creates a powerful and lasting impression. But achieving and maintaining white teeth can be a challenge. Even with daily brushing, dark liquids like coffee, tea, soda, and certain foods tend to stain teeth and dull smiles. As your smile loses its brightness, its charm diminishes.

Look Refreshed

Have you ever wanted to look younger? Studies reveal that a younger appearance builds confidence, makes us feel better about ourselves, and tends to lead to more success in life and relationships. What if you could look younger without surgery?

Will Invisalign® Work For You?

If you’ve heard about the benefits and advantages of Invisalign’s clear aligners, you may be wondering if you are a good candidate for this popular orthodontic treatment.

How Invisalign® Creates Beautifully Straight Smiles

Is it possible to achieve beautifully straight teeth without traditional wire braces? Yes. Welcome to modern orthodontic treatment with Invisalign®. It’s not magic. It’s science in action.

Why we screen for oral cancer

Did you know the average American sees their dentist more often than their physician? Dental practices have become the first line of defense for catching oral cancer early. With Dr. Whitlock and his team, your health is our primary focus.

4 Steps to Use All of Your 2016 Insurance Benefits

Soon we will be joining with friends and family to celebrate the joys and sorrows of 2016 as we usher in the start of 2017. As the New Year begins, your dental insurance policy also starts anew.

Why Our Patients Love Invisalign®

Imagine achieving a beautiful, confident, straight smile without the challenge of traditional braces. Now you can get the confidence you deserve with a solution you will love.

New Year, New Smile

Have you been putting off improving your smile? Maybe you think it’s too expensive or it takes too much time. Now is a great time to make a resolution to improve your smile in 2016.

Tastes Great, But Leads to Fillings

Although sugary drinks may taste great, they also contribute to tooth decay and possibly even more serious oral health issues. Studies say that the average American consumes more than 23 pounds of sugar from soft drinks every year.

Don’t Leave Money In Your Account

Dental insurance may seem like a complicated maze sometimes, but one fact is simple and clear. Every year on December 31st, most dental insurance policies reset and any unused dental benefits disappear.

Is every six months too often?

Do I really need to visit the dentist every six months? According to studies, many adults cut back on their dental visits following high school. While 83% of children between the ages of 2-17 visit the dentist regularly, only 61.7% of adults make the dentist a regular part of their life.

Invisable braces for adults?

Are braces just for children and teenagers? According to the American Association of Orthodontics, about one in five orthodontic patients today are adults. At Whitlock, we do not put an age limit on helping you achieve the confidence of a beautifully straight smile.

A smile builds trust?

A beautiful smile not only builds great personal confidence, studies reveal that your smile has the potential to help you in other ways. After reading the smile research results below, you’ll understand why Dr. Whitlock not only cares deeply about oral health, but also about helping patients create memorable smiles.

A Quick Guide to Toothpaste

Choosing the right toothpaste for you and your family can be an overwhelming adventure. The Whitlock team has created a quick guide with professional guidance to give you the confidence to know you’re making a well-informed choice.

Benefits of Tooth Colored Fillings

If you’ve had a cavity filled in the past, you may be among the millions of Americans who reveal a little silver sparkle every time you smile. Newly developed cavity care solutions bring oral health and beauty together for a pain-free solution.

Lifetime Tooth Replacement

Dr. Whitlock understands that tooth replacement is a very real concern for the majority of American adults. Studies say more than two-thirds of middle-aged adults have lost one or more of their permanent teeth.

Veneers Achieve Extraordinary Smiles

Your extraordinary smile can be quickly achieved through the advanced smile technology of porcelain veneers. With advanced training from some of the world’s most respected cosmetic dentists, Dr. Whitlock’s expertise and experience with veneers will help you create the smile you desire.

Four Benefits of Sedation Dentistry

At Todd Whitlock Dentistry, we welcome the opportunity to provide you with a different kind of dental experience. Using the latest advancements in sedation dentistry, Dr. Whitlock allows you to rest and relax while we perform your dentistry.

How We Make A Crown In One Visit

In many situations, Dr. Whitlock can restore teeth in just one visit. While traditional crowns previously required multiple visits, impressions and plastic temporary crowns, Dr. Whitlock is able to make a permanent crown in one visit using advanced CEREC technology.