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Use It or Lose It

Unlike some cell phone plans, your dental insurance does not roll over as we enter a new calendar year. When the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve, your 2018 dental benefits will turn into a pumpkin. If you have unused benefits, today is the day to contact your Whitlock team to schedule treatment before the end of the year. Do not wait.

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.

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.

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.

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