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Crooked teeth, more correctly called malocclusions, have reached epidemic proportions in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. According to the American Association of Orthodontists, approximately 80 percent of American teenagers are currently undergoing orthodontic treatment. Although advances in orthodontic devices and the increased availability of such devices explain part of this increase, it still means there are a lot

Michelle graduated from SMU in Dallas with a Psychology Degree and loves working with offices helping implement grow strategies through online and personal interactions.  She wants to work with people and help them achieve their goals to achieve a lasting smile and finds joy in talking them through their journey at our office.  Time spent outside the office she loves

When beginning orthodontic treatment, most patients ask Dr. Jed Hildebrand and our team a lot of questions about what to expect, while others choose to just “go with the flow” and leave it to us to build for them a beautiful smile. And for our team at Hildebrand Orthodontics, that’s understandable. But for those who do ask questions, two of

Brace-ism: believe it or not, it’s a concept. The Urban Dictionary defines brace-ism as “acting mean to people who have braces on their teeth.” Phrases like metal mouth, brace face, and train tracks are common jokes uttered by gap-toothed fools who like to make fun of people with braces. While ignoring these comments and taking the high road is the