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At Hildebrand Orthodontics, Dr. Jed Hildebrand and our staff know that eating with braces can be tricky. You want to avoid damaging the bands, brackets, and wires, since any damage can delay the progress of your treatment. After adjustments, your mouth may also feel sore, which will make eating more of a chore than a pleasure. The good news is

Penny has been in the orthodontic field for over 15 years and was one of Dr. Hildebrand’s first assistants when he started practicing in Arlington. She loves the patient interaction, smile transformation and the creativity of this field of work. Penny considers her co-workers and Dr. Hildebrand a second family. She loves spending time with her two teenage boys and

The goal of orthodontic treatment at Hildebrand Orthodontics, which may include the use of braces, retainers, and aligners, is to straighten your teeth. Treatment often starts in the pre-teen or teenage years, but adults may also need orthodontic treatment. The treatment can feel like a chore that lasts for several months or a couple of years, but it can fix

“St. Patrick’s Day is an enchanted time — a day to begin transforming winter’s dreams into summer’s magic.” Adrienne Cook Lucky green shamrocks, leprechauns, and pots of gold – it must be St. Patrick’s Day! If you’re not Irish, how do you go about celebrating St. Patrick’s Day? It’s easy: You just put on one of those tall leprechauns hats,