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One word no one likes to hear is “cavity!” For those patients of ours wearing braces, hearing that word is especially problematic, considering that delaying any dental work may result in delaying treatment time. We often blame candy as the culprit behind tooth decay, but other foods and drinks that kids consume can be just as harmful to their teeth,

Sticky, hard, and gooey: these candies fill your dopamine receptors with spasms of sugar-filled joy, but if you’re undergoing orthodontic treatment at Hildebrand Orthodontics to straighten your teeth, then these sweets are not so sweet. While you may have a Willy-Wonka-sized sweet tooth, there are some candies you’re going to have to avoid while wearing braces. Here are five bracket-

Until recently, the only option for people who need braces was the traditional type in which a wire threads through a bracket that attaches to each tooth. Both the wires and the brackets extend across the breadth of the mouth. Pressure from the wires moves the teeth into the proper position. For most patients, traditional braces are far from ideal.

I love being a part of the Arlington and Mansfield communities here in Texas! To say thank you, we seek opportunities to give back to some wonderful organizations and schools! Check out the list below, and thank you for letting us support you! Arlington High School-Cheerleader Booster club (program) Arlington High School- Football Booster club (program) Arlington High School- Volleyball