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Some people wonder why Arlington, TX orthodontist Dr. Jed Hildebrand and our team work tirelessly to give our patients straight teeth. Of course, it’s nice to have a smile full of evenly aligned teeth, but did you know that straightening your teeth can keep them healthier? Straight teeth lead to better oral hygiene, increasing your chances of keeping your own natural

Folks with big smiles may actually live than those who don’t, according to a March 2010 study at Michigan’s Wayne State University. Dr. Hildebrand has known for quite some time that positive emotion has been linked to both physical and mental health, but researchers at the university did something quite interesting: they looked at photos of 230 ball-players who began

Braces today are “cool” and—many would say—even “fun.” These were among the findings of a 2010 nationwide survey of moms whose children are going through or have had orthodontic treatment. New technologies such as SureSmile, Invisalign and the Damon System, advanced computer software, color options, and even popular celebrities—Tom Cruise, Dakota Fanning, Danny Glover, Serena Williams—sporting stylish braces are making

We host ongoing contests for patients, including our t-shirt and attendance drawings. Prizes include gift cards from Best Buy, Starbucks Coffee, GameStop, Cheesecake Factory, PacSun and more! Check out a few of our latest monthly winners on Facebook! Currently, we are holding an iPad contest, and everyone is excited to see who will be the lucky winner! To view photos of