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The community health awareness group Oral Health America has reported that 82 percent of adults are unaware of the role that infectious bacteria can play in tooth decay or cavities, and almost three out of five children aged 12 to 19 have tooth decay. Since June is National Smile Month, Dr. Jed Hildebrand and our team at Hildebrand Orthodontics thought

Nowadays, many adults are taking advantage of getting straighter teeth with braces. Dr. Jed Hildebrand and our team love to help patients create the dazzling, confident smile they’ve always wanted. Our adult patients usually fall into two categories: some had braces in the past but didn’t wear their retainers, while others are brand-new to wearing braces. Either way, both groups

Being a teenager comes with its own unique set of challenges—school, social life, extracurricular activities, and everything in between. Adding traditional metal braces to that mix can often feel overwhelming. Many teens worry about how braces will affect their appearance, comfort, and daily routine. Fortunately, modern orthodontic solutions have evolved, offering a more flexible and discreet way to achieve a

It’s true that orthodontic braces can give you a beautiful smile. But did you know there are other benefits of having braces than just getting perfectly straight teeth? Dr. Jed Hildebrand and our team want you to understand the other positives that can come out of having braces and relate to your oral health. When teeth are crooked or crowded,