Dr. Hildebrand at the 2010 AAO Annual Session

To better serve the Arlington community with highest quality orthodontic care available, Dr. Jed Hildebrand is a member of a number of orthodontic organizations, including the Texas Dental Association, the American Dental Association (ADA), the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO), and is a diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics.

From today through May 4th, Dr. Hildebrand will be attending the AAO Annual Session, an educational event and gathering in Washington DC with orthodontists from around the country in attendance, and one of the largest orthodontic conventions in the world. The AAO Annual Session gives us a chance to stay abreast of the latest technologies and treatment options available in the field of orthodontics, allowing us to give our patients the best treatment possible.

The advantage of Invisalign Teen™ at Hildebrand Orthodontics

Dr. Hildebrand knows image is everything. At an age when image is so important, the thought of having metal brackets and wires constantly attached to teeth may intensify the already-delicate confidence of today's teens. But... not to worry! There is a clear alternative to traditional braces! The team at Hildebrand Orthodontics thought we'd remind you that Invisalign Teen™ gives you a whole new way to wear braces for a "clearly" amazing smile!

So how does Invisalign Teen work, you ask? Much in the same fashion as Invisalign, but with a few added characteristics tailored specifically to teenagers’ lifestyles. For instance, Invisalign Teen is designed with “compliance indicators” that fade from dark to light during the two week period that particular tray is used and once it has faded teens know to change trays. Each aligner comes with up to six free individual replacement aligners in case the original aligner ends up lost or broken. Another big benefit for the patient!



The treatment period for Invisalign Teen varies from nine to 18 months. If your teen is considering orthodontic treatment, please contact us and we’ll answer any questions you may have about Invisalign Teen.

A loss of a great friend and fellow orthodontist in Arlington

This week a fellow orthodontist passed away that was just down the street from Hildebrand Orthodontics. Dr. Clay Ellis practiced orthodontics over 25 years here in Arlington and now his office is stuck with lots of patients looking for someone to treat them. We are saddened by this tragic loss of a fellow colleague, and we plan to help fill in at his office as needed to make sure his patients are able to continue with their orthodontic treatment as planned. We wish the Ellis family and practice the very best in these difficult times.

Ask Dr. Hildebrand: Who benefits from braces?

Braces aren’t just for pre-adolescents and teenagers anymore! Dr. Hildebrand will tell you that anyone, at any age, can benefit from orthodontic treatment, whether it’s correcting a problem not treated in your younger years, or catching a problem early.

To ensure the best overall treatment, the American Association of Orthodontists, or AAO, recommends that children receive an orthodontic consultation as early as age seven. If a problem is evident, taking action early can spare a lot of treatment and expense down the road.

If you never received orthodontic treatment when you were young, don’t worry! You’re never too old for a beautiful smile. Set up an appointment for a consultation and find out how adult orthodontics will transform your smile, as well as your life!