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I HILDEBRAND
A Revolution in Orthodontic Care
BY MEREDITH KNIGHT
If you’re over a certain age, you remember the horrors of braces, “back in the day”. They were ugly. They were painful. And you wore them for YEARS. If your inner child can still hear the taunts of Brace Face, Metal Mouth, and Tin Grin—if you were one of those unfortunate kids who had to sleep in head gear or even (gasp) wear it to school—if you remember all too well the agony of visiting your ortho, every few weeks, to have your stainless-steel brackets and wires screwed tighter and tighter until you begged for mercy, the embarrassment of removing your rubber bands in the high school cafeteria, before you could eat, your reluctance to tell your mom you broke ANOTHER bracket, the impossibility of keeping your teeth clean, when you had so much else going on, and the anguish of having teeth extracted to make room in your mouth—Dr. Jed Hildebrand has awesome news for you! Orthodontics has come a long way, since you were a teen. And there’s no need for your child to relive your orthodontic nightmare. Just as your daughter doesn’t have to recommit your fashion atrocities, (Jean jacket and jelly shoes, anyone?) your kids don’t have to endure the torture you did, just to have gorgeous, fullyfunctioning teeth. “Many parents today are rethinking their child’s orthodontic experience,” Dr. Hildebrand said. “By starting earlier, we can place braces on their teeth, for nine months, to develop space for permanent teeth to come in. Then, we can follow up with Invisalign tooth aligners for a year, in their teens to give them that beautiful smile you want for them.”
There are myriad advantages to this two-step process, known as interceptive orthodontics. “By starting young and making room for permanent teeth, we don’t have to put your child through the trauma of tooth extraction,” Dr. Hildebrand said. “Their teeth are able to slip into their natural position because we’ve given them room to do so. By doing a little bit now and a little bit later, we can also avoid palate expanders and jaw surgeries that were a common part of orthodontic treatment, in the past. Parents are thrilled to be able to straighten their child’s teeth this ‘kinder, gentler’ way. They’re also happy not to have to fight their teenagers to keep their teeth clean and trying to fit so many orthodontic appointments into their already packed schedule.” Teenagers love it too because, with Invisalign aligners nobody has to know they’re straightening their teeth. They simple advance from tray to tray, as their teeth move into proper alignment. They can remove their aligners to brush and fl oss and for special occasions. Invisalign clear aligners are made from SmartTrack material, so they’re more comfortable and easier to pop in and out. Since Dr. Hildebrand is a certifi ed Invisalign Orthodontic, he’s able to customize your child’s treatment and precisely predict what their outcome will be, just like he’s done for hundreds of children and adults. It’s a whole new way of thinking about orthodontics and it’s a winner!
MEET DR. HILDEBRAND
Dr. Jed Hildebrand grew up in the Dallas area and graduated from Plano Senior High School, where he played football and soccer and won state championships in both during his senior year. Dr. Hildebrand then attended Baylor University in Waco, Texas, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in biology. He played soccer on the university’s team and was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. He is also a member of Prestonwood Baptist Church, where he is a guest speaker. Dr. Hildebrand enjoys participating in Christian dental missionary work in Mexico and has traveled overseas to dental clinics in refugee camps in Cambodia, India, and Thailand. Dr. Hildebrand was a contestant on the hit CBS reality TV show Survivor V: Thailand in the fall of 2002. He has appeared on numerous TV shows, including MTV’s TRL, The Caroline Rhea Show, CBS’s The Early Show, Entertainment Tonight, Extra, E!, Inside Edition, and The Ticket talk radio show.
After receiving his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from Baylor College of Dentistry in Dallas, Dr. Hildebrand continued his dental training at Case Western Reserve University. He completed a two-and-ahalf-year orthodontic residency program to become a board-eligible specialist in orthodontics, and received his Master of Science in dentistry while also publishing his master thesis.
Dr. Jed continues to study and train with the latest and best techniques in order to provide the best orthodontic treatment possible. His two brothers, Dr. Brody and Dr. Sloan, and his father, Dr. David, are also dentists with specialty practices in Dallas. Jed’s wife, Dr. Kim Hildebrand, is also a dentist and has retired temporarily to spend time with their son Kai and daughter Liv. Dr. Kim Hildebrand graduated from SMU and Baylor College of Dentistry. She has also been a patient at Hildebrand Orthodontics. Outside of the office, Dr. Hildebrand enjoys motorcycling, wakeboarding, surfi ng, and staying fi t by playing in a men’s premier soccer league in Dallas. He also active in the dental and orthodontic community. He has served as the treasurer and president of the Arlington Dental Study Club. Year after year, Dr. Jed Hildebrand has been voted the best orthodontist in multiple magazines and by his peers. His recognition includes: Texas Monthly – Super Dentist 2008-2022
Top Dentist Award – 2008-2022 Voted Mansfi eld Living Magazine BEST Orthodontist
Voted D Magazine Best Orthodontist
Invisalign Orthodontic offi ce for Adults and Children
Past President of Arlington Dental Study Club If you’re ready to rethink your child’s orthodontic experience, Dr. Jed Hildebrand and the team at Hildebrand Orthodontics are ready to partner with you to help your child achieve that gorgeous, fully functioning smile they deserve. Visit HildebrandOrtho.com to fi nd out more.
CONTACT 2200 Interstate 20 West, Suite 100 Arlington, Texas 76017 (682) 622-8936 | HildebrandOrtho.com
THE MOST POPULAR commandment
BY LANCE SHUMAKE
ommandments are popular in the Bible. There are a lot of dos and don’ts throughout Scripture, or thou shalt and thou shalt not for those who prefer to read like royalty. As we consider Scripture’s commandments, it’s important to let the following truth guide us. We don’t obey God in order to earn His love, His favor, or our salvation. Instead, the Bible teaches we obey God in response to His love for us. We follow Jesus because He loved and rescued us.
So which commandment of all the commandments is the most popular? Perhaps it’s one of the Top Ten? Given to Moses after God delivered all His people, they are designed to teach us how to honor God and how to treat others. God wrote them in stone and gave them to Moses, and they’ve proven to be pretty popular. Another good choice is the “Greatest Commandment.” There were so many laws (God-given and man-made) by the time Jesus showed up, people were overwhelmed and confused. They wanted to know what the greatest commandment
was, so they asked Jesus. His answer, as you would expect, was perfect. Love God and love others. Putting it that way surely made that popular. As great as those commandments are, they aren’t the most popular. It is not one of the Top Ten. It isn’t the commandment to make disciples, give to the needy, or to not boil a baby goat in its mother’s milk (yep, that’s really in there). The most popular commandment – meaning the commandment most often found in the Bible is this — don’t be afraid.
Don’t be afraid.
God knew we would struggle with fear. He knew we would experience fear of angels, spiders, enemies, heights, public speaking, dying, and the dark. What fear is trying to entrap you right now? Fear of sickness? Fear of the future? Fear of conflict? Fear of change? Fear Of Missing Out? In a world full of fear, God says don’t be afraid. Don’t let fear control you. Don’t let fear keep you from doing what is best, what is right, what is necessary, what is essential, and what is commanded.
I know. Easier said than done, right? Fear is a real problem, and it doesn’t let go of us without a fight. So, how can we embrace the most popular commandment? Let me offer two thoughts. First, we need to remember that God is with us. In one of the most famous passages related to this, God challenges Joshua to not be afraid. He commands him to be strong and courageous. And he does so based on one simple truth – He will be with Joshua.
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” –Joshua 1:9 (ESV) God always goes with us. He doesn’t call us to follow and obey on our own. He will be with you. Always. He is with you right now in the middle of whatever is causing you to fear. He will never leave you. Ever. Second, we need to remember that God is for us. The gospel makes this ultra-clear. If God was willing to give us His only Son to die on a cross in our place, then we know He is truly for us. We can trust Him.
In Romans 8, Paul asks the question, “If God is for us, then who can be against us?” The answer is no one. Not successfully. Anything that happens to us is in His control. In fact, He promises to work all things for good in the end. We have nothing to fear. This is such good news for all of us. Fear doesn’t have to control us.
Are you ready? Let’s go! Start that conversation with a lost friend. Invite someone to church. Tell someone you are sorry. Confess that sin. Ask someone for help. Sign up to serve. Engage your church. Send that text. Make that phone call. Love your enemies. God is with us, and God is for us. Don’t be afraid.
Preach this truth to yourself today and every day. Then follow Jesus. Without fear.
Lance Shumake serves as the President and Founder of iGo Global, a student missions organization based in Texas. He also is a pastor at Crosspoint Community Church in Rockwall, Texas.
THE SANFORD HOUSE TO CELEBRATE 25TH ANNIVERSARY
AS THE SANFORD HOUSE ROUNDS THE QUARTER-CENTURY MARK IN 2022, its owners, management, and staff plan to celebrate by performing 25 acts of kindness in the community throughout the year. “This is our way of saying ‘thank you’ to the community, because without this community, we wouldn’t be here,” says Valerie Landry, General Manager.
Together, the team has come up with an incredible list of events and non-profits to support. Plans so far include:
• Providing snacks for blood donors at an upcoming blood drive organized by The Rotary Club of Arlington;
• Gathering books and board games for an upcoming Arlington Public Library Foundation donation drive;
• Organizing a “Cones for Cops” event in summer to provide a Kona Ice treat for police officers;
• Creating hygiene packs for Arlington Life Shelter residents;
• Providing coloring books and dental care packs for local kindergarten students at nearby AISD campuses; and so much more...
The Sanford House Inn & Spa and Restaurant506 provide a beautiful escape for all who enter. Locals and visitors alike can enjoy fabulous food, luxurious accommodations, and pampering with world-class spa and salon services. The Downtown Arlington location is perfectly centered for visitors wanting to settle into the heart of the Metroplex and experience all Arlington has to offer, as well as for locals seeking a change of scenery for a relaxing staycation or a special outing.
The family-owned- and-operated inn has now been a staple in the Arlington community for 25 years.
www.thesanfordhouse.com | 817-861-2129
TEXAS HEALTH HOSPITAL MANSFIELD
LAUNCHES ORTHOPEDIC ALLIANCE
Mansfield, TX – February 8, 2022
TEXAS HEALTH HOSPITAL MANSFIELD IS OFFICIALLY ABLE TO CARE FOR EVEN MORE MEMBERS OF ITS GROWING COMMUNITY THANKS TO THE LAUNCH OF THE ORTHOPEDIC ALLIANCE.
After seeing a need, we made the decision to build a one-stopshop program that offers comprehensive orthopedic services that are both easily accessible and consumer-friendly for Mansfield and surrounding communities. The Orthopedic Alliance ensures residents can receive the high-quality, worldclass care they deserve, close to home. This new service line is a crucial growth strategy for our hospital to not only grow surgical volume, but to support our outpatient services but creating a navigation process that keeps all orthopedic referrals within our network.
In addition, partnering with three independent practices in the local area, patients will have easy access to multiple physician offices for orthopedic care.
• Water Oak Foot and Ankle Surgery 1900 Matlock Rd Ste 304, Mansfield, TX 76063
• Lone Star Orthopaedic and Spine Specialists 215 Old Hwy 1187, Burleson, TX 76028 • Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Institute 305 Regency Pkwy Ste 405, Mansfield, TX 76063
The name of the program symbolizes the alliance between Texas Health Mansfield and the three independent physician practices who together have committed to delivering Mansfield and the surrounding communities exceptional orthopedic care, close to home. ABOUT TEXAS HEALTH HOSPITAL MANSFIELD:
Operated as a joint venture between Texas Health Resources and AdventHealth, Texas Health Mansfield believes that total health is achieved through a balance of physical, mental, social and spiritual well-being. Texas Health Mansfield includes a licensed 59-bed acute care hospital and an 80,000-square-foor medical staff office building that houses primary care and specialty practices, as well as an outpatient center that offers lab, therapy, and imaging services. Hospital services include Cardiovascular, Orthopedics, General Surgery and Women’s services.
For more information visit MansfieldTexasHealth.org, call 682.341.5000 or find Texas Health Mansfield on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
PET CLUB
FEATURED PETS this month
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Camilo // Jessica R.
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Cosima // Yvonne T.
Briar // Katie G.
Billy // Sandra K. Rodney & Whiskey // Angel W.
