A few helpful webisodes about orthodontics, from Dr. Linda Hallman

Dr. Hallman and her staff at Hallman Orthodontics would like to point you to a few interesting webisodes about orthodontics, located on the YouTube page of the American Association of Orthodontics, or AAO. There, they tend to post some very pertinent videos about orthodontic treatment, and the new technology in orthodontia. These include "Orthodontic Treatment Basics," "Common Bite Problems Seen in Children" and "Does My Child Need Braces?"

We think you may find these webisodes interesting, as well as enlightening. If you have any questions about the videos, or your treatment here at Hallman Orthodontics, please give us a call.

Happy New Year!

Hallman Orthodontics is Green Certified!

Dr. Hallman and her team are excited to share with you some pretty amazing news: We were part of 11 Montgomery County businesses last Wednesday who were certified under the county's new Green Business Certification Program. The certificate was the first ever certification of its kind, and makes Hallman Orthodontics the first orthodontic practice in the United States to "go Green."

Hallman Orthodontics started converting about three years ago, and since then, we reduced our consumption of paper by 85 percent, electricity by about half and plastics by about 40 percent. To be certified as a green business, Dr. Hallman and team demonstrated our commitment to environmental stewardship, conservation of energy and water, carbon footprint reduction and waste reduction and recycling.

The other changes we have implemented include using 100% recycled printer paper, giveaways that are useful and made from recycled content, the use of panoramic windows that provide excellent lights instead of overhead dental lights and giving incentives to our employees who ride public transportation.

For more information on how Hallman Orthodontics "goes Green," please give us a call!

Happy Tuesday!

Dr. Hallman and team want to know: What do you love about the holidays?

The holiday season is upon us, and as the team at Hallman Orthodontics reflect on the year that was, we’d like to ask: What’s your favorite part about the holidays? Being with your loved ones? Opening presents by the fireplace? All the delicious food? Also, what gift are you most looking forward to getting this year?

We’d love if you shared with us all the things you love about the holidays. Stay warm, and don’t forget to stay away from those sweets!

--From Dr. Hallman and her team

Patient reviews for Dr. Hallman

Dr. Hallman and her team love getting patient reviews. And lately, Hallman Orthodontics, serving Chevy Chase and surrounding communities, has been getting some pretty great patient testimonials! We thought we'd share some with you today! Happy Tuesday!

"This is terrific! And, so much fun looking at the xrays and pictures! The kids thought it was cool. I love the fact that Dr. Hallman is so hi tech. The office is beautiful. The staff is always friendly, helpful and makes us feel special. Linda is smart and great with the kids. All around a great practice!" ~ Frank C.

"Dr. Hallman as well as everyone in the office are so friendly and helpful and make it a joy to go to the orthodontist! Her consultation was also better than other orthodontists, with a shorter time and less braces." ~ Ken W.

"Her tremendous expertise and also the wonderful way she communicates with patient and parents!" ~ Jerry C.

"Dr.Hallman is the nicest most professional orthodontist I know!" ~ Martha B.

Serving Chevy Chase, Bethesda, Somerset, Silver Spring, Kensington, Washington DC

3-D Imaging at Hallman Orthodontics

Did you know Hallman Orthodontics is the only orthodontic practice in the Washington D.C. metro area that offers three-dimensional imaging? It's true: our Cone Beam CT Scanner is designed to provide our staff with the highest quality of images. This also allows us even more accuracy in planning our patient’s treatment!

With just one quick scan, we will have a full cranial, three-dimensional scan, which will allow us to review multiple Three-Dimensional Imaging views and eliminate the need for numerous scans and x-rays. The ability to re-use shots endlessly from a single scan means your office visits here at Hallman Orthodontics are shorter, and we get all the images needed to effectively plan your treatment.

If you have any questions about the Cone Beam CT Scanner or anything else, give us a call or stop by the office!

--Dr. Hallman and the Hallman Orthodontics team