Fall appointments

Schools are back in session in Chevy Chase, Bethesda and surrounding communities, which means it's a good time for Dr. Linda Hallman and our staff to remind all our patients about the importance of scheduling your fall appointment in advance. With school, clubs, sports and other activities to consider this fall, we know that it can be challenging to find time to visit Hallman Orthodontics in the coming months. To accommodate all our patients' busy schedules, it's important that you plan ahead for your appointments so that we can provide you with an appointment time that is convenient for you (and your parents).

As always, please remember to give us advanced notice if you're unable to make your regularly-scheduled appointment. If our staff receive enough notice, we can schedule another patient for that appointment. Feel free to give us a call at 301.654.7910 if you have any questions, or if you would like to schedule your fall appointment.

See you this fall and we hope you had a wonderful weekend!

Ask Dr. Hallman: What’s the deal with coffee and tea?

At Hallman Orthodontics, we know a lot of people enjoy a hot-brewed coffee or tea in the morning, followed by a cola (or more coffee) in the afternoon. But what many don’t know is that both coffee and tea are especially tough on your teeth – especially during orthodontic treatment – because tannic acid (the substance that makes the dark color) etches into the pits and grooves of tooth enamel, and can stain your pearly whites brown.

So, if you can't give up that morning cup o’joe, what can you do? Dr. Hallman and team suggest rinsing with a glass of water after every cup. If you enjoy iced coffee or tea, drink your beverage with a straw so that tannins don’t make contact with your front upper and lower teeth. Even if you’re not a big coffee drinker, we encourage you to swish and swallow some water at the end of each meal. Water, after all, helps neutralize acids left in your mouth after eating and also reduces cavity-causing bacteria.

And if you’re one of those folks who just needs their morning coffee or tea, Dr. Hallman and our team suggest using a colored ligature instead of a clear or white one. If all else fails, ask us to use tie wires instead of elastic ligatures as tie wires do not stain at all.

We hope this helps! Let us know if you have any questions below or ask us on Facebook!

Tell Dr. Hallman about your summer!

The dog days of summer are upon us, and what better time for our team at Hallman Orthodontics to ask our patients about their summer!

Whether you visited our nation’s capitol, went on a camping trip, visited the state fair or just stayed in town and hung out with friends, we want to know how you’re all spending your summer! Please feel free to share your summer plans and experiences with us below or on our Facebook page as the summer comes to an end soon for a lot of Dr. Hallman's patients! We invite you to post your photos as well!

We look forward to hearing all about your adventures! Enjoy the rest of your summer!

Let's Play Ball!

Dr. Hallman's son Adrian kicks off the Nationals vs. Braves game with the first pitch!

What do you love about Hallman Orthodontics?

From your very first visit to Hallman Orthodontics, we strive to provide superior orthodontic treatment in a pleasant, friendly atmosphere. We thought we’d ask you, our wonderful patients: Have you been especially impressed by Dr. Hallman’s work? Did our team go out of their way to make your day? Are you in love with your new smile?

Whether you’ve just come in for a consultation or your family has been visiting our Chevy Chase office for years, we’d love to hear your feedback. Or, you can tell us by posting below or on our Facebook page!

Thank you! Your generous feedback helps us build more beautiful smiles!