Courtesy of Samantha M., Jenn E., Erika B. You may associate braces with the (painfully) awkward middle school experience, but they’re not just for preteens. Adults, too, can reap the teeth-shifting ...

I spent many hours of my childhood at the orthodontist’s office. Thanks to my cleft palate, I wore braces on and off for about 10 years. Although I never had braces as an adult (I finished my ...

Braces are often associated with teen growing pains, acne and bad haircuts. But the market for adult braces is booming. Currently, about 32% of the patients getting orthodontic treatment in the U.S.

Braces are commonly used to straighten teeth that aren’t in alignment. If you or your child need braces, the process can be expensive, time-consuming, and inconvenient. But corrective dental braces do ...

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A dazzling smile can make a great impression on how people see you. It can also make you feel good about yourself. But nobody enjoys a visit to the dentist, with all those fingers and instruments in ...

It was a photograph snapped in 2003 that convinced New Orleans resident Molly Vigour it was time to take action to improve her smile. “My husband was in the Coast Guard and we went to a ball. I later ...