Braces feel like a modern rite of passage, a high school accessory that arrived alongside smartphones and social media. In reality, people have been trying to straighten teeth for thousands of years, ...

Aligners and braces are two options for treating dental issues related to tooth spacing and alignment. Factors such as comfort, aesthetics, and effectiveness may affect which option is better for you.

This summer, the American Association of Orthodontists declared braces have "never been cooler." Thanks to social media, patients are embracing traditional metal braces as a fun accessory. OK, let's ...

Metal braces have shed their negative reputation and, for some tweens and teens, have become a coveted signifier of cool (colored bands and all). By Jessica Shaw Jessica Shaw’s 14-year-old daughter is ...

If you ever wore braces, you'd probably rather forget that time forever and destroy all traces of those metal-encrusted teeth. Braces, often required to straighten teeth or repair thumb damage, ...