Wearing braces is a rite of passage for many kids. But increasingly, adults are also getting braces to straighten their teeth, fix their bites and improve their smiles. Orthodontic options that make ...

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Once confined to adolescent years, braces have undergone a remarkable transformation in social perception. As more adults opt for orthodontic treatment, these dental devices have evolved beyond their ...

Imagine you’ve secured an invite to the Grammys—and an afterparty. For most working in the fashion industry, the promise of a red carpet moment will precipitate a day of beauty preparations. But for ...

Braces aren't just for kids anymore. Just ask Betsy Chapin, 44, of Denver, Colo. For most of her life, Chapin's crooked teeth made her self-conscious. "I felt I was attractive only if I wasn't smiling ...

NSW based Bexley Dental is reaching out to reassure their community that there are several treatment options for misaligned teeth, even for adults. Despite the fact that it is much easier to guide a ...

Even after your braces or aligners come off, your teeth are still adapting to their new positions. The supporting tissues and ...

Historically, braces were often associated with adolescents and teenagers. Adults were hesitant to pursue teeth straightening treatments due to concerns about their appearance and the impact on their ...

Ask Laura Kissinger to smile, and she’ll do so happily. Broadly. Widely. Proudly displaying the metal brackets adorning her incisors, molars and canines. “I’m not embarrassed!” said Kissinger, 47, a ...

In the summer of 2012, Colgate released a viral ad campaign showing people with food in their teeth, emphasizing how important proper oral care is to one’s physical appearance. Dietrich Orthodontics ...

Influencer Kusha Kapila has been wearing trendy new invisible aligners—a type of brace that helps straighten and tighten teeth. Clear aligners use a series of custom-made, transparent plastic trays ...