A dentist braced their patient for orthodontic treatment in an unusual way. A beauty influencer has gone viral for revealing that her dentist gave her three front teeth to prepare her for getting ...

Dental braces are often used to correct the alignment of your teeth. Many people notice their teeth aren’t correctly aligned when they try to take a smiling selfie photo, but the effect on your smile ...

When you compare Invisalign and traditional braces, which teeth-straightening option is better? Learn more about the benefits of both, how the treatment plans work, pricing and payment options, and ...

I’ve been thinking my smile could use a tune-up for a long time now. Like many people, my awkward middle school years were made even more awkward by a mouth full of metal braces and the assorted bands ...

There are many types of orthodontic appliances available today to straighten and realign teeth. Removable braces are one option. They involve custom-made clear plastic trays that fit over your teeth.

Traditional metal braces straighten and move your teeth using a metal wire and brackets. Rubber bands are often attached to some of your brackets to increase the amount of force on certain parts of ...

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So you’re way beyond your middle school years... and yet: You’ve found yourself in a new set of braces. While this might not be how you pictured your adulthood unfolding, you’re now officially mature ...

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Diastema is a gap between your teeth. This can happen between any of your teeth. Because of its position, it’s most noticeable when there’s a gap between your upper front teeth. Size, shape, and ...