Getting braces is more than straight teeth. This video shows what really happens when you get braces, day by day, from the first shock to the final smile. No filters, no sugarcoating, just the real ...

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 ...

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 benefits of this orthodontic treatment, and ...

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 ...

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 ...

Elizabeth Millard is a freelance journalist specializing in health and wellness. She has extensive experience covering topics like aging, sleep, fitness and emotional health. Her work has appeared in ...

Up until recently, I was pretty happy with my teeth. Were they picture perfect and snowy white? Not quite—but I was pleased enough with their appearance (especially considering I didn’t have braces as ...

Jessica Booth is a New York-based freelance writer who regularly writes about health, wellness, parenting, food, travel, beauty and more for a variety of publications. She currently writes for Forbes ...

When you think of braces, you may imagine the brackets and metal wires that make up traditional braces. But did you know that you may need orthodontic spacers before getting braces? Orthodontic ...

Ceramic braces realign, adjust, and straighten the teeth in the same way as traditional metal braces. However, ceramic braces have become a popular alternative due to being less noticeable. Ceramic ...