Teens will smile about high-tech braces that cut wearing time and pain. Oct. 9, 2008 — -- It's an adolescent rite of passage so many teens dread: a mouth imprisoned by braces. But new, high-tech ...

To floss teeth if you have braces, feed the short end of the floss through the space between the main arch wire and the upper portion of the tooth closest to the gum. Use a gentle sawing motion to ...

Braces are no longer just for teenagers. In recent years, there’s been a surge in adults seeking orthodontic treatment to achieve a straighter, healthier smile. This shift is due to a combination of ...

John Pham is what some might call a noodler. He noodled in aerospace. He noodled a startup or two. He even noodled at school, dropping out and then returning to earn degrees in engineering, dental ...

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 ...

Teeth alignment is not just cosmetic—an improper bite can lead to sensitivity, jaw pain, gum disease, and repeated dental ...

If you get braces to straighten your teeth, fix your bite, or correct another dental issue, your orthodontist might place molar bands (also known as orthodontic bands) on your back teeth. Not everyone ...