Courtesy of Samantha M., Jenn E., Erika B. 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 ...

If you want to straighten your teeth, traditional metal braces and Invisalign are two of your options. Both treatments can improve your smile, but which approach is right for you? As a kid of the ’90s ...

There are a few ways to brighten your teeth if you have braces. The best option for you will depend on the type of braces you have. Dental braces can correct teeth overcrowding, a bad bite, and align ...

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 ...

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 ...

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Braces are significantly less expensive than Invisalign. However, Invisalign is less painful and noticeable than braces. Both Invisalign and braces are effective at realigning your teeth and improving ...

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 ...

You got through all of high school without braces, but now you’re a full-blown adult and something about your teeth just doesn’t feel quite right. Fortunately, adult braces are pretty common these ...

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Many people choose to get braces to straighten their teeth and improve their overall dental health. While the end result is worthwhile, you may face some inconveniences along the way when living with ...