They are devices that keep straightened teeth in place after braces have come off — right? While this is true, certain types of appliances can also help straighten teeth before and instead of braces.

simply was not an option. But today, thanks to dramatic advances in dental technology, patients can achieve straighter, healthier smiles without the frustration or discomfort of cumbersome metal ...

NEWTON (CBS) - "I went to the dentist and she was like 'You need braces,'" 16-year-old Bjorn Jeppesen told WBZ-TV. Like most teenagers, Jeppesen was not thrilled when he heard the news. He immediately ...

For teens and adolescents, metal braces and colored rubber bands may be a perfectly acceptable first-line solution for orthodontic problems. For older people, however, clear aligners like Invisalign ...

As a therapist and researcher on dating, Scott Sibley is used to talking about the nature of interpersonal relationships and appearances. So when he recently started to feel self-conscious about the ...

Many people have crooked teeth, gaps or overbites, but are reluctant to get braces. But several orthodontic options, including lingual braces, now straighten teeth without ruining a smile with visible ...

SEATTLE - About five million Americans currently have braces to fix, straighten and perfect those pearly whites, but some people put off getting their teeth straightened because of the time and pain ...

Chris Murphy, DDS - Orthodontist in Phoenix Click here for high-resolution version PHOENIX, AZ--(Marketwired - Aug 4, 2014) - Lingual braces can be an excellent choice for patients who want to ...