Once confined to adolescent years, braces have undergone a remarkable transformation in social perception. As more adults opt for orthodontic treatment, these dental devices have evolved beyond their ...

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 ...

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 ...

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Suzanne Axland’s son won’t be able to whine about all the brushing, flossing, rinsing and cleaning he’ll have to do when he gets braces. His mom has done it all and survived. Axland ...

Lenz predicted two years in braces; she has another two months to go. Like many adults, she has clear brackets on the top and metal on the bottom. "You get used to it," she says. Worst part about ...

It was somewhere around the fourth or fifth grade that it became very apparent that just about everyone else in my class had something I did not: braces. To say I was a bit jealous is an ...