The design and use of braces date back to nearly 300 years ago, while orthodontic treatment is trackable from as far as ancient Egypt. Thus, teeth alignment and correction is a practice that even our ancestors practiced. Every child, young adult, or adult undergoing orthodontic...

Dental problems are common for adults, and orthodontic treatment is a great way to solve them. Braces can be used to correct issues with teeth that have shifted or rotated. Orthodontists will also use braces to align the bite of an individual's teeth so that...

There are 4 million people in the U.S. wearing braces with 75% of them being younger than 18. It is true, more younger people are wearing braces. Many adults may figure that they have lived this long without braces, why get braces now? That’s a...

What comes to mind when you think about metal braces? Is it a mouth full of metal? Teens who don’t smile? Are metal braces even an orthodontic treatment option anymore? Actually, metal braces are still going strong and are nowhere close to becoming obsolete. You...

Everyone would love to have a straight and beautiful smile. However, only a few Americans are lucky to be born with a naturally straight smile. As with many parents, the news that your kid might require orthodontic treatment and how much the braces cost may...

Travel preparations for people with braces or parents of children undergoing orthodontic treatment are usually complicated. This is because braces require more attention, especially for newbies. One wrong move could lead to disruptions that may cut your trip short or increase the cost of braces....

Braces have been used for around 300 years, but you can trace orthodontics devices back to Ancient Egypt. Even back then, they were used to correct dental problems such as crooked teeth. However, they have significantly improved. Far from being uncomfortable and expensive, the cost...

Over 4 million residents of the United States wear braces per the American Association of Orthodontists. All of those people are wearing different types of braces too. That brings up the question, which type of braces are the best to straighten your teeth? When it...

In the U.S., of the nearly 4 million people wearing braces, 75% of them are 18-years-of-age and younger. That’s a lot of metal-gracing smiles across America. Why metal? Because traditional braces are still a top contender when it comes to straightening teeth effectively. The goal...

Braces are often necessary to correct a bite, misplaced teeth, and solve overcrowding issues. There are a lot of myths about braces that can prevent patients from getting the treatments that they need. One of the biggest myths out there is that braces cost a...