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  Kids between the ages of thirteen and eighteen have a hard time expressing how they feel, especially in regards to their insecurities. A crooked smile, for instance, can definitely cause a great deal of insecurity while growing up. If you’re a parent, and notice...

Some parents dread the idea of taking their children to an orthodontist. Many of them are afraid they can’t get affordable braces. Others fear how their kid will react to the idea of orthodontic treatment. One question that arises from parents is: when is the...

Evidence of orthodontic care can be seen going back as far as Ancient Egypt, with braces being developed around 300 years ago. While modern orthodontics have come a long way, the fundamentals have been practiced for centuries. While most people know braces are used for...

Orthodontic interventions have been used since ancient Egypt, and braces have been used for the past 300 years. The American Association of Orthodontists reports that approximately 4 million patients in the United States currently have braces on their teeth. Of these, 75% are children under...

Braces are great for achieving straight teeth; however, they are also used to correct abnormal bite patterns. Treatments like this are often best undergone at a young age, as its easier to correct with time spent in treatment. For this reason, many orthodontists advise that...

There are 4 million people on the planet wearing braces. Approximately 75% of them are younger than 18. If you are in this small minority of adults, you may have mixed feelings about your metal aligners. While braces for adults are beneficial — they can...

Orthodontic treatment is one of the most beneficial treatment approaches that you should consider for your kids. It is important for their early growth and quality of life. A life full of tooth pain and other tooth associated problems is miserable and costly at the...

Currently, 4 million Americans are wearing braces, according to the American Association of Orthodontists. If you have or are thinking about getting braces to help straighten your teeth, here is some information to help make the process a little bit easier. How Long Do You...

Are you an orthodontic patient with braces? Like regular teeth, your braces are perfect hiding places for food particles. These particles become stuck between your teeth and your orthodontic hardware. You'll need to learn how to clean and care for your orthodontic braces to prolong...

Everyone loves to have a confident, clean, healthy-looking smile in their photos, but sometimes achieving that can be more difficult and expensive than you might have planned. Many children and teens don’t get the braces or other aligners they need to feel their best simply...