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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...

It has been determined that orthodontic treatment is best started by age 7. Of course, this doesn’t mean it’s too late for preteens, teens, and adults to get braces if they need them. Regardless, braces may seem out of reach when it comes to being...

Braces are an essential part of many people's lives, for both adults and children. But, patients sometimes refuse to seek orthodontic services because they think they might not be able to afford them. However, this does not discount the fact that it's a necessary procedure...

If you are a parent of a child who needs braces, you want to be sure they get the best results. Choosing the right orthodontist for orthodontic care is important. About 4 million people at any given time are wearing braces. Of those, about 75%...