Why so many girls braced for beauty? More girls than boys want braces, and more parents of girls want their kids to have them, even though girls’ teeth are no more crooked or misplaced than boys’.

While Invisalign and traditional braces are both designed to provide a straighter smile over time, they have their fair share of differences.

The price of braces can vary significantly based on factors like where you live, how long you’ll need them, and what type of braces you get.

Not only are girls more likely to want braces, they’re also more likely to get them for cosmetic reasons: Among those getting braces, there are more girls whose need is low or borderline.

A small study on 20 teens found that those who had ceramic braces had significantly less long-term plaque accumulation on their teeth and brackets than those with metal braces.

The cost depends on the type of braces you're getting, from metal to ceramic to lingual to Invisalign. Here's how much braces may cost you per month.

We never thought we’d see the day braces were a sought after look, but here we are. Both kids and adults around the world are choosing metal braces over more discreet aligners.

In most cases, metal braces can achieve faster results and give the orthodontist more control over the teeth than aligners, but Yeaton thinks there’s also been a change in attitude.

Teenage girl almost DIES after having her braces tightened: 15-year-old developed freak disease and suffered two strokes A week later, Leah Kitchen complained of fever, chills, headache and joint pain ...

As treatment with aligners moves from the adult to the younger market, orthodontists are treating more children without traditional wire braces.

When you compare Invisalign and traditional braces, which teeth-straightening option is better? Learn more about the benefits of both, how the treatment plans work, pricing and payment options ...