Adult braces are everywhere after the pandemic Zoom boom. ... “I just, at this point in my adult life, couldn’t psychically go back to having braces on my top teeth,” she said.

Braces adjust teeth by putting pressure on them, and this pressure works even after bones have stopped growing. It takes longer to straighten teeth in adults because bones are more solid. Still ...

So, I began to consider getting adult braces—or, more generally, adult orthodontia. Many sets of clear aligners later, I am happy to report that my teeth have never looked better.

Braces make cleaning your teeth trickier, but not impossible. Learn expert-approved methods for brushing and flossing ...

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 benefits of this orthodontic treatment ...

Many adults choose to get braces to straighten their teeth or correct their bite, and the decision to do so is often based on personal preference and goals for oral health. However, getting braces ...

One-quarter of all dental patients who wear braces are adults. Other adults should but don’t get their teeth corrected because they'd be embarrassed about wearing braces.

Braces can straighten your teeth, correct bite issues and enhance the appearance of your smile. But they can be uncomfortable, too. “The wires and brackets protrude into your lips and cheeks ...

Metal braces tend to align your teeth quicker than options that are less visible. ... For adults, braces are slightly cheaper at $5,577. That comes out to about $230 to $240 per month if you wear ...

Angles are key when brushing teeth with braces: When moving the bristles back and forth, you’ll want to hold the brush at a 45-degree angle to get above and below the wires and the gums ...

Bella Amoroso decided to get braces when she was 22. She’s far from the only adult to do so. Credit: Dominic Lorrimer “Initially, I avoided going into detail when people asked about my braces ...