Braces For Young Kids Might Not Always Be Best Orthodontists recommend that children get checked for treatment no later than age 7. But research shows waiting until kids are older may be more ...

Thirty years ago, only middle school and high school students wore braces on their teeth; today, it’s not unusual to see kids as young as 7 or 8 with them. Driving the trend are orthodontists ...

Early orthodontic treatment, including methods like clear aligners, can be started as early as ages 6-7 to address potential ...

Braces used to be another miserable part of being a teenager, but now some kids, like Nadia, start and finish orthodontic treatment long before adolescence.

Braces have come a long way since the days of metallic and protruding wires. “Braces are not only for children or teens as more and more adults are seeking orthodontic treatment for a variety of ...

Tutorial videos for 'DIY braces' on YouTube are leading some kids and teens to cause permanent damage to their smiles.

Some parents are going to what some call extremes with their kids' teeth, and some North Texas doctors are calling out their colleagues for being involved.

Specialized oral devices can help straighten teeth in children as they are coming in, eliminating the need for braces.