Who wouldn't want a great smile complete with teeth all perfectly aligned in a row? Braces can help, but ask anyone who wore dental braces as a teenager about the experience and many will shudder ...

Q. My children, ages 9 and 11, are about to return to their dentist for a regular checkup. At the last visit, I was told that we were going to discuss orthodontia. Why? Are braces needed for ...

This article was written for our sponsor, Charles Ashley Mann, DDS & Associates. We often think about removable oral devices coming after braces. They are devices that keep straightened teeth in ...

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

Cayla Coleman always wanted straighter teeth. It's not that they were all that crooked. They were just a little crowded in front, and one of her canines stuck out a bit. But even though her teeth ...

Keeping your teeth white while wearing braces can be challenging. Good oral hygiene can prevent some discoloration, and there are a number of teeth whitening options that can be used with braces.

A beauty writer shares his experience with getting aligners to straighten his teeth. Here's what he wished he'd considered first.

After your braces are removed, you will need to wear a retainer to ensure your teeth remain in their new position. Retainers can be either removable or permanent and will need to be worn for an ...