The desire for a healthy, beautiful smile currently motivates about 4 million people in Canada and the United States to straighten their teeth with orthodontic braces. For many, however, there’s a ...

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. If you are in this group of ...

When InBrace, a leading lingual orthodontic company, suddenly ceased operations in April 2025, Dr. Scott Schwartz, a New York-based orthodontist and the system's largest provider, faced a difficult ...

There are several different types of dental braces that may be recommended to improve alignment of teeth including traditional metal braces, ceramic braces, lingual braces and invisalign. Each type is ...

Lingual braces are best for those patients who are still concerned about aesthetics but do not want to be responsible for remaining compliant. (Understandable: It’s easy to forget to put your clear ...

Jessica Booth is a New York-based freelance writer who regularly writes about health, wellness, parenting, food, travel, beauty and more for a variety of publications. She currently writes for Forbes ...