Braces, rubber bands, even jaw surgery—millions endure them in pursuit of a straighter smile. But were misaligned smiles ...

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

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SmileDirectClub – once a high-flying DTC (direct-to-consumer) orthodontics startup – serves as a cautionary tale for healthcare investors. Founded in 2014, it raised nearly $400 million before its ...

Some types of dental and medical insurance will cover all or part of the cost for braces. Not all plans have orthodontics coverage, and those that do may have restrictions.

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We consulted dentists to discover the potential benefits and side effects of fluoride-free, nano-hydroxyapatite toothpaste.

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Thinking about byte invisible braces for teeth straightening? Find out how byte works, the cost of treatment and whether customers are satisfied with results.

Dental industry leaders are preparing for what may be some harsh consequences of the recently enacted federal budget bill. President Donald Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act July 4. The bill ...