Dental braces are often used to correct the alignment of your teeth. Many people notice their teeth aren’t correctly aligned when they try to take a smiling selfie photo, but the effect on your smile ...

Middle schoolers used to fight tooth and nail to remove their braces — metal fixtures synonymous with the gangly awkwardness of tweenage-hood. Now, despite the clunky metal inspiring Invisalign ...

Braces feel like a modern rite of passage, a high school accessory that arrived alongside smartphones and social media. In reality, people have been trying to straighten teeth for thousands of years, ...

Getting dental braces is a significant step toward achieving a healthier, and aligned smile. But before you start, it’s good to know what to expect. ContentsWhat Are Dental Braces?Types Of Dental ...

Your smile is one way to express yourself. But if you’re worried about how your teeth look, you may not feel comfortable sharing a great big smile. Crooked or missing teeth can be embarrassing, and ...

Braces are dental devices that use pressure and control to gradually shift and straighten your teeth. Teeth that are misaligned or crowded, teeth that have large gaps between them, and jawlines that ...

Ancient Egyptians and Etruscans pioneered orthodontics, using delicate gold wires and catgut to straighten teeth. It’s a tale ...

Wearing dental braces necessitates diligent oral hygiene to prevent cavities and gum disease. Braces create hard-to-reach areas for food and bacteria, making regular brushing after meals, daily ...

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