A woman in Australia discovered more than she anticipated when she went to the doctor due to stomach pains -- only to find a dental brace wire that had been lodged in her intestine for a decade. The ...

If you've ever accidentally swallowed the spacers or rubber bands used with your braces, we have the ultimate horror story for you. Two days later, however, she returned to the hospital because her ...

If you've ever accidentally swallowed the spacers or rubber bands used with your braces, we have the ultimate horror story for you. Two days later, however, she returned to the hospital because her ...

This one’s hard to swallow. Australian doctors found a three-inch piece of wire in the stomach of a woman who had been complaining of stomach pain — the remnants of braces that were removed from her ...

You might have seen stray wires from orthodontia in a patient's mouth, but what about in their abdomen? Physicians in Australia found a piece of an orthodontic wire in a patient's bowel a decade after ...

To floss teeth if you have braces, feed the short end of the floss through the space between the main arch wire and the upper portion of the tooth closest to the gum. Use a gentle sawing motion to ...

Years after straightening teeth, the thin metal wires from orthodontic braces can end up twisting intestines, according to a report published Monday in BMJ Case Reports. Australian doctors found a ...

Many people have crooked teeth, gaps or overbites, but are reluctant to get braces. But several orthodontic options, including lingual braces, now straighten teeth without ruining a smile with visible ...

If you could go back in time and fix one mistake, what would it be? Right now, for me, it would probably be wearing my retainers. If you’re thinking that might seem like a waste of a magical wish, you ...

Braces can significantly improve your smile and overall oral health, but they require diligent care to ensure optimal results and prevent oral health issues. Proper care is essential for maintaining ...