At times it can seem like those wires and brackets are stopping you from getting into all the nooks and crannies of your teeth. While brushing with braces and other oral hygiene habits can require a ...

So you’re way beyond your middle school years... and yet: You’ve found yourself in a new set of braces. While this might not be how you pictured your adulthood unfolding, you’re now officially mature ...

Maintaining good oral hygiene is one of the most crucial aspects in determining the overall prognosis of an orthodontic treatment. Food particles entrapped in orthodontic appliances like braces or ...

Good oral hygiene throughout orthodontic treatment is critical to an optimal outcome. While it can be challenging to motivate patients to brush properly, there are some methods I use in my orthodontic ...

You know those weird tooth-related questions you always want to ask a dental health expert, but never do? Things like . . . do at-home whitening hacks actually work? Do I have to skip all sweets? What ...

Braces are popular among teenagers for correcting misaligned teeth, though they require diligent care to avoid issues like breakage and ulcers. Maintaining good oral hygiene is essential; brush ...

Dental braces are used by dentists in orthodontic treatment for a variety of reasons. One of their most common uses, however, is in the correction of maloccluded (crooked) teeth or a bad "bite".

If you want to straighten your teeth, traditional metal braces and Invisalign are two of your options. Both treatments can improve your smile, but which approach is right for you? As a kid of the ’90s ...