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 ...

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 ...

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When it comes to teeth straightening, millions opt for braces. Your mind may immediately think of the highly popular metal braces, but invisible (also known as clear) braces are an option many ...

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 ...

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 ...

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Braces are no longer just for teenagers. In recent years, there’s been a surge in adults seeking orthodontic treatment to achieve a straighter, healthier smile. This shift is due to a combination of ...

Metal braces are an orthodontic treatment that may help align crooked or overcrowded teeth. Braces also have an important role in improving oral health. Malocclusion — the misalignment of a person’s ...

Most people experience some pain for a few days when they first get braces and after brace tightening. However, others may experience only mild discomfort that goes away within a few hours. Braces are ...

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