The number of adults who got orthodontic treatment is up nearly 40% since 1996, but adults face challenges that many teens do not, like an urgency to get potential gum ailments under control before ...

Courtesy of Samantha M., Jenn E., Erika B. You may associate braces with the (painfully) awkward middle school experience, but they’re not just for preteens. Adults, too, can reap the teeth-shifting ...

When it was time for Roseann Riddle's daughter to get braces, it just wasn't financially possible. "When she was in need of braces, my husband had changed jobs and we didn't have dental insurance," ...

Last Updated on May 21, 2026 by Ellen Christian Many seniors reach a point where small changes in their teeth ... Read more ...

Up until recently, I was pretty happy with my teeth. Were they picture perfect and snowy white? Not quite—but I was pleased enough with their appearance (especially considering I didn’t have braces as ...

It was a photograph snapped in 2003 that convinced New Orleans resident Molly Vigour it was time to take action to improve her smile. “My husband was in the Coast Guard and we went to a ball. I later ...

Who wouldn’t want a great smile complete with sparkling white teeth all perfectly aligned in a row? Braces can help achieve this image, but ask anyone who wore dental braces as a teenager about the ...

FORT WORTH (CBSDFW.COM) - Ten or 20 years ago, parents would just live through those "not so pretty years" with their children's teeth. Today, some parents are going to what some call extremes with ...

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 ...