Traditional wire braces were once an adolescent rite of passage. (The colorful rubber bands! The poking wires! The ill-fated flirtations with popcorn, apples, and chewing gum!) These days, kids have ...

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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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Adult women wearing braces. Oliver’s fashion-forward approach to straightening her smile doesn’t exist in a vacuum. Singer and ...

Once confined to adolescent years, braces have undergone a remarkable transformation in social perception. As more adults opt for orthodontic treatment, these dental devices have evolved beyond their ...

MOORHEAD - When adult orthodontic patients ask Dr. Matthew Ames if they're too old for braces, he replies, "Well, do you smile?" Ames, of Harvey Orthodontics here, says he gets that question a lot, ...

Getting braces is a rite of passage for many children. The American Association of Orthodontics estimates more than 3.5 million children ages 8 to 17 wear braces in a given year. While some children ...

Braces are a common treatment that helps align teeth and improve oral health. Many people, both children and adults, may wonder if they need braces and what signs to look for. Maybe you've noticed ...

Adults can also get braces, not just kids and teenagers. More adults in Florida are turning to braces to achieve healthier, ...