Braces are significantly cheaper than Invisalign, but both are equally effective at realigning your teeth.

This summer, the American Association of Orthodontists declared braces have "never been cooler." Thanks to social media, patients are embracing traditional metal braces as a fun accessory.

Metal braces have shed their negative reputation and, for some tweens and teens, have become a coveted signifier of cool (colored bands and all). By Jessica Shaw Jessica Shaw’s 14-year-old daughter is ...