Braces are a common thing for kids to get, and chances are your child’s dentist will suggest you get a consultation with an orthodontist at some point. (The American Association of Orthodontists ...

As I hit middle age, I’m guilty of wanting to hold back time. I dread deadlines, facial lines, and annual doctor visits. I mourn the days when I could carry my children on my hips. I don’t want my ...

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - Getting braces can almost be a rite of passage for tweens and teens. Fifty to 70% of people end up with braces at some point. But when’s the best age to visit the orthodontist?

I spent many hours of my childhood at the orthodontist’s office. Thanks to my cleft palate, I wore braces on and off for about 10 years. Although I never had braces as an adult (I finished my ...

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 ...

A dentist or orthodontist may recommend braces to align or straighten your teeth, or help with another dental problem like a gap, underbite, or overbite. Braces can drastically improve your teeth, but ...