Braces feel like a modern rite of passage, a high school accessory that arrived alongside smartphones and social media. In reality, people have been trying to straighten teeth for thousands of years, ...
Why experts say do-it-yourself braces are a bad idea. — -- Instructional videos for do-it-yourself braces have become popular on YouTube, but dentists say people considering them should think ...
Ancient Egyptians and Etruscans pioneered orthodontics, using delicate gold wires and catgut to straighten teeth. It’s a tale ...
The image of ancient people sporting gold and catgut braces is certainly appealing and dramatic, but it doesn’t match the ...
Adults are embracing orthodontia like never before. A survey by the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) showed that the rate of people over 18 with braces grew 14 percent from 2010 to 2012.