Braces are often associated with teen growing pains, acne and bad haircuts. But the market for adult braces is booming. Currently, about 32% of the patients getting orthodontic treatment in the U.S.

Imagine you’ve secured an invite to the Grammys—and an afterparty. For most working in the fashion industry, the promise of a red carpet moment will precipitate a day of beauty preparations. But for ...

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) --If you had braces as a teenager and find yourself looking at less than perfect teeth in your 30s or 40s, you are not alone. Orthodontists are seeing a growing number of adults ...

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 ...

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, ...

Specialized brushing techniques reduce plaque buildup around braces by targeting hard-to-reach areas. Poor hygiene during retainer use can undo orthodontic treatment results. Clear aligners allow ...

Orthodontists say there has been a large increase in the number of adults getting braces in a bid for straighter teeth. Figures from the British Orthodontic Society (BOC) indicate that the number of ...

Dr. Craig Fischer has made a habit of wearing a retainer every night to ensure his glowing smile. The 68-year-old Pittsfield-based orthodontist already has straight teeth -- and he wants to keep them ...