• posted: Oct. 18, 2021
• orthodontic treatment

A Malocclusion—better known as a poor bite—can have far-ranging consequences that could follow a child into adulthood. Bite abnormalities make it more difficult to chew and digest food. And, Read More

• posted: Jan. 21, 2021
• celebrity smiles,  orthodontic treatment

Celebrities’ controversial actions and opinions frequently spark fiery debates on social media. But actress Dakota Johnson lit a match to online platforms in a seemingly innocent way—through orthodontics. This summer Read More

• posted: Dec. 31, 2020
• orthodontic treatment

Cowboys wear Stetsons; ballerinas wear tutus; and teenagers wear…braces. At least that's the popular conception. In actuality, one in five orthodontic patients is an adult, a number that continues to Read More

• posted: Aug. 20, 2020
• orthodontic treatment

Approximately 4 million tweens and teens are currently undergoing orthodontic treatment for a poor bite (malocclusion) that can cost their families thousands of dollars in braces or clear aligners. Read More

• posted: Jul. 01, 2020
• celebrity smiles,  orthodontic treatment

The monarchs of the world experience the same health issues as their subjects—but they often tend to be hush-hush about it. Recently, though, the normally reticent Queen Elizabeth II Read More

• posted: May 22, 2020
• celebrity smiles,  orthodontic treatment,  braces

Sometimes, looking at old pictures can really bring memories back to life. Just ask Stefani Germanotta—the pop diva better known as Lady Gaga. In one scene from the recent Read More

• posted: Mar. 23, 2020
• orthodontic treatment

Moving teeth through orthodontics may involve more than simply wearing braces. There are many bite conditions that require extra measures before, during or after traditional orthodontic treatment to improve Read More

• posted: Jan. 13, 2020
• orthodontic treatment,  lingual braces

Orthodontic braces are a familiar sight, especially among tweens and teens: metal brackets and wires attached to the front of the teeth for all to see. Now imagine the Read More

• posted: Oct. 05, 2019
• orthodontic treatment,  retainers

After living with braces for a couple of years, the “big reveal” finally happens and you see your new smile for the first time. But then you’re told you Read More

• posted: Aug. 06, 2019
• orthodontic treatment

Bite problems aren't limited to teeth simply out of position. The problem could be some teeth aren't there—visibly, that is. They still exist below the gums and bone, but Read More

• posted: Apr. 28, 2019
• orthodontic treatment,  braces

Bite problems are quite common—as many as 75% of adults may have some form of orthodontic issue. Unfortunately, there's also something else just as common: that many people believe Read More

• posted: Dec. 29, 2018
• orthodontic treatment,  lingual braces

We’re all familiar with tried and true traditional braces and perhaps with newer clear aligners for realigning teeth. But there’s an even more novel way that’s quickly becoming popular: Read More

• posted: Jun. 11, 2018
• orthodontic treatment,  clear aligners

If your teenager is in need of orthodontic treatment, you might automatically think braces. But while this decades-old appliance is quite effective, it isn’t the only “tooth movement” game Read More

• posted: Feb. 03, 2018
• orthodontic treatment,  braces

It’s a common sight to see someone wearing braces—and not just teens or pre-teens. In the last few decades, people in their adult years (even late in life) are Read More

• posted: Jan. 04, 2018
• celebrity smiles,  orthodontic treatment,  braces

Mayim Bialik has spent a good part of her life in front of TV cameras: first as the child star of the hit comedy series Blossom, and more recently Read More

• posted: Nov. 12, 2017
• celebrity smiles,  orthodontic treatment,  retainers

In her decades-long career, renowned actress Kathy Bates has won Golden Globes, Emmys, and many other honors. Bates began acting in her twenties, but didn't achieve national recognition until Read More