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.

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 ...

Once confined to adolescent years, braces have undergone a remarkable transformation in social perception. As more adults opt for orthodontic treatment, these dental devices have evolved beyond their ...

Braces are no longer just for teenagers. In recent years, there’s been a surge in adults seeking orthodontic treatment to achieve a straighter, healthier smile. This shift is due to a combination of ...

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, ...

When you think of the typical patient in an orthodontist's office, an awkward middle schooler comes to mind. But the typical face of braces is changing, and getting older. Adults are seeking dental ...

When you think of braces, you probably think of those awkward adolescent years. Braces have come a long way since then and offer some great cosmetic and health benefits. Now that Zoom has become a ...

There was a time, not long ago, when dental braces were predominantly for kids and teens. Those days are over. “I treated an 80-year-old, had braces in for his 80th birthday,” said Richard Bloomstein, ...

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 ...