If your child is still sucking their thumb by the age of 5 it can cause crooked teeth, breathing problems, and speech issues.

Explore the causes, effects, and treatment options for malocclusion. Understand this common dental issue and take the first step towards a healthier smile.

Lily Carroll, 11, was born with a cleft palate. She wanted braces so much that she pulled out six of her baby teeth. Cristi Carroll remembers the discussion she had with the first of three ...

An orthodontist is a dentist trained to diagnose, prevent, and treat teeth and jaw irregularities. They correct existing conditions and are trained to identify problems that may develop in the future.

Former Lyft executive Nick Greenfield had what he thought were great teeth. They were, in fact, the envy of most 12-year-olds: Greenfield never endured the preteen trauma of braces. His body just ...

You’ve seen the trendy ads for mail-order dental aligners that took over bus stops and subway cars a few years ago: “Don’t watch the gap; close the gap.” “Straighten your smile in an average of six ...

Human jaws today don't look like those of our ancestors, which may be why so many people now have crowded or crooked teeth. Underdeveloped jaws caused by less chewing has kept teeth from fitting ...

From charcoal toothpaste and oil pulling to veneers and fluoride: experts bust common dental health myths and explain what ...

Your teeth are one of the first things people notice about you. They say so much about you without you saying a word. How your teeth appear can give away things like your dental hygiene, eating habits ...