Here's what you'll want to know ahead of your trip to the orthodontist. Roughly 4 million Americans wear braces, according to the Pennsylvania Dental Association, which means researching the cost of ...

Dr. Holli Careswell is a board-certified general and cosmetic dentist with a private practice in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. She has taken hundreds of hours of continuing education, focusing on cosmetic ...

Over the past three decades, the options for people looking to straighten their teeth have expanded significantly. Where once the only option was cumbersome and highly-visible metal braces bonded to ...

Do-it-yourself projects are becoming increasingly popular, and they can range from home improvement to homemade beauty products. But a new trend is turning orthodontics into a DIY project, with some ...

In the summer of 2012, Colgate released a viral ad campaign showing people with food in their teeth, emphasizing how important proper oral care is to one’s physical appearance. Dietrich Orthodontics ...

More people are trying homemade teeth straightening methods which can cause irreparable damage, according to the American Association of Orthodontists. In most cases, do-it-yourself braces are small ...

Original Medicare (Parts A and B) generally does not cover the cost of braces because they fall under orthodontic work, which is considered a dental service. But, Medicare may cover braces if they are ...