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 ...

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.

As I hit middle age, I’m guilty of wanting to hold back time. I dread deadlines, facial lines, and annual doctor visits. I mourn the days when I could carry my children on my hips. I don’t want my ...

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 ...

It was somewhere around the fourth or fifth grade that it became very apparent that just about everyone else in my class had something I did not: braces. To say I was a bit jealous is an ...

I'm sharing my honest experience with getting braces as an adult, answering some common concerns and misconceptions. I talk about how braces are more common than you think, why treatment can be faster ...