When a child begins wearing orthotic braces, most of the focus naturally goes to the brace itself. However, one of the most overlooked parts of this process is the sock worn underneath. The right ...

Does it seem like kids are getting braces younger and younger these days? Yep, it's a thing: The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) now recommends that children be seen for an evaluation by ...

Some six million people in the U.S. suffer from scoliosis, a sideways curvature of the spine. These include approximately 2 to 3% of adolescents who are diagnosed each year with idiopathic scoliosis, ...

A group of Lancaster County artists collaborated on a project this week to help African children affected by a common birth defect. The artists were painting leather braces designed to treat clubfoot.

Thirty years ago, only middle school and high school students wore braces on their teeth; today, it’s not unusual to see kids as young as 7 or 8 with them. Driving the trend are orthodontists who say ...

Nadia Czekajewski got braces on her teeth when she was 8. Now she's in third grade, turning 9, and "she'll be done before she begins fourth grade," said her father, Tomasz Czekajewski. "It was a wise ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Among the thousands of children affected by the war in Ukraine is Yustina, a 2-year-old girl with a sweet smile who depends on her ...

PORTSMOUTH — Remember when getting braces was considered a stigma and other kids called those unfortunates "tinsel teeth?" Well, today, getting braces is considered a cool status sort of thing and ...

In this article, we will be taking a look at the 6 cheaper alternatives to braces for kids and adults. If you do not want to learn about the global orthodontics market, head straight to the 3 Cheaper ...

Orthodontic headgear, a longstanding appliance in orthodontic treatment, remains valuable for addressing specific dental issues, particularly overbites, making them stand among the best braces for ...