CNET editor Gael Fashingbauer Cooper, a journalist and pop-culture junkie, is co-author of "Whatever Happened to Pudding Pops? The Lost Toys, Tastes and Trends of the '70s and '80s," as well as "The ...

If you didn’t grow up wearing braces but have decided to finally fix that crooked incisor, invisible braces might be the way to go. These braces, also called clear aligners, are popular with adults ...

Larry Zonis never liked the look of his teeth. They protruded on the top and on the bottom. Growing up, he didn’t have the money to do anything about them. Zonis eventually had them bonded, but his ...

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.

If only every adult with crooked teeth had an equally crooked-toothed partner, I thought. Then at least we'd have company while reliving our awkward days in an orthodontist's waiting room. I'm 28, and ...

I’ve been thinking my smile could use a tune-up for a long time now. Like many people, my awkward middle school years were made even more awkward by a mouth full of metal braces and the assorted bands ...

Metal braces have shed their negative reputation and, for some tweens and teens, have become a coveted signifier of cool (colored bands and all). By Jessica Shaw Jessica Shaw’s 14-year-old daughter is ...