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.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Adult women wearing braces. Oliver’s fashion-forward approach to straightening her smile doesn’t exist in a vacuum. Singer and ...

Despite the bright light in my eyes and the cotton stuffed in my mouth, I try to relax on the recliner. I focus on the piped-in music. “Don’t go changing to try and please me,” Billy Joel croons. “Don ...

SACRAMENTO (CBS13) – Wearing braces is a rite of passage for many kids and teens, but now it's becoming a popular beauty trend for adults, and for some, a necessary "do over" to achieve a perfect ...

When you think of the typical patient in an orthodontist's office, an awkward middle schooler comes to mind. But the typical face of braces is changing, and getting older. Adults are seeking dental ...

Orthodontists say there has been a large increase in the number of adults getting braces in a bid for straighter teeth. Figures from the British Orthodontic Society (BOC) indicate that the number of ...

“I’m like the world’s oldest adolescent, it’s ridiculous,” she told 2Day FM’s Rove and Sam. “I was hoping no one would notice but I was kidding myself.” McKinnon isn’t alone. An increasing number of ...