To floss teeth if you have braces, feed the short end of the floss through the space between the main arch wire and the upper portion of the tooth closest to the gum. Use a gentle sawing motion to ...

I spent many hours of my childhood at the orthodontist’s office. Thanks to my cleft palate, I wore braces on and off for about 10 years. Although I never had braces as an adult (I finished my ...

Up until recently, I was pretty happy with my teeth. Were they picture perfect and snowy white? Not quite—but I was pleased enough with their appearance (especially considering I didn’t have braces as ...

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) --If you had braces as a teenager and find yourself looking at less than perfect teeth in your 30s or 40s, you are not alone. Orthodontists are seeing a growing number of adults ...

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 ...

How you can make sure that all those months with a mouthful of braces will give you something to smile about. 1. "I might not really be an orthodontist." As Americans become ever more vain — witness ...

Hi, i had braces in a couple of years ago, i also received a retainer, havent been wearing it at all, wasnt sure if i need to wear this retainer forever and if not what is the implications. i recently ...