Braces are a common treatment for straightening misaligned teeth. Unfortunately, sometimes releasing your teeth from braces can reveal more than straightened teeth. You might find there’s also ...

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 ...

Dental braces are often used to correct the alignment of your teeth. Many people notice their teeth aren’t correctly aligned when they try to take a smiling selfie photo, but the effect on your smile ...

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Orthodontists say that the proper time for braces varies from child to child. July 19, 2007 — -- The question of the proper age at which a child should get braces and other orthodontic work is ...