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.

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 ...

Of all the grown-up advice we receive as we exit our teen years, "Don't forget to wear your retainer" is probably the first to be deposited in the mental landfill. You get those braces off and, baby, ...

When will Ugly Betty get her braces off? Still up in the air on that, but she can rest easy that she's not alone. One in every five people in braces are grown-ups — many of them even older than this ...