Adults are embracing orthodontia like never before. A survey by the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) showed that the rate of people over 18 with braces grew 14 percent from 2010 to 2012.

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 no longer just for teenagers. In recent years, there’s been a surge in adults seeking orthodontic treatment to achieve a straighter, healthier smile. This shift is due to a combination of ...

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 ...

The thought of getting braces always made many individuals hesitant. In social and professional contexts, metal wires and brackets were unprofessional, conspicuous, and inappropriate. Priorities ...

"It's never too late to have ortho," says Brenda Stenftenagel, DDS, MSD. "Dr. Brenda" is right -- more and more adults are being fitted for braces these days. In fact, her office has had patients as ...

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Suzanne Axland’s son won’t be able to whine about all the brushing, flossing, rinsing and cleaning he’ll have to do when he gets braces. His mom has done it all and survived. Axland ...

“Traditional braces are best for young children undergoing phase I orthodontics [editor’s note: That’s early-intervention orthodontic care for those who are between seven and 10 years old], teenagers, ...

In this article, we will be taking a look at the 6 cheaper alternatives to braces for kids and adults. If you do not want to learn about the global orthodontics market, head straight to the 3 Cheaper ...

Advice for other adults considering braces: Stock up on Tylenol or other over-the-counter pain relievers. Buy a waterpick to free any stuck food. "And if you're real hungry and you want to go through ...

He said getting braces as an adult just is not a big deal. "The stigma that used to be attached to braces has really gone by the wayside," he said. "Today in our society we're obviously very ...