As I hit middle age, I’m guilty of wanting to hold back time. I dread deadlines, facial lines, and annual doctor visits. I mourn the days when I could carry my children on my hips. I don’t want my ...

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 ...

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.

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Sarah is a registered dietitian and freelance writer passionate about connecting people to information that will help them improve their mental and physical health. She’s a big believer that food is ...

Medicare considers braces a dental procedure and does not cover dental procedures except in very rare circumstances. Braces are orthodontic treatments used to help straighten and realign teeth. They ...

Your kids dread getting them because they are afraid they will be made fun of, while you dread having to pay for them. Though healthy teeth can be straightened at just about any age, do you know the ...