When I was 13, I could usually be found pacing the aisles of my local Walgreens wearing smiley-face Limited Too bellbottoms, reading the Alyssa Milano issue of Cosmopolitan, my mouth full of dental ...

When it was time for Roseann Riddle's daughter to get braces, it just wasn't financially possible. "When she was in need of braces, my husband had changed jobs and we didn't have dental insurance," ...

Getting braces is more than straight teeth. This video shows what really happens when you get braces, day by day, from the first shock to the final smile. No filters, no sugarcoating, just the real ...

As a preteen, when my parents and I were deciding which type of braces to get, there weren't many options to choose from, so I went with the classic metal ones. Today, the options for ...

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 ...

The number of adults who got orthodontic treatment is up nearly 40% since 1996, but adults face challenges that many teens do not, like an urgency to get potential gum ailments under control before ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. Braces are a common ...

Original Medicare (parts A and B) typically does not cover the cost of braces, as they are considered a dental procedure. However, Medicare Part B might cover braces if they are deemed medically ...

Many Humana plans don't make you wait before coverage kicks in, which means you can get coverage immediately. Many plans require that you wait for six months to a year before your plan will pay for ...

Aaden is the last of Kate Gosselin's eight children to have braces removed "Braces are a thing of the past" in the Gosselin household! On Monday, Kate Gosselin celebrated her son Aeden getting his ...