Ancient Egyptians and Etruscans pioneered orthodontics, using delicate gold wires and catgut to straighten teeth.

Dental braces are dental devices used to align and straighten teeth. The third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey states that 59% children in the United States suffer from some form of ...

Did ancient people living thousands of years ago really care about straight teeth? That's been the story for awhile, but evidence is lacking.

KANSAS CITY, MO -- If you or one of your children has ever had braces, you know they can be expensive and timely. Now, orthodontists are seeing an alarming trend in teenagers trying to speed up the ...

KANSAS CITY, MO -- If you or one of your children has ever had braces, you know they can be expensive and timely. Now, orthodontists are seeing an alarming trend in teenagers trying to speed up the ...

Although dental braces have become much more common in modern society, there is a long history of their use, with some evidence dating as far back as ancient times. Archaeological findings have ...