Why experts say do-it-yourself braces are a bad idea. — -- Instructional videos for do-it-yourself braces have become popular on YouTube, but dentists say people considering them should think ...

Rubber bands used for braces helped Baltimore police arrest a two-time convicted sex offender for allegedly kidnapping and assaulting a 71-year-old woman in a park in November, according to multiple ...

An assault suspect was arrested in Baltimore thanks to a bizarre clue: a packet of rubber bands from his dental braces left at the crime scene. Detectives hunting for Charles Taylor, 46, had an ...

Have you heard about the woman in Washington State who claims to have closed a gap in her front teeth in 44 days using DIY braces—specifically, five dollars worth of hair elastics? “I’ve got some news ...

People ranging in ages from 8 to over 60 are attempting to straighten their own teeth, according to the American Association of Orthodontists You can save this article by registering for free here. Or ...

One man who used rubber bands to straighten his teeth shares his story. — -- Orthodontists are warning parents and patients of the dangers in the recent trend of at-home teeth straightening ...

When you have braces, small fixtures called brackets are attached to your teeth. A thin metal wire called an archwire runs through these brackets. The archwire is gradually adjusted to apply force, ...

Dental braces are devices used to correct crowded or crooked teeth, or a misaligned jaw, known as malocclusion. Braces are most often used during adolescence, but more and more adults are getting ...

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 ...

As you step into your peak teenage years, suddenly your parents and dentist might recommend that you get dental braces. Widely hated due to the restrictions it comes with, braces are nevertheless ...

People are using rubber bands to close gaps between their teeth on TikTok. Experts warn using this "hack" can cause permanent damage and even pull out your teeth. TikTokers say they use the rubber ...