So you’re way beyond your middle school years... and yet: You’ve found yourself in a new set of braces. While this might not be how you pictured your adulthood unfolding, you’re now officially mature ...

To floss teeth if you have braces, feed the short end of the floss through the space between the main arch wire and the upper portion of the tooth closest to the gum. Use a gentle sawing motion to ...

Which mouthwash for braces is best? Braces can create a lot of potential hiding spots for plaque and bacteria, so it’s important to take extra good care of your teeth. Along with brushing and flossing ...

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I haven’t had braces since ninth grade, but I still maintain one vestige of that painful period of orthodontia: a permanent retainer that’s fused to the back of my bottom front teeth. I try to be ...

Lucy Stock reminds us that whether your teeth are crowned, crowded, or “too tight,” every gap needs cleaning if you want your ...