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Lady Gaga Wasn't "Born This Way?"
posted: Apr. 18, 2019.
Sometimes, looking at old pictures can really bring memories back to life. Just ask Stefani Germanotta—the pop diva better known as Lady Gaga. In one scene from the recent Read more -
Beat Dental Plaque While Wearing Braces with These Tools and Tips
posted: Apr. 13, 2019.
Wearing braces will probably never make your list of Most Pleasurable Life Experiences: you'll have to avoid certain foods and habits, endure some occasional discomfort, and perhaps feel some Read more -
How Shawn Mendes and Miley Cyrus Got Their Stellar Smiles
posted: Mar. 29, 2019.
The 2019 Grammy Awards was a star-studded night packed with memorable performances. One standout came from the young Canadian singer Shawn Mendes, who sang a powerful duet of his Read more -
4 Tips for Avoiding Dental Disease While Wearing Braces
posted: Dec. 25, 2017.
Wearing braces takes time, but if all goes well the changes to your smile will be well worth it. In the meantime, though, you’ll have to contend with one Read more -
Why Big Bang Theory Actress Mayim Bialik Couldn't Have Braces
posted: Aug. 09, 2017.
Mayim Bialik has spent a good part of her life in front of TV cameras: first as the child star of the hit comedy series Blossom, and more recently as Read more -
Don't Forget Your Oral Hygiene While Wearing Braces
posted: Apr. 25, 2017.
There are a few things you need to do — and not do — while wearing braces: avoid hard or sticky foods, for example, or wear protection during sports Read more -
Stop White Spots Before They Appear While Wearing Braces
posted: Nov. 12, 2016.
Braces can be a long, involved process, but gaining a more attractive smile and better oral health is worth it. Sometimes, though, braces can produce unintended short-term consequences. Brace brackets Read more -
Master Illusionist Benefits from the Magic of Orthodontics
posted: Jun. 18, 2016.
Magician Michael Grandinetti mystifies and astonishes audiences with his sleight of hand and mastery of illusion. But when he initially steps onto the stage, it’s his smile that grabs Read more -
Eden Sher and the Lost Retainer
posted: Mar. 21, 2016.
Fans of the primetime TV show The Middle were delighted to see that high school senior Sue, played by Eden Sher, finally got her braces off at the start Read more -
Dwight Howard: A Bright NBA Star With a Smile to Match
posted: May 16, 2015.
Have you started orthodontic treatment recently? Are you having a little trouble getting used to your braces? If so, you are not alone: Everybody goes through an adjustment period Read more -
Braces: A Rite of Passage Even for Hollywood Kids
posted: May 21, 2014.
Her parents Will and Jada are Hollywood royalty, who helped her land her first acting role when she was 7. She released a hit single, “Whip My Hair,” before Read more -
An Early Orthodontic Evaluation can Reduce Treatment Later
posted: Mar. 12, 2014.
While most orthodontic treatment doesn’t commence until a child is older or entering adolescence, it’s still a good idea for children as young as 6 to undergo an orthodontic Read more -
Extra Care is Required When Treating Teenagers With Lost Teeth
posted: Feb. 24, 2014.
Permanent tooth loss at any age greatly affects long-term oral health. But because their jaw and facial structures are still developing, it’s particularly consequential for adolescents. Add to that Read more -
Advances in Clear Aligners Make Them a Viable Choice for More Teens
posted: Oct. 11, 2013.
Metal braces for correcting teeth alignment have long been a fixture of adolescence. But although they're effective, they tend to put a crimp on a teenager's life with changes Read more -
Wearing an Orthodontic Retainer Preserves Your Well-Earned Smile
posted: Sep. 25, 2013.
Orthodontic treatment (commonly known as braces) can be a lengthy process to re-align your teeth to a more functional and aesthetic position. Once the orthodontic devices are removed, however, Read more -
Baseball and Braces: Joe Girardi's Bargain
posted: Jun. 26, 2013.
Sometimes, we all need a bit of prompting to do what's good for us. When Serena Girardi, the 10-year-old daughter of New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi, needed to Read more