The role of extractions in orthodontic treatment has been a controversial subject for over a century. It is fair to say that even today, opinion is divided on whether extractions are used too ...

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 ...

In an article on an 18th-century tooth-puller, historian Colin Jones claimed that "the list of Great Dates in Dentistry is largely unknown, I wager, outside the serried ranks of the dental profession" ...

CNET editor Gael Fashingbauer Cooper, a journalist and pop-culture junkie, is co-author of "Whatever Happened to Pudding Pops? The Lost Toys, Tastes and Trends of the '70s and '80s," as well as "The ...

Only by exploring clear aligners versus braces can you discover which orthodontic option perfectly balances your lifestyle and smile goals. Find out more inside.