Though Anna Rosemond, now 33, had braces when she was young, a couple of years ago she noticed her teeth were again starting to crowd. So when she saw a Groupon deal for SmileDirectClub, she jumped on ...

Do-it-yourself projects are becoming increasingly popular, and they can range from home improvement to homemade beauty products. But a new trend is turning orthodontics into a DIY project, with some ...

Have you ever heard of at-home teeth-straightening? In advertisements on social media, SmileDirectClub promises a better smile for a fraction of the cost of treatment by a traditional orthodontist.

Founded in 2014 as a direct-to-consumer website selling clear, plastic teeth aligners from Align Technologies (Invisalign), SmileDirectClub (SDC) has rapidly expanded to become one of the largest ...

Orthodontics have come a long way from the metal braces, headgear and wire retainers of yesteryear. Ask any adult who has straightened their teeth, and they’ll tell you how much things have changed ...

A disturbing online trend has dentists across the Las Vegas valley worried about kids' dental health. Some are now trying to straighten their teeth with items they find at home, including small hair ...

A disturbing trend across the country has orthodontists sounding this alarm: trying to fashion your own braces at home can be dangerous. In a survey among its members, the American Association of ...

Teeth retainers are removable dental devices that fit over a person’s upper or lower teeth. They keep someone’s teeth in their correct alignment, often as a follow-up to braces. After teeth ...

Your smile is one way to express yourself. But if you’re worried about how your teeth look, you may not feel comfortable sharing a great big smile. Crooked or missing teeth can be embarrassing, and ...

Dentists have issued a grim warning to avoid trying trendy TikTok “hacks” on their teeth. Creators behind viral teeth whitening and straightening tricks could be putting viewers in serious danger by ...

Insight provides an in-depth look at health care issues in and affecting California. Have a story suggestion? Let us know. Though Anna Rosemond, now 33, had braces when she was young, a couple of ...