Braces don't work the way you probably think because they don't just shift your teeth around. They have to break down your jawbone first. Americans pay up to $7,500 for braces per person, but it's ...

Braces average $5,000 to $6,000, according to life-sciences industry analysts at investment bank and financial services company Jefferies. The opportunity for people is obvious: Straight teeth can ...

Here's how much braces may cost you per month. The cost depends on the type of braces you're getting, from metal to ceramic to lingual to Invisalign. Senate approves cuts to public broadcasting ...

Many people choose to get braces to straighten their teeth and improve their overall dental health. While the end result is worthwhile, you may face some inconveniences along the way when living ...

Of course, building bones is a slow process, which is why braces usually require 1½ to 2 years to properly line up your teeth, and possibly solve problems with chewing or speaking. Part of how ...

Amos Dudley had braces in middle school, but he didn't wear a retainer like he was supposed to, so his teeth slowly shifted back. He didn't want to shell out thousands of dollars for a whole new ...

Recent Advancements. Until the mid-1970s dental braces wrapped around the teeth to secure the teeth and apply a force to move them as required in the mouth.