Braces feel like a modern rite of passage, a high school accessory that arrived alongside smartphones and social media. In reality, people have been trying to straighten teeth for thousands of years, ...

How did Governor Rick Perry of Texas evolve from an unambitious Democrat to a powerful Republican with presidential aspirations? He got braces, for one thing. Two new profiles--one of Perry and one of ...

Invisibility. The parts that make up braces — the brackets, wires, and elastic bands — are all mounted on the back of your teeth. Other people can’t see them unless you open your mouth wide.‌ Possibly ...