News Summaries - Braces and Orthodontic Dentistry

The following list of articles covers a range of information on braces, orthodontic dentistry, Invisalign and adult braces, as well as other related information. Brief summaries of the articles are provided, as well as links to the full text of the articles.

More Adults Flash Metal-mouth Smiles

Young people still make up a large majority of patients seen by orthodontists, but more adults are getting braces. According to the American Association of Orthodontists, nearly 1.1 million adults were treated by its members in 2004, the last year for which statistics are available. That's up almost 38 percent over 1994.

Do I Have To Wear Braces?

Dental technology continues to improve and advanced treatments for misaligned or crooked teeth eliminate the need for braces. Invisalign and porcelain veneers (often referred to as Instant Orthodontics) are two more subtle solutions for people in search of the perfect smile.

Fighting Obesity One Bite at a Time

A tiny start-up company called Small Bite, Inc., makes a device that fits in the mouth and restricts jaw movement, causing wearers to take smaller bites and consume less food - thus losing weight.

Annoying but useful - dental braces are essential for healthy teeth

Teenagers who have problems with permanent braces no longer have to suffer as previous generations did. Modern dentistry has developed methods that make permanent braces less obtrusive.