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Brace yourself: Is the choice clear? The World Health Organization considers malocclusion — the imperfect positioning of the teeth when the jaws are closed — one of the most important oral health ...

Carolyn Owlett had mentally prepared herself for 14 weeks of wearing discrete dental aligners to straighten her teeth. She hadn’t, though, prepared herself for the bill. After walking out of her ...

Over the past three decades, the options for people looking to straighten their teeth have expanded significantly. Where once the only option was cumbersome and highly-visible metal braces bonded to ...

Some companies now work with consumers almost exclusively remotely. Sometimes referred to as off-the-shelf or over-the-counter invisible braces, the clear aligners offered by companies such as ...

Byte clear aligners are a more affordable option for correcting mild to moderate dental issues at home than Invisalign or metal braces. Treatment with Byte also includes a bottle of teeth whitening ...

Everyday Health independently vets all recommended products. If you purchase a featured product, we may be compensated. Learn why you can trust us. Many prefer aligners over braces because they are ...

Influencer Kusha Kapila has been wearing trendy new invisible aligners—a type of brace that helps straighten and tighten teeth. Clear aligners use a series of custom-made, transparent plastic trays ...

Invisible aligners can help some people straighten their teeth. Still, they require commitment, and price and effectiveness vary by brand. Here are the best options. If you didn’t grow up wearing ...