Patients with elastomeric (traditional "rubber band" style) orthodontic brackets have similar levels of bacteria as patients wearing self-ligating (gated) orthodontic brackets when examined after one ...

Maryland researchers have developed a novel antibacterial orthodontic bracket cement, which was presented at the recent American Association for Dental Research (AADR) meeting. Mary Anne Sampaio de ...

When you decide to transform your smile with braces or Invisalign, you’re making an important investment not just in your ...

Researchers at Queen Mary University of London have produced a new orthodontic bracket bonding adhesive that protects the tooth surfaces around the brackets from decay. This decay is often referred to ...

Frictional behaviour between orthodontic brackets and archwires is a critical factor that influences the efficiency and predictability of tooth movement. This complex interplay is determined by the ...

Dr. Erik TinHan holds a set of dentures with braces that feature decorative brackets. “It’s just something to make it a little more fun for the kids,” said Dr. Erik TinHan, an orthodontic specialist ...

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, ...

Boxmoor House Dental Practice has announced the availability of consultation appointments for new private patients interested in fixed braces treatments. The update reflects the practice’s provision ...