A gap or space between the teeth is common and not usually a cause for concern. In children, a gap often closes by itself with age, but some gaps never close. Regardless of whether you have a large or ...

If you had a choice, would you wear braces on your teeth or clear aligners? If your answer is clear aligners, you’re not alone. Clear aligners have grown in popularity over the past couple of decades ...

If you want to straighten your teeth, traditional metal braces and Invisalign are two of your options. Both treatments can improve your smile, but which approach is right for you? As a kid of the ’90s ...

Dr. Teresa Yang is a general dentist and dental writer. In today’s managed care and insurance-driven world, she started and developed two practices from scratch where she treated patients for over 30 ...

Alena is a professional writer, editor and manager with a lifelong passion for helping others live well. She is also a registered yoga teacher (RYT-200) and a functional medicine certified health ...

Affected people often want to close their tooth gap for aesthetic reasons. Closing the gap makes for a more beautiful smile – and also relieves those affected mentally. Not only are classic braces ...