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 ...

Patients with self-ligating orthodontic brackets retain fewer bacteria in plaque than patients with elastomeric orthodontic brackets, according to a new study in the American Journal of Orthodontics ...

Recent advances in orthodontic treatment have provided clinicians with a range of techniques aimed at delivering optimal dental alignment while ensuring long-term stability and patient comfort.

There are several different types of dental braces that may be recommended to improve alignment of teeth including traditional metal braces, ceramic braces, lingual braces and invisalign. Each type is ...