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AAO Ranks the Acid Levels in Popular Drinks

Soft drinks—even diet drinks, sports drinks, and fruit drinks that are low in sugar...

Yes, Braces Cause Bad Breath

Braces and other orthodontic appliances can straighten teeth and create beautiful smiles. But they...

App Lets Orthodontics Patients Share Their Smiles

Kids may hate their braces, and their compliance with treatment can be poor. But...

AAO Seeks Orthodontists for Charity Program

The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) Donated Orthodontic Services (DOS) program serves children who...

Silver Fights White Spot Lesions in Orthodontics

Fixed orthodontics sometimes leads to white spot lesions. Research from Beijing Friendship Hospital at...

Bluetooth Retainer Reports Usage to Orthodontists

Retainers can be effective in orthodontia—if patients use them properly, of course. And how...

Cosmetic Dentistry Market to Total $22.4 Billion

The global cosmetic dentistry market will soar from $16.1 billion in 2015 to $22.4...

3-D Printed Substrate Kills Microbes

Researchers at the University of Groningen in Germany have developed a 3-D printed substrate...

Xylitol Shows No Positive Effect on Orthodontic Patients

The effects of added sugar in food on tooth decay are well known, prompting...

Halloween Recipes Are Certified Safe for Orthodontia

Halloween can be scary, especially if you’re an orthodontist. That’s why the American Association...