I spent many hours of my childhood at the orthodontist’s office. Thanks to my cleft palate, I wore braces on and off for about 10 years. Although I never had braces as an adult (I finished my ...

Metal braces have shed their negative reputation and, for some tweens and teens, have become a coveted signifier of cool (colored bands and all). By Jessica Shaw Jessica Shaw’s 14-year-old daughter is ...