As of March 2022, this review is no longer being updated. It covers an older business model of Candid and some features mentioned may no longer be available. Candid is an online company that sends you ...

There seem to be tons of teeth aligners—invisible braces that straighten teeth—currently on the market. What makes new startup Uniform Teeth’s aligners different from the rest? Black Enterprise caught ...

Before I first got teeth aligners, I took to the internet to get the intel from those who had bravely gone before. “Does it hurt?” “Is it uncomfortable?” “Is it worth it?” To rewind, I’ve always had a ...

You’ve seen the trendy ads for mail-order dental aligners that took over bus stops and subway cars a few years ago: “Don’t watch the gap; close the gap.” “Straighten your smile in an average of six ...

For many adults, looking at photos from late middle school or high school can be cringe-worthy. From the questionable hairstyles to the semi-absurd apparel, our adolescent navigation of “beauty” ...

As a therapist and researcher on dating, Scott Sibley is used to talking about the nature of interpersonal relationships and appearances. So when he recently started to feel self-conscious about the ...

Compared to traditional braces, clear teeth aligners can save you thousands of dollars while helping you obtain that same straight smile. Rightly or wrongly, Americans perceive people with straight ...

One of the few perks of spending nearly a year at home with limited social interaction is that it's proven to be the perfect time for some of us to finally take on the uncomfortable (and sometimes ...

Metal braces fit with neon rubber bands (aka my middle-school vibe) aren't the only teeth-straightening option nowadays. And as someone looking for a slightly subtler aligner, I'm thrilled. What's ...

SmileDirectClub, which sells teeth aligners online, has worked to limit information about customer dissatisfaction. Credit...Steven Miner for The New York Times Supported by By Erin Griffith and Peter ...