St. Louis, MO – Dec. 17, 2013 – Unattractive teeth in 11-12 year olds may be linked to bullying, according to a new study published in December in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics. The study, which was conducted among sixth grade students in Amman, Jordan, reveals a significant percentage of children experiencing…
Adults Say Healthy, Beautiful Smiles Transform Lives Majority of Adults Report Improvements in Career and Personal Relationships After Orthodontic Treatment – 92 Percent Recommend Treatment to Other Adults ST. LOUIS – Adult orthodontic treatment contributes to significant improvements in both professional and personal lives, say respondents to a new study conducted among individuals who, as…
A Good Smile Can Lead to Improved Love, Social and Professional Success, According to the American Association of Orthodontists ST. LOUIS – More than one-third of American adults are unhappy with their smile, according to a new study commissioned by the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) and conducted by Wakefield Research. Not only is a…
ST. LOUIS – Adults are seeking orthodontic treatment at historic levels. The number of adult patients increased 14 percent in a two-year period from 2010 to 2012, to a record high of 1,225,850 patients ages 18 and older, according to the American Association of Orthodontists’ “The Economics of Orthodontics” survey. The study asked members of…