Les Masterson is a deputy editor and insurance analyst at Forbes Advisor. He has been a journalist, reporter, editor and content creator for more than 25 years. He has covered insurance for a ...

Our editors also may be in touch with follow-up questions. As common as they might be, braces—when not covered by dental insurance—can be quite expensive. The average cost of traditional ...

Dental braces provide many health benefits for the 4 million Americans who wear them. They can also make it more difficult to care for your teeth. These challenges can be blamed on the wire that ...