UNDATED -- The Centers for Disease Control estimates half of Americans 30 and older have periodontal disease. The disease leads to swollen gums, bone loss and eventually teeth loosening or falling out ...

Aug. 14, 2003 -- Getting braces isn't just for teenagers any more. Count the family pooch in, too. Experts say that better dentistry can add years to the life of pets, and can spare them the pain that ...

This puppy with braces will make you smile pretty. Wesley is an adorable pup with terribly crooked teeth. So crooked, in fact, they didn't permit him to close his mouth all the way. To help Wesley ...

WEST LAFAYETTE — Purdue University students are working on an “exoskeleton” for dogs — a type of brace they hope can help older canines struggling with hip problems.The students came up with a device ...

Dogs don't generally seem to care about their pearly whites, but this Golden Retriever is an exception. Wesley the dog had a series of dental issues and is getting relief in his mouth thanks to a set ...

A man from Benkelman who lost part of his leg to cancer, is using his experience to make leg braces for dogs. "The company's name is Hero," business owner Ben Blecha said. "We make dog braces. They ...