I had to get braces, they are no fun!
That is no fun, but you will be pleased with the results I am sure. They're often used to correct underbites, overbites, open bites, cross bites and crooked teeth.
Yeah I have an overbite, I hope it fixes it
Braces will often be used in conjunction with other orthodontic appliances.
Oh, do you know what kind of appliances?
I am not sure of the specific types, but they would be things that help widen the palate or jaws and just overall help shape the teeth.
I see, I bet those are used a lot in kids
ancient times. Around 400-300 BC, Hippocrates and Aristotle contemplated ways to straighten teeth and fix various dental conditions. Archaeologists have discovered numerous mummified ancient individuals with what appear to be metal bands wrapped around their teeth. Catgut, a type of cord made from the natural fibers of an animal's intestines, performed a similar role to today’s orthodontic wire in closing gaps in the teeth and mouth.
The Etruscans buried their dead with dental appliances in place to maintain space and prevent collapse of the teeth during the afterlife
Dental braces
Dental braces (also known as braces, orthodontic cases, or cases) are devices used in orthodontics that align and straighten teeth and help position them with regard to a person's bite, while also aiming to improve dental health. Braces also fix gaps. They are often used to correct underbites, as well as malocclusions, overbites, open bites, deep bites, cross bites, crooked teeth, and various other flaws of the teeth and jaw. Braces can be either cosmetic or structural. Dental braces are