Hav eyou ever had braces on your teeth?
Fortunately I was lucky to never need braces, though I did have other teeth problems. What about yourself?
Oh okay I see. Sometimes they are worn to fix structural issues as well as cosmetic issues. I did have them for 5 years through Junior High and High School
Oh that's unfortunate, you probably have very nice looking teeth because of it though.
Yes! I hated my mom for doing it but I am glad now. The practice of braces itself goes way back like to ancient times
Oh wow, I wonder what they used for material way back then?
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