Average Cost Of Braces by State for 2012. The following average cost was done by using a bracesinfo.com sample of orthodontist in large cities (50,000-500,000) by region and with the 2011 JCO (Journal Of Clinical Orthodontics) Orthodontic Practice Study MEAN FEES BY GEOGRAPHIC REGION based on 10,956 orthodontist.
Causes of Fingernail Ridges, Pitting and Curved Nails. Normal Lines and Ridges on the Nails. Longitudinal ridges (running from the cuticle to the free edge of the nail) may be due to aging and not a sign of any disease. Nail beading, where the nail loses its smooth curvature, is also a normal part of aging.
Ulnar Claw. Claw Hand is a common deformity of the hand that causes abnormally bent or curved fingers. This abnormally makes the hand appear similar to an animalâs claw. The condition may be caused by a congenital deformity that is diagnosed at birth (congenital onset), or due to an injury to the ulnar nerve.