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.
Psoriasis is another medical condition that can cause nails to thicken, and is typically characterized by areas of red, raised and flaky skin that may look like scales. This condition can cause the finger and toenails to exhibit sections of pitting, thickened growth or irregular nail contours. Finally, as we age, blood circulation starts to diminish which can cause the same results as described above for people with diabetes.