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1 Dr Charles Tweed was the first certified orthodontist in the US. 2  The first braces were constructed by Pierre Fauchard in 1728. 3  Fauchard's braces consisted of a flat strip of metal, which was connected to teeth by pieces of thread.
Orthodontics at Mayo Clinic. Orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics, as the specialty is called, is the branch of dentistry that specializes in the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of dental and facial irregularities. The technical term for these problems is malocclusion, which means bad bite.. The practice of orthodontics requires professional skill in the design, application and control of corrective appliances (braces) to bring teeth, lips and jaws into proper alignment and achieve facial balance.