Origins of Braces
Think braces are a modern invention? Think again! Ancient civilizations were already experimenting with ways to straighten teeth long before the invention of electricity.
In Egypt, ancient mummies have been found with metal bands wrapped around their teeth, tied with animal intestines to create tension. Basically, the ancient world form of braces.
In ancient Greece, the famous Roman doctor Aulus Cornelius Celsus used to use his fingers to apply pressure to misaligned teeth. Could you imagine?
In Pre-Rome Italy, women used to even wear gold wire to keep their teeth in place after death, believing a perfect smile mattered in the afterlife.
Thankfully, the world of orthodontics has come a long, long way since then. Today your orthodontist can help you to gently and slowly straighten your teeth with braces or even clear aligners. Book a consultation to learn more about braces and if they are right for you.